Titan King: Ascension of the Giant-Chapter 434 : Your power is truly unbelievable

Lycanor's eyes were fixed on Orion, her heart shaken beyond measure.

The killing move Orion had just displayed was something he had never shown during the North-South War. Faced with such a swift attack, Lycanor wasn't confident she could withstand even one strike.

Prince Theodore remained silent. Wearing the sacred armor, he had only managed to fend off two of Orion's moves, so he had no grounds to refute Orion.

"On account of the prince, I can consider releasing the remaining human slaves," Orion said, breaking the tense atmosphere in the hall, "but you must use items of value to ransom them out of the colosseum."

With these words, everyone breathed a sigh of relief. The rules of the colosseum could not be broken; not only did Prince Theodore have to be spared, but he also had to be treated with a measure of respect.

After all, Orion wanted to develop Stoneheart City and the southern territory. The human kingdom was a vast market as well as a crucial hub. By connecting with the human kingdom, Orion could then rapidly open trade routes with the dwarves and the dragons.

"Esteemed King of the Giants, your power is truly unbelievable!"

Prince Theodore was quick to read the situation, immediately altering his attitude. His tone, and even his form of address, became more courteous.

Orion nodded with a smile, motioning for Prince Theodore to sit. In the next moment, the mood shifted, and everyone began to enjoy themselves.

Once Prince Theodore was seated, Princess Ava anxiously reached out with trembling hands, wanting to see if he was hurt.

"Aunt, I'm fine," Prince Theodore said softly, clasping Princess Ava's hands in reassurance.

"Theodore, you must be safe. You can't lose your life out here for my sake."

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Ever since Prince Theodore had challenged Orion, Princess Ava's heart had been filled with worry. She could hardly imagine the consequences for the kingdom if its prince were to die in giant territory.

"I understand," Prince Theodore replied, nodding and then shaking his head.

Meanwhile, in contrast to Princess Ava's fears, Orion and Aldous were in high spirits. Under the enthusiastic hospitality of the ogre's two heads, Orion's cup was never empty.

He, too, was delighted. Moments ago, he had tested [Instant Impact] twice. This extreme crash was the epitome of a surprise attack.

Amid this relaxed atmosphere, the banquet continued, accompanied by bouts of cheering from ongoing colosseum duels. Those slaves fighting in the arena were either remnants from the North-South War or captives Orion had seized during his patrols of the territory.

Prince Theodore, Princess Ava, and Blood Elf Lycanor all remained silent as they attended the entire banquet.

By evening, with Prince Theodore accompanying her, Princess Ava finally left the colosseum. Together with the human kingdom's envoy, she temporarily took up residence in the guest house at Stoneheart City.

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Inside Torin's bedroom at the guest house.

Gazing at Stoneheart City, lit by starlight and firelight, Torin brimmed with ambition. He thought of the grand colosseum and the countless spectators it could hold—both were integral to his future plans.

Torin knew all too well that once this colossal colosseum opened, it would bring its owner immense wealth. His eyes, fixed upon Stoneheart City, shone with both envy and an intense longing.

"It's truly unexpected that an Alpha-level knight would perish like that!"

"And I heard he was a knight with a legacy—what a pity."

It was Mike and Wyatt who spoke. During the day's banquet, although they hadn't been eligible to enter the reception hall, they'd still watched all the duels from a private room downstairs.

"You think the prince reclaimed that knight's armor and sword?"

Torin interrupted his two subordinates, turning an eager and urgent gaze toward Mike and Wyatt.

"Master, are you looking to acquire Sir Galahad's relics?"

Torin nodded. The bright light in his eyes made Wyatt uneasy, realizing he had guessed his master's intentions all too well.

"I failed to recognize Galahad as an ancient knight earlier. Now that I know, it's not too late," Torin said. "I'm aware of some secrets concerning the ancient knights. They're also known as the Eight Great Knights. Each one possessed a sacred inheritance, and all of them were said to be above Alpha-level.

If I can obtain Galahad's relics, there's a chance I can advance my own power. If I become an Alpha-level warrior, I'll have a leading edge in the construction and management of Soaring Bird City."

Torin grew more excited as he spoke, his eyes brimming with impatience and greed.

"But how will we get hold of Galahad's relics?"

"Are we planning to buy them from the Giant King?"

At Wyatt's prompt, Torin's active mind immediately conjured several ways to secure Galahad's relics.

"Let me think carefully. There must be a way!"

He muttered to himself while pacing back and forth in his bedroom.

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Elsewhere, in Prince Theodore's quarters.

Unlike the other members of the envoy, Prince Theodore stayed in a private suite. Upon entering, he felt utterly exhausted. After Princess Ava, who had forced herself to attend the banquet, fainted in his arms, he made sure she was taken care of before turning to more pressing matters.

In the study, Sir Samuel and Damien had been waiting for some time.

"Your Highness!"

"Your Highness!"

Leaning back in his chair, Prince Theodore waved at them to sit.

"Sir Samuel, tomorrow you will accompany Damien to the negotiations between our people and the ogres and giants," he said. "Avoid conflict. Keep Damien safe."

Both Samuel and Damien nodded, accepting his orders.

"Your Highness, how should we present ourselves at the negotiating table?"

As a diplomat, that was Damien's main concern.

"For now, we have no choice but to implement our second plan: straightforward negotiations," Prince Theodore replied.

A flicker of dissatisfaction passed through Damien's eyes. Ordinary negotiations meant the human kingdom would lose significant advantages, and the nobles supporting him stood to gain far less.

"Understood, Your Highness," said Damien.

Prince Theodore accepted a specialized potion from Samuel and drank it, finally easing some of his mental fatigue.

"This time, we're not only negotiating with the Stoneheart Horde but also with the Ogre Tribe. We don't have much time. To prevent any accidents, the faster we conclude, the better."

In an instant, Samuel and Damien grasped the meaning behind Prince Theodore's words. The might of the ogre and giant lords far exceeded their expectations. Even though they were an envoy representing the human kingdom, there was no guarantee of safety.

Especially here in Stoneheart City—this was another's domain, and humans were outsiders.