[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant":3,"chapter-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-142":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Titan King: Ascension of the Giant",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},244562,518,"Chapter 142 I'll give you a gift in return","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-142",142,"\u003Cp>This time, the Thunderhawk still didn't sign a contract with Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, their relationship had grown significantly closer—a small but meaningful step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll give you a gift in return!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderhawk spread its wings and soared into the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half an hour later, it returned, clutching a figure in its sharp talons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This impure-blooded creature was wandering around my territory. He must be your enemy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion smirked and tossed another bottle of Pet Pills to the Thunderhawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you. He is indeed my enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderhawk let out a few triumphant cries, clearly pleased. To the Thunderhawk, trading an unwelcome intruder for more Pet Pills was an excellent deal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The figure was dropped to the ground, rolling to a stop at Orion's feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you find more enemies like this, bring them to me. I'll reward you with more treats!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving those words behind, Orion grabbed the figure and descended the mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderhawk City, Temporary Command Center\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the command center, Prophet Onyx, Rendall, Delilah, and Elan were gathered, their expressions grim as they stared at the figure Orion had thrown onto the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Thunderhawk's \"gift\" was a harpy, one of the scouts from Lord Ariel's Tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harpies, members of Ariel's faction in Thunderwood Forest, were naturally gifted with the ability to fly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, this particular harpy was already dead, having used a method so subtle that even Orion hadn't noticed it had committed suicide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This harpy was caught near Thunderhawk City by the Thunderhawk,\" Orion explained briefly, then left the matter to the elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, no one spoke, each lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Elan, is this a harpy?\" Orion asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elan nodded, pointing at the corpse. \"Yes, master. Harpies have wings on their backs, beak-like mouths, and legs resembling talons.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elan's confirmation deepened the heavy atmosphere in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long silence, Prophet Onyx finally spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, it seems the lack of news from Thunderhawk City has drawn Lord Ariel's attention. I suggest we leave Thunderhawk City as soon as possible!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prophet Onyx's sense of danger was sharp, and he had already realized the gravity of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't respond immediately. Instead, he turned his gaze to Rendall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, the cannon fodder troops have been fully reorganized. We're ready to move at any time!\" Rendall reported.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded and shifted his attention to Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The logistics and supplies were prepared three days ago,\" Delilah said confidently. \"I've also sent scouts along our planned route, and so far, no bad news has come back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Orion looked at Elan, who shook his head, indicating that there were no issues on his end either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Prepare everything. We'll depart tomorrow and head east as planned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Orion began mobilizing the cannon fodder troops to leave Thunderhawk City, events were unfolding in the Fireraven Tribe's territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fireraven Tribe resided in a forest of red maple trees, with their homes built high in the branches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one of these wooden houses, Rowena and Lorne sat with troubled expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it! Those filthy ravens are forcing me to marry that disgusting, vile Seth!\" Rowena fumed, her anger palpable as she clenched her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was furious at the unfair treatment she was receiving, her voice trembling with rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few days ago, news of Reynard's death had reached her. Devastated, Rowena felt as though her entire world had collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Lorne's comforting presence, she wasn't sure how she would have endured the past few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lorne, what should we do now?\" Rowena asked, her voice tinged with desperation. \"Should we try to escape and seek help from the lord?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne, the only son of Elan and heir to the Skytalon Tribe, had been equally shaken by the news of Reynard's death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the absence of any news about his father's death had given him some relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After careful thought, Lorne had concluded that his father, with the help of the three heroic-level flying beasts in their tribe, should have been able to escape. Unless, of course, his father had chosen not to abandon their people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Even if we manage to escape, reaching Lord Ariel's territory won't guarantee us any help,\" Lorne said pragmatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were harsh but truthful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne, with his hero-level flying beast, still had some value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Rowena, who had failed to form a contract with a Thunderhawk, was essentially useless—a weakling with no leverage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a Skybond with a Thunderhawk, Rowena was far inferior to others of her kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the same reason why Reynard, despite his strength, had been forced to rely on hit-and-run tactics when fighting Prophet Onyx, unable to engage in close combat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rowena, your only option now is to form a contract with a Thunderhawk as soon as possible,\" Lorne advised. \"Without one, we won't survive in the Fireraven Tribe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Rowena and Lorne had first sought refuge with the Fireraven Tribe, they had been treated with respect. The tribe's chieftain had even personally welcomed Rowena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the day after news of Reynard's death arrived, their attitude toward Rowena had shifted dramatically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's not that I don't want to,\" Rowena said bitterly, \"but there aren't any Thunderhawks in the Fireraven Tribe's territory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not even an elite-level one. If there were, I'd sign a contract with it in a heartbeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Rowena felt the full weight of her helplessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her brother was dead, leaving her stranded and powerless. Now, the Fireraven Tribe was pressuring her to marry Seth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seth, the chieftain's son, was the epitome of everything Rowena despised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it wasn't just the marriage that disgusted her. In the Fireraven Tribe, women were considered communal property.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To put it bluntly, marrying Seth meant becoming the plaything of the entire tribe. She would be used and abused by every male in the tribe, with no respite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This fate was something Rowena would rather die than accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne, who had always harbored feelings for Rowena, wanted to comfort her but found himself at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a series of strange bird calls echoed through the surrounding forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne's body stiffened slightly at the sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To others, the calls might seem ordinary, but Lorne recognized them as his tribe's secret signals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Rowena, who was still muttering curses under her breath, and said softly, \"Rowena, you must be hungry. I'll go find something for you to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Lorne,\" Rowena replied, her voice softening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne nodded and left the wooden house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once outside, he quickly slipped into the dense forest, moving with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lorne, this is a secret message from the chieftain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shadowy figure handed Lorne a sealed letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne took it but immediately asked, \"Is my father still alive?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The chieftain is safe. He instructed you to read the letter and act accordingly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the tribe? Are they alright?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The tribe is fine. We've suffered minimal losses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Lorne finally felt the weight in his chest lift. The anxiety that had been gnawing at him for days began to fade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't stay here long. If you need me, come to this location,\" the figure said, leaving behind a hidden address before disappearing into the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lorne opened the letter, his brows furrowing deeper with each line he read.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long moment, he crumpled the letter into a ball and swallowed it whole.\u003C\u002Fp>",1231,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.111Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","696cf2fe72a3a2632f89f51c9627c2412a18309bef04cda548d3ad51f9b69ffc","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-143","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-141",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]