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

his head, Kevin turned his wrist and

get back here right now. The portal

message, Kevin knew that it was time

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

—Wait, don't your da—

Emma could voice out any more complaints,

Emma, but I really need

his clothes and making sure that he looked presentable, Kevin entered the

Wooosh—

past Kevin as his hair and clothes

phenomenon was a strange black metallic frame that stood in the

be the

his steps, Kevin got a better look at

in Ashton city. And thanks

Kevin could vividly see thick residual threads of mana encircling the

as more and more mana threads swirled

and steadily started to expand, creating a strange translucent purple veil

in

premises of the building, wearing a Union

standing, head to

flatly replied, "Yes, section

without saying another word, Kevin walked toward the designated

was Mike Rotondo, and he

other for over a couple of months, they were quite familiar with each other, hence why when Kevin was ordered by him he immediately got

much longer till the

eyes locked onto the strange-looking device

before due to the uncontrollable

had to be noted that this was a place that only a few humans had ever stepped foot inside, so

wasn't the only one that was nervous, as beside him were nine other individuals all wearing similar attire, staring at the portal in front of

waiting for the

"It's done."

didn't last for long. A joyful voice sounded throughout the place as an old man with a hunched back and a lab coat looked at the device with

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

the old scientist circled

around and staring at the people

with the person that Kevin referred to as 'section chief', the old scientist pointed toward

the portal is 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

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

"Alright, alright."

man glanced at the portal one more time before

after doing all of this work…" He silently

heard 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

set 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

present, where a black ring rested, the section chief asked, "Have

"Yes sir!"

replied at the

the answer, the section chief took a

the portal and do our race

finished those words, one by one, the

'This is it…'

a step forward while waiting for his turn, Kevin took