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

questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said

worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus

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

eyes scanned the audience like

simple terms, they are asking us to prove ourselves...our

of everyone present, everyone

have us prove? That we can fight?…or something

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a

attention towards the reporter, Maximus

abilities of our top-ranked people as well as the younger

his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused on a few individuals

that was standing at

Kevin suddenly felt an

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

on his face, Maximus turned his attention

investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We

looks flashed across the faces of some

treated as mere objects that were being tested to see

they also knew just how

frown of some of the people present started to

asked decided

many people can

"Good question."

device in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

hall as

head, Maximus

hundred. We are to bring five hundred people maximum. We've tried to ask for

noises in the hall once again quieted down as they all understood the implication behind his

hundred people present, they were going

them off, they could find themselves

the members

asked. He was from A.I.S.R, another famous

the attention of the people present

in the event.

a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

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

experienced in reading expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured cold water on

of the five hundred members

"What!?"

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

is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that they are

lowering it down, Maximus gestured for

there are still one hundred spots that are open for

how do

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

the

month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament will get the chance to participate in

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

sink in for a

that's enough for the

made his way toward the stairs that led to the

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the mike once

four hundred people that have been selected, you will soon receive a message on your devices telling you about participation, but I want you guys to keep something in

face

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

are not allowed to refuse. You are 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

Maximus's words were

they were selected and refused,

thought sink in,