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—

even a couple of seconds after he said those words, his watch suddenly started

his head, Kevin turned his wrist and

right now. The portal

it

Emma. I need to go right now or

—Wait, don't your da—

could voice out any more

but I really need to

making sure that he looked presentable, Kevin

Wooosh—

wind brushed past Kevin as his hair and clothes fluttered wildly, almost as though he was in

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

be

steps, Kevin got a better look

used to be very rare, were now a common thing in Ashton city. And thanks to what the Union did, humanity now had access to the technology

a few meters away from the portal, Kevin could vividly see thick residual threads of mana encircling the air before forming a swirl in

mana threads swirled around it,

a strange translucent purple veil that covered all parts of the squared portal. The

get in your

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

you're standing,

back, Kevin flatly replied,

without saying another word, Kevin

who had just talked to Kevin was Mike

were quite familiar with each other, hence why

how much longer

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

faster than before due to the uncontrollable excitement he

had to be noted that this was a place that only a few humans had ever stepped foot inside, so no

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

alongside Kevin, were all waiting for

"It's done."

old man with a hunched back and a lab coat

we finally managed to get access to long-distance portals. It's truly marvelous," he

frame, the old scientist circled the portal more than five times before he

staring at the people present, his eyes narrowed

as 'section chief', the old scientist pointed toward the portal

now ready to teleport the candidates to the elven domain. I've already set the coordinates. All you need to do is go inside. Go one at a time, and be careful of the side effects as they are

services." The section chief replied, staring at

"Alright, alright."

glanced at the portal one more

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

to have not heard him, the section chief turned

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

turned towards the others and asked the same

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

ring rested, the section chief asked, "Have you made sure to pack all your

"Yes sir!"

replied at the same

the answer, the section chief took a step to the

into the portal

by one, the representatives

'This is it…'

waiting for his turn, Kevin took a