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."

stopped talking, relaxing

I would like for all of you

he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone

"Good."

step forward, Maximus

have agreed to host us in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not.

Maximus's eyes scanned the

simple terms, they are asking us

everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement and heavy tension enshrouded

to have us prove? That we can

spoke amidst the tension. He was a reporter

the reporter,

to display to them the abilities of

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

Kevin that was

felt an electric

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the

on his face,

the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to

again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across

as mere objects that were being tested to

they also knew just how

before the frown of some

asked decided to speak

people can we

"Good question."

small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

as they

head, Maximus

are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the

hall once again quieted down as they all

though they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they were going to be at

piss them off,

the members

He was from A.I.S.R,

people present as they were all interested in the

participate in the event. This was a chance for

without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

same thoughts as all

expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of

of the five hundred members have

"What!?"

how unfair this was to the others. But

don't care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that

and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to shut

said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open for people to

how do we

it being a reporter asking the question, it

to face the guest,

before the conference will start. The top one

world as many

his words sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

I think that's

he waved his hand and made his way

"Oh right."

a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned

soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to keep

face

his deep and powerful

are here to represent humanity. Your refusal

felt the slight killing intent

words were

and

that thought sink in, everyone drew