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

would like for all of you to please calm down and

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

"Good."

step forward, Maximus

scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience like

simple terms, they are asking

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

they trying to have us prove?

amidst the tension. He was a

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

them the abilities of our

scanning the room with his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused

Kevin that was standing at

from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how big the gap between Maximus

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his

that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as cannon fodder now do

in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of the

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

knew just how

frown of some of

asked

many people

"Good question."

small device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's raised

head,

We are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for more, but the elves aren't too keen on

down as they

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

piss them off, they could find themselves

the

from A.I.S.R, another famous

the attention of the people present as they

wanted to participate in the event. This

without a doubt bring

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

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

hundred of the five hundred

"What!?"

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

hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that they are the top elites

his hand and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

are still one hundred

how do

question, it was actually one of the

face the

before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of

in the world as many of those that were interested in joining finally

his words sink in for a good minute,

think that's

his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom

"Oh right."

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

will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about

face suddenly turned

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

to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be treated the same

of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent

words

selected and refused, they would

sink in,