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

turned his wrist and

here right now. The portal is

that it was time

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

—Wait, don't your da—

more complaints, Kevin had already hung up the

I really need to

clothes and making sure that he looked presentable, Kevin

Wooosh—

entering the building, a strong wind brushed past Kevin as his hair and clothes fluttered wildly,

frame that stood in the

be

in his steps, Kevin got a better

now a common thing in Ashton city. And thanks to what the Union did, humanity

the portal, Kevin could vividly see thick residual threads of mana encircling the air before forming a swirl in the middle of the

as more and more mana threads

in the middle of the metallic frame suddenly started to pulsate, and before long, it slowly and steadily started to expand, creating a strange translucent purple veil that covered all parts of the squared portal. The veil itself was thin, but it

get in your

the building, wearing a Union

too dangerous where you're standing, head to your

Kevin flatly replied,

word, Kevin walked toward the

Mike Rotondo, and he was

they were quite familiar with each

much longer till the portal

onto the

faster than before due to the uncontrollable excitement he felt about going to the

humans had ever stepped foot inside, so

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

alongside Kevin, were all waiting for the

"It's done."

didn't last for long. A joyful voice sounded throughout the place as an old

can't believe we finally managed to get access to long-distance portals.

portal and tracing his finger on its metallic frame, the old scientist circled the portal more than five times

staring at the people present, his

Kevin referred to as 'section

ready to teleport the candidates to the elven domain. I've already set the coordinates. All you need

for your services." The section chief

"Alright, alright."

man glanced at the

thanks I get after doing all

the section chief turned to

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, I'm ready."

towards the others and asked

coordinates have been set to the elven domain. There should be a few human representatives there already. By the time you arrive, they

every member present, where a black ring rested, the section chief asked, "Have you made sure to pack all

"Yes sir!"

replied at the same

section chief took a

get into the portal and

by one, the representatives slowly

'This is it…'

turn, Kevin took a deep breath