Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

"Our great Lord said that as long as we take down that Alpha-level giant this time, we'll be granted a piece of land when we invade the south next time!"

Thunderwing was lounging on the lap of a burly bear-man, his cock buried deep inside her, as she relayed Lord Ariel's orders while moaning with pleasure.

"Thunderwing, is this giant really that strong?"

"Even the three of us can't handle it?"

The one speaking was Greenstorm, his voice raspy and metallic, like a heavy metal vocalist.

"If our Lord is paying attention to them, you can bet that giant isn't weak!"

"And this time, the invasion force doesn't just include four Alpha-level powerhouses. There's also an Abyssal dragon!"

The mention of the dragon made Greenstorm, Darkbolt, and Silvershock—the three bear-man brothers—gasp in shock.

"Thunderwing, the giant we're up against… it wouldn't happen to be Lord Gareth's lover, would it?"

Truthfully, Thunderwing had no idea. She didn't even know the name of the Alpha-level giant they were targeting.

"Who cares? As long as it's an Alpha-level giant, we kill them, drag their corpse back, and collect our reward from the Lord!"

Thunderwing glanced at the Thunderstorm Bearmen brothers, her hips grinding and twisting on the cock beneath her. She spoke in a teasing tone, her voice dripping with mockery.

"Lord Ariel sent me along to make sure you three don't get yourselves killed!"

"Greenstorm, Darkbolt, Silvershock—don't tell me you're scared?"

Silvershock, the youngest and most hot-headed of the three, couldn't stand being taunted.

"Scared? Unless Gareth herself shows up, we've never been afraid of anyone!"

Greenstorm and Darkbolt stayed silent, their brows furrowed in thought. The fact that Lord Ariel had sent an Alpha-level harpy to assist them meant their opponent was no joke.

"Relax. I'm not the only one coming. A whole squad of harpies is on their way and will arrive at Stormrage City soon."

Hearing this, Greenstorm and Darkbolt's eyes lit up. With the harpies' aerial support, Stormrage City would be nearly invincible.

On land, the three brothers were confident they could take on any creature from any race.

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Thunderwood Forest, Half-moon Island

Three days had passed. Orion's proposed wartime reward system had taken shape under Delilah's tireless efforts. Delilah herself had entered a period of intense training.

Meanwhile, Orion and Slagor's forces were resting and integrating on Crescent Island, working to improve their coordination.

After sending Slagor away, Orion followed Elan up a small hill on the island. There, an Alpha-level flying beast descended from the sky.

Orion, wearing his usual faint smile, pulled out a bottle of Pet Pills and tossed it over.

"So, have you decided? Are you going to sign a contract with me?"

The thunderhawk didn't respond verbally. It swallowed the Pet Pills, its expression one of pure satisfaction.

"Don't worry about running out. I've got plenty more where that came from!"

"And who knows? You might even get to try something better than Pet Pills in the future!"

Orion's words caught the thunderhawk's attention.

"Better than Pet Pills? Are you serious?"

Orion smiled, his expression calm and confident. The thunderhawk hadn't outright rejected the idea of forming a contract, which meant it was already considering it. At this moment, the thunderhawk was like a potential employee negotiating their salary with a prospective boss.

"Let me put it this way: I've already raised a Twilight Viper from elite-level to hero-level. It's now guarding my territory."

"If you join me, I can make you even stronger!"

Orion's words might have sounded like empty promises, but he was genuinely laying out a vision for the future. If the thunderhawk joined his team, it would undoubtedly become one of his top priorities.

Seeing no immediate reaction from the thunderhawk, Orion stepped closer.

"Feel this."

He reached out and gently placed his hand on the thunderhawk's feathers.

In the next moment, bone-like armor began to form from Orion's hand, spreading across the thunderhawk's wings, talons, and head. This was the Ghostbone Armor.

"Do you feel it?"

"If you stick with me, this armor will cover your entire body. You'll be safer than ever!"

The thunderhawk tilted its head, spreading its wings as it examined the bone armor covering its vital areas. It didn't seem out of place at all.

"This feels… strange."

Orion said nothing, waiting patiently for the thunderhawk to get used to the Ghostbone Armor. Once it had its fill of curiosity, he retracted the armor.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Do you have a name?" Orion asked, addressing the thunderhawk directly. Read exclusive adventures at empire

"Of course. I'm Rayden, the son of storms and lightning!"

Orion almost burst out laughing. He realized that Rayden was quite the flamboyant character.

"Alright then, Rayden. Let's form a contract!"

Orion's tone was serious. He couldn't afford to wait any longer. With Lord Ariel's forces preparing to invade again, he needed another trump card in his arsenal.

As he spoke, the bloodline power within Orion began to stir. A magical formation for a contract appeared in his hand.

This was a companion contract, a type of soul oath that established an equal partnership.

Rayden didn't resist or flee. He simply stared at Orion, his gaze steady.

Seeing this, Orion knew he was halfway there.

"In my name, Orion Stoneheart, I hereby form an equal contract with Rayden!"

The magical formation merged into Rayden's body. In the next moment, both Orion and Rayden could sense each other's presence on a deeper level.

"Rayden, take me for a flight. Let me see the world through your eyes!"

Rayden let out a sharp cry of approval and agreed without hesitation. But just as Orion climbed onto his back, ready to take off, Rayden turned his head and opened his beak, demanding more Pet Pills.

Orion didn't hesitate. He pulled out three bottles and handed them all over.

Satisfied, Rayden kicked off the ground, his powerful wings propelling them into the sky.

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On the hill, Elan of the Skytalon Tribe had witnessed the entire process of Orion forming a contract with the thunderhawk.

"That's it? He just formed a contract like that?"

"They've only met three times!"

"If Reynard and Rowena see this, they're going to lose their minds."

"Those two begged and pleaded for a chance to contract with a thunderhawk, and they couldn't even get close!"

"Thunderhawks never let anyone near them!"

"This giant… he's just too… charismatic!"

Elan struggled to find the right word to describe Orion, eventually settling on one that still felt inadequate.

"Maybe I should get Lorne to hurry back from the Fireraven Tribe."

As she watched Orion and Rayden soar into the sky, new thoughts began to take shape in Elan's mind.

...

The thunderhawk was massive, and Orion sitting on its back didn't burden it in the slightest.

Flying high in the sky, Orion looked down at the scenery below—it was breathtaking!

Orion couldn't help but marvel at how beautiful this world was.

From above, Thunderwood Forest stretched endlessly to the horizon, a vast expanse of greenery that defied description. Rays of light poured down from the heavens, casting a golden veil over the towering trees and rolling hills. Hills, dense forests, shimmering lakes—it was a sight to behold.

A sharp cry pierced the air.

*Chirp! Chirp!*

The thunderhawk let out a high-pitched screech as it spiraled downward, drawing the attention of countless bloodline warriors below. Their shouts and cheers echoed through the forest.

"The Giant King!"

"It's the Giant King!"

Those with sharp eyes quickly recognized Orion and called out his name.

Prophet Onyx and Rendall stood together, their gazes fixed on Orion atop the thunderhawk. Both of their eyes gleamed with fervent admiration.

"Incredible!"

"Orion succeeded so easily!"

Prophet Onyx looked up at Orion, his face alight with excitement and reverence.

The thunderhawk's appearance had filled the Stoneheart Horde's greatest weakness.

Yes, the lack of a flying beast had always been a glaring vulnerability for the Stoneheart Horde. Whether it was facing beast hordes, dark beast tides, or invasions from the myriad races, the skies had always been their Achilles' heel.

And it wasn't just the Horde's weakness—it was Orion's as well.

But now, that weakness had quietly disappeared.

"I knew it. I knew Orion would pull it off!"

Rendall's face wasn't just filled with fervor—it also carried a sense of pride and relief.

However, just as everyone thought Orion would land and bask in the glory, the thunderhawk suddenly soared away from Crescent Island.

Prophet Onyx, Rendall, and Slagor hurried forward to question Orion.

"Orion, did you tame the thunderhawk?"

Slagor was the first to ask, his emotions a mix of nervousness, fear, and jealousy.

Orion shook his head and replied in a slightly regretful tone.

"Ah… no."

"I used several rare magical plants to strike a deal with the thunderhawk. It agreed to take me for a ride so I could see the size of Thunderwood Forest and get a glimpse of our world from above."

Slagor didn't care about the latter part of Orion's explanation.

The moment he heard that Orion hadn't tamed the thunderhawk, he let out a sigh of relief.

An Alpha-level thunderhawk was a prize even Legendary-level powerhouses would covet. For those without flying mounts or the ability to fly themselves, an Alpha-level thunderhawk was an invaluable asset.

That was the true value of a flying beast.

Orion shook his head, his mood seemingly dampened, and dismissed Slagor with a wave of his hand.

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Back in the wooden hut, Prophet Onyx and Rendall couldn't hold back their curiosity.

"Chieftain…"

"Orion…"

Both spoke at the same time, eager to confirm whether Orion's earlier words were true.

Orion didn't say much. He simply nodded, a faint smile on his face, and said, "I sent the thunderhawk to scout the surrounding area."

"Prophet, make arrangements. When we return, select two tribesmen skilled in map-making. I'll need them."

Hearing this, Prophet Onyx and Rendall's eyes lit up with understanding.

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Black Forest, Moonshadow Valley

While Orion was celebrating his success, Lilith was troubled, her face clouded with worry.

"Thundar, just in case, you and Earthshaker will take turns guarding this area from now on."

"Understood, Chieftainess!"

Lilith stood atop the stone wall of the eastern ridge, her gaze fixed on the underground fissure at the bottom of the canyon. Her brows were furrowed tightly.

"Little Lorelia, what's the situation down there?"

Spider Queen Lorelia's small face was scrunched up, her crimson eyes betraying a hint of fear.

"Mistress, the underground worms are multiplying rapidly!"

"Most of the offspring I've bred have been eaten by them!"

"Only a few managed to escape!"

Lilith's expression darkened at Lorelia's report.

For days now, sharp insect cries had been echoing from the underground fissure.

To investigate the situation, Lilith had ordered Spider Queen Lorelia to send her newly hatched spiders into the fissure.

The scouting missions had gone smoothly, minimizing the loss of their own people.

But the results of the investigation left Lilith, Lysinthia, Thundar, and Earthshaker deeply alarmed—even terrified.

Somehow, a nest of underground worms had appeared in the fissure.

At first, there were only a few. Then a dozen. Now, their numbers had swelled to over a hundred.

Although no Alpha-level worms—what Orion had described as the terrifying spiked worms—had been spotted yet, the sheer number of these creatures was cause for grave concern.

What would happen if the worms crawled out of the fissure and into the canyon?

The thought sent a shiver down Lilith's spine.

"Thundar, prepare for battle!"

"Deploy the Obsidian Golems and have them bring more boulders to build a defensive wall."

"If those worms start climbing out, we'll push the boulders down and crush them."

It wasn't a bad plan, all things considered.

Thundar nodded and accepted the task.

"Also, have Earthshaker's hunting team station guards along the Black Forest's borders."

"If there's any news from Orion, inform him of the situation immediately!"

Thundar's expression was equally grim. He was all too familiar with the fissure's dangers—he'd already lost several capable warriors there.

"Don't worry, Chieftainess. We've already placed scouts along the borders."

Hearing this, Lilith relaxed slightly.

After a long while, Lilith took Spider Queen Lorelia by the hand and descended from the eastern ridge.

"Little Lorelia, let's head back. I still have some dark source crystals left—I'll give them all to you."

"Wow… Mistress, really? I'm so close to advancing! You're the best!"

Spider Queen Lorelia's voice was childlike and brimming with excitement.

After consuming a large number of dark source crystals, she was finally on the verge of advancing to hero-level.

Over the past season, the Stoneheart Horde's stockpile of dark source crystals had been almost entirely depleted by her.

For most beasts or races, such a quantity would have been more than enough to achieve hero-level.

But Spider Queen Lorelia was unique. She'd been stuck at the elite level for ages, only recently showing signs of advancement.

"Don't get too excited. Once you advance, you'll need to hatch more spiders!"

"Mistress, that's no problem at all. For me, hatching spiders is as easy as sleeping!"

"Will they have combat abilities after you advance?"

"Uh… yes, but they'll need a lot of food!"

"As long as they can fight, food won't be an issue. I'll have the hunting team bring you plenty!"