Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

Prince Theodore put down his utensils, gazing at Princess Ava.

At this moment, Ava's aura was different from before, as if she had transformed into another person.

The gentleness Ava had displayed earlier seemed to have been completely used up.

"Is it news from the northern Soaring Bird City, or news from the giant territory?"

Prince Theodore didn't speak. Ava sat down opposite him, guessing on her own.

Prince Theodore stared at Ava. The latter gazed back at him without the slightest evasion, meeting his eyes directly.

"Why do you keep looking at me? Have I developed wrinkles?"

It was a joke, but Prince Theodore could hear the forced strength behind Ava's tone, a strength forcing a smile.

"No, my aunt is forever the kingdom's most beautiful woman!"

Ava gave a faint smile, withdrew her gaze from Prince Theodore, and turned her head to look out the window at the rose garden, from which a rich fragrance drifted.

"I somewhat regret that I didn't practice martial arts diligently like you when I was young."

"Now my strength isn't great, and I still need others to protect me."

Prince Theodore wanted to open his mouth to comfort Ava, wanted to say 'you still have us'.

But before the words could leave his lips, Ava stopped him.

Ava gazed at the distant roses, her eyes somewhat faraway.

"Your aunt isn't as fragile as you think!"

"Having reached this point, what else could possibly strike me down?"

Ava withdrew her gaze, smiling as she looked at Prince Theodore.

Prince Theodore studied Ava again, as if confirming something.

"In the giant territory, the Giant King's wife's son has been born. He is named Pallas, the recognized Giant Prince of the Stoneheart Horde."

This news greatly shocked Ava, while Brom and James, guarding outside, were incomparably overjoyed.

"This has nothing to do with me!"

After a good while, Ava finally managed a bitter smile.

"And it has nothing to do with Kronos either!"

Would Prince Theodore believe this sentence?

Perhaps, even Ava herself didn't believe it.

...

North, Blackstone City.

After Orion returned, he didn't immediately pull Onyx away to the Emerald Dream Realm. Instead, he first went to the Horde Hall to check on Lilith and Pallas.

Before even entering the inner keep, Orion saw Whitefur guarding outside.

The current Whitefur had also advanced to the Alpha-level, becoming a true Frost Giant.

Clad in bone armor, Whitefur appeared exceptionally imposing and fierce.

This close guard, whom Lilith had raised since he was young, had finally taken shape.

"My lord!"

Whitefur saluted Orion, his eyes filled with incomparable reverence.

"It has indeed been a long time since I saw you. You've grown up!"

Orion took out a Hero level giant axe from his collection and tossed it to Whitefur.

Although Whitefur had grown to Alpha-level, with explosive combat power, his mind hadn't fully matured yet and still required further tempering.

Amidst Whitefur's silly grin, Orion walked into the inner keep.

In the bedroom, Lilith, with the help of several succubus maidservants, was currently nursing Pallas.

The little fellow was growing quickly, his body extremely sturdy.

"Have you finished your business over there?"

Orion shook his head. Just as he was about to inquire about Lilith and Pallas, a mighty voice suddenly echoed beside his ear.

"Seven days later, the Void Passage opens. All races may proceed to the Emerald Dream Realm to conquer the foreign race."

"Seven days later, the Void Passage opens. All races may descend upon the Emerald Dream Realm to conquer the foreign race."

"..."

This was the method of a demigod; Orion was very familiar with such means.

Orion stood rooted to the spot, his brow slightly raised, various emotions flashing rapidly across his eyes.

Clearly, the information transmitted by the demigod expert had disrupted Orion's plans.

"Did you hear?"

"Heard!"

"What about you all?"

"Ah?"

Orion first asked Lilith, then inquired of the several succubus maidservants.

From the reaction of the several succubus maidservants, it was clear they hadn't heard the transmission.

Therefore, it could be deduced that the demigod expert's transmission was targeted only at beings of Alpha-level and above.

Orion fell silent, contemplating the problem.

From the demigod expert's transmission, Orion understood that this time, the opening of the Void Passage was actively initiated by the experts of the Titanion Realm.

Meaning, after so many years, in the divine war against the Emerald Dream Realm, the Titanion Realm had gained the upper hand for the first time.

At least, that was how it could be temporarily perceived.

In other words, the Utessar continent would not face the dark beast tides this year, but would instead engage in external conquest.

Furthermore, Orion's aura had been marked by the demigod beings; he would subsequently be summoned to guard the Void Passage.

Orion took a deep breath. The complex emotions in his eyes completely vanished, becoming much calmer.

"You all continue recuperating in Blackstone City. I must make a trip back to Stoneheart City."

Lilith nodded. She understood Orion's meaning; Orion didn't want the armies guarding the Stoneheart Horde to join in this conquest of the foreign race.

Since matters had reached this point, there was nothing more to say. Orion turned and walked out of the inner keep.

Outside the Horde Hall, Onyx, Rockwell, and Gronthar, who were guarding Blackstone City, had already gathered here, awaiting Orion.

"Prophet, you head to the Underworld, pass through the teleportation array to Lorelia City, and shoulder the burden of constructing all of Lorelia City's defensive fortifications."

That Red Moon Valley in the Emerald Dream Realm was now Lorelia's territory. At her strong request, it had already been renamed Lorelia City.

"As you wish. I will head over now!"

Onyx had nothing to prepare and turned directly towards the Underground Fissure.

"Rockwell, you will now guard Blackstone City."

"During the period of conquering the foreign race, if anyone in the northern territory plots rebellion, execute them all."

Rockwell himself originated from the Black Forest and was extremely familiar with the northern territory.

"As you command! I guarantee I will provide the Horde with a stable rear base."

Orion nodded, saying no more.

"Gronthar, you return to Stoneheart City with me."

Gronthar acknowledged the order and followed silently behind Orion, completely obedient.

South, Stoneheart City.

When the demigod expert's transmission reached the ears of the various Alpha-level beings, the lively atmosphere of Stoneheart City, after continuing for a short while, instantly transformed into a clamor.

In just fifteen minutes, the news spread throughout the entire city.

Following the clamor came screams, wild joy, and also panic.

All sorts of sounds instantly echoed through every corner of Stoneheart City.

However, just at this moment, a wave of pressure enveloped Stoneheart City, followed by Orion's deep and tyrannical voice.

"Silence!"

"Seven days later, the Void Passage opens! All tribesmen and allies willing to travel to the otherworld to plunder Dark Source Crystals may report at the entrance of the military barracks tomorrow morning."

"For spoils obtained from the otherworld plunder, the Stoneheart Horde will collect a twenty percent dividend."

Orion's voice spread throughout Stoneheart City. Through the castle's sonic diffusion system, it also spread across the entire territory.

The other four cities within the territory also received his command at this time.

It had to be said, the appearance of a Legendary level expert truly acted like a stabilizing pillar, completely dispelling the panic within the territory.