Titan King: Ascension of the Giant - Chapter 409

Chapter 409: Wherever you go, I’ll go
Early the next morning, when all the free members of the tribe stepped out of their dwellings to begin their training, a tall building in Stoneheart City’s outer district suddenly shone with a burst of rainbow colors, drawing the attention of many onlookers.

“Wow, that building is glowing! How amazing!”

“You haven’t seen much, have you? That’s a special building, just like the lord’s castle!”

“Special building? Is it something like the Raptor Nest?”

“It looks so unique!”

“Look, the door’s opening!”

“…”

Under the gazes of countless horde members, the doors of the Mysterious Tavern swung open, and out came a group of succubus maidservants. Each one was strikingly beautiful, with enchanting curves and an alluring presence.

The Mysterious Tavern opened for business without any celebration or visitors; it just quietly appeared in Stoneheart City.

—

In the depths of the castle, Orion relaxed only after sensing that Delilah had settled into the Mysterious Tavern. He had fused the miniature Mysterious Tavern building into the territory core earlier.

“Putting you in charge of the Mysterious Tavern finally eases one of my worries,” Orion sighed. Because of Lilith, Delilah and Orion had never publicly acknowledged their intimate relationship.

In Blackstone City, Delilah’s reluctance to move into the Horde Hall had seemed natural. But even after arriving in Stoneheart City, she still refused to reside in the castle, insisting that Lilith remained the castle’s mistress. Every time they stole a moment of intimacy, they picked a different place, causing Orion to feel guilty for not being able to provide Delilah with a permanent space of her own.

As soon as Orion obtained the Mysterious Tavern, he chose Delilah to be its hostess. Her temperament was ideal for such a role. The Mysterious Tavern would be her residence, or rather, her home.

Previously, when Orion went south to invade during the war, the southern territory had been left unsecured. Now that the five factions had formed an alliance and opened the territory to outsiders, it was time to officially establish the Mysterious Tavern.

With this matter finally settled, Orion, feeling pleased, headed to the castle’s reception hall. By the time he got there, Rendall had already been waiting for quite a while.

“Lord, you wanted to see me?”

Orion nodded and invited Rendall to take a seat. Only then did he share his idea.

“Arch Elder, the Raptor Nest and the Flame-Tiger beast pens here in Stoneheart City require dedicated beast trainers for proper care. I’d like you to return to Blackstone City and have Lilith come to Stoneheart City. Are you willing to do that?”

The moment Rendall heard this, he sprang to his feet.

“Lord, I’m ready to give everything I have for the horde. If Blackstone City needs me, then that’s where I should be. Besides, though the southern Stoneheart City is large and beautiful, I still prefer Blackstone City in my heart.”

“And this time, Ursa, Dace, Otho, and the others have all gone into seclusion to train. I believe it won’t be long before they advance to Alpha-level. Then you’ll have enough people here to help you.”

Rendall’s words were exactly what Orion was hoping for. None of the Blackstone Tribe members—beyond Orion and Rendall—had reached Alpha-level for a very long time. It was a bit of a disgrace, especially now that the Stoneheart Horde had so many powerful individuals. Many of the Stoneheart elders had noticed this and felt worried.

Orion felt the same. As a giant, he didn’t want his people looked down upon or discriminated against by other races. Thanks to the Dragon Nest’s bloodline baptism, Ursa, Dace, Otho, Beyn, and Torba had all seen an increase in potential and strength. Orion believed that once they consumed Alpha-level resources, there was a good chance each would advance to Alpha-level.

Should they succeed, Orion would have far more people to rely on in Stoneheart City.

“In that case, let’s head back to Blackstone City right away.”

Rendall nodded. He had always preferred being in Blackstone City, so returning suited him perfectly. Traveling to Stoneheart City wouldn’t be hard either—there was a teleportation array connecting Blackstone City to Stoneheart City, so if he really wanted to come south, all it would take was a single trip.

—

Back in Blackstone City, ever since Orion led the upper ranks away, the place had felt much quieter. Within Moonshadow Valley, near the teleportation array, there was a fluctuation of energy followed by Orion’s formidable aura appearing for just an instant.

Out west by the ridge, where Lilith was cultivating magical plants, she sensed Orion’s arrival. At once, she abandoned the vial of cultivation liquid she was holding and hurried toward the Horde Hall.

“Orion! Arch Elder! This is great; you’re finally back!”

The moment she reached the Horde Hall’s inner keep, Lilith called out to them from afar.

“It’s been so long since I’ve been home, and I miss my wife. I’ll leave you two for now,” Rendall said, laughing in a mischievous way as he departed.

With Rendall gone, Lilith rushed straight into Orion’s arms, pressing her body against him with reluctance to part. Orion bent over, scooped her up, and carried her deeper into the inner keep.

The two of them had been separated for many days. Reunited at last, they were overflowing with affection. Orion played the role of a dutiful husband, making love to Lilith until late into the night before they finally fell asleep.

—

The next day, while Orion was still asleep, he suddenly felt an itch on his nose. He gradually woke to the sensation of Lilith’s hair lightly teasing him. Her hair smelled wonderful—probably from all the time she spent working with magical plants. The scent clung to her and her hair.

Orion rubbed his itchy nose and pulled Lilith into his arms.

“This time, I asked Rendall to take your place guarding Blackstone City and had Slagor watch over Thunderwood Forest. You, Lysinthia, and Earthshaker will come with me to Stoneheart City. There’s a Raptor Nest and a Flame-Tiger beast pens there—both special facilities—and they need your care.”

“Besides, I need you to help oversee the castle in Stoneheart City as well.”

Listening quietly, Lilith rested her head on Orion’s broad chest, tuning into the rhythm of his heartbeat. She spoke calmly:

“Honey, ever since I’ve been away, how many women have joined your harem?”

Orion’s hand, which had been fondling Lilith’s shapely backside, froze briefly but soon relaxed.

He didn’t lie. He told her about every woman he had slept with, from Soraya to Sylvana, and then on to Princess Ava—every single one who had shared his bed.

Lilith stayed nestled against Orion’s chest, breathing steadily, smiling sweetly. Yet when Orion finished recounting his story, she looked up at him, then lowered her head and bit him—hard.

Orion hardly minded her reaction. He just kept speaking.

“This time, I also plan to bring some of the horde’s younglings to Stoneheart City. The younglings are our future. Stoneheart City has a much bigger population and greater variety of races. Letting them see more of the world early on will help them grow faster and stronger.”

Lilith murmured her assent and let go of her bite. She gently touched the red mark on Orion’s abdomen where her teeth had left an imprint. The mention of “younglings” filled her with momentary sadness.

“Honey, from now on, just keep me with you. Wherever you go, I’ll go.”

Sensing Lilith’s sorrow, Orion held her tight and murmured reassuringly, “Okay.”