[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons":3,"chapter-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-186":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Global Survival: I Have Endless Skeletons",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1080850,1399,"Chapter 186: The Village Outside the City.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-186",186,"\u003Cp>Outside the city walls, the military convoy sped across the barren road at high speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each soldier sat upright, gripping their weapons tightly. Their eyes were sharp, scanning the surroundings with unwavering vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the city walls was a no man’s land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the appearance of the Abyss, humanity has lost vast portions of its territory. Entire regions had fallen into chaos, overrun by creatures that were once ordinary animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, the Beast Race dominates nearly half of the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the emergence of mana, trees had grown into towering monstrosities, and animals had evolved into terrifying beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The balance of the world had been shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humanity was no longer the undisputed ruler of the land.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, they were locked in a brutal struggle for survival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And worse still, humans were fighting on two fronts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Abyss below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Beast Race above.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation was far from hopeful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the convoy, a heavy and suffocating tension filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers’ attention remained fixed on the road ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From time to time, distant howls echoed through the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the shadows of the trees, pairs of glowing eyes followed the convoy’s movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of the soldiers tightened their grips on their weapons, preparing themselves for a possible ambush at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, amid all this tension, one person remained completely calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren sat quietly inside the central jeep, his gaze fixed on the wilderness outside the window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was even a hint of curiosity in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, the forest around them felt... underwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the creatures he had encountered inside the Abyss, the beasts lurking in these woods were insignificant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They didn’t even come close to the weakest creatures found on the safer levels of the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At best, they could be compared to low-level beasts, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ordinary people might tremble at the sight of these creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But those who had truly witnessed the horrors of the Abyss...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beasts on the surface were nothing but child’s play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ten minutes later, the convoy began to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they arrived at their destination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of them stood a small village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A crude wooden fence surrounded it, forming a fragile barrier against the outside world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance stood two burly men, each holding a long black spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions were stern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is private property!\" one of them shouted. \"Turn back immediately!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite seeing the military convoy, neither of them showed any fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, there was even a trace of disdain on their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the sergeant in charge of the convoy was about to step forward and speak, the door of the central jeep opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stepped out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stay back,\" he said calmly. \"I’ll handle this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sergeant froze for a moment before swallowing the words he had intended to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could only sigh inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone present already knew what would happen next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving the base, their commander had given them a strict warning, follow Thoren’s orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do not interfere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, if possible, stay on his good side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, they didn’t understand why.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After everything they had witnessed, they understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man before them was not someone they could compare themselves to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Thoren, he walked forward calmly, his expression indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the two undead servants dragged the half-dead bodies of Alfred and Bernard across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sound of their bodies scraping against the dirt was unsettling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the guards at the gate noticed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"T-This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on his spear tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, his partner was not as perceptive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Kid, if you take one more step,\" he sneered, \"you won’t be leaving this place in one piece.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the wild.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no law here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only strength mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And to them, their words were the law.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the scene that followed was not what he expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the undead servants suddenly released Bernard’s body and stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the guard could finish his sentence, the undead servant closed the distance in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What...?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard’s eyes widened in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instinctively, he thrust his spear forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servant swung its axe. The spear shattered into two pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The momentum of the attack did not stop in the slightest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It continued forward, straight into the guard’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard was sent flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body slammed violently into the wooden fence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest was torn open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His internal organs were completely destroyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood poured out like a broken dam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He died instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The remaining guard stood frozen in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire body trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the undead servant turned its head and looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stepped forward, stopping just a few feet away from the trembling man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Will you take me to your boss,\" he asked calmly, \"or not?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A-Ah... y-yes... yes!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard nodded frantically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear was clearly written all over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cold sweat soaked his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the arrogance he had displayed earlier had completely vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" Thoren said. \"Lead the way.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, the guard turned around and hurried into the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servants dragged Alfred and Bernard along once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the village, the atmosphere was bleak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s gaze swept across the surroundings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Women.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of them wore tattered clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were lifeless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some of them had visible whip marks on their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Others had bruises and scars that had yet to heal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The huts were crudely built with straw and weak wooden frames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They barely provided any protection from the elements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, the cold wind would easily seep inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And when it rained, it would be no different from sleeping outdoors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s expression darkened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had expected cruelty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But not to this extent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they treat fellow humans like this? he thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even slaves deserved basic shelter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet these people were treated worse than animals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold fury rose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just imagining his parents living under such conditions made his blood boil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After walking for a short while, they arrived at a much larger house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the rest of the village, this building was well-constructed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The materials used were of high quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It stood in stark contrast to the surrounding huts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this was where the one in charge lived.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two guards stood at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw the approaching group, one of them frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are you doing here?\" he asked sharply. \"Why did you leave your post?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard leading Thoren hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah... I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stuttered, unsure of how to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could explain, Thoren stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m here to see your boss,\" he said calmly. \"Take me to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two guards exchanged glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then one of them looked Thoren up and down with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" he asked. \"And what business do you have with our boss?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren did not answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, one of the undead servants stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this time, it would do the talking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[AN: Please support this book with your golden ticket and power stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Message Chair +1 Chapter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dragon +2 Chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Castle +5 Chapters]]\u003C\u002Fp>",1221,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","9004d714298de084e6d179eb986e89bdcd41c46bf9ccc431d46daf3e6623e529","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-187","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-185",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]