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

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

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 heads in

"Good."

a step forward,

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

the audience like

simple terms, they are asking

been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down

are they trying to have us

amidst the tension. He was a reporter from a famous

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

the abilities of our top-ranked

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

on Kevin that was standing at the back

Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock course through his body, jolting

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

a stare, but Kevin could feel just how big

face, Maximus turned his

choosing an investment. We need to convince the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated

as complicated looks flashed across the

mere objects that were being tested to see if they were

knew just how important this opportunity

wasn't long before the frown of some of

asked

people

"Good question."

his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

spread throughout the hall as they

head,

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

down as they all understood

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

them off,

are the

reporter asked. He was from

instantly drew the attention of the people present as they were all interested in the

in the event. This was a chance for them to represent

perform well, they would without a doubt bring a lot of

in the hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes

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

the five hundred members

"What!?"

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

care if you think this is unfair, but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that

and lowering it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to shut

the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open

how do

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

the

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

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

in for a good minute, Maximus

that's enough

hand and made his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom of

"Oh right."

took a couple of steps away from the

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

through, Maximus's face suddenly turned

the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout

allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your refusal will be

killing intent hidden

Maximus's words

were selected and refused, they

in, everyone