Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

Boom!

Inside the golden barrier, the will projection of the White Dragon Frostsire suddenly grew agitated. His form swelled larger, his roars grew louder and more piercing.

With a deafening crash, the golden barrier shattered, and the unrestrained roar of the dragon echoed across the region. All creatures present, except for a few at the Legendary level, were overwhelmed by the pressure.

After breaking free from the barrier, Frostsire's will projection did not linger but soared into the sky. This sudden action left Orion, Lokiviria, and Bluehide frozen in shock, their expressions of joy turning to confusion.

Elf King Anasterian had perished in battle, but why had Frostsire's projection also departed? The five Legendary beings in the air displayed a mix of emotions, and the atmosphere shifted from a tense standoff to the brink of eruption.

"Orion, what do we do now?"

"My friend, what should we do now?"

Lokiviria and Bluehide were at a loss, unsure of their next move. Even Orion, with his furrowed brow, had no answers.

As everyone stood in confusion, the sky above changed dramatically.

Boom!

An explosive sound, suffocating in its intensity, came from the endless void, accompanied by the roars of dragons and lions. Above the continent, a vortex resembling a black hole appeared, from which the sounds of explosions, dragon roars, and lion roars emerged.

The vortex lasted only three seconds before vanishing, leaving the sky calm once more.

Then, a majestic, sacred voice resonated in the ears of all Legendary beings present.

"The war between the north and south ends here!"

"The humans will cede the original territory of the Dragon race, while the Dwarves and Blood Elves will each cede half of their territories."

This divine voice repeated three times, silencing all Legendary beings. It was the decree of a demigod.

"It's over!"

Orion sighed, looking toward Lireesa and Elanor of the Blood Elves.

"Let's cease hostilities. This land no longer belongs solely to the Blood Elves."

Grand Elder Lireesa and Elanor's eyes reflected sorrow; their king had fallen, and they could not defend their land.

"Let's stop. We'll cede the territory," Lireesa's mournful voice finally allowed everyone to exhale in relief.

Just then, a dragon's roar came from the ground. Jorik, transformed into the Glacial Dragon, took to the skies, heading south. This was unexpected, yet Orion wasn't too surprised.

Jorik and Boarfolk Boarion had both been severely injured in battle, their bodies nowhere to be found, suggesting foul play. Now, with Jorik's reappearance, the mystery was somewhat solved. Boarion's body and the Lord's Stone must have been claimed by Jorik.

Despite his injuries, Jorik flew south with an excited expression, likely having received some directive or promise. After all, as a descendant of Frostsire, there must have been some communication between them.

"That bastard was playing dead! Did he plan to swoop in at the end of the fight?" Lokiviria was furious, feeling deceived.

Aldous, watching the direction where the Glacial Dragon vanished, whispered to Orion, "My friend, does Jorik's departure mean we three will divide this territory?"

Orion nodded, silent.

Frostsire's projection leaving abruptly, the terrifying explosion, Jorik's feigned death, and the demigod's message—all indicated that both human and dragon races had demigod-level intervention, with the dragons gaining the upper hand in this unseen struggle.

"The North-South War has ended!"

"But this might just be the beginning of chaos!"

This was Orion's conclusion after all these events.

With many Legendary warriors likely dead on these three battlefields, new lords would soon emerge. Outside the City of Blessings, as the Northern Coalition's retreat horns sounded, the bloodthirsty allied forces did not immediately withdraw but continued to fight.

Seeing this, Orion, Lokiviria, Bluehide, Lireesa, and Elanor used their powers to communicate, finally ending this brutal siege.

"Ironhoof avoided the war; he has no right to a share of the Blood Elves' southern territory. Do you agree?"

In a temporary camp, Orion sat at the head, with Lokiviria and Bluehide on either side. The proposal not to share with Ironhoof came from Lokiviria, and both Orion and Bluehide nodded in agreement.

Even if Ironhoof couldn't claim the southern territories, he could still take portions from Jorik and Gareth's lands. However, in the division of spoils from the Beastmen, Orc, Gnomes, and Boarfolk territories they had conquered, Ironhoof would be at a disadvantage.

Over the next few days, while the Northern Coalition did not leave, they set up camp outside the City of Blessings. Orion, Lokiviria, Bluehide, Lireesa, and Elanor spent three days negotiating the new boundaries for half of the Blood Elves' territory.

By the seventh day, the Northern Coalition finally began to retreat. Orion did not partake in the division of the Blood Elves' territory. However, at Aldous's suggestion, the area next to the Giants' territory was annexed by Orion.

The division of territories belonging to the Beastmen, Boarfolk, and Gnomes followed, with Orion claiming a significant portion of the Orc's land, expanding the territory around Stoneheart City.

Orion was also compensated with Gareth's territory and part of Jorik's, stretching from the Ice Plains to the Abyssal Chasm, through the Desert Oasis, to the Thunderwood Forest—all now under his control.

Thus, after the North-South War, Orion's territories on both sides had expanded, but the political landscape he now faced was complex and fraught with challenges.

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One month later, in Stoneheart City.

Orion led the surviving cave spiders, as well as the remaining Gnolls and Orcs, back to his own territory.

At that moment, the collapsed city walls of Stoneheart City had already been fully repaired. Numerous watchtowers now stood atop those ramparts.

For the giants, the return of Orion—King of the Giants—was a tremendous honor. When the Starveil Giants heard that they were no longer subjugated by the Blood Elves, they wept with relief and then burst into fits of laughter.

Not only that, the news that part of the Blood Elves' territory and the Orc's lands had been taken over by the giants sparked cheers and celebration throughout Stoneheart City. Orion's triumph instantly earned him the devotion of the Starveil Giant population.

At this moment, 99% of the Starveil Giants truly felt a sense of belonging and pledged their loyalty.

…

Inside the palace bedroom, Delilah was completely naked, breathing heavily. She sat on Orion's penis, her body constantly moving up and down, his large penis rubbing inside her vagina, bringing her intense pleasure. After a deep moan, she collapsed onto Orion's body.

"Orion, those two sluts just arrived in Stoneheart City. When are you going to fuck them and make them truly yours?" Delilah was referring to Soraya and Lumi.

Now that Gareth has fallen in battle and Jorik has gone off on her own to the south, Soraya and Lumi have no choice but to come here and make a living under Orion's rule.

In particular, Scorpion Queen Soraya understands that with Orion's expanding territory, his armies are bound to grow. The scorpion tribe itself happens to dwell within Orion's domain, giving Soraya a natural advantage. What's more, she and Orion had a friendly relationship during those past years of invading southward. Experience new tales on My Virtual Library Empire@@novelbin@@

"Let's wait. Some things can't be rushed."

Orion draped his arm around Delilah, his thoughts drifting to Soraya's alluring attire and curves. Of course, there was also Lumi. Though she was an elemental being, she was still a knockout. To any male creature, those two women were undeniably tempting.

The next morning, an unofficial council meeting convened inside Orion's palace.

On the palace's left side sat Delilah, Onyx, Rockwell, Earthshaker, and Slagor, all elders from what was once the Stoneheart Horde.

On the right side were Drakthul, Marnok, Gormathar, Veldrok, and Grulbane, five Wardens from the Starveil Giants.

Seated after them were six Alpha-level powerhouses: Soraya, Arden, Ryker, Lumi, and Gustalon. Soraya, Arden, and Ryker had all originally served under Gareth—Ryker was subdued after she took control of Thunderwood Forest. Lumi and Gustalon had followed Jorik prior to this.

Orion cast his gaze over the assembled Alpha-level elites and couldn't help musing to himself. With his territory expanded, capable individuals were flocking to him, and the number of Alpha-level champions under his command was climbing steadily.

He especially valued Lumi and Gustalon, talents he had yearned for long ago. Both of them were elemental beings, and in large-scale battles, their power was terrifying. Gustalon, in particular, had taken down more than ten Alpha-level opponents during this recent southward invasion.

Now, everyone here had signed a contract and so was permitted to enter the palace.

"Everyone," Orion began, "our Stoneheart Horde's territory is vast, and there's room enough for all of you."

"We have lands to the north and to the south. I can grant you a choice of where you'd like to settle."

Orion's confident, resonant voice filled the palace, drawing everyone's full attention.

"Many of you are new to the Stoneheart Horde, so let me be upfront about one thing:

"In the Stoneheart Horde, in my territory, there's one rule: every position and resource is earned through your battle achievements and your loyalty."

Orion swept his gaze around the room, meeting the eyes of each Alpha-level being.

Once he had locked eyes with everyone, he withdrew his stare and slowly raised his right hand.

A moment later, a Lord's Stone glimmering with starlight appeared in his palm.

"This is a Lord's Stone. It's the crucial item for advancing to Legendary level.

If any of you here reach the peak of Alpha-level, prove yourselves in battle, and display unwavering loyalty, I will give you the chance to commune with the Lord's Stone."

"I will not hold back your progress or sabotage your opportunities, because I'm far stronger than you can imagine."

A hush fell over the palace. No one spoke.

Soraya could hear her own racing heartbeat. Before this day, she'd never dared to dream of the Legendary level. But now, seeing the Lord's Stone in Orion's hand, Soraya felt a new flame igniting within her.

"I'd sacrifice anything for that," she thought. "Even my body. Hell, I'd let Orion flood me with his semen. I want to bear his children!"

For Soraya, becoming Orion's woman wasn't an embarrassment; it was moving up in the world.

Not far from her, Lumi appeared outwardly calm, though inside she was overwhelmed by tumultuous emotions.

As an elemental being, Lumi could come and go as she pleased—most lords had no way of tracking her. Yet she had still chosen to arrive in Stoneheart City, her ultimate goal the Lord's Stone held by Orion's hand.

Back during the duel of the two giant kings, Lumi had witnessed Orion seize the Lord's Stone. That was why she was here now.

"Delilah promised me that if I became Orion's woman, I'd receive the Lord's Stone. Are they lying to me?" she wondered. "What would it feel like to be the lover of a giant? Would his cock be bigger than that of other creatures? If so, what would it feel like during sex?"

Lumi lifted her gaze toward Orion's strong, chiseled face, sinking deeper into thought.

Others among the Alpha-level group were equally stirred—some even verged on delirium. They stared at the Lord's Stone in Orion's hand, eyes gleaming with greed and desire.

Orion observed every look of longing on their faces, a slight, satisfied smile tugging at his lips. For those still at hero level, Alpha-level resources were immensely desirable. But for Alpha-level beings, the prospect of moving up to Legendary level was almost impossibly distant.

Now, with the Lord's Stone presented before them, ascending to Legendary level no longer felt so intangible. It was something real, visible, and within reach.

"I'm looking forward to seeing which of you will earn the chance to commune with the Lord's Stone. I need subordinates of that caliber. I'm willing to make room for you in my grand vision."

Orion's voice was cheerful, laced with a subtle enticement.

He possessed four Lord's Stones in total—the ones left by the Giant Balor, Blademaster Grommash, Blood Elf Faelar, and the one that dropped after Gareth's death had all ended up in Orion's hands.