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

all of you to please calm down and let me continue talking. I've only said a

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

"Good."

forward, Maximus continued his

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

eyes scanned the audience like

are asking us to

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

trying to have us prove? That we can fight?…or

tension. He was a reporter from a famous news

his attention towards the reporter, Maximus nodded his

have asked us to display to them the abilities of our top-ranked people

eyes, Maximus's eyes paused

on Kevin that was standing at the back of the

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

'Strong...'

He inwardly muttered.

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

a faint satisfied smile on his face,

to them that were are not dead weight. We don't want to be treated as cannon fodder

complicated looks flashed across the faces of some of the

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

also knew just how important this opportunity was

the frown of some of the

another person asked decided

many people can

"Good question."

in his ear, Maximus opened his palm

"Five?"

as they looked at Maximus's

his head, Maximus

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

again quieted down

chance, with only five hundred people present, they were

piss them off, they could find

are the

He was from A.I.S.R,

question instantly drew the attention of the people

wanted to participate in the event. This

would without a doubt bring a lot of prestige and honor to

thoughts as all eyes focused

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

the five hundred

"What!?"

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

people that we've selected have already proven to

it down, Maximus gestured for everyone present to

there are still one hundred spots that

do

asking the question, it

face the guest,

we've set up a small tournament that will take place for the next month or so. Just before the conference will start.

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

words sink in for a good

that's

blazer, he waved his hand and made his way toward

"Oh right."

the mike, recalling something, he turned to face the mike

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

Maximus's face

locked on everyone in the hall, his deep and powerful voice resounded throughout the whole

here to represent humanity. Your refusal will

the slight killing intent hidden behind his words.

Maximus's words

were selected and

sink in,