Titan King: Ascension of the Giant-Chapter 578: Information

"Generally, I have no objections, but some minor adjustments are needed."

"We can concede a portion of the lizardfolk territory."

"However, we require one Lord's Stone."

Prince Theodore picked up a dining knife, carved a large chunk from the whole roasted lamb on the table, and tossed it directly into his mouth.

Chewing the roast meat, Prince Theodore looked at Orion with a smile.

Evidently, the Human Kingdom, by participating this time, wanted both territory and a Lord's Stone.

They would not allow the ogres and giants to gain more benefits than them.

Orion didn't speak. He studied Prince Theodore, seeing calmness and conviction in the latter's eyes.

Prince Theodore seemed very confident about these terms.

"Your Highness, do you know what you're saying?"

"If your appetite is too large, you might burst."

Orion's tone was neutral. After exchanging a glance with Aldous, he continued drinking.

"That one Lord's Stone is something I am personally requesting from Giant King Orion."

"I am willing to trade a piece of information for it."

Prince Theodore swallowed the last bite of roast meat in his mouth, wiped his lips with a napkin, raised the nearby wine barrel, and invited Orion and Aldous to drink.

"Giant King Orion, this information I have will definitely make you feel it's worth the price."

Orion put down his wine barrel, leaned back in the leather chair, and quietly observed Prince Theodore.

The latter's composure made it difficult for Orion to discern his strategy.

"What information?"

Orion wasn't lacking Lord's Stones.

The Valkorath Realm had plenty of fungal creatures; with some effort, killing them yielded equivalent life essence.

If Orion asked, allies like Alexander and Leonidas would gladly trade Lord's Stones for life essence.

However, Orion was genuinely curious about Prince Theodore's information.

What kind of information could be worth a Lord's Stone?

"Rose Manor!"

Prince Theodore looked steadily at Orion, an inexplicable emotion flickering in his eyes.

Orion remained silent. Prince Theodore was also a Legendary-level being; he certainly wouldn't make such a statement without reason.

"Hahaha... I look forward to it!"

Orion neither objected nor nodded, instead raising his wine barrel to drink with Prince Theodore.

"Human prince, your words sound like a deceitful lie."

"I hope you do not deceive my friend!"

Although Orion hadn't spoken, Aldous, beside him, seized the opportunity to state his position.

Aldous's meaning was clear: if you dare deceive Orion, we become enemies.

Hearing this, Prince Theodore shook his head with a smile and didn't pursue the topic further.

Following this, hosts and guests enjoyed themselves thoroughly, and the atmosphere in the reception hall became even more relaxed.

...

Stoneheart City, Mysterious Tavern.

Delilah, handling affairs on the third floor, suddenly waved her hand, dismissing the two succubus maidservants waiting nearby.

"Rose Manor. There's intelligence we need in the Human Kingdom or Blood Elf territory. Send people to investigate."

A voice echoed near Delilah's brow—the sound of Orion's will projection.

Rose Manor was most likely in the Human Kingdom, but just in case, Orion added the Blood Elf territory.

"Understood, I'll arrange it immediately!"

No voice replied to Delilah; the will projection fell silent once more.

Delilah looked up, gazing at Stoneheart City outside the window, her fine eyebrows slightly furrowed.

Delilah knew from past experience that matters Orion personally instructed were typically major events or highly important intelligence.

"Rose Manor?"

Delilah turned, formed hand seals, and summoned forth a shadowy figure.

"I need intelligence on Rose Manor at top speed. Do not miss a single clue!"

"As you command!"

...

North, Lysinthia City.

On the city walls, a smile finally appeared on Lysinthia's face.

With the fiend serpent Gurnar arriving with reinforcements of several hundred thousand snake beasts, the Merfolk occupying Mist Bay were thoroughly repelled.

Especially when the fiend serpents dove underwater, their combat effectiveness undiminished, Merfolk casualties increased further.

"Mistress, the fiend serpents have completely driven the Merfolk out of Mist Bay."

"We have also regained control of the estuary."

For Clawpincher, this had been the most satisfying battle in recent times.

Everyone worked together to expel the Tidefang Clan Merfolk who had seized Mist Bay.

This was a true victory!

"Maintain vigilance; they won't give up so easily!"

"Merfolk hold grudges. Once they regroup, they will surely attack again."

Lysinthia reached up, smoothing strands of hair disordered by the sea breeze, a sense of accomplishment filling her heart.

She had commanded this battle; she had defended the city that belonged to her.

"Compile the situation here and report the relevant intelligence upwards."

Lysinthia's voice was cold, carrying an added layer of authority.

Like the wind from the sea: sometimes sparse, sometimes dense, always cool and clear.

...

South, Human Kingdom.

Under Prince Theodore's guidance, Orion and Aldous had already led their forces away from Soaring Bird City.

"Master, Theodore and the others have left. Should we also depart?"

It was Wyatt speaking. It was nearly autumn now, and he wanted to set off for the giant territory soon.

After selling off all the goods and slaves in hand and spending some time in Stoneheart City, by the time he returned to Soaring Bird City, it would be almost winter.

At that time, the dark beast tides would descend again.

Inside the palace, Torin stood on the balcony of the highest floor, gazing out over Soaring Bird City.

"Go. Take those giant warriors with you."

"With them in your group, you'll be safer and find things more convenient in the giant territory."

Mike and Wyatt heard this, nodded, and then withdrew.

The midday sun slanted down, falling on the balcony, illuminating half of Torin's face.

Torin didn't feel the heat; instead, he felt a sense of comfort.

Looking out at Soaring Bird City, Torin's eyes were shadowed yet resolute.

...

Roar!

An ogre swung a massive spiked club, smashing a lizardfolk's head to pulp, then bent down to ravenously devour the remains.

Pouncing alongside it was a group of Gnoll warriors who had been waiting nearby for an opportunity.

Lizardfolk flesh was prey they could never hunt on their own.

In their own territory, the lizardfolk race was being slaughtered by a combined force of ogres, humans, giants, beastfolk, and gnolls.

Yet, the lizardfolk Lord Ssorin had not appeared.

"Lord Ssorin's presence is moving northward. He must be going to contact Lokiviria."

As soon as the presence of Orion, Aldous, and Prince Theodore appeared in the lizardfolk territory, Lord Ssorin detected them.

Being a lord, Ssorin was not foolish.

His first action wasn't to rescue his slaughtered people but to flee at full speed towards the territory of his neighbor, Lokiviria.