Titan King: Ascension of the Giant

"This counts as a gift, a token between friends!"

Orion, worried that Scarecrow might not accept, made a special point of clarifying.

After Scarecrow confirmed the transaction, he sent his reply.

"Your gift is very precious. I really like it!"

"You bought so many seed. Will you still need to purchase food in the future?"

As a friend, Scarecrow had concerns and didn't hold back, asking directly.

"Yes, definitely. There's a huge shortage."

"The reason I'm buying seed is because the food deficit is too large."

"..."

Scarecrow responded to Orion with a string of ellipses.

"Do you have a lot of food over there?"

Orion tentatively asked this question because he wanted Scarecrow to serve as a transit hub to acquire more food for him.

Scarecrow immediately grasped Orion's intention.

"You want me to help you buy food from others?"

"Yes!"

Orion was straightforward and admitted it right away.

"That's possible, but the price will be 30% higher than what I personally sell you."

"Really? It can actually be purchased?"

Orion was stunned; he hadn't expected this spur-of-the-moment idea to truly yield food.

In fact, Scarecrow had already encountered thoughts like Orion's before, but other people simply couldn't accept that price.

Especially when buying large quantities of food, an increase of 30% is a colossal figure.

"Can you handle the price?"

"Yes!"

"Do you have a limit on quantity?"

"No, the more the better!"

"All right, then you just wait. Once there's any news, I'll directly initiate a delayed trade with you."

"Great, thanks a lot!"

This really was an unexpected gain!

Food had become a major headache for Orion. Without anyone's support, the two million small scorpions hatched by Soraya consumed a practically immeasurable quantity of food.

Being able to purchase food from Scarecrow made Orion very excited.

As for whether it was overpriced, Orion didn't think so. In his view, if Scarecrow was helping him buy food, the price couldn't possibly stay the same. It could go up or down.

Scarecrow would earn some profit from it; Orion believed that was only fair.

Finishing the pleasant conversation with Scarecrow, Orion turned his attention to Aerin.

If Orion remembered correctly, Aerin had mentioned she was a Wood Elf.

Since she was an Elf, she'd surely be good at restoring soil fertility and collecting seed.

"Elf Aerin, it's time for you to show what you can do!"

In order to advance to Alpha-level, Aerin had signed quite a few agreements with Orion.

One of them stated that, as long as it was within her power, she would help Orion unconditionally.

"What do you want from me this time?"

Orion lifted the corners of his mouth slightly, speaking in a calm tone.

"This time, I want something quite simple. I need a reasonably practical way to improve soil quality."

"I also need a large number of plant seed—any type will do."

"As a Wood Elf, this should be easy for you, right?"

Orion waited in vain for a response; Aerin fell into silence.

In an unknown realm, the Forest of Nature.

Inside a newly built, massive treehouse, Aerin was deep in thought.

Aerin was no fool. She naturally had her own ideas about Orion's request.

Having dealt with Orion for so long, she had her own judgment of everything he said and did.

"Improve soil quality… plant seed…"

"Could it be that the world where Hulk is located is a wasteland? No food, no fruits, and he's missing all the basic supplies?"

Aerin's beautiful eyes grew brighter. In that moment, she felt she had found Orion's weak spot.

"Hulk needs food and magical plants, but I sure don't lack those!"

"Aerin, you must use this opportunity to gain as much profit as possible."

However, just as Aerin was imagining how to exchange these items with Orion for more resources, a message from Orion arrived.

"I've recently gotten hold of some resources for advancing to Legendary level. If you want to remain at Alpha-level forever, then by all means, refuse my request."

Crack!

The moment she saw this message, Aerin's eyes widened.

"Oh my god, sweet, what do you want?"

"Pardon me, could you say that again? I got so excited when you contacted me that I completely forgot what you just said."

In the Valkorath Realm, Soraya City, upon the throne.

A slight look of satisfaction appeared on Orion's face.

"I've recently come into possession of a stretch of dead lands—there's nothing there at all."

"I need a method to restore vitality to the soil, and also a lot of seed."

"I recall you once telling me that Wood Elves have a special habit of collecting plant seed."

"Furthermore, now that you've advanced to Alpha-level, let me see your newly developed alchemical potions. As I recall, I have the first right of purchase."

Honestly, on the other end, Aerin felt a bit aggrieved. She realized that Orion basically knew all about her good stuff, except for the precise shape of her vagina.

"Hulk, can you describe your soil's looseness, fertility, acidity, and alkalinity levels?"

"Different soil conditions need different improvement methods!"

Aerin's reply was swift, but Orion couldn't respond.

"I already told you—it's dead lands, absolutely nothing there."

"A piece of soil transformed by deathly energy!"

Orion simply tossed the question back to her.

On the other side, when Aerin saw Orion's first statement, she almost jumped out of her seat. Not until reading the second sentence did she finally come to her senses.

"So it really is dead lands!"

"That's actually easier. Starting from scratch is a breeze."

"I'll recommend a plan for you to try first. If it doesn't work, we'll think of something else."

Aerin got straight to the point this time.

"Step one: Spread a large amount of red poisonous mushrooms. These mushrooms are inedible and highly toxic."

"But they're extremely resilient. They can convert any energy for their own use and loosen the soil."

Orion nodded, finding Aerin's idea promising.

"Step two: Once the soil is softened, plant Hawkweed Grass."

"With the red poisonous mushrooms as a foundation, Hawkweed Grass can survive. It's basically a type of dandelion and has no real use."

"But it spreads quickly, has a short life cycle, dies just as fast, and when it rots, it can rapidly improve soil quality."

By now, Orion was quite interested.

"Step three is to raise Lantern Bugs—a type of faerie insect."

"Besides providing light, Lantern Bugs can gather trace amounts of magical energy and release them, improving air quality."

"I highly recommend them, because with these creatures around, the night will no longer be dark."