Meeting the Queen of Titans

(Samuel's POV)

The system notification lingered before me, glowing faintly in the darkened ruins of the battlefield.

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[New Quest Alert!]

The Queen of Titans wishes to meet you.

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I exhaled sharply, rolling my shoulders as the last remnants of Limit Breaker's power faded from my body. The battle was over, and yet—the war was just beginning.

"Alright then," I muttered under my breath. "Let's see what she wants."

The moment I accepted the quest, a golden circle formed beneath my feet, ancient runes glowing as a pulse of energy wrapped around me.

Then—I vanished.

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Titan Castle – The Realm of Giants and Gods

The shift was immediate.

One second, I was standing in the ruins of my battle with the Hollow King.

The next—I was inside the Titan Castle.

And what a place it was.

The ceiling stretched into infinity, massive columns of obsidian and gold holding up an empire that reeked of power and dominance. The walls shimmered with runic inscriptions, glowing faintly with an ancient energy that made even my newfound strength feel insignificant for a brief moment.

This place wasn't just a castle.

It was a symbol.

A declaration of absolute authority.

And at the far end of the grand hall—she sat.

The Queen of Titans.

Her presence alone was overwhelming.

Long crimson hair cascaded over her shoulders, catching the golden light from the floating torches that illuminated the throne room. Her oceanic blue eyes were sharp, piercing, carrying the weight of ages past.

And her figure…

Damn.

Even compared to celestial beings, she was something else entirely. She wasn't just beautiful—she was formidable, imposing, dangerously divine.

She didn't need to radiate power.

She was power.

She rested one arm lazily against the golden throne, legs crossed, observing me with an expression that was neither amused nor hostile.

Simply… curious.

For a moment, neither of us spoke.

Then—she finally broke the silence.

"You are Samuel Gebb." Her voice was smooth, yet carried a commanding force that echoed through the halls. "The man who defeated the Hollow King."

I smirked slightly, tilting my head. "The one and only."

Her gaze flickered, analyzing me as if weighing my worth.

Then, she simply nodded.

"You and Henry Hans have proven your strength." Her voice held no arrogance—just certainty. "You are no longer bound by the restrictions of this world."

I raised an eyebrow. "Meaning?"

She uncrossed her legs, sitting forward slightly.

"You may stay here for as long as you wish. This world will no longer reject your existence."

I stilled.

That was… big.

Up until now, it was clear that Henry and I were anomalies—beings from another world, trapped in the System's grand design.

But now?

We weren't just intruders.

We were acknowledged.

"That's it?" I asked, narrowing my eyes slightly. "No conditions? No secret trials?"

The Queen of Titans chuckled softly, resting her chin on her palm.

"Do not mistake my words for kindness, Samuel." Her blue eyes glowed faintly. "We Titans do not care for the struggles of mortals or celestials. We acknowledge only strength."

She stood slowly, her towering presence making the very air tremble.

"And you…" she continued, stepping forward, her gaze holding mine. "You have earned your place here."

I held her stare, unflinching.

"Good to know."

For a moment, silence stretched between us.

Then—she smirked.

"Go now, Samuel Gebb." She turned away, heading back toward her throne. "The Titans will not stand in your way."

I didn't need to be told twice.

I gave a final glance at the Queen of Titans before turning on my heel, stepping toward the golden portal that had appeared behind me.

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A Reunion with Henry

The moment I stepped out of the portal, I was back at the first place we arrived in this world—a ruined stone plaza on the outskirts of civilization, where the System first threw us into this mess.

And of course, the first person I saw—Henry.

He leaned against a half-destroyed pillar, arms crossed, golden eyes gleaming with amusement, watching me like he had been expecting this exact moment.

He smirked. "Well, well, look who's back."

I scoffed, rolling my shoulders as I stepped forward. "You don't sound that surprised."

"Oh, I'm not." He chuckled, pushing off the pillar. "I was only able to find out about the Hollow King… but you actually defeated him. Damn."

I raised an eyebrow. "Yeah? And what exactly were you doing while I was out here fighting for my life?"

Henry's smirk only widened.

"Nothing much," he said casually, stretching lazily. "I just met the Celestial Queen, fought her… then fucked her in bed until she was satisfied."

I froze.

My jaw dropped.

"Wait—WHAT?!"

Henry just shrugged, completely unfazed.

"Yeah, turns out that proving my worth meant satisfying the most powerful celestial being in existence." He laughed. "Took me all night, but she admitted I won in the end."

I stared at him, speechless.

Then I pointed at myself.

"I nearly died fighting a god-like monster, got stabbed through the chest, unlocked a forbidden power, and became a living calamity—and you're telling me you were out here getting laid?!"

Henry snickered. "What can I say? We each have our own battles to fight, Sam."

I ran a hand down my face, groaning. "Unbelievable. I was out there dealing with a reality-warping abomination while you were—" I cut myself off, shaking my head. "You are so fucking dirty."

Henry just grinned, completely unapologetic.

"And you love me for it."

I sighed, exhausted. "You are actually the worst."

He clapped a hand on my shoulder, grinning like the bastard he was.

"Welcome back, partner."

I couldn't help but chuckle.

"Yeah, yeah. Now shut up before I decide to throw you into the next Hollow King's domain myself."