[{"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-575":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},244695,518,"Chapter 575: This is an excellent gift","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-575",575,"\u003Cp>\"My friend, Aldous is happy to see you again!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and Aldous met on the border between the ogre and giant territories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aldous, I'm happy to see you too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, I've come to fulfill our agreement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion leaped down from the back of a Raptor and bumped arms with Aldous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... This time, I'll definitely smash those lizardfolk heads!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous was overjoyed, waving his arms and legs while roaring continuously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Idiot, quickly bring out my gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous extended his left hand and smacked the other large, drowsy head hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bluehide was jolted awake, its first groggy question being: \"Is it a fight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A look of disgust appeared on Aldous's face as he turned and gave Orion a helpless smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This fellow has been a bit irritable lately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've divided the labor; he controls the right hand, I control the left.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, Aldous manipulated both hands, reaching into his pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, Aldous pulled out a massive iron ball, slamming it onto the ground with a thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, this is my gift to you. This big guy found it; it's one of our treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion watched the iron ball sink deeply into the ground, his eyes twitching involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this... meteorite iron?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha, no, this is Aether Iron, rarer even than meteorite iron! My friend, do you like this gift?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Orion not like it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aether Iron was one of the auxiliary materials used by the Stoneheart Horde's Bureau of Weapons to research weapon transcendence techniques.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a large amount of Aether Iron would significantly accelerate the process of creating transformative weapons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is an excellent gift!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion reached out, and with a light wave of his hand, stored the Aether Iron away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aldous, let me give you a little something too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion thought for two seconds, then selected a Hero-level piece of equipment from his inventory and gave it to Aldous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an item resembling a bracelet, capable of slightly enhancing mental attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous was quite curious after receiving the bracelet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, due to its incompatibility with his size, he couldn't wear it on his wrist at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion mentally transmitted the bracelet's function to Aldous, whose large eyes instantly lit up brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Orion's astonishment, Aldous lifted the bracelet and hung it directly on his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bracelet instantly became an earring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Aldous has never received such an exquisite gift. Aldous likes it very much!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion forced a few laughs along with Aldous. Afterward, they each summoned their subordinates and headed towards the Human Kingdom's Soaring Bird City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, why are we bringing those tasty humans along this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lokiviria and Ssorin aren't enough for the three of us to divide!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good grief, in Aldous's eyes, Lokiviria and Ssorin were already his food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion gazed at the road winding into the distance and spoke calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This trade route passing through giant, ogre, and human lands is ours; it's important to all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant caravans were attacked by lizardfolk, human caravans were also plundered, and the ogres were even driven out by them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We are invading the lizardfolk territory to protect our own interests.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion stated it as a fact, not a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous was clever; he understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This battle, initiated to protect themselves, was not an invasion, at least not overtly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The lizardfolk territory is to your east, bordering the Human Kingdom and also bordering the territories of other races further east.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If a part of this territory becomes human territory, given our alliance with the humans, don't you think the ogre territory would become safer?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This way, both our peoples will see better days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing Orion's explanation, Aldous's eyes shone brightly, gleaming with a cunning light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You mean give a portion of the lizardfolk territory to the Human Kingdom, letting them become a protective wall to the east of our territory?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Correct!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded affirmatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the ogre territory stabilized, the Stoneheart Horde's territory would become more stable, benefiting population growth and the economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, Lokiviria's territory is our true target.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous paused for a moment, then frowned in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had reservations about Orion's idea because it meant the Human Kingdom would take the lion's share of the benefits from this war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend, if that happens, we'll become neighbors with the humans.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those humans are cunning and filthy. They cannot be friends; they aren't worthy of our trust.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous spoke with conviction, holding no goodwill towards humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Aldous's perception, the relationship between ogres and humans was that of hunter and prey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous and his kin had eaten humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the fragmented memories left in the flesh, they had learned something of human nature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selfishness, cowardice, greed... and cunning. Therefore, allowing human territory to border ogre lands made Aldous somewhat resistant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Therefore, in the south, ogres and giants must always stand united.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only then can we contend with the humans and blood elves, isn't that right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion spoke plainly, telling Aldous clearly that if ogres and giants wanted to live peacefully in the south, they had to unite.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we must unite, become true allies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous nodded while raising his left hand, fondly fiddling with the earring on his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion smiled. With Aldous agreeing on the general direction of distributing the benefits, even if Prince Theodore objected vehemently, it wouldn't have much effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My friend, you are cleverer than Aldous!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion and Aldous looked at each other, chuckled, and quickened their pace towards Soaring Bird City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Human Kingdom, Soaring Bird City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Prince Theodore arrived, he had essentially taken control of Soaring Bird City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether in terms of power or status, no one dared to oppose Prince Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soaring Bird City is territory of the Kingdom, a home under the protection of law and faith.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything here must be done according to the rules.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The rights of the nobles are inviolable. The portion belonging to Baron Torin must not be diminished.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the final word, Prince Theodore's stance, representing the position of His Majesty the King and the two Grand Dukes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Henceforth, from the profits generated by Soaring Bird City, the local lord, Baron Torin, would receive 10%.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the remaining 90% profit, 60% would be divided among the royal family and the two Grand Dukes, with the other 30% split among the major nobles of the Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, behind those major nobles stood the royal family and the two Grand Dukes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one would oppose Prince Theodore's decision; they lacked the courage and strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding the outcome of this meeting, Torin, seated at the very back, was both dissatisfied and satisfied. His feelings were conflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>",1104,"2026-05-29T15:49:28.191Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","ecb6e8e09e50cf4596b0890f2b28b0930556bd9cdca1d8a1409f507c3d5f5c29","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-576","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-574",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]