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

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

words seemed polite and the way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience, but the commanding tone could not be hidden from the people present who

"Good."

a step forward,

to host us in the elven domain with the scope of deciding whether we are eligible for joining their alliance or not. They had

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience

simple terms, they are asking us

of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present, everyone cooled down from their previous

are they trying to have us prove? That we can

amidst the tension. He was a

the reporter, Maximus nodded his

them the abilities of our

his eyes, Maximus's eyes paused

Kevin that was standing

by Maximus from the distance, Kevin suddenly felt an electric shock

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

Kevin could feel just how big the gap between

faint satisfied smile on his face,

races that we are worth investing in...prove to them that

once again descended in the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of the people

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

how important this

before the frown of some of the people present started to

asked decided to

many people can we

"Good question."

small device in his ear, Maximus

"Five?"

hall as they looked at Maximus's

his head,

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

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

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

did anything to piss them off, they could

the

reporter asked. He was from A.I.S.R,

people present as they were all

to participate in the event. This was a chance

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

hall shared these same thoughts as all eyes

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

hundred of the five hundred

"What!?"

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

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

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

said before, of the five hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open for people to

do we access

reporter asking the question, it was actually one

to face the guest,

month or so. Just before the conference will

throughout every speaker in the world as many of those

sink in for a good minute, Maximus adjusted

that's enough for

his way toward the stairs that led to the bottom of

"Oh right."

steps away from the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the

that have been selected, you will soon receive a message

face suddenly turned

the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the

you're selected, you are not allowed to refuse. You are here to represent humanity. Your

killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the reporters who were only regular

words were

were selected and

thought sink in,