[{"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-195":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},1080859,1399,"Chapter 195: The Reinforcement","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-195",195,"\u003Cp>Standing in front of the Federation Building Headquarters, Thoren stood quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if he were waiting for someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the soldiers maintained solemn expressions. The Federation Building was unlike any other place they had been sent to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Killing here would be different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It would not merely be an act of violence, it would be a declaration of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Awakener or not, no one stood above the Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not Thoren. Not anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sergeant tightened his grip on his weapon, a deep frown etched across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sweat gathered faintly along his temples, though he remained outwardly composed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few feet away, Thoren’s parents and Elara wore worried expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, what is Brother trying to do?\" Elara asked, her voice trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming presence of the fully armed guards stationed in front of the Federation Building filled her with dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew the might of the Federation, and now her brother stood directly against it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wanted to step forward—wanted to stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To convince him to turn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, she might have gathered the courage to confront him, to argue and pull him away from danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after witnessing him kill without hesitation as if human lives meant nothing, her understanding of him had shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no longer the brother she once knew.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was someone else entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold, ruthless version of Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And against such a person, meaningless words would achieve nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Ardyn and Serene heard their daughter’s question, they exchanged a glance before letting out quiet sighs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What can we do?\" Serene said softly, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not as though they could stop him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, everything he was doing... he was doing for them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stopping him now would only send the wrong message.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So they chose silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They chose to stand and watch as everything unfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And deep down, despite the fear, there was a trace of pride in their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s just wait...\" Ardyn said, his eyes fixed firmly on his son’s back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood what this moment meant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After today, their family’s status would change forever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was not just an act of vengeance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a declaration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A statement that would echo throughout the entire city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had failed to protect his family once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, his son was doing what he could not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And for that... he was grateful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, more and more people began to gather in front of the Federation Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They whispered among themselves, their voices low but filled with tension.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many held their breath when they noticed the two battered figures lying nearby—faces covered in blood, jaws shattered, bodies barely recognizable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock and fear spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, not a single person stepped forward to question Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the doors of the building burst open, and an old man hurried out with a flustered expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This bastard...’ Councilor Albert cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined that Thoren would dare to come directly to the Federation Headquarters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young man, congratulations on your return from the abyss. This is a joyous occasion,\" Councilor Albert said with a warm, practiced smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a seasoned politician, controlling his expression came as naturally as breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t we put everything aside for now and discuss how to celebrate your return?\" he added smoothly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he finished speaking, several other councilors emerged from the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They glanced at Albert with knowing looks before shifting their attention to Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes lingered on him briefly before moving to the two hooded figures standing silently behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weapons in their hands were stained with dried blood, gleaming ominously under the light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people in the crowd could not help but gasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So the rumors are true...’ they thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, the number of people gathered in front of the Federation Building had exceeded a hundred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many raised their communicators, recording the unfolding scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, silence fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes were fixed on Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Thoren turned his head and looked at Councilor Albert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was calm, not loud but in the heavy silence, it carried clearly to every ear present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd was stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile on Councilor Albert’s face faltered, just for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could fully process the question, Thoren continued, his tone unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My presence here is not for you to tell me what to do or how to react. I am here for you to listen to my demands.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature seemed to drop instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chill ran through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahhhhh! Ahhhh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack! Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sickening sound of bones shattering echoed through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bodies stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Heads turned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground, the young woman let out a piercing scream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body was soaked in blood, and the bones in her leg had been completely crushed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood pooled beneath her as she writhed in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mutilated face was horrifying to behold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"HOW DARE YOU!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From within the building, Silas rushed out, his face twisted in fury.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You monster!\" he roared, pointing a trembling finger at Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were bloodshot, filled with rage and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could never have imagined that Thoren would torture his grandchildren to such a degree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even criminals, in his mind, did not deserve such inhumane treatment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Thoren remained unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression did not change in the slightest as he looked at Silas with cold indifference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be their grandfather....the owner of the Hollow Trust Organization,\" Thoren said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So what if I am?\" Silas shot back. \"What are you going to do about it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, reason had completely abandoned him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the broken state of his grandchildren, he no longer cared about the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted nothing more than to tear Thoren apart with his own hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Councilor Albert, however, felt his anger rise for an entirely different reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could Silas confront Thoren so recklessly?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is bad...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes darted around anxiously, searching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Where are they?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was waiting for reinforcements, people capable of handling someone like Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, in the distance, a convoy appeared, speeding toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The low rumble of engines grew louder by the second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Councilor Albert’s eyes lit up faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>",1052,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","ab9630fc433c779ed695dfbdefa36767f9b918d80433516a46a0d2e6cba84899","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-196","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-194",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]