Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

Orion glanced at Vorluk and Marina, paid them no further mind, and had Lysinthia go to the castle to make preparations.

A short while later, in the castle's drawing-room, Orion, Vorluk, and Marina sat around a banquet table.

In truth, apart from Orion, Vorluk and Marina had no intention of touching the food.

This scene made Marina blush deeply, her head lowered, at a complete loss.

As for Vorluk, the gloom on his face had not dissipated at all.

"Orion, I am very grateful that you are willing to return my little sister to our Tidefang Clan."

"However, I express my disdain and contempt for the ungentlemanly treatment my little sister suffered here at your hands."

"The Tidefang Clan will absolutely not ally with the Stoneheart Horde!"

This was Vorluk's stance, and very likely the stance of the Tidefang Clan.

Hearing this, Marina, beside them, her expression darkened.

Marina quietly raised her head, wanting to see what Orion's reaction would be.

Orion chewed his food. After swallowing, he took a sip of wine before finally looking up at Vorluk.

"Vorluk, I think some things need to be made clear to you."

"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."

"The first possibility: Marina would have become food for the Dragon race."

"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."

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.

The root of this disaster was the Dragon race, not Orion, not the Stoneheart Horde.

This point, Orion had to make clear in front of Marina.

Perhaps this would make Marina feel very awkward, but she had to overcome this hurdle.

Otherwise, in her future interactions with Orion, many unnecessary grievances and rifts would arise.

Of course, these words also made Vorluk's expression even gloomier.

"Initially, when I sent Marina to Lysinthia City, I indeed had the intention of probing the Tidefang Clan."

"Because according to the intelligence I received, your Tidefang Clan lives in the nearby sea regions."

"Regarding this point, Marina, I am very sorry!"

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.

"My subsequent arrival, everything that happened with Marina, the feelings that developed between us—it was all mutual."

"This is true, and it was consensual on our part."

"I am willing to marry Marina, and the Stoneheart Horde is also willing to give her the status she deserves."

This was his stance, Orion's stance towards Marina.

Marina, her face downcast, looked up after hearing these words, gazing deeply and affectionately at Orion.

In Marina's large, tear-glistening eyes, the light of love shone.

Orion said all this because he didn't want Vorluk to harbor too much resentment.

Only by knowing the entire course of events would the Tidefang Clan not hate the Stoneheart Horde.

Only in this way could the two races possibly cooperate.

"As for an alliance, Lord Vorluk, you may not know yet."

"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."

Such intelligence, upon reaching Vorluk's ears, was incredibly shocking.

"How is this possible?!"

Vorluk exclaimed, standing up from his seat, his blue eyes staring fixedly at Orion.

The tiny scales at the corners of Vorluk's eyes twitched rhythmically; his heart was in extreme turmoil.

"Nothing is impossible!"

"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."

"Believe me, this will be a war that sweeps across the entire continent and all sea regions."

"Due to the Dragon race, the sea regions are about to undergo a major reshuffle."

Orion wasn't being alarmist; this was the reality.

"The Dragon race suddenly brought so many Legendary level experts from another world; it's impossible that they don't intend to do something."

"Without vast territory, how can they support those Legendary level experts?"

"Stirring up war is inevitable."

"As you can see, in the north, our Stoneheart Horde also has a piece of territory."

"Beyond Mist Bay will become our area for exploration and occupation."

"If the Tidefang Clan is unwilling to ally, then there is only one outcome."

War!

Orion didn't voice this outcome, but it resounded in the hearts of Marina and Vorluk.

"My strength—you've already experienced it. I don't want to say more."

"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."

"I hope you can give me a reply as soon as possible, because we will soon begin our exploration of this Silvercurrent Sea region."

After saying all this, Orion looked at Marina and offered an apologetic smile.

"Fourth Brother, we…"

Vorluk raised his hand, stopping Marina, who wanted to speak.

"Lord Orion, I will convey your wishes to the clan."

"As for whether the Tidefang Clan will ally with your Stoneheart Horde, that is not something I alone can decide."

This was true. The great war between the Sea Race and the land-dwelling races had too many implications.

Let alone Vorluk, even his father might not be able to decide.

"However, I can tell you with certainty that a princess of the Tidefang Clan will not marry out."

"It hasn't happened before, it isn't happening now, and it won't happen in the future."

Vorluk's stance was very clear: he would not support this relationship between Marina and Orion.

Whether for public or private reasons, Vorluk would not agree.

"Fourth Brother, choosing my partner is my freedom."

"No, that freedom does not belong to you."

Vorluk turned his head and glared at Marina. Under his stern gaze, she obediently shut her mouth.

The negotiations broke down!

Orion looked at Vorluk, who was becoming emotional, and then at Marina, who looked aggrieved.

"Your Excellency Vorluk, you cannot stop it."

"The woman I, Orion, have set my sights on—let alone you, not even the entire Tidefang Clan can stop me."

Orion was very serious, his expression hardening.

When it came to feelings and his women, Orion had always been serious.