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—

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

Kevin turned his wrist and checked

back here right now. The portal is

message, Kevin knew that it was time for him

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

—Wait, don't your da—

Emma could voice out any more complaints, Kevin

Emma, but I

looked presentable, Kevin entered the

Wooosh—

brushed past Kevin as his hair and clothes fluttered wildly, almost as though

of this phenomenon was a strange black metallic frame that stood in the middle of the room.

be

his steps, Kevin got a better

And thanks to what the Union did, humanity now

residual threads of mana encircling the air before forming a swirl in the

threads swirled around

to pulsate, and before long, it slowly and steadily started to expand, creating a

get in your

the premises of the building, wearing

too dangerous where you're standing, head to

flatly replied, "Yes, section

without saying another word, Kevin

had just talked to Kevin was Mike Rotondo, and he was

over a couple of months, they were quite familiar with each other, hence why when Kevin was

wonder how much longer till

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

faster than before due to the

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

other individuals all wearing similar attire, staring at the portal

for the moment

"It's done."

joyful voice sounded throughout the place as an old man with a hunched back and

to long-distance portals. It's truly marvelous," he shouted

his finger on its metallic frame, the

people present, his eyes

as 'section chief', the

to teleport the candidates to the elven domain. I've already set the coordinates.

your services." The section chief replied,

"Alright, alright."

off, the old man glanced at the

I get after doing all

him, the section chief turned to face

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

he turned towards the others and asked the same question. They too responded

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

ring rested, the section chief asked, "Have you made sure

"Yes sir!"

at

the section chief took a step to the

get into the portal and do

he finished those words, one by one, the representatives slowly started to enter

'This is it…'

waiting for his turn, Kevin took a deep