[{"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-582":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},244702,518,"Chapter 582: Are my eyes playing tricks?","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-582",582,"\u003Cp>Lokiviria wanted to turn back, wanted to see the giant who had killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion reached out, crushed Lokiviria's head, and put away a Lord's Stone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He's dead, and free. Do you want to join him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion looked up, grinned, and glanced at Lord Aldous, Prince Theodore, and Lord Ssorin, who were staring blankly at him from nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lokiviria was dead. Died too suddenly, too absurdly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was something Aldous, Theodore, and Ssorin found utterly unbelievable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would never believe that a mid-tier Legendary level being couldn't even withstand a single blow from Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene froze for a second or two, and then, Ssorin turned tail and fled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous and Prince Theodore reacted quickly, just about to give chase to Ssorin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, the next moment, a 'pop' sound echoed in their ears, like the sound of air vibrating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately after, Aldous and Prince Theodore saw Ssorin's massive body suddenly plummet, crashing to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's figure appeared atop Ssorin's corpse, a flicker of pleasant surprise in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion hadn't expected Ssorin's death to yield a survivor treasure chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was known that the higher the level, the lower the probability of dropping a treasure chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion cut open Ssorin's body, searching for the Lord's Stone within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few minutes later, with the Lord's Stone secured, Orion also placed Ssorin's body into his storage ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, Orion returned to the side of Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The battle is over. What are you thinking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's voice held a mischievous smile, asking a question to which he already knew the answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore were truly frightened by the overwhelming power Orion had displayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They too were mid-tier Legendary level, meaning they also couldn't withstand a single blow from Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Friend... please tell me... Aldous... are my eyes playing tricks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aldous stammered, his words unclear. The larger head beside him looked at Orion with eyes full of dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also filled with dread was Prince Theodore standing nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced at Prince Theodore and tossed Lokiviria's Lord's Stone to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, I hope the information you gave me is truly worthy of this Lord's Stone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was both a threat and a warning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's voice was calm, but Prince Theodore could hear the cold killing intent beneath the placid surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, you will certainly feel it was worth the price!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Prince Theodore did his best to steady his breathing, forcefully suppressing the fear and worry in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Putting the Lord's Stone away, Prince Theodore let out a long sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, there was an unexpected discovery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Giant King's strength is too terrifying. The Human Kingdom's attitude towards him needs to change.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The relationship between the Human Kingdom and the Stoneheart Horde must also be adjusted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were the first thoughts that surfaced in Prince Theodore's mind. The Giant King's power had far exceeded his expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, your power is incredible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I believe the friendship between the Human Kingdom and the Stoneheart Horde will endure from this point on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, and Lord Bluehide(Aldous) too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded without saying more. Displaying some of his strength was also an indirect way of sending a signal to the Human Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am very strong. In our cooperation, you humans had better not try any underhanded tricks, or the Stoneheart Horde has the power to flip the table.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the message Orion wanted conveyed through Prince Theodore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by making the Human Kingdom take Orion and the Stoneheart Horde seriously could the Horde become an entity like the dwarves or blood elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then could the Stoneheart Horde become the fifth major race of the South and gain recognition from the other four major races.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With recognition, the Stoneheart Horde wouldn't be excluded from many important matters and decisions, gaining the qualification to intervene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Next, it's time for you to receive your territories!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Lokiviria and Ssorin dead in battle, the insectoids and lizardfolk would face suppression from the victors, left with no hope of glory or survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's calmness helped Lord Aldous and Prince Theodore quickly regain their composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was very powerful; this was a good thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As long as the alliance between the Stoneheart Horde, the Ogres, and the Human Kingdom continued, it would benefit all three parties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Stoneheart Horde and the Ogres, the threat to their southeastern border was eliminated, avoiding war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Human Kingdom, war would not erupt on its northwestern border either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a win-win choice!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after the Human Kingdom occupied the lizardfolk territory, the lords to the north would certainly strengthen their defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether this would trigger other incidents remained difficult to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next, the armies of the three races united, invading from the south all the way to the somewhat more northern insectoid territory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>North, within an unknown forest somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a hollowed-out treetop, Rowena held her swaddled son, her face etched with sorrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such an expression had last appeared when her brother Reynard died in battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an insect egg charm hanging on Rowena's son cracked open. A stream of turquoise liquid flowed out from within, merging into the swaddling clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Lokiviria's legacy mark. If not activated by Lokiviria himself, it meant Lokiviria had met an unexpected end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This... Lokiviria...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena's expression froze, worry and distress instantly transforming into fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena couldn't believe it, couldn't imagine that the greatest support for her and the child in her arms had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was a Legendary level expert!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the absolute top tier beings on this continent!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the fact lay before her eyes; Rowena had no choice but to accept it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why... why...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My brother was like this, and now Lokiviria too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena whispered in a low voice. She had been willful in the past, but she had also endured much suffering because of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since discovering her pregnancy, Rowena had placed her hopes of revenge upon her child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, after the child was born, Rowena let go of her hatred, actively forgetting the past events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena hoped her child wouldn't bear the burden of hatred like her, because that would be exhausting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena hoped her child could grow up normally under Lokiviria's protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, Lokiviria, that towering tree, had also been blown down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Rowena once again felt that familiar despair from the past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Rowena was now Alpha-level and had also contracted her own thunderhawk. She already possessed the ability to protect herself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gregor, Scrab, Chiton, Krik, we're leaving here. Continue heading north.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1108,"2026-05-29T15:49:28.191Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","b5712f83de3cfb7b56050b5d999c0e884b92637934b442ded262bc4e047dfbb2","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-583","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-581",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]