[{"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-194":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},1080858,1399,"Chapter 194: Apology not Accepted.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-194",194,"\u003Cp>Walking out of the villa, the police officers held their breath as their jaws slowly dropped in stunned disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren walked forward with the same indifferent expression, his face devoid of any emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not spare the police even a glance, as though they were nothing more than air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, his two undead servants dragged three broken figures across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard captain’s jaw had been crushed beyond recognition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood mixed with shattered teeth dangled grotesquely from his mouth, swaying with each jolt of movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young miss bore a deep palm print on her cheek. The flesh had been torn apart so brutally that parts of her bone were exposed, giving her an almost unrecognizable appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the young master, one of his arms had been severed completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood continued to drip from the wound as he wailed in pain, his cries hoarse and desperate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group walked past the stunned police officers as if they did not exist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-My goodness...\" the police captain muttered, shivering as she sucked in a cold breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, the other officers trembled as well. At that moment, they could not help but feel grateful that their captain had chosen not to engage earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Too ruthless...Too ruthless\" one officer whispered, his voice barely audible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to report this to the chief,\" the middle-aged police captain said under her breath, wiping the beads of sweat from her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Thoren, he had already walked out of the villa grounds. He stopped a few feet away from his parents and gestured slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His undead servants immediately dropped the captives onto the ground before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tell them you’re sorry,\" Thoren commanded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master and young miss groaned in pain, but they did not dare hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-Sir... Ma’am... please forgive us...\" the young master said first, forcing the words through gritted teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone carried a strained sincerity, born not from remorse but from sheer terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had grown up under their grandfather’s influence, they were well aware of the countless atrocities he had committed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew that begging for forgiveness was the only path left to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, with their lives hanging by a thread, did they even have a choice?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the three bloodied figures apologize profusely as if their lives depended on it, Ardyn, Serene, Elara, and even the soldiers were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could hardly believe what they were seeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who forces someone to apologize after already breaking them to such an extent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could this even be called an apology?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ardyn and Serene exchanged subtle glances before letting out quiet sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son, we’ve accepted their apology,\" Ardyn said, forcing a faint smile onto his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, we’ve already forgiven them...\" Serene added, her voice gentle despite the tension in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well...\" Thoren nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react, the guard captain’s head was crushed into pieces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brain matter and blood splattered violently across the ground, some droplets even landing on nearby soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone gasped in shock, their expressions filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had thought the matter would end with the apology.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young master and young miss trembled violently as despair consumed them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange smell suddenly filled the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is that smell?\" someone muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, everyone’s gaze shifted toward the young master, whose body shook uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His clothes clung tightly to him, soaked in sweat and something else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahhhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the undead servants suddenly stomped down on the young master’s leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bones shattered instantly under the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His scream tore through the air, raw and soul-rending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing it, everyone felt their hearts skip a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elara shivered uncontrollably, but she did not dare make a sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take them,\" Thoren ordered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servants dragged the two remaining captives toward the central jeep without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence hung heavily in the air as everyone slowly returned to their vehicles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A second later, the military convoy began to move, leaving the villa behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those watching from a distance could not help but exhale deeply as they saw the convoy depart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Finally... they’re gone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can we go see what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, the street remained eerily quiet. No one dared to leave their homes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But eventually, curiosity overcame fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One brave individual stepped out of his villa, cautiously approaching the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, others slowly followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, inside the Federation Headquarters, Silas paced back and forth anxiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face was filled with worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A growing sense of dread gripped his heart, intensifying with every passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calm down. I’ve already taken care of everything...\" the old councilor said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the mine now in his possession, he could barely suppress the satisfaction in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he would need to spend some money and favors to settle the situation, it was a small price compared to the value of the mine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him, it was a profitable exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his communicator vibrated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a relaxed smile, he took it out and checked the notification.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he read it, his expression changed drastically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot to his feet, the calm smile on his face disappearing instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas stopped pacing and turned toward the councilor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What happened?\" he demanded, unease evident in his voice. \"Have you received any news? Tell me quickly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No...\" the councilor replied, shaking his head slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But inwardly, his thoughts were anything but calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’How could they be so useless...’ he cursed silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had arranged for the police to stall Thoren until stronger forces could arrive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they had failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, the situation had spiraled out of control.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’As long as I handle this properly, I can still contain it,’ he thought, forcing himself to remain composed as he began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are you going?\" Silas demanded, immediately following him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he could not allow the councilor to leave his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was his only lifeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, outside the Federation Headquarters, a military convoy arrived, instantly drawing the attention of everyone nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>",1008,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","fe0b4b0544defdf05cbb86f9bb1704259accb96962f9eed81d966ead6f4e8d05","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-195","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-193",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]