[{"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-202":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},244322,518,"Chapter 202 Speak freely","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-202",202,"\u003Cp>\"Dirtclaw, stop crying!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah gently reminded Dirtclaw, and he immediately stifled his sobs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forcing himself to suppress the overwhelming emotions in his heart, Dirtclaw raised his head. He looked at Delilah, then at Orion, and finally at all the members of the council.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I swear in the name of Anubis, Dirtclaw will protect the chieftain, defend Blackstone City, and serve the horde. I am willing to dedicate everything I have to the great Stoneheart Horde!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion smiled faintly. He wasn't sure if this heartfelt declaration came entirely from Dirtclaw's own emotions or if it was orchestrated by Elder of Stewardship Delilah.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, the result was exactly what Orion wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw's sincere words moved the council members, stirring something deep within them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Rockwell, the obsidian golem, felt a pang of shame. He had once considered leaving the Stoneheart Horde, a decision he now regarded as a disgrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your next journey awaits at empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking back, Rockwell thought to himself, 'How naive I was back then! '\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he also felt fortunate. He believed he had returned to the right path—a broad and promising road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rockwell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's deep voice rang out again, sending a ripple of tension through the tent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The council elders' hearts trembled, knowing that another share of the Alpha-level resources was about to be claimed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, Rockwell is here, ready to serve at your command!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was slightly surprised. Rockwell's tone was much more respectful than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of resources, ambition, and survival, all arrogance and immaturity had been set aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rockwell, as the chieftain of the obsidian golem tribe, you voluntarily joined us, sparing us the need for war in the Black Forest. That alone is a great merit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You've led the horde in defending against two dark beast tides and have fought valiantly in both the Myriad Races Invasion and the recent counterattack against the icefield invaders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what you deserve.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without further ado, Orion sent one of the wooden boxes into Rockwell's hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rockwell's achievements were well-known and undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only was his identity as a tribal leader significant, but his personal strength was also formidable. In every major battle, Rockwell had charged into the front lines, earning a long list of accolades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rockwell's hands trembled slightly as he held the box, his heart surging with emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had grown. With a firm and clear voice, he declared:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rockwell will not disappoint the horde's expectations!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will protect the horde and safeguard the Blackstone City we've built, piece by piece!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded, signaling for Rockwell to return to his seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's gaze then fell on the final wooden box. He suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere in the tent grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's unfortunate that no one else has yet qualified to receive this resource.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion sighed and put the last wooden box away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'll hold onto it for now, waiting for a worthy member to claim it from me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Orion said this, the atmosphere in the chieftain's tent reignited with energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many of the elders' eyes lit up with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the horde still had surplus Alpha-level resources was a signal—a catalyst to drive the horde's leadership to strive for greater achievements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, we'll review the battle. Speak freely and contribute your thoughts for the betterment of the Stoneheart Horde!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Delilah, entrusting her to lead the discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking so much, Orion's throat was dry, and he needed a break.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Delilah took over with her enchanting voice, guiding the council members into a lively discussion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, I believe this was a one-sided invasion. The enemies from the icefields underestimated our strength. They didn't know we had so many Alpha-level fighters, nor did they anticipate the support of the cave spiders…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The speaker was Desdemona, a succubus and one of the eight council elders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a fellow succubus, Desdemona naturally stood up first to support Delilah's leadership while also taking the opportunity to share her own thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion, Onyx, Rendall, Delilah, and Thundar all nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the ambush, the horde had deliberately concealed the true number of its Alpha-level fighters, catching the enemy off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lizardman Slagor had naively believed the Stoneheart Horde had only five Alpha-level fighters, when in reality, the number far exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the invasion, both Rendall and the Spider Queen had refrained from taking action, demonstrating that the horde still had reserves to spare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moments of chaos during the battle were primarily due to the unique abilities of Lumi and Gustalon, as well as the suddenness of their attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, I think we should build more arrow towers and produce more crossbows!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This suggestion came from a buffalofolk elder, catching Orion slightly off guard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Thundar, who leaned in and whispered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's Hammerhoof, a newly promoted elder of the Buffalofolk. He's the half-brother of Earthshaker and has earned significant battle honors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear that Hammerhoof was a meticulous thinker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, the only truly effective siege weapons on Blackstone City's walls were the Bone Ballistae gifted by Arthas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the city lacked bone bolts, the enchanted wooden bolts fired by the ballistae were still incredibly powerful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion had long considered upgrading Blackstone City's defensive equipment, and the suggestion resonated with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thanks to the accumulation of survivor's chests, Orion now possessed three mysterious arrow tower mini-structures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, these could only be used after he ascended to Legendary level and unlocked the territory construction feature—a fact he had learned from consulting Arthas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, Orion decided to focus on producing more large crossbows. After all, the Black Forest had no shortage of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, I think we should start mining to improve the sharpness of our weapons!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chieftain, I believe we should train the cave spiders to work more closely with us and develop them into true partners!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"…\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flood of suggestions poured in—some practical, others less so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While some ideas were reasonable, the Stoneheart Horde either lacked the resources or the capability to implement them at the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever Orion heard a particularly innovative suggestion, he signaled Delilah to record it for future reference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half a day later, the review concluded. The council members, now hungry and parched, were visibly fatigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a wave of his hand, Orion summoned the logistics team, who brought in large quantities of roasted meat and meat porridge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking advantage of the gathering, Orion distributed some of the elite weapons he had stockpiled, rewarding outstanding bloodline warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The recipients were overjoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, Rendall's daughter, Ursa, received a shield from Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ursa cherished the shield, not just for its quality but because it was a gift from Orion himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Orion handed out the weapons, Lilith leaned in close and whispered in his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lorelia sent word—one of the spiders that entered the Bottomless Abyss has returned.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's pupils contracted briefly, but he quickly regained his composure and continued distributing the weapons as if nothing had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","a2c067552c31d8296e627d8af28ef6d6ede95cf91a41aca6cd071d17a1dc0d8d","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-203","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-201",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]