The Author's POV

In the moment that Kevin's name was announced, I reclined in my chair and remained quiet.

'Looks like you've succeeded.

What was taking place didn't take me by surprise at all. On the contrary, I knew from the very beginning that this particular outcome would occur.

It was because I knew what would happen that I decided to attend this meeting.

To see Kevin get crowned as the alliance leader right before my very eyes and become the most powerful person in the human domain.

The notion of Kevin becoming the most influential person in the human domain was somewhat perplexing, but I also realized that this presented me with a fantastic opportunity.

An opportunity that I couldn't miss.

"I thank those that have voted for me and given me the chance to become the Alliance leader."

Kevin started his speech, and all eyes fell on him.

***

'It's bright.'

Kevin reflected internally as he spoke into the microphone in front of him.

Because of the bright lights that were pointed in his direction from the far corner of the room, Kevin was unable to clearly see the expressions on the faces of those who were around him.

The only thing he saw was four white balls of light that shone directly at him and were surrounded by darkness. It gave him the impression that he was the only person on stage.

He didn't know exactly how they were reacting to his sudden appearance, but this didn't bother him as long as he continued to speak.

"The outcome of the vote has given me a lot of reason to celebrate. Of course, I won't exactly do that now, but I'll do so later, that's for sure."

Kevin smiled, and the tense auditorium was suddenly filled with a few muffled giggles here and there.

His smile faded not long after, and his expression shifted to a more serious one.

"Because of my previous successes, some of you should be familiar with my name already, and you should also be aware of where I am currently ranked. I am not the strongest person in the room, no, I'm not. I'm far from that."

Kevin lowered his head for a moment, and the place fell silent.

In spite of the bright lights that were obstructing his vision, Kevin could visibly feel all the eyes of the people within the auditorium drawn toward him.

"There are many other heroes that are a lot stronger than me at the moment. One such example is Ocavious Hall, the current Head of the Union, and the strongest person in the human domain. Although I'm not exactly weak, I'm still quite a few levels below people like him. That said, I am of the belief that power shouldn't be the main deciding factor for one to be a leader."

"Although desirable, I do believe that I am the best choice to lead the human domain to safety and prevent it from falling into the hands of the Monolith and the demons."

"What I'm saying now may sound like bullshit, but I don't care. I think it is best if I show you all just what I am capable of rather than just saying what I will do in the upcoming months and years."

When Kevin pressed the table in front of him, an image began to materialize all of a sudden.

done, I will now get to the main

something that appeared to be a domed structure of unimaginable size, layered with a

structure is to ensure the safety of citizens in the event of an emergency, such as this one. The underground

ranker arrives, and in the event of an emergency, a lower level within the bunker will contain portals that citizens can use to travel to a safe, yet

pinched the

image, everyone was able to see the massive proportions of the

enormous, to the point that some people might compare its dimensions to those of a city, with the centre containing shops and even a large garden, as well as all the

side of the structure,

it was equipped

to host one hundred thousand people

virtual reality and a system that can replicate the sky, to perfectly replicate the conditions of the outside world. In addition, we have made it our mission to make you

swiped his hand over it. His previously serious face became even more

broadcast everywhere for a specific reason, and that reason was because of

as you think. We want you all to enter the bunker, and stay there until the war is over. This is to ensure your safety and allow us to concentrate on

more resonant as his body leaned

request, but an order. As the new alliance leader, it is within my

hand. With his gaze directed at the cameras in front of him, as well as his eyes sweeping over the figures that were seated

loudly resounded

all citizens to evacuate to the bunkers immediately. This is an order, not a request. The alliance will personally find you and drag you to the bunkers if you do not report within the

a dangerous gleam as he gazed at

not a request,

***

new order requiring those incapable of combat to immediately report to

already had some idea of what was going to be announced and didn't

could not be said for the outside world,

the

[Who is Kevin Voss?]

hero, the story of

into a prison while misrepresenting it as a safe haven. The new alliance leader reveals himself to be the next

my hand and checked

that the comments regarding Kevin weren't

rather, they were butchering

while others were expressing their dissatisfaction with the new system

it

where are you

looking when I heard

thought for a moment, before catching a glimpse of Kevin in the distance and saying, "I'm going to go talk to

"Okay."

after that and proceeded to head out

straight toward Kevin, who

the reporters and required them to balance precariously on the tips of their toes in

to say about the

think about the public outcry over the

the people are

was assaulted with questions ranging across a wide variety of topics. Even though the majority of them were extremely impolite and malicious, Kevin managed to keep a friendly smile

If you want to get a response from me,

of that, and his