The Author's POV

"An announcement that will shake the foundations of the human domain."

Maximus's words thunderously rang through every corner of the venue as the hearts of everyone witnessing the scene started beating faster.

Be it the people attending or those watching from whatever means that had, everyone's eyes were glued on Maximus in the middle of the hall.

With all the attention focused on him, Maximus's composure remained firm.

Then, opening his mouth, he finally made his announcement.

"We've just received news that in a month from now, the three other races have decided to host a conference in the elven domain to discuss whether humanity will be able to join their alliance..."

Silence.

Absolute silence enshrouded the hall and the whole human domain. Everyone, from the people present in the hall or watching outside, opened their eyes widely as Maximus's words repeatedly rang through their ears.

The silence did not last for long, however, as all the reporters simultaneously stood up and the flashes coming from the cameras repeatedly flashed across the stage.

"Your excellency Maximus, are your words true?"

"Will humanity finally join hands with the other races?"

"What is the so-called event that will happen in a month's time? Any more details on that?"

The questions were endless, and it wasn't only the reporters that asked the questions as the people that were invited also started to ask questions, not caring about their statuses.

The Union wasn't kidding when they said that this was a huge announcement.

Everyone was prepared to hear something outrageous, but this was beyond their expectations.

It had to be noted that ever since the three races entered the earth, they had never tried to associate with humanity.

But out of nowhere they suddenly wanted to join hands with humanity?

This was mind-blowing.

Just imaginining the technology and trades that they could make with the other races once they allied together made everyone realize that humanity was soon going to face a new era of prosperity.

It made them all excited!

'So he's already announced it?'

Staring at the scene from behind, Kevin leaned on one of the tables and took a sip of his drink.

He of course knew of the event before anyone present.

However, it wasn't the Union that told him, but it was in actual fact, the red book.

With him being able to see what Ren was up to, he of course knew what was going on. In fact, he knew even before the Union did.

This was why he refused to tell the others about it. After all, only he knew the secret of the book.

'Now that I think about it, it's been a while since I last checked the book…'

About half a year or so.

Since Ren was doing fine and spending most of his time training, Kevin no longer felt the need to check the book.

He too had been training like crazy during this past year, and he wanted to see for himself just how much Ren had improved.

Since they were going to reunite soon, he didn't want to be spoiled too much.

A competitive flame ignited in his eyes as his thoughts paused there.

After all, he was planning on having a good spar when they would once again meet. If possible, he wanted to give him a good beating too.

The amount of crap Ren said the last time he checked the book pissed Kevin off quite a bit.

"Everyone please quiet down."

Disrupting Kevin out of his thoughts was Maximus's voice.

Following this, a terrifying pressure enveloped the entire hall, instantly shutting down the mouths of all the people present.

"Thank you."

everyone stopped talking, relaxing his

of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part of what I wanted

seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present who nodded

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why they should allow us to take

scanned the audience like

simple terms, they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from

us

the tension. He was

his attention towards the reporter,

abilities of

scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at

Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his body, jolting him into

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned

like when choosing an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't

once again descended in the hall as complicated looks

mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth

knew just how important this opportunity was for

before the frown of some of the people

another person asked decided to

many people can

"Good question."

onto a small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen

again quieted down as they all understood the

granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the mercy of the

did anything to piss them

the

reporter asked. He was from A.I.S.R, another

the attention of the people present

many wanted to participate in the event. This was a chance

a doubt bring a

same thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus,

were thinking and once again poured cold

hundred of the five hundred members have

"What!?"

people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion at

unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already

down, Maximus gestured for everyone

as I've said before, of the five hundred, there are

do

time, instead of it being a reporter asking the question, it was actually one of the guests present

the guest, Maximus

Just before the conference will start.

every speaker in the world as many of those

sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his tie

that's enough

and made his way toward the stairs that led to

"Oh right."

away from the mike, recalling something, he turned to

have been selected, you will soon receive a message on

face suddenly

deep and

You are here to represent humanity. Your

the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters

words

and refused, they would

thought sink in, everyone drew a cold