[{"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-389":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},244259,518,"Chapter 389: A bet","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-389",389,"\u003Cp>\"Look, another one’s going up!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a Gnoll, is he looking for death?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My god, it’s a Gnoll. For this round, I’m betting on the Fire-scaled Beast to win!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A Gnoll, is he going up there to fetch some bones?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was murmuring and mocking, and Dirtclaw could vaguely hear their comments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the bow on the ground, a weapon that had been dropped by a Blood Elf warrior after their death. The bloodstained bow made Dirtclaw feel anxious and desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first Blood Elf warrior to go down had lasted only fifteen minutes before being bitten and swallowed whole by the Fire-scaled Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking about the same fate possibly awaiting him, Dirtclaw’s legs shook with fear and excitement. These emotions clashed within him, each trying to take control of his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side of the arena, the Fire-scaled Beast that had eaten two warriors seemed to have grown even stronger, rather than weakened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can’t wait to advance to Alpha-level!\" Dirtclaw muttered to himself, tightening his grip on the long blade as he stared at the Fire-scaled Beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the meeting hall,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Orion, your subordinate seems to be afraid. You can switch him out before the duel begins,\" Jorik said with a hint of mockery.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion shook his head and glanced at Jorik. The man didn’t seem to have much regard for Dirtclaw. Orion and Jorik were on good terms, but this comment was a reminder from Jorik.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He volunteered to go up. That means he’s ready to face death,\" Orion replied, turning his gaze back to the arena and focusing on Dirtclaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and Dirtclaw had met during the first southern invasion. At that time, Dirtclaw was a newly promoted hero-level Gnoll captain, a scout who had been discarded as cannon fodder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since then, Dirtclaw had grown within the Stoneheart Horde, reaching the peak of the hero level. However, despite consuming Alpha-level resources twice, he had never advanced to Alpha-level, which had caused him significant shame and pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Your next chapter awaits on NovelBin.Côm\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw’s potential was limited, but his determination was unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If he doesn’t advance here, perhaps this duel will be his best way to bow out,\" Orion thought to himself, sighing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, he didn’t have much faith in Dirtclaw’s success. After all, Dirtclaw was just a Gnoll, and his bloodline and combat skills weren’t on par with others. If it were a member of the Giant race, perhaps they’d have a chance due to their strength, but Dirtclaw—Orion couldn’t see him winning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Orion, shall we join in the fun?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion looked up at Grand Duke Richard, the representative of the Human Kingdom, who was at the upper Legendary level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh... have some fun? You and me?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion raised an eyebrow in surprise, and then a murderous gleam flickered in his eyes, though he didn’t hide it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard chuckled and raised his goblet. \"Lord Orion, don’t misunderstand. We’re not here to entertain others.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What I mean is, shall we make a wager?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion clinked his cup against Richard’s and drank it down. \"A bet, huh? Go ahead, tell me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richard’s smile grew even more enigmatic, and he spoke slowly. \"Lord Orion, if your subordinate is killed by the Fire-scaled Beast, I want you to release our Princess Ava unconditionally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if your subordinate kills the Fire-scaled Beast, I will pay double the ransom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion’s expression shifted as he realized what this was really about—Grand Duke Richard was after Princess Ava.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turning his gaze back to the arena, Orion’s eyes fell on Dirtclaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he shook his head. \"Double is too little. I want five times the ransom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Richard’s smile remained, and Orion didn’t see any hint of anger on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you wish, respected Giant King,\" Richard said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion narrowed his eyes, giving Richard a long, penetrating look. Then he turned to Lireesa, Jorik, and Dain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since that’s the case, you three can be witnesses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lireesa, Jorik, and Dain nodded, their eyes gleaming with understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back in the arena, roars of beasts filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire-scaled Beast, now freed, fixed its blood-red eyes on Dirtclaw, emitting a cold light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle was about to begin. Dirtclaw took a deep breath, focusing all his energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gate to the arena creaked open with a groan, and the Fire-scaled Beast charged forward with a terrifying roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Charge!\" Dirtclaw yelled, and with a battle cry, he also charged forward, wielding a massive sword almost as big as his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire-scaled Beast was cunning. From over 300 feet away, it suddenly leapt into the air, aiming to pounce on Dirtclaw from above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw reacted swiftly. Realizing the change in the Fire-scaled Beast’s tactics, he accelerated forward, ducking and sliding beneath the Beast’s deadly strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud, the Fire-scaled Beast landed, spinning around quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having narrowly avoided the pounce, Dirtclaw dropped to one knee, planting his left hand on the ground, and with his right hand, he gripped his sword, preparing for another charge. A low growl rumbled from his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kill! Kill! Kill!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dirtclaw’s eyes were full of savage bloodlust, a killing intent born from countless battles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, his bloodline power surged, and his body was enveloped in a blood-red mist. He charged at the Fire-scaled Beast once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Roar!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire-scaled Beast snarled, sensing fear from what it had initially thought to be a weak Gnoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This couldn’t be allowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Fire-scaled Beast rushed forward, flames beginning to brew in its throat as it prepared to incinerate the Gnoll into nothing but ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flames came fast, and Dirtclaw had no way to avoid them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that instant, Dirtclaw’s eyes widened with fear. A chilling sensation spread through his body, as if the heat had frozen him in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fire... I can’t avoid it... am I going to die?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My tribe... my lovers... my younglings... they have the Horde and the master to rely on... I... I can rest now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Darkness, death, and blood were upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I never made it to Alpha-level... I still can’t accept it...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why was I so stupid... wasting two chances...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The darkness around me is so thick, where am I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why can I still think? Am I not dead yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not dead... I refuse to accept this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1056,"2026-05-29T15:49:11.112Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","24c1ab5598d3fe4fd3b48a20e2d8b19bacd64a61be6f08e9e16a26b7d76d6073","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-390","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-388",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]