[{"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-204":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},1080668,1399,"Chapter 204: Time to Return to the Abyss.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>[Greet Market Lane]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the heart of commerce in the city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering buildings stretched toward the sky, their polished glass surfaces reflecting the constant movement below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every notable chamber of commerce and trade hall had a presence along this grand street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a place where wealth flowed like water and influence was measured in gold, connections, and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The street was never quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From dawn until deep into the night, it remained alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pedestrians moved in steady streams, weaving through one another with practiced ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself seemed charged with opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one of the towering buildings, Thoren and his family were inspecting the property that would soon belong to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s expression remained calm and unchanged, as if such grandeur was nothing out of the ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the same could not be said for his parents and Elara.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their faces were filled with awe and excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes moved constantly, taking in every detail, the polished floors, the elegant fixtures, the sheer scale of the place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think?\" Corven asked as he walked beside Thoren, playing the role of host with careful attentiveness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not bad,\" Thoren replied simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to his parents.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think? Do you like this place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Son, we like it very much,\" Ardyn answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could they not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the center of the city’s business district. A trade hall located here would not need advertising or promotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sheer volume of people passing through the area every day was more than enough to ensure a constant flow of customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Serene added, her voice filled with quiet satisfaction. \"This is a prime location. We’re more than satisfied.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had never imagined they would one day stand in such a place, let alone own a part of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing their approval, Corven finally allowed himself to relax. He let out a quiet breath he hadn’t realized he had been holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, failure was not an option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His entire family was depending on him, not just for success, but for the possibility of gaining even more healing potions in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Thoren said with a nod. He turned to Corven. \"Take us to the staff.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everything has already been arranged,\" Corven replied confidently. \"Please, follow me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He led them down to the ground floor, where a group of men and women had already gathered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions were a mix of anticipation and nervousness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stood in neat rows, dressed professionally, their eyes occasionally flickering toward the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Creak!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corven stepped in first, followed by Thoren and his family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Corven,\" the group greeted in unison, straightening their posture as they spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corven nodded before gesturing toward Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Master Thoren,\" he announced. \"He will be your employer from now on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Immediately, all eyes turned toward Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of confusion appeared on some faces but no one voiced their thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were here to work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing else mattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren studied them silently for a moment before giving a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I trust you’ve already interviewed them and confirmed their competence,\" he said, turning his gaze to Corven. \"If I return and find that they have caused problems, I will hold you responsible.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words were calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the threat behind them was undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corven felt a chill run down his spine. He inhaled sharply before forcing a composed smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Thoren, you have nothing to worry about,\" he said firmly. \"As long as they value their lives, none of them will dare cause trouble.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple of unease passed through them as they exchanged subtle glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did they realize, this job might not be as simple as they had initially thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, when they remembered the salary they had been offered, their hesitation slowly faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Opportunity always came with risk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" Thoren said, satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then turned to his father.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father, I’ll leave the rest to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ardyn nodded calmly. \"Don’t worry. I can handle everything from here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had already discussed this in advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren would lay the foundation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His parents would build upon it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of the critical steps had already been taken, what remained was management and opening of their trading company.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they stepped out of the room, Corven handed a file to Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This contains the deed to the building, along with all related documents,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a deliberate move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to show that he was holding nothing back, no hidden terms, no concealed agenda.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren looked at him briefly before nodding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He accepted the file.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, without hesitation, he reached into his inventory and took out two more Low Iron-Grade Healing Potions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Corven saw them, his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving the potions, he could not stop the grin that spread across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Thoren, thank you for your generosity,\" he said sincerely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing,\" Thoren replied. \"This is business. You did your part well, so you deserve it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Corven said nothing more, but his smile deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll leave you to your work,\" he said, giving a respectful bow. \"And I wish you success in your journey through the Abyss.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned and left the building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching him depart, Elara stepped closer to her brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother... can we go shopping now?\" she asked eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they had left the estate, this had been the only thing on her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though she was happy about the trade hall, the allure of shopping was simply too strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had heard her classmates talk endlessly about it. How exciting it was, how fun it felt to pick whatever you wanted without worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They finally had the means to experience it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" Thoren said with a faint smile. \"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yah!\" she cheered, practically jumping with excitement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At last, her long-awaited dream was about to come true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While their parents remained behind to hold their first executive meeting with the new employees, the siblings set out for the bustling marketplace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one of the city’s most famous clothing stores, Elara’s eyes widened in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elegant dresses lined the walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine fabrics shimmered under the lights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every piece looked more beautiful than the last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother... can I buy anything I want?\" she asked, her eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course,\" Thoren replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was all she needed to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a bird freed from its cage, she rushed from rack to rack, picking out everything that caught her eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For three hours, they moved from one renowned store to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accessories.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She made sure not to miss a single famous brand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her laughter and excitement never once faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By evening, the siblings returned home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elara was still brimming with excitement, chattering endlessly as she showed her purchases to their mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look at this one! And this, this is my favorite! Oh, and this one too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke rapidly, her joy overflowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in her excitement, she failed to notice the faint shadow in her mother’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Serene smiled and listened, but beneath that smile lay a quiet worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because while Elara was celebrating...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time was almost up for Thoren to return to the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.604Z",1,"novelbin.me","c3e60b4b7d51af69a01a49ee09035af80a0050eafd7d770cf22785f5e0bac894","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-205","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-203",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]