[{"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-196":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},1080860,1399,"Chapter 196: The Difference.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-196",196,"\u003Cp>\"Finally...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Councilor Albert could not hide the smile creeping onto his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This is going to be fun. Let’s see how this naïve boy reacts,’ he thought smugly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From a sleek, expensive car, a young man dressed in an elegant suit stepped out with practiced composure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His posture was straight, his chin slightly raised, and his expression carried the unmistakable arrogance of someone born into power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the crowd caught sight of him, a wave of gasps rippled through them. Eyes widened in shock and disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...the Steelwind family...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huh! That’s the second young master of the Steelwind family!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are they doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The murmurs spread rapidly, though everyone kept their voices low, as if afraid to attract attention. Their faces were filled with awe and unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was an open secret that Awakener families formed the backbone of the Federation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They might not appear frequently in public headlines, but their influence ran deep, touching every corner of power. Every move they made was closely watched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now, one of those powerful families had appeared in person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Councilor Albert immediately stepped forward with a wide, welcoming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Young Master Kairon, what brings you here?\" he asked, his tone respectful and eager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we had known you were coming, we would have prepared a proper welcome banquet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the other councilors also stepped forward, each wearing polite expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even those who were not aligned with the Steelwind faction understood the importance of showing respect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kairon merely nodded faintly, his expression proud and aloof. He did not bother to respond to their greetings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him stood a group of imposing men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them radiated a chilling aura that made ordinary people instinctively recoil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were known as Hunters—elite warriors cultivated exclusively by Awakener families.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence alone was enough to suffocate the atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several people in the crowd instinctively took a step back, drawing in sharp breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is going on here?\" Kairon asked, his gaze locking directly onto Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone else could respond, Silas hurried forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bowed deeply and began recounting everything that had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his words were far from the truth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He painted Thoren as a bloodthirsty madman, an unprovoked killer who had slaughtered innocent people without reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And himself?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He portrayed himself as nothing more than a helpless victim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That is what happened, Young Master. I hope you can bring me justice,\" Silas concluded, his expression filled with forced sincerity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, Councilor Albert seized the opportunity to add fuel to the fire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Young Master,\" he said solemnly. \"Please enlighten this rookie and help him understand the laws that bind all Awakeners.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just because one manages to return from the abyss does not place them above the law.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice carried a tone of righteous indignation, as though he stood on the side of justice itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kairon listened quietly, his expression unchanged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he gave a slight nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry. Since I’m here, nothing will happen to your grand—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words were cut off abruptly by a sickening, crushing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The noise echoed sharply through the silent air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What... was that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, as if compelled by some invisible force, the crowd turned their heads toward Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood splattered across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mixed within it were fragments of bone and brain matter, scattered grotesquely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"NOOOOOOOO!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silas screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes turned bloodshot, veins bulging from his forehead as he stared at the headless corpse of his granddaughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All reason vanished from his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a furious roar, he charged toward Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he no longer cared about consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even take more than a few steps, a figure appeared in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful fist slammed into his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact sent him flying backward like a ragdoll.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed violently into the wall of the Federation Building, his body crumpling upon impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood burst from his mouth, nose, and eyes as his chest caved inward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lost consciousness instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire area fell deathly quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared to breathe loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many felt their backs drenched in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Councilor Albert stared at Silas’s broken body and swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t even seen the attack clearly—only a blur.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’What if he turns on me...?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heart pounded violently in his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, fear truly gripped him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally understood—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren was not someone who could be reasoned with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not by logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not by authority.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of him, Kairon was equally stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming from a powerful Awakener family, he had always believed that no one in their right mind would dare oppose him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reality had proven otherwise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud. Thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before anyone could react, Thoren began to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footsteps were not loud, yet to those listening, they struck like war drums echoing in their ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Muscles stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breaths caught in throats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren stopped a few feet in front of Kairon and looked him directly in the eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you want to die?\" he asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they carried an overwhelming weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kairon shuddered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His lips trembled uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an immense pressure descended upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body quivered violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Breathing became difficult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His vision blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thud!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dropped to his knees, gasping desperately for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though his entire body was being crushed from the inside out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face twisted in terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regret flickered across his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Am I... going to die?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd stood frozen, utterly stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Councilor Albert instinctively took a few steps back, fear written all over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hunters, despite their strength, did not move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their instincts screamed at them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Extreme danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared even breathe too loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time seemed to stretch endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just when everyone thought Kairon would die, Thoren turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This should be the last time,\" he said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasp!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kairon inhaled sharply, his lungs finally filling with air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His face flushed as he stared at Thoren’s back, fear etched deep into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he understand the gap between himself and a true Awakener.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does anyone else have anything to say?\" Thoren asked calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Absolute silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one dared respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Thoren nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of his undead servants stepped forward and approached the unconscious Silas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp slap landed across Silas’s face, jolting him back to consciousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even process what was happening, he was dragged forward and thrown to the ground before Thoren’s parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now,\" Thoren said coldly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"apologize for your wrongdoing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1099,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","057978db3b7663fa659b99e081c0f17ece31dbda5881d63317d014d836b0d0d3","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-197","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-195",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]