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."

talking, relaxing his shoulders,

of you have a lot of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a small part of what I wanted

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

"Good."

a step forward, Maximus continued

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 us to take

eyes scanned the

terms, they are asking us to prove

heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down

to have us prove? That we

He was a reporter from a

attention towards the

us 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

long, his eyes paused on Kevin that

felt an

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

smile on his face,

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

looks flashed across the faces of some of

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

they also knew just how important

the frown of some of the people present started

asked decided to speak

many people can we

"Good question."

a small device in his ear,

"Five?"

throughout the hall as they looked at Maximus's raised

head, Maximus

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

once again quieted down

only five hundred people present, they were going to be at the

to piss them off, they could

are the

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

people present as

to participate in the event. This was a chance

doubt bring a lot of prestige and

same thoughts as all eyes focused on

thinking and once again poured cold water on the heads of

the five hundred members have

"What!?"

to the others. But it was clear that Maximus did not care about their opinion

but the four hundred people that

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

hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are

do

time, instead of it being a reporter asking the question, it was actually one of

to face the guest,

take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start. The top one hundred contestants of the tournament will

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

sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted his

think that's enough for

blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom of

"Oh right."

the mike,

message on your devices telling you about participation, but

face suddenly

his deep and

allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity.

the spine of some of the people present as they felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of

Maximus's words were

selected and refused, they

in, everyone drew a