Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

"Look! It’s my honorable lord!"

"That’s the giant king! He’s come to inspect Stoneheart City!"

"Who’s that woman beside the giant king?"

"Am I seeing this right? That’s the Elder of Stewardship?"

"You fool, that’s the giant king’s wife. The only woman allowed to accompany Orion on an inspection would be his wife."

"…"

Gradually, as Orion made his way through Stoneheart City, crowds formed along both sides of the street to watch the spectacle. Wherever Orion passed, the roads cleared automatically. As more and more giants gathered, voices began calling out, hailing him as the Giant King.

Meanwhile, Lilith was making her first public appearance in Stoneheart City. In truth, Orion had brought her along on his inspection to proclaim her status, so that all his people would remember her face. Walking alongside Orion, Lilith was not only stunning and alluring but also exuded a warm friendliness. Whenever she saw any younglings of the horde, she would smile and wave at them.

Elsewhere, in the mysterious tavern.

On the second floor of the tavern, Delilah was lounging in a leather chair, looking quite relaxed.

"Your Majesty the Succubus Queen, Lord Orion and Princess Lilith are currently inspecting Stoneheart City. Shall we go out and… observe—er, protect them?"

Delilah shot the succubus maidservant who had quickly changed her wording a sideways glance, speaking in a lazy tone.

"Protect?"

"Do you think the giant king need your protection?"

The maidservant who had just spoken trembled in fear and kept her head bowed, not daring to speak again. Another succubus maidservant peeled a grape and placed it into Delilah’s mouth. Supporting her chin with her right hand, Delilah chewed the soft, tangy grape, gazing out the window while listening to the distant cheers echoing through the city.

"Have you found those items I asked you to look for?"

After a while, Delilah withdrew her gaze and asked casually.

"Your Majesty, we’ve searched all through the Beastfolk and Orc territories, but haven’t found the legendary pills."

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A hint of anger flickered in Delilah’s eyes as they narrowed.

"However, we did get a different lead. In a valley inhabited by a Beastfolk tribe, there’s a magical plant called Cupid Fruit. According to the Beastfolk’s account, once someone eats Cupid Fruit, then has intercourse, it can lead to conception. In the past, these fruits were regularly offered up as tributes by the Beastfolk elders."

Hearing this, Delilah’s displeasure subsided, but her brow furrowed slightly.

"Did you manage to get any?"

Delilah swallowed the grape in her mouth and sat upright, fixing her gaze on the succubus maidservant who was delivering the report.

"We’ve already dispatched three waves of our people, Your Majesty. I promise the Cupid Fruit will reach your hands."

Delilah said nothing, lowering her head in thought. After some time, she looked up at a succubus maidservant standing behind her.

"Go and summon Dirtclaw. Tell him to come to the tavern."

Once that maidservant left, Delilah turned back to the one who had been reporting.

"You’ll go there in person. I’ll have Dirtclaw accompany you. Remember, make sure you bring that fruit back to me!"

By the time she finished speaking, Delilah’s voice had grown cold without her even noticing.

"I swear I will complete this task!"

"All right. You may leave."

Meanwhile, in a bedroom within the castle…

While Orion and Lilith were inspecting Stoneheart City, a quiet conversation was taking place here.

"Seer, our lord has returned, and he brought that… that wife of his with him."

The old elder of the fox tribe stared anxiously at Sylvana, who was calmly sipping tea. Sylvana’s serene expression made the elder even more flustered.

Until now, the only mistress of the castle was Sylvana. But from now on, the castle would welcome its true lady of the house, the rumored beautiful succubus wife of Orion.

Sylvana continued chewing on the leaves in her mouth. Rather than ordinary tea, what she was drinking was a special infusion made from leaves that helped calm the mind.

"Elder, it’s perfectly normal for Orion’s wife to come to the castle. There’s no need to be so worried. Some things aren’t worth fretting over."

After finishing her drink, Sylvana carefully placed the cup back on the table.

"Seer, but… we don’t know anything about the temper of Orion’s succubus wife. I’m worried she’ll… she’ll make things difficult for us."

Sylvana reached for the teapot, intending to pour another cup. The fox tribe’s old elder moved to help, but Sylvana gestured for her to stop. Sylvana felt she needed to grow accustomed to existing in that dark void by herself, without relying too much on others’ help. One day, after all, the old elder would leave her.

"She won’t trouble us. Since she’s Orion’s wife, I’m sure she’s a very tolerant woman, otherwise…"

Sylvana trailed off, for footsteps could be heard approaching from outside the bedroom.

Twenty minutes earlier, after roughly completing their inspection of Stoneheart City, Orion had scooped Lilith into his arms and leaped onto the abyssal dragon. Together with their entourage, they swiftly returned to the castle.

Upon their return, Orion entrusted all internal affairs to Lilith while he proceeded to the castle’s main hall to meet with his subordinates.

"Earthshaker, I’ve placed that totem pole from the Beastfolk(Beastmen) territory in the military camp. Many of the Beastfolk are minotaurs. Discuss with the Elder of Stewardship how many people you’ll need and how best to utilize the totem pole."

Earthshaker was overjoyed to hear this. Outsiders might not grasp the significance of a totem pole for the minotaurs, but Earthshaker certainly did.

"My lord, with that totem pole, I can organize a minotaur army to charge at the front lines for you."

This was precisely what Orion had anticipated. Among the many races inhabiting this territory, minotaurs were relatively few—only in the tens of thousands. Excluding children, the elderly, and women, there might be fewer than ten thousand eligible for a minotaur fighting force.

Though a ten-thousand-strong army was not especially large in Orion’s current view, he was more than willing to see Earthshaker take the initiative. As the horde continues to grow, the populations of each race will steadily increase.

"Very well. Go make your preparations."

Earthshaker took his leave of the castle. Shortly after, Grulbane, the giant elder, requested an audience at the castle gates. Orion summoned him inside and delegated a new task.

"Grulbane, compared to Dace and the others, you’re more familiar with this territory. Get ready. Three days from now, I want you to accompany me on an inspection of the entire region."

Orion planned to travel openly, letting everyone in the territory know of his existence. He wanted them to revere him, to offer him their faith, so that he could gather the faith energy of all those who supported him.

"My king, Grulbane is honored to serve you!"