Titan King: Ascension of the Giant - Chapter 676

Chapter 676: Ocean Hunter
Although as an older sister figure, Clymene harbored romantic feelings for Orion, as Orion grew stronger and stronger, she felt she was no longer worthy of him.

Now, Clymene didn’t want Orion to worry about her anymore.

“Chieftain, before we fuse, let’s tell Orion.”

“Perhaps Orion will have a solution.”

Clymene shook her head, rejecting Vargrum’s suggestion.

“We understand the current situation better than Orion.”

“Let’s fuse. Whatever the outcome, we should face it calmly.”

“Everyone, even death isn’t frightening. What are you worried about?”

“If it becomes necessary, I hope you will all join me in defending the honor of the Giants.”

No one spoke, including Grendel.

…

Titanion Realm, City of Blessings.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed. On the third day after Dace, Otho, Beyn, Torba, and Ursa emerged from the Dragon Nest, Orion left Whitecliff.

According to the contract signed with the white dragon Frostsire, the Human Kingdom, Stoneheart Horde, Blood Elves, and Dwarves would launch an invasion against the Sea Race after the Dragon race declared war on them.

A war involving the entire southern continent would soon arrive.

“Giant King Orion, are you sure you won’t stay in the City of Blessings for a couple of days?”

“In the coming war, the Blood Elves and the Stoneheart Horde could form an offensive and defensive alliance.”

Orion shook his head, declining Grand Elder Lireesa’s invitation.

“Grand Elder, you also know that war is imminent. The sooner I return to Stoneheart City, the sooner the Stoneheart Horde can make arrangements.”

“The friendship between the Stoneheart Horde and the Blood Elves will endure.”

“If there’s a possibility of cooperation between our two sides, please discuss it with Rommath, and then we can talk further.”

Regarding the situation in the South, and concerning the Sea Race, Orion was certain that the Blood Elf race couldn’t make any major decisions in just a day or two.

Orion wouldn’t wait indefinitely; Grand Elder Lireesa understood this.

“Since that’s the case, once the Blood Elf race has made a decision, we will definitely send an envoy to the Stoneheart Horde. I hope you won’t decline us then.”

Orion nodded, performed a farewell courtesy, and then led his retinue back towards the Stoneheart Horde’s territory.

On the back of the thunderhawk, Orion closed his eyes in deep thought. No one dared to disturb him.

Survivor’s Platform, Champions Alliance public channel.

Hulk: “Are you all ready? I will soon descend to the Emerald Dream Realm.”

Leonidas: “Bro, do you have any idea how many cubs beasts can have in over two months?”

Alexander: “Isabella, how are your preparations coming along?”

Isabella: “Mr. Alexander, I’m almost ready!”

Kraken: “Several Big Bosses, don’t forget to help me find a sea region!”

Everyone was present. Orion scanned their messages, knowing they were all prepared.

Hulk: “Leonidas, a situation has arisen on my end. I estimate I won’t be able to get away. You might need to lead my team for the first two months.”

Orion briefly described his recent experiences; he needed to make some arrangements in advance.

Leonidas: “Don’t worry, that’s not an issue at all. Summon me over as soon as possible; I’ll provide you with immense support.”

After coordinating with his team members and confirming the timing, Orion sent a private message to Kraken.

“Kraken, can you provide some deep-sea troops? I’ll be facing Sea Race warriors on my end.”

The Stoneheart Horde had spent a great deal to purchase twenty Sea-Devouring Warships from the Dragons.

Currently, the Stoneheart Horde lacked the capability to install powerful weaponry on the Sea-Devouring Warships. The best way to utilize their power was to coordinate with deep-sea units.

In Orion’s network of contacts, Kraken was the best source for purchasing Sea Race units.

“What type of units are you looking for? And in what kind of environment will they be used?”

Kraken didn’t rush to recommend units but instead asked for specific requirements in detail.

“I have a type of warship that can go deep underwater, but it has no weapon systems.”

“I hope the units I purchase can not only fight but also guard the warships.”

Orion stated his basic needs, then after a thought, added another question.

“Kraken, do you happen to have any weapons suitable for naval combat that can be mounted on warships?”

Orion merely asked this as an afterthought, not really expecting Kraken to have such things.

But just in case, what if Kraken actually did?

“Let me think. Wait for me a moment.”

Kraken left this message and then went silent.

Unknown realm, a certain deep sea.

Within a light blue defensive shield, a magnificent underwater city was built.

In the study of the underwater city’s palace, a tentacle suddenly extended from an overturned giant vase.

Then, a massive octopus slowly crawled out of the vase.

This was Kraken. Compared to before, Kraken’s body was now many times smaller.

This was a rare skill Kraken had recently learned—a skill to shrink his body.

Kraken climbed onto an armchair, coiling his shrunken body on it, his tentacles waving as he rummaged through something.

“Where is it? I remember having an item like that… where did I put it?”

Kraken muttered to himself as he searched through his items.

A moment later, from the very bottom of a treasure chest, Kraken pulled out a bag of shimmering seeds.

“Found you! Hehe, this time Orion will owe me a big favor.”

Kraken put the seeds away safely, then gazed into the distance, looking out over his underwater city.

“Deep-sea units that can fight independently and also assist in defense… what kind of unit would be suitable?”

Kraken was a bit troubled by this. He had many units that met Orion’s requirements, but some of them he wasn’t planning to sell externally; they were exclusively his.

After a moment, Kraken made a decision and, entering the Survivor’s Platform, sent a message to Orion.

“Hulk, here’s the stuff you wanted.”

When Orion saw Kraken’s message, Kraken also initiated a trade simultaneously.

Orion accepted the trade, his curiosity piqued.

Kraken had traded two items, and Orion couldn’t read any information about either of them.

This meant there was a high probability they weren’t standard items.

“What are these?”

If he didn’t understand, he asked. Orion wouldn’t pretend to know; he wouldn’t do something so foolish just to save face.

“Hehe, they’re good stuff! That bag of seeds is for Giant Kelp Water Cannons; that little seashell is a Nest for Ocean Hunters, something I made myself.”

Giant Kelp Water Cannons? Ocean Hunters?

Orion didn’t speak; he knew Kraken’s explanation definitely wasn’t over.

“You can’t read the info on the Giant Kelp Water Cannons because they haven’t grown yet.”

“This is a type of parasitic kelp that can live on those warships of yours. Once the parasitic kelp matures, it will coalesce into Giant Kelp Water Cannons, which can shoot very powerful water projectiles.”

“Ever played Plants vs. Zombies? This thing is a similar kind of existence.”

Orion had never heard of anything so magical before.

“Can the Giant Kelp Water Cannons be used as main cannons?”

This was Orion’s most pressing question. If the Giant Kelp Water Cannons could truly function as main cannons, then the Sea-Devouring Warships would be an incredibly worthy purchase.

Unfortunately, Orion was being a bit too fanciful.

“Nope. This stuff is only Hero level. I’ve tested them; at most, they can only handle Hero-level sea monsters.”

“Against anything Alpha-level or above, they can, at best, inflict heavy damage. If you encounter sea monsters with scales or shells, they can’t even break through their defenses.”

Orion was somewhat disappointed; the Giant Kelp Water Cannons weren’t as powerful as he had imagined.

“Buddy, the biggest advantage of Giant Kelp Water Cannons isn’t destruction, but defense.”

“How so?”

“The Giant Kelp Water Cannons can envelop your Sea-Devouring Warships, adding a natural defensive armor layer to them.”

“Really?”

“Take some time to try it yourself, and you’ll know. Although the Giant Kelp Water Cannons aren’t very powerful, their energy consumption is very low. Their main energy comes from water elements, so you don’t need to provide them with too many resources.”

After hearing Kraken’s explanation, Orion felt the kelp seeds in his hand had suddenly become very valuable.

“As for the units, you can take a look at the seashell I gave you.”

“Stored inside the seashell is a clutch of Ocean Hunter eggs. You can hatch them and feed them before you set sail.”

“Remember, for the first feeding, you must use your own fresh blood. That way, they will obey you.”

Speaking of his own masterpiece, Kraken was voluble, proud, and pleased with himself.

“Although adult Ocean Hunters are only about the size of a dolphin, they are extremely aggressive.”

“You know piranhas, right? This thing is even fiercer than piranhas; its fangs are incredibly sharp.”

“The most crucial thing is that Ocean Hunters have a short growth period and reproduce in large numbers. As long as you have enough resources, you can create an army of Ocean Hunters in a short time.”

Honestly, at this moment, Orion’s breathing had become a little ragged.

The Ocean Hunter unit seemed almost tailor-made for him.

“Buddy, do you know why I gave you Giant Kelp Water Cannons and Ocean Hunters?”

“Because Giant Kelp Water Cannons can not only parasitize warships, but they can also fully release their bodies to hide both the warship and the Ocean Hunters you raise within the kelp.”

“This stuff is also an excellent tool for ambushes, hehe…”

Even across the Survivor’s Platform, Orion could almost hear Kraken’s smug laughter.

“If these two things are so strong, what are their weaknesses?”

Once the initial excitement and pleasant surprise passed, Orion calmed down completely.

There was no such thing as a perfect unit in the world, at least not that Orion had seen so far.

“Ahem… Giant Kelp Water Cannons are bulky. When they parasitize a warship, they increase its weight and reduce its speed.”

“Although Ocean Hunters are very fierce, their bodies are very fragile. In deep-sea combat, many will die or be injured each time. You need to be mentally prepared.”

“After all, things bred in a short period haven’t accumulated much resilience, so they’re bound to be fragile.”

Kraken didn’t hide anything, laying it all out truthfully.

Orion sighed; this situation was indeed normal.

“To be honest, Ocean Hunters are still very formidable. As long as they continuously avoid death and accumulate enough resilience, they can grow hard scales. Then, their ferocity will increase even further.”

These were words of comfort. Kraken knew the nature of Ocean Hunters best.

In every major battle, the adult Ocean Hunters charged at the forefront, and they were also the first to die.

Very few Ocean Hunters could grow and evolve. Even if they did, their small numbers meant their combat effectiveness wouldn’t show any noticeable change.

Ocean Hunters relied on numbers to win; they only had combat power when in large shoals.

“Thanks, these are all good things, and what we need most right now.”

Orion expressed his gratitude and initiated a trade with Kraken, putting up two clumps of Legendary-level life essence.

However, Kraken rejected the trade.

“Hulk, this is a small gift from me. You don’t need to pay any remuneration. Don’t be so polite with me.”

“Besides, by solving your Sea Race problem, you can focus on invading the Emerald Dream Realm, right?”

The corners of Orion’s mouth turned up, and he canceled the trade.

“Alright then, I won’t be polite with you.”

Orion was in a very good mood. This joy didn’t come from Kraken’s free gift, but from the satisfying feeling of their friendship deepening.

In Kraken, Orion sensed the aura of a friend, and it was growing stronger.

This feeling had previously only occurred with Arthas and Leonidas.

Now, Orion had another such friend by his side.

Perhaps in the future, Orion and Kraken could also become close friends like Leonidas and Arthas.

Exiting the Survivor’s Platform, Orion slowly stood up on the thunderhawk’s back.

The vast, boundless land swept past beneath them, air currents whistling by his ears. The skyline continuously receded, and ahead lay the territory of the Stoneheart Horde.

“Master, we’re back on our own turf!”

Sensing Orion’s movement, Thunderhawk Rayden let out a cry, communicating with Orion.

“Rayden, how many thunderhawks are roosting in the southern territory now?”

“Is their number sufficient to form an army of thunderhawks?”

Before Thunderhawk Rayden could answer, Orion continued.

“If their numbers are sufficient, I will allow you to form an army of thunderhawks, with you as their leader.”

“As long as the thunderhawk army achieves enough battle merits, you and your tribe will not lack resources.”

“Rayden, don’t you want to become the first thunderhawk on this continent to advance to Legendary level?”

Orion’s words were full of temptation. Now that the Abyssal Dragon had successfully advanced, Orion’s attention shifted, falling upon Thunderhawk Rayden.