Titan King: Ascension of the Giant - Chapter 582

Chapter 582: Are my eyes playing tricks?

Lokiviria wanted to turn back, wanted to see the giant who had killed him.

“You… you…”

Splat!

Orion reached out, crushed Lokiviria’s head, and put away a Lord’s Stone.

“He’s dead, and free. Do you want to join him?”

Orion looked up, grinned, and glanced at Lord Aldous, Prince Theodore, and Lord Ssorin, who were staring blankly at him from nearby.

Lokiviria was dead. Died too suddenly, too absurdly.

This was something Aldous, Theodore, and Ssorin found utterly unbelievable!

If they hadn’t seen it with their own eyes, they would never believe that a mid-tier Legendary level being couldn’t even withstand a single blow from Orion.

The scene froze for a second or two, and then, Ssorin turned tail and fled.

Aldous and Prince Theodore reacted quickly, just about to give chase to Ssorin.

But, the next moment, a ‘pop’ sound echoed in their ears, like the sound of air vibrating.

Immediately after, Aldous and Prince Theodore saw Ssorin’s massive body suddenly plummet, crashing to the ground.

Orion’s figure appeared atop Ssorin’s corpse, a flicker of pleasant surprise in his eyes.

Orion hadn’t expected Ssorin’s death to yield a survivor treasure chest.

It was known that the higher the level, the lower the probability of dropping a treasure chest.

Orion cut open Ssorin’s body, searching for the Lord’s Stone within him.

A few minutes later, with the Lord’s Stone secured, Orion also placed Ssorin’s body into his storage ring.

A moment later, Orion returned to the side of Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore.

“The battle is over. What are you thinking about?”

Orion’s voice held a mischievous smile, asking a question to which he already knew the answer.

Honestly, Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore were truly frightened by the overwhelming power Orion had displayed.

They too were mid-tier Legendary level, meaning they also couldn’t withstand a single blow from Orion.

“Friend… please tell me… Aldous… are my eyes playing tricks?”

Aldous stammered, his words unclear. The larger head beside him looked at Orion with eyes full of dread.

Also filled with dread was Prince Theodore standing nearby.

Orion glanced at Prince Theodore and tossed Lokiviria’s Lord’s Stone to him.

“Your Highness, I hope the information you gave me is truly worthy of this Lord’s Stone.”

This was both a threat and a warning.

Orion’s voice was calm, but Prince Theodore could hear the cold killing intent beneath the placid surface.

“Giant King Orion, you will certainly feel it was worth the price!”

Prince Theodore did his best to steady his breathing, forcefully suppressing the fear and worry in his heart.

Putting the Lord’s Stone away, Prince Theodore let out a long sigh.

“This time, there was an unexpected discovery.”

“The Giant King’s strength is too terrifying. The Human Kingdom’s attitude towards him needs to change.”

“The relationship between the Human Kingdom and the Stoneheart Horde must also be adjusted.”

These were the first thoughts that surfaced in Prince Theodore’s mind. The Giant King’s power had far exceeded his expectations.

“Giant King Orion, your power is incredible.”

“I believe the friendship between the Human Kingdom and the Stoneheart Horde will endure from this point on.”

“Of course, and Lord Bluehide(Aldous) too!”

Orion nodded without saying more. Displaying some of his strength was also an indirect way of sending a signal to the Human Kingdom.

“I am very strong. In our cooperation, you humans had better not try any underhanded tricks, or the Stoneheart Horde has the power to flip the table.”

This was the message Orion wanted conveyed through Prince Theodore.

Only by making the Human Kingdom take Orion and the Stoneheart Horde seriously could the Horde become an entity like the dwarves or blood elves.

Only then could the Stoneheart Horde become the fifth major race of the South and gain recognition from the other four major races.

With recognition, the Stoneheart Horde wouldn’t be excluded from many important matters and decisions, gaining the qualification to intervene.

“Next, it’s time for you to receive your territories!”

With Lokiviria and Ssorin dead in battle, the insectoids and lizardfolk would face suppression from the victors, left with no hope of glory or survival.

Orion’s calmness helped Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore quickly regain their composure.

Orion was very powerful; this was a good thing.

As long as the alliance between the Stoneheart Horde, the Ogres, and the Human Kingdom continued, it would benefit all three parties.

For the Stoneheart Horde and the Ogres, the threat to their southeastern border was eliminated, avoiding war.

For the Human Kingdom, war would not erupt on its northwestern border either.

It was a win-win choice!

However, after the Human Kingdom occupied the lizardfolk territory, the lords to the north would certainly strengthen their defenses.

Whether this would trigger other incidents remained difficult to say.

Next, the armies of the three races united, invading from the south all the way to the somewhat more northern insectoid territory.

…

North, within an unknown forest somewhere.

Inside a hollowed-out treetop, Rowena held her swaddled son, her face etched with sorrow.

Such an expression had last appeared when her brother Reynard died in battle.

Suddenly, an insect egg charm hanging on Rowena’s son cracked open. A stream of turquoise liquid flowed out from within, merging into the swaddling clothes.

That was Lokiviria’s legacy mark. If not activated by Lokiviria himself, it meant Lokiviria had met an unexpected end.

“This… Lokiviria…”

Rowena’s expression froze, worry and distress instantly transforming into fear.

Rowena couldn’t believe it, couldn’t imagine that the greatest support for her and the child in her arms had fallen.

That was a Legendary level expert!

One of the absolute top tier beings on this continent!

But the fact lay before her eyes; Rowena had no choice but to accept it.

“Why… why…”

“My brother was like this, and now Lokiviria too!”

Rowena whispered in a low voice. She had been willful in the past, but she had also endured much suffering because of it.

Ever since discovering her pregnancy, Rowena had placed her hopes of revenge upon her child.

However, after the child was born, Rowena let go of her hatred, actively forgetting the past events.

Rowena hoped her child wouldn’t bear the burden of hatred like her, because that would be exhausting.

Rowena hoped her child could grow up normally under Lokiviria’s protection.

Yet, Lokiviria, that towering tree, had also been blown down.

At this moment, Rowena once again felt that familiar despair from the past.

Fortunately, Rowena was now Alpha-level and had also contracted her own thunderhawk. She already possessed the ability to protect herself.

“Gregor, Scrab, Chiton, Krik, we’re leaving here. Continue heading north.”