[{"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-696":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},244816,518,"Chapter 696: You cannot stop it","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-696",696,"\u003Cp>Chapter 696: You cannot stop itOrion glanced at Vorluk and Marina, paid them no further mind, and had Lysinthia go to the castle to make preparations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A short while later, in the castle’s drawing-room, Orion, Vorluk, and Marina sat around a banquet table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, apart from Orion, Vorluk and Marina had no intention of touching the food.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene made Marina blush deeply, her head lowered, at a complete loss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Vorluk, the gloom on his face had not dissipated at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Orion, I am very grateful that you are willing to return my little sister to our Tidefang Clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, I express my disdain and contempt for the ungentlemanly treatment my little sister suffered here at your hands.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Tidefang Clan will absolutely not ally with the Stoneheart Horde!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Vorluk’s stance, and very likely the stance of the Tidefang Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Marina, beside them, her expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marina quietly raised her head, wanting to see what Orion’s reaction would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion chewed his food. After swallowing, he took a sip of wine before finally looking up at Vorluk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Vorluk, I think some things need to be made clear to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I encountered Marina among the Dragon race. At the time, I didn’t know her identity, but if she hadn’t met me, there would have been only two outcomes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The first possibility: Marina would have become food for the Dragon race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The second possibility: Marina would most likely have been sold to the human kingdom, becoming a sex slave for the noble class to toy with.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the truth. Orion had to face it, Marina had to face it, and the Tidefang Clan, represented by Vorluk, also had to face it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The root of this disaster was the Dragon race, not Orion, not the Stoneheart Horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This point, Orion had to make clear in front of Marina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps this would make Marina feel very awkward, but she had to overcome this hurdle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, in her future interactions with Orion, many unnecessary grievances and rifts would arise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, these words also made Vorluk’s expression even gloomier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Initially, when I sent Marina to Lysinthia City, I indeed had the intention of probing the Tidefang Clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Because according to the intelligence I received, your Tidefang Clan lives in the nearby sea regions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Regarding this point, Marina, I am very sorry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Orion had laid things bare, he didn’t intend to hide anything further, placing some bloody truths on the table for Marina and Vorluk to see his sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My subsequent arrival, everything that happened with Marina, the feelings that developed between us—it was all mutual.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is true, and it was consensual on our part.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I am willing to marry Marina, and the Stoneheart Horde is also willing to give her the status she deserves.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was his stance, Orion’s stance towards Marina.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marina, her face downcast, looked up after hearing these words, gazing deeply and affectionately at Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Marina’s large, tear-glistening eyes, the light of love shone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion said all this because he didn’t want Vorluk to harbor too much resentment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only by knowing the entire course of events would the Tidefang Clan not hate the Stoneheart Horde.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only in this way could the two races possibly cooperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for an alliance, Lord Vorluk, you may not know yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Dragon race, the human kingdom, the Dwarves, the Elves, and our Stoneheart Horde have already formed the Five-Race Alliance and jointly declared war on the Sea Race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such intelligence, upon reaching Vorluk’s ears, was incredibly shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How is this possible?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vorluk exclaimed, standing up from his seat, his blue eyes staring fixedly at Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tiny scales at the corners of Vorluk’s eyes twitched rhythmically; his heart was in extreme turmoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nothing is impossible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The land-dwelling races want to expand into the sea regions. They have been suppressed for many years and have yearned for it for many years.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Believe me, this will be a war that sweeps across the entire continent and all sea regions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Due to the Dragon race, the sea regions are about to undergo a major reshuffle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion wasn’t being alarmist; this was the reality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Dragon race suddenly brought so many Legendary level experts from another world; it’s impossible that they don’t intend to do something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Without vast territory, how can they support those Legendary level experts?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stirring up war is inevitable.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As you can see, in the north, our Stoneheart Horde also has a piece of territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Beyond Mist Bay will become our area for exploration and occupation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If the Tidefang Clan is unwilling to ally, then there is only one outcome.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>War!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion didn’t voice this outcome, but it resounded in the hearts of Marina and Vorluk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My strength—you’ve already experienced it. I don’t want to say more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency Vorluk, I hope you can convey my wishes, and those of our Stoneheart Horde, to the core of power within the Tidefang Clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I hope you can give me a reply as soon as possible, because we will soon begin our exploration of this Silvercurrent Sea region.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying all this, Orion looked at Marina and offered an apologetic smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth Brother, we…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vorluk raised his hand, stopping Marina, who wanted to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Orion, I will convey your wishes to the clan.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for whether the Tidefang Clan will ally with your Stoneheart Horde, that is not something I alone can decide.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was true. The great war between the Sea Race and the land-dwelling races had too many implications.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Let alone Vorluk, even his father might not be able to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“However, I can tell you with certainty that a princess of the Tidefang Clan will not marry out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It hasn’t happened before, it isn’t happening now, and it won’t happen in the future.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vorluk’s stance was very clear: he would not support this relationship between Marina and Orion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether for public or private reasons, Vorluk would not agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fourth Brother, choosing my partner is my freedom.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, that freedom does not belong to you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vorluk turned his head and glared at Marina. Under his stern gaze, she obediently shut her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The negotiations broke down!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion looked at Vorluk, who was becoming emotional, and then at Marina, who looked aggrieved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your Excellency Vorluk, you cannot stop it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The woman I, Orion, have set my sights on—let alone you, not even the entire Tidefang Clan can stop me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orion was very serious, his expression hardening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When it came to feelings and his women, Orion had always been serious.\u003C\u002Fp>",1093,"2026-05-29T15:49:29.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:39.741Z",1,"novelbin.me","7f9db581ef1a22c5d9f0e9b28d84db61e4325d59aa6ce63f0e2f02ee4bcaa69d","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-697","titan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-chapter-695",1606,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Ftitan-king-ascension-of-the-giant-cover.jpg"]