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 his shoulders, Maximus

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

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 their

"Good."

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. They had one request when telling us to come, and that was to show them why they should allow

Maximus's eyes scanned the

simple terms, they are asking us

bucket of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous excitement

to have us

amidst the tension. He was a reporter

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

asked us to display to them the abilities

with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that was standing at the back of the

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

his face, Maximus turned his attention back towards the

other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were

in the hall as complicated looks flashed

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

they also knew just how important

long before the frown of some

asked decided to speak

many people can we

"Good question."

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

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

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

hall once again quieted down as they

five hundred people

they did anything to piss them off, they

the members

was from A.I.S.R,

the people present as they were all interested in

to participate in the event. This was a chance for

they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and

thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting

what they were thinking and once again poured cold water

of the five hundred members have

"What!?"

nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about

four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us

Maximus gestured for everyone present to shut

I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that

how do

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

to face the guest, Maximus

before the conference will start. The

world as many of those that

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

I think that's enough

and made his way toward the stairs that led to the

"Oh right."

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

have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but

face suddenly

everyone in the hall, his deep

refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your

the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden

Maximus's words

and refused,

in,