The Author's POV

A day after the shocking announcement made by the Union, a bustling atmosphere filled the whole human domain as everyone went to their local Union branch and signed up for the upcoming tournament that was going to be held in two days.

Everyone, be it young or old, wanted to participate. Some were a bit hesitant about joining when they heard that they couldn't leave, but the Union suddenly released another piece of news which assuaged everyone's fears.

Whoever participated in the conference and performed well would be able to join the Union as an honorary member. Not just that, they got to enjoy the benefits of being part of the Union without actually being tied down with it.

It was then that those who were initially reluctant no longer hesitated and signed up for the tournament.

"So you've also got invited."

Standing below one of the Union branches, basking beneath the warm sunlight, was Kevin.

With the gentle sunlight enveloping his features, his crimson eyes shined brightly, making him look especially handsome.

Wooosh—

Suddenly, a nice breeze brushed past his body, freshening his mind.

"Congratulations."

At the moment, he was talking to someone on the phone. The person was none other than Emma, who shared the news about her invitation to Kevin. Albeit a bit late, she had her reasons for not telling sooner.

Naturally, Kevin understood why and didn't say much else.

—Yeah. I think most of the high rankers of the Lock got an invitation to the Conference. Amanda, Jin, Han Yufei, Troy, you, and some other names that I don't really remember. Apart from that, I heard they summoned most of the ranked heroes. Not all, though. Some were forced to stay behind.

"Well, it's understandable. Imagine what would happen if all heroes left the human domain at the same time to attend the conference. All hell would break loose here."

Even though the Monolith and the Union had signed an agreement, at the end of the day, that was only applicable to them.

If the demons chose to invade the human domain, humanity would be rendered helpless. As such, the decision to only bring five hundred individuals was the best one.

Not that they had a choice anyway.

—Hmm… Say, what are you doing right now?

"What am I doing?"

Lifting his head up and staring at the tall skyscraper, Kevin shrugged.

"Well, I'm about to leave for the elven domain."

—Already?

Emma's voice raised a few pitches. She sounded surprised by the sudden development.

"Well, we are not technologically advanced enough to teleport five hundred people at the same time, so the Union decided to send people in batches of ten, and I happen to be part of the second batch that is being sent."

—I see.

Emma sounded a bit concerned at first, but after hearing Kevin's words, her voice softened up a little bit.

—Okay, I'll be seeing you soon anyways. Since I'm part of the people invited, they are bound to take me to the tournament venue.

"They sure…huh?"

Midway through his sentence, Kevin suddenly felt a powerful wave of mana coming from the building behind him.

Turning around, his eyes squinted.

"…Looks like something is happening."

Vrr— Vrr—

seconds after he said those words, his watch suddenly started to

his wrist and

right now. The portal is almost

message, Kevin knew that it was time for him

right now or I'll

—Wait, don't your da—

out any more complaints, Kevin had already hung up

Emma, but I really

presentable, Kevin entered the building through

Wooosh—

clothes fluttered

metallic frame that stood in the middle of the room. A huge gap appeared in the

should be

in his steps, Kevin got a better look at

a common thing in Ashton city. And thanks to what

Kevin could vividly see thick residual threads of mana encircling the

mana threads swirled around

frame suddenly started to pulsate, and before long, it slowly and steadily started to expand, creating a strange translucent purple veil that

in your

just entered the premises of the building, wearing a Union uniform, a tall middle-aged man

you're standing, head to your

his back, Kevin flatly replied, "Yes, section

Kevin walked toward

just talked to Kevin was Mike Rotondo, and he was Kevin's direct superior at

couple of months, they were quite familiar with each other,

much longer till

position, Kevin's eyes locked onto the strange-looking device

faster than before due to the

humans had ever stepped foot inside, so no one knew exactly how the place

were nine other individuals all wearing similar attire, staring at the portal

alongside Kevin, were all waiting for the

"It's done."

voice sounded throughout the place as an old man with a

managed to get access to long-distance portals. It's truly

metallic frame, the old scientist

at the people present,

his eyes with the person that Kevin referred to as 'section chief', the old scientist

teleport the candidates to the elven domain. I've already set the coordinates. All you need to do is go inside. Go one at

you for your services." The section chief replied, staring

"Alright, alright."

off, the old man glanced at the

after doing all of this work…" He silently muttered as he

not heard him, the section chief

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

others and asked the

domain. There should be a few human representatives there already. By the time you arrive, they should be waiting

of every member present, where a black ring rested, the

"Yes sir!"

at the

chief took a step to

portal

he finished those words, one by one, the representatives

'This is it…'

turn, Kevin took a