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."

relaxing his shoulders, Maximus

but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let

made it seem as though he was asking a favor from

"Good."

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,

scanned the

terms, they are asking us

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

trying to have us prove? That we

amidst the tension. He was a reporter

attention towards the reporter, Maximus

them the abilities of

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

his eyes paused on Kevin that was

the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel

face, Maximus turned his attention

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

the hall as complicated looks flashed across

pleasant to hear that they were being treated as mere objects that were being tested to see if they were worth the investment

also knew just how important

some of the people present started to

another person asked decided to speak

many people can

"Good question."

a small device in his ear,

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's raised

his head,

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

quieted down as they all

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

anything to piss them off,

are the

was from

instantly drew the attention of the people present as

event. This was a

to perform well, they would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to their

these same thoughts as all eyes focused on

reading expressions, Maximus knew exactly what they were thinking and once again poured

hundred of the five hundred members

"What!?"

to the others. But

but the four hundred people that we've selected have already proven to us that

down, Maximus gestured for everyone present

as I've said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are

how do

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

the guest, Maximus

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

many of those that were interested in

words sink in for a good minute,

that's enough for the

and made his way

"Oh right."

he took a couple of steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned

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

through, Maximus's face

hall, his deep and powerful

You are here to

they felt the slight killing intent

Maximus's words

and

that thought sink in, everyone