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 shoulders,

of questions to ask, but I would like for all of you to please calm down and let me continue

way he worded them made it seem as though he was asking a favor from the audience,

"Good."

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 us to come, and that was to show them why they should allow us

Maximus's eyes scanned the audience

they are asking us to prove

of cold water had been poured on the heads of everyone present,

they trying to have us prove? That we can

He was a reporter from

attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded

abilities of our top-ranked people as

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

paused on Kevin that was standing at the back of the

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

could feel just how big

faint satisfied smile on his face, Maximus turned

the other races that we are worth investing in...prove to

the hall as complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of

being treated as mere objects that were being tested to

also knew just how important

long before the frown of some of the people present

person asked

people can

"Good question."

in his ear, Maximus opened his palm and raised

"Five?"

hall as they

his head,

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

noises in the hall once again quieted down as

hundred people present, they

they did anything to piss them off, they could find

the

from A.I.S.R, another famous

of the people present as they were all interested in

in the event. This was a chance for

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

thoughts as all eyes focused on Maximus, waiting

were thinking and once again poured cold water

of the five hundred

"What!?"

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

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

lowering it down, Maximus

hundred, there are still one hundred spots that are open for people to

how do we access

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

to face the guest,

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

the world as many of those that

sink in for a good minute, Maximus

I think that's

hand and made his way toward the

"Oh right."

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

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

Maximus's face suddenly

eyes locked on everyone in the hall, his deep

here

felt the slight killing intent hidden behind his words. Some of the

Maximus's words

and

that thought sink in,