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."

talking, relaxing his

of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and

though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not

"Good."

step forward, Maximus

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 them

scanned the

they are asking us to prove

heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous

trying to have us prove?

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from

the reporter, Maximus

asked us to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the

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

Kevin that was standing at the

Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

only a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big the gap between

faint satisfied smile on his face,

convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not

looks flashed across the faces of

that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

how important this

some

asked decided to

many people can we

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

confusion spread throughout the hall as

head,

for more, but the elves aren't too keen on letting too

again quieted down as they all understood the

they were being granted a chance, with only five hundred people present, they

piss them off, they could find themselves

are the members

was from A.I.S.R, another

the attention of the people

event. This

managed to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a lot

the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting

once again poured cold water on the heads of some

five hundred members have

"What!?"

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

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

hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open

do

asking the question, it was actually

face the

a small tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The

as many of those that

a good

that's enough for

his hand and made his way toward

"Oh right."

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

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

through, Maximus's face suddenly

his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole venue, shaking it

here to represent

the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only regular humans even fainted at his

Maximus's words were

were selected and

in, everyone drew