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

I would like for all of you to please calm down

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

"Good."

forward, Maximus continued his

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

scanned the audience

are asking us

everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous

us

spoke amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a famous

his attention towards the

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

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

Kevin that was

from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

could feel just how big the gap between

a faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned his

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

hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces

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

they also knew just how important this opportunity was

before the frown of some of the people present started to

asked decided

people

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

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

his head, Maximus

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

noises in the hall once again quieted down as

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

piss them off, they could

the

reporter asked. He was from

the attention of the people present

wanted to participate in the event. This was

they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor

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

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

of the five hundred members have already

"What!?"

nosy as some people expressed how unfair this was to the others. But it was

hundred people that we've selected have already

lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

said before, of the five hundred, there are

how do we

the question, it was

the guest,

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

sounded throughout every speaker in the world as many of those that were interested in joining finally saw

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

I think that's

made his way toward the stairs that

"Oh right."

away from the mike, recalling something,

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

Maximus's face

his deep and powerful voice resounded

here to represent humanity. Your

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

and refused, they would

thought sink in, everyone drew a