Titan King: Ascensio Chapter 579: I'll smash him

However, what Ssorin hadn't expected was that Lokiviria didn't respond to him at all.

Now, Ssorin began to panic.

"Damn Lokiviria, you can't hide! We invaded the ogre territory together!"

Ssorin's furious voice echoed across the insectoid territory, traveling for miles.

Inside a massive stone palace, Lokiviria looked at the child in his hands. It was his son; although an insectoid, his bloodline potential was exceptionally outstanding.

"Take the child and flee north!"

"You are also from the north. With your current strength, as long as you don't infringe upon the interests of those lords, you should know how to survive."

"Inside here are all the resources our son needs to grow to the Legendary level."

"If I can survive this calamity, I will co back for you soon."

Lokiviria pressed his son into Rowena's arms and also handed her so crucial resources.

Rowena's strength was now much greater than before.

With the significant resources Lokiviria had poured into her, Rowena had also advanced to the Alpha-level.

Furthermore, with Lokiviria's help, she had signed a contract with an Alpha-level thunderhawk.

"Lokiviria, let's flee this place together!"

"With your strength, as long as we abandon the southern territory, we can preserve ourselves."

Rowena spoke with sincerity. She didn't know if she had feelings for Lokiviria.

But Rowena knew that, apart from her brother, Lokiviria was the man who treated her best.

"I cannot leave!"

"The Insectoid race struggled greatly to reach the south. As long as there's a sliver of hope, we cannot give up."

"Don't worry. Even if I die, as long as our son survives, the Insectoids can rise again."

Lokiviria truly didn't want to abandon this southern land. This ti, he had deceived and instigated Ssorin precisely to lure Orion out and kill him.

Now the plan had succeeded; Ssorin was undoubtedly dood.

Lokiviria, Orion, and Aldous had once been allies. He believed that as long as he paid a sufficient price, there was a high probability he could resolve this crisis.

However, when facing Orion alongside Ssorin, he had to be fully prepared.

"Go now. You've experienced enough; you should understand how to make choices."

Rowena gazed at Lokiviria, her expression solemn. She wanted to say sothing, but when she opened her mouth, she changed her words.

"My dear, I will wait for you to co for us."

"Mm."

A high-pitched hawk cry sounded. Rowena mounted her thunderhawk, a squad of insectoid guards standing behind her, and fled north.

...

"Damn Lokiviria, we signed a contract! We agreed to face enemies together! Do you intend to break the contract?"

"Ssorin, what are you screeching about? You can feel fear too?"

At the border, sensing Lokiviria rapidly approaching, Ssorin launched into an angry interrogation.

"Have the ogres and giants made a move?"

Lokiviria voiced his doubt, sensing that today's Ssorin lacked his usual arrogance and dominance.

"Not just ogres and giants, but humans too! They're involved as well!"

"Humans?"

"Yes! Why else do you think I'd be scared? We're facing three Legendary level beings now."

Lokiviria fell silent. He hadn't expected humans to get involved either.

Humans—a race even stronger than the blood elves.

Lokiviria's heart sank. Things had not developed in the direction he had anticipated.

"Gather our forces. We'll go et them together."

"If negotiations fail, then we'll just have to concede more territory and benefits."

This was the solution Lokiviria ca up with. He realized that this ti, the Insectoid race might also suffer heavy losses.

"Damn it! If I'd known earlier, I shouldn't have listened to you! We shouldn't have invaded the ogre territory!"

"Ogres, giants, and humans have ford an alliance!"

Lokiviria didn't speak. In the current situation, complaining offered no benefit.

What they could do was strive for negotiation, offer enough benefits to avoid war.

And also, be prepared to flee at any mont.

"Prepare. Display our strength. Ideally, make them reconsider due to the difficulty, reducing their greedy appetite!"

"..."

South, Lizardfolk territory.

"This race perford exceptionally well in the last North-South War."

"Their strength, healing ability, and charge are well-suited for sieges and conquering land. They are outstanding among their level."

"Of course, they also make excellent land mounts."

Prince Theodore spoke knowledgeably. During the last war, he had personally witnessed lizardfolk transform into giant lizards for siege purposes, leaving a deep impression.

"That damned reptile! He fled! He actually fled!"

"This ti, I'll show him the ogre's club is hard, hard enough to crush his skull!"

Aldous was furious. Entering the lizardfolk territory without imdiately encountering Ssorin left Aldous extrely disappointed.

"I'll smash him!"

Aldous's other head was no longer dozing at this mont but was waving its club, roaring continuously.

"He didn't flee. He went to find help."

As the most powerful being in the group, Orion had already sensed the presence of Lokiviria and Ssorin.

"Before they arrive, let the warriors have their fill of slaughter."

"After all, the entire lizardfolk body is a treasure!"

Neither Aldous nor Prince Theodore objected to Orion's suggestion, because their purpose in invading the lizardfolk territory this ti was precisely to acquire resources and territory.

In this territory, aside from minerals and magical plants, the greatest resource was the lizardfolk race itself.

"Your Highness, this territory once belonged to the Human Kingdom. You should be quite clear about any important resources here, I imagine."

Orion gazed at the distant slaughter, casually ntioning this.

"This territory is rich in Cupid Grass, Silver Needle Grass, Blood Flower, and So on... Among them, Cupid Grass and Royal Blood Flower are the most popular. Cupid Grass is the main ingredient for crafting an aphrodisiac potion; it's very popular among nobles."

"There are also two mineral veins here: one of Silver Iron ore, and one of Magnetite ore."

Prince Theodore's voice was calm, with no attempt at concealnt.

"After the war, the Stoneheart Horde requires half the Silver Iron ore and Magnetite ore."

"Consider this part of our spoils!"

Orion's tone permitted no refusal. Prince Theodore glanced at Orion and nodded in agreent.

In reality, throughout this journey, Prince Theodore's heart had been far from calm.

Ordinarily, when Orion concealed his aura, he seed unremarkable.

However, when Orion utilized his transcendent power, Prince Theodore sensed sothing extraordinary.