[{"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-667":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},244787,518,"Chapter 667: A great war is inevitable","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-667",667,"\u003Cp>\"Orion is smarter than you; he knew when to stop and didn't fall into the abyss of greed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dain, this is a lesson!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strictly speaking, Dain was Lireesa's junior. Lireesa had known Dain's deceased father, and they had been friends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was why Lireesa could leverage her seniority to lecture Dain, the representative of the Dwarven race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Lireesa, it's no use saying anything now. My friend was sacrificed, and I've lost many of my prized possessions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dain looked like he wanted to cry but had no tears left; before Grand Elder Lireesa, he was like a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go back. Our two races just need to quietly await the final outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We can only go with the flow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Grand Duke Richard had followed Orion all the way to the palace where Orion was lodging, showing no intention of leaving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, it seems the Dragon Emperor holds you in high regard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the balcony, Orion frowned. He turned his head, looking down at Grand Duke Richard, at this partner of the Stoneheart Horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Richard, if you have something to say, please say it directly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion could tell Richard's words held a hidden meaning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, do you know how mermaids are classified?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion shook his head, a curious look on his face. He wondered what strange tales Richard was about to reveal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To tell you the truth, His Majesty the Dragon Emperor also sent several mermaids to the palace where I am staying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the mermaids I have, their tails are all aquamarine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion glanced back at the mermaid hidden behind the curtain in the pool, then quickly averted his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, Orion made a gesture indicating he was all ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard chuckled softly, gazed at the distant deep sea, and began to speak faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, the waters near the Dragon race's territory are inhabited by the Slark Merfolk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among the Slark Merfolk, there are many clans. The ones who attacked us last time were the Reverse Whale clan, the most skilled in combat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your mermaid belongs to the Tidefang Clan; they are nobles among the Merfolk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard glanced back at the mermaid in the pool but didn't stare; he was well aware of certain unwritten rules among men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Among mermaids, they are further divided into five branches based on their tail colors: silver, sea-blue, moonlight, aquamarine, and dark-ink.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, the Dragon Emperor gave you the only mermaid with a sea-blue tail. You clearly hold significant weight in his eyes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion remained silent. To learn more secrets of the Sea Race from Richard was something he hadn't expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, there were many questions lingering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How did Grand Duke Richard know all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Human race had deep reserves of knowledge, how did Grand Duke Richard know that the white dragon Frostsire possessed only one blue-tailed mermaid?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And what was Richard trying to lead to by telling Orion all this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion slowly exhaled, raised his goblet, and gestured to Richard for a toast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they had drained their wine, Orion looked at Richard with an expectant expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Richard, you intend to tell me more than just this, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's smile was peculiar—anticipation mixed with curiosity, and within that curiosity, a hint of condescension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This smile made Grand Duke Richard, who was deliberately being mysterious, feel a bit uncomfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, you are as perceptive and formidable as they say.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion ignored Richard's flattery, looking directly into Grand Duke Richard's eyes, willing him to speak the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard downed his wine in one gulp, then leaned over the balcony railing, gazing at the endless azure expanse of the distant sea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Three months ago, the Reverse Whale race was suddenly attacked by the Dragons. An upper-Legendary level Merfolk lord was captured, their fate unknown.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Considering the current situation, it seems the white dragon Frostsire convened this Five-Race Alliance conference to keep us tied down in Whitecliff City, to face the Sea Race's retaliation together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To put it bluntly, that powerful Dragon Emperor wants us all to join this war against the Sea Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were conveyed by Grand Duke Richard to Orion via voice transmission, audible only to the two of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the balcony, one of them leaned over, gazing into the distance, while the other stood with his hands clasped behind his back, looking straight ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a glance, there seemed to be no secrets between them, presenting a rare, candid scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn't speak, nor did he press for more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Grand Duke Richard knew very well that Orion was listening intently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion's slightly raised eyebrow was the best proof.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard withdrew his sidelong glance at Orion and continued his voice transmission.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reliable sources say the Sea Race's grand army is massing. A great war is inevitable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's highly probable this war will spread to all coastlines, affecting each of our territories.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, what do you say? Should our four races get involved in this war?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Orion withdraw his gaze from the distance and scrutinize Grand Duke Richard seriously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard spread his hands, allowing Orion to appraise him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Richard, you are the most erudite human I have ever met.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, of course, your sources of information are truly eye-opening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn't mere flattery; Orion genuinely admired and respected Richard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No wonder humans could surpass the Blood Elves and Dwarves to become the dominant power in the southern regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With individuals like Grand Duke Richard, the human race wouldn't decline in the grand scheme of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was more disconcerting was that Orion still didn't know Grand Duke Richard's stance—his attitude towards the Dragons, and towards the Sea Race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion also didn't know what purpose Grand Duke Richard hoped to achieve by telling him all this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or, to put it another way, Orion didn't know what he could do for Grand Duke Richard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to clarify these matters, Orion dared not make any rash decisions or choices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha... Giant King Orion, we pursue mutual interests. Only profit is our common goal, isn't it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded; he admitted this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since we pursue profit, we side with whoever offers more of it. Wouldn't you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion nodded again, deeply concurring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Giant King Orion, our interests align. We are cut from the same cloth; we should make a common choice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Duke Richard performed a nobleman's bow, flashed an enigmatic smile, and then strode out of Orion's palace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Grand Duke Richard's departing figure, Orion's expression gradually returned to neutrality, then grew increasingly profound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to admit, Orion had underestimated the Human Kingdom, underestimated King Harold, and the two Grand Dukes of the Human Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to lead the Human Kingdom and suppress the Dwarves and Blood Elves—the formidable strength of the Human Kingdom was beyond doubt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting. Everything on this continent seems even more complicated than I imagined!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1159,"2026-05-29T15:49:29.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","a786459b1d894df410d219b15df3cf65933fe4b48adc4094b20fdc14792479fa","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-668","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-666",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]