[{"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-207":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},1080671,1399,"Chapter 207: The Ploy","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-207",207,"\u003Cp>Thoren had already dismissed his mount before making his way up the dune on foot. The moment he sensed the disturbance; he knew the source of the noise lay just beyond the crest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind carried faint echoes shouts, clashes, and something far more primal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reaching the top, he paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What greeted him caused his eyes to widen slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust billowed into the air, forming a hazy curtain that blurred the chaos below. Deep craters scarred the sand, as though something powerful had repeatedly slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of it all, a group of humans dressed in worn tattered clothing, some with broken armor fought desperately against a pack of beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a notification appeared before Thoren’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Sand Hound]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Level: 1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Attributes: Strength 48, Constitution 44, Agility 52, Spirit 10, Defense 40]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait (1): Sand Veil – Partially merges with the sand, increasing evasion by 15% and reducing detection.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait (2): Desert Endurance – Gains +10% Constitution and reduced stamina consumption in desert environments.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (1): Dune Pounce – Leaps from beneath the sand to strike with surprise and increased damage.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (2): Razor Fang Bite – A swift bite that inflicts bleeding over time.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Skills (3): Sand Skitter – Rapid movement across sand, leaving afterimages that confuse enemies.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s gaze sharpened. The difference was immediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These beasts...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike the creatures on the first floor, these Sand Hounds did not rely solely on traits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Multiple skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone drastically increased their threat level. Even at the same level, their combat effectiveness had multiplied several times over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The second floor truly was on another level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahhhhh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A piercing scream tore through the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s attention snapped toward the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young bald man had collapsed onto the sand, his face twisted in agony. Half of his left arm was gone, torn clean off. Blood poured from the wound like a broken dam, soaking into the sand beneath him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear consumed his expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Panic followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even crawl away, a Sand Hound lunged forward, its jaws opening wide to finish him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blade cut through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast was sent flying, crashing into the sand several meters away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fall back!\" a young woman shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had a black scarf tied around her arm, marking her as the leader. Her voice was sharp, commanding, cutting through the chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They retreated, forming a tight defensive circle, their backs pressed together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Captain...\" one of them said, his voice trembling. \"What do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere grew heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young woman, their captain, scanned the endless desert, searching for any possible escape. But there was none.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Endless, merciless sand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Sand Hounds did not give them time to think. They circled their prey, low growls rumbling in their throats before they lunged again in unison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Get back!\" a burly man roared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Covered in bruises and blood, he stepped forward, raising his battered shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He blocked the incoming attack, but the force pushed him back several steps. Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, the others fought desperately to keep the beasts at bay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But their movements were slowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attacks losing strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their bodies reaching their limits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With every passing second, their situation worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Over there!\" the captain suddenly shouted, pointing toward a distant dune.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Move!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her teammates hesitated for a fraction of a second, confusion flickering across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were surrounded by an endless desert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where exactly were they supposed to run?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But hesitation meant death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without questioning her, they turned and ran toward the largest dune in sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing atop that very dune, Thoren frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without a word, he began to step back. He had no intention of getting involved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just arrived on the second floor. He knew nothing about this place, nothing about these people, and nothing about the dangers lurking beyond what he could see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Getting entangled with strangers was unnecessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he turned to leave, the sounds of battle grew louder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re coming this way...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He did not stop moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before he could create enough distance, the group burst over the dune, rushing directly toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"P-Please!\" the young woman shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Help us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even as she spoke, she did not slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes locked onto him with desperate determination.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Around her, the others quickly understood her plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were already on their last legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they could draw another fighter into the battle, their chances of survival would increase.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching them approach, Thoren narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every bit of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he remained silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just entered the second floor. There was too much he did not know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would not reject them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But neither would he trust them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the group reached him, the young woman’s expression brightened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry for troubling you,\" she said quickly. \"But we have no choice...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, she turned back toward the incoming Sand Hounds, already preparing to fight again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Thoren accepted her apology or not did not matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her goal had already been achieved. He was now part of the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others did not even look at him. They simply positioned themselves nearby, ensuring they remained close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, one thing was clear, a man standing alone, clean, and uninjured in a place like this...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was not ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to be strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren, however, paid no attention to their thoughts. His expression remained calm, indifferent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his Undead Space, a figure emerged. A figure clad in a black hood, its face obscured in shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In its right hand, it held a massive axe. The moment it appeared; the air seemed to grow colder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What?\" one of the group members muttered in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given their situation, none of them had even thought to ask about Thoren’s profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Receiving Thoren’s silent command, the undead servant stepped forward, placing itself between him and the incoming Sand Hounds.\u003C\u002Fp>",1022,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.767Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.604Z",1,"novelbin.me","af815ad1a901a6fc4642ffa8ec02a2a98df14b8654cc6914606c31c97ac58033","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-208","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-206",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]