Titan King: Ascension of the Giant-Chapter 440 : Patrol the western territory

"Should I go and attend the Elven Prince's coronation ceremony or not?"

"Hmm, I need to think carefully about this…"

Just as Orion was pondering, a few succubus maidservants walked in from outside the door.

"My lord, Elder Drakthul requests an audience."

"Let him in!"

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Orion's voice rang out calmly. A moment later, Drakthul arrived alone in the reception hall.

"Drakthul greets our king!"

"Hmm... what is it?"

Orion snapped out of his thoughts and fixed his gaze on Drakthul.

Thanks to the formidable prowess Orion had displayed, along with the growing power of the Stoneheart Horde, the five Giant Elders who had pledged allegiance—Drakthul, Marnok, Gormathar, Veldrok, and Grulbane—were gradually becoming more loyal. In most cases, Drakthul and the others preferred calling Orion "king" rather than "lord."

"Great king, there's a situation in the territory near our western coastline."

After listening to Drakthul's report, Orion immediately thought of the Sea Tribe. He sat up straight, his eyes becoming sharper.

"Give me the details."

Drakthul nodded, organized his thoughts for a moment, then spoke at an unhurried pace.

"We've set up a number of watchtowers along the western coast of our territory.

But half a month ago, a patrol of our clansmen near the shore was attacked by the Sea Tribe.

In the following two weeks, all outgoing patrols were ambushed.

Besides these attacks, there have been ongoing provocations from the Sea Tribe in the water, telling us to get out of that region."

Drakthul finished speaking and stared at Orion, who fell into silent reflection. Orion was already aware that the Slark Merfolk's Reverse Whale clan had lost two Legendary-level strongholds in Whitecliff, and he had known they wouldn't simply let it go. He just didn't expect the Sea Tribe to make a move so swiftly.

"What's the situation now?"

Orion refrained from jumping to conclusions and instead sought an update on what happened afterward.

"Elder Marnok is stationed in the western territory and has pulled our people back to the watchtowers 10 miles from the coastline."

Orion nodded, approving of how Drakthul and Marnok had handled things.

"Someone, go summon the Elder of Stewardship!"

"Understood!" came a voice from outside, and before long, Delilah entered the reception hall.

Orion motioned for Delilah and Drakthul to take a seat and had Drakthul repeat the information about the Sea Tribe.

"I've already been alerted to the threat in the western part of the Horde's territory, and we're compiling additional intelligence. We haven't yet received reports from outside our territory."

After thinking for a moment, Orion said to Delilah, "Let the humans, dwarves, blood Elves, and dragons know about the Sea Tribe attacks. We'll see how they respond."

"I'll head to the western territory personally to keep watch, in case any Legendary-level enemies appear."

Delilah and Drakthul both nodded in agreement—anything involving Legendary-level adversaries was not within their power to handle on their own.

After Delilah reported a few more items, she and Drakthul withdrew.

"Inform Lilith that I'll be heading west to inspect the territory."

The emergence of the Sea Tribe weighed on Orion's mind. He gave this order to the maidservants at the door, then transformed into lightning and vanished from the castle.

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Just beyond Stoneheart City, about 200 miles to the east, there lay a towering mountain inhabited by innumerable beasts. It was here that Thunderhawk Rayden made his home.

A massive shadow flickered across the ground. A giant python, coiled on the stone slabs as it soaked up the sun, suddenly had its heart pierced. Before it could be lifted high into the sky, it was already dead.

Rayden absolutely loved devouring snakes. In Blackstone City, there had been one enormous specimen called "Twilight Viper." If Orion hadn't intervened, Rayden would have swallowed the Twilight Viper long ago.

Returning to his nest atop the mountain peak, Rayden took about fifteen minutes to finish off the snake. Just as he was about to take a midday nap and resume his hunt later, a bolt of lightning flashed, and Orion appeared on his back.

"Rayden, it's time to get to work!"

Rayden turned, glanced at Orion, and failed to react—he thought it was just an illusion brought on by missing his master. He turned back around, preparing to continue his nap.

"We're going to investigate the territory near the western coast."

Hearing Orion's voice again, Rayden whirled around and instantly grew excited and overjoyed.

"Wow, Master, it's really you! I thought missing you so much made me see things!

"Master, you finally came to find me. Where are we going this time?"

Orion frowned at Rayden's incessant chatter and replied, "We'll patrol the western territory together."

"As you wish!"

A high-pitched screech rang out as Thunderhawk Rayden spread his wings and shot into the clouds. From different corners of this great mountain came the faint cries of other hawks, echoing Rayden's call.

"Those are your kin?"

Orion, with his sharp hearing, picked out many unfamiliar thunderhawk cries, most of which sounded female.

"Yes indeed! This region is my territory—actually, the thunderhawks' territory. Master, I've got over a dozen mates, and all of them are stunning thunderhawks. Once we get back, I'll introduce you to them.

"Master, am I not more impressive than you? I already have more mates than you. Even if I ejaculate rather quickly, I can go dozens of times in a single day!"

Rayden rambled on, leaving Orion speechless. Indeed, Rayden outdid Orion in terms of mate count.

"If any of your offspring show real potential, bring them to Stoneheart City. I'll have Lilith train them well."

"Thank you, Master!"

Rayden was thrilled, knowing Lilith was a skilled beast tamer. Should his offspring catch her eye, they would have access to endless magical plants and crystal cores—completely free.

In other words, especially talented thunderhawks would have a greater chance to advance to Alpha-level.

"Don't forget to patrol our territory more often. Our southern territory is enormous, and some troublemakers might sneak in without us knowing."

"Have you heard about the Sea Tribe stirring up trouble in our western lands?"

Thunderhawk Rayden let out a screech, feigning ignorance. Recently, he had been indulging in quite a lavish lifestyle on this very mountain, mating day in and day out with more than ten female thunderhawks, generating many offspring.

"Head a bit farther south. Let's check on that sandy stretch first," Orion instructed again.

"Understood, Master!"

Rayden beat his wings faster, climbing ever higher. Beneath the thin veil of clouds, Orion gazed down at the territory he had conquered, filled with a host of emotions.

In this lush, vibrant land, a vast surge of faith energy gathered within him.

For one fleeting moment, Orion felt like a god, surveying the world and striving to attain everlasting existence.