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—

said those words, his watch suddenly

turned his wrist and

back here right now. The portal is almost

the message, Kevin knew that it

Emma. I need to go right now or I'll be late. Once again, talk to

—Wait, don't your da—

before Emma could voice out any more complaints, Kevin had already hung

I really

looked presentable, Kevin entered the building through

Wooosh—

Kevin as his hair and clothes fluttered wildly,

metallic frame that stood in the middle of the room.

be the

Kevin got a better

in Ashton city. And thanks to what the Union did, humanity now had access to

away from the portal, Kevin could vividly see thick residual threads of mana encircling the air before forming

more mana threads swirled

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

get in

wearing a Union uniform, a tall middle-aged man pointed towards a

standing, head to

his back, Kevin flatly replied, "Yes,

without saying another word, Kevin walked toward

Kevin was Mike Rotondo, and he was Kevin's direct superior

over a couple of months, they were quite familiar with each other, hence

wonder how much longer till the portal

Kevin's eyes locked onto the strange-looking device in

to the

noted that this was a place that only a few humans had ever stepped foot inside, so no one knew exactly how the

that was nervous, as beside him were nine other individuals all wearing similar attire, staring at the portal in

waiting for the moment when

"It's done."

old man

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

frame, the old scientist circled the portal more than five

at the people present, his eyes narrowed

the person that Kevin referred to as 'section chief', the old scientist pointed toward the portal and raised

portal is now ready to teleport the candidates to the elven domain. I've already set the coordinates. All

for your services." The section chief replied, staring at the portal in

"Alright, alright."

at the portal one more

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

heard him, the section chief turned to

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

others and asked the

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

look towards the right hand of every member present, where a black ring rested, the section chief asked,

"Yes sir!"

replied at the same

by the answer, the section chief took a step to

into the portal and do

finished those words, one by one,

'This is it…'

step forward while waiting for his turn,