Titan King: Ascension of the Giant-Chapter 571: She’s my daughter

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Half a month later, the Source Siphon Array had been set up successfully.

After Gandalf was guided away, Orion went over to the World Tree to locate his task objective.

Heart of the Undying—that was the item Deputy Commander Edward had requested.

Sifting through a pile of ashes, Orion retrieved a lifeless phoenix egg, which was the Heart of the Undying.

He had no idea what Deputy Commander Edward needed a dead egg for, but he kept it anyway and sent it to the Deputy Commander through the Survivor's Platform as a delayed trade.

Once the task was complete, Orion surveyed the surroundings.

This once-declining, decaying, and corrupt magical world was on the verge of disappearing.

Orion activated the Source Siphon Array, causing the Radiant Continent to tremble.

Across its expanse, those malevolent creatures lurking in every corner wailed one after another.

Centered around the World Tree, a powerful suction force appeared, drawing out the last of the Radiant Continent's world essence.

In that instant, the entire continent turned to ash and dust, vanishing into the void.

However, Orion felt no delight in that moment—his eyes widened at what he saw.

After the Radiant Continent collapsed and the world essence was sealed within the World Tree, a little girl of about three years old, completely unclothed, suddenly materialized next to the tree and slowly opened her eyes.

It was a sight that severely challenged Orion's understanding. The little girl's appearance made no sound.

It felt as if she had been sleeping there all along, and the destruction of the Radiant Continent merely pulled away her warm quilt, waking her up.

Orion swallowed hard, motionless, unsure of how to proceed.

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Titanion Realm, Stoneheart City.

When Gustalon and Lorelia returned to Blackstone City, she had already heard the news.

On the third floor of the mysterious tavern, Delilah summoned members of the Sentinel Corps.

"Deploy all the scouts into the ogre territory to monitor any sign of the lizardfolk."

The shadow lurking in the darkness hesitated, but before it could raise a question, Delilah explained further:

"Go without concern—the ogres will cooperate. The ogres and the lizardfolk are about to start an invasion war, and we of the Stoneheart Horde will present ourselves as allies of the ogres."

"Pay special attention to minerals, magical plants, and any unique items… those should be your primary focus."

Delilah paused for a moment. Her voice grew increasingly authoritative, taking on a regal air.

"Have the scouts pass along the news of our impending invasion of the lizardfolk to Prince Theodore of the human kingdom. If he responds with any information, report it to me immediately."

Delilah was somewhat puzzled by this final point.

Still, she acted as instructed by Orion.

"Could it be that since the human kingdom's territory borders that of the dragons, they need to claim a share?"

Delilah mumbled under her breath. She couldn't quite grasp why Orion would bring the human kingdom in to share the spoils.

The Stoneheart Horde's alliance with the ogre tribe was already potent, easily enough to breach the lizardfolk and Lokiviria territories.

Orion didn't clarify these plans for Delilah. Some matters require personal insight for a deeper understanding.

In truth, Orion had brought the human kingdom into the equation to strengthen the alliance among the three lands: the humans, the ogres, and the Stoneheart Horde.

A commercial route connecting the three territories was already established, granting each side massive benefits.

The more secure that alliance was, the safer the Stoneheart Horde's surroundings would be.

Thus, in the southern part of the Stoneheart Horde's realm, the only real threat left would come from the Sea Race.

From Stoneheart City to four newly founded cities, the Stoneheart Horde's expansion would finally gain true momentum.

Once her orders were given, the shadow vanished, and Delilah began organizing the necessary supplies.

Meanwhile, the elders Earthshaker, Gronthar, Dirtclaw, Drakthul, and Gormathar—who had been resting in the southern territory—each received their mobilization commands as well.

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Valkorath Realm, Soraya City.

After a fluctuation of spatial energy, Orion stepped out onto the teleportation array in Soraya City.

Sensing his presence, Lilith and Soraya quickly emerged from the palace to greet him.

They didn't rush over and cling to Orion; instead, both simply stared at him with wide-eyed fascination.

Because on Orion's shoulders sat a three-year-old girl, perched on his neck, her little legs dangling by his chest.

The girl's tiny hands clutched Orion's ears tightly as she curiously surveyed Lilith and Soraya.

"Honey!"

"Darling!"

Though they addressed Orion differently, Lilith and Soraya spoke in the same tone of shared emotion.

Orion nodded in response to the two of them and gently lifted the little girl down from his shoulders.

"Her name is Elara—she's my daughter."

Those words froze Lilith and Soraya in place.

A long, long time passed before Orion approached them again, waiting as the two stood there in a daze.

"Darling, she… she…"

Lilith finally roused herself. She stared straight at Elara, struggling for words but failing to speak coherently.

"Let's head inside. I'll explain everything to you both in a bit."

Orion placed Elara back atop his shoulders, took Lilith's hand in one of his, and Soraya's in the other, then walked toward the palace.

Meanwhile, Lilith and Soraya both kept turning their heads to glance at Elara, who was perched happily in place.

Elara was equally adorable. She kept looking back and forth—one moment at Lilith, the next at Soraya—her eyes full of puzzled wonder.