[{"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-294":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},1080958,1399,"Chapter 294 294: No Alternative Remaining","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-294",294,"\u003Cp>Huh! Huh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren gasped heavily while struggling to steady his breathing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose violently while every breath sounded rough and uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fear still lingered visibly across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression remained pale while traces of panic continued flashing through his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W What was that?\" he muttered hoarsely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dry voice echoed faintly throughout the silent chamber.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, his gaze shifted toward the strange ancient book lying upon the floor nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The instant his eyes landed upon it, his heart skipped violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several long moments, he remained completely motionless while listening to the loud pounding of his own heartbeat against his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then finally, he opened his lips once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was too careless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The realization struck him deeply and there was no room left for denial anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since defeating the Dust Naga, part of him had unconsciously relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though his undead servants still guarded the surroundings carefully, he had already lowered his mental vigilance significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He foolishly assumed the danger within the sanctum had already ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That complacency nearly killed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then came the ancient skeleton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment curiosity took hold of his thoughts, rational caution began slipping away gradually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even after discovering the horrifying abnormalities hidden within the skeleton itself, he still failed to wake himself from that dangerous state of carelessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, his curiosity only deepened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted answers desperately. Wanted to unravel the mysteries hidden within the sanctum completely. And because of that obsession, one mistake led directly toward another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Considering how mysterious and terrifying the skeleton already appeared, he should have immediately suspected hidden dangers surrounding the ancient book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet he completely overlooked such an obvious possibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he had already witnessed the strange vision earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone should have warned him clearly that nothing within this sanctum could possibly be ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything hidden here possessed terrifying secrets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more Thoren reflected upon his actions, the more disgusted he became with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His reckless curiosity almost cost him his life completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If his spirit had not evolved previously, the horrifying soul attack hidden inside the ancient book would have destroyed his soul instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body would already be lying lifeless beside the throne by now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is a bitter lesson,\" he muttered quietly beneath his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I need to control my impulses whenever I discover something mysterious.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood his own weakness better than anyone else.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever something ignited his curiosity strongly enough, he tended to lose focus on everything else around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That flaw was fatal inside a place like the Abyss. One careless decision here could easily lead toward death. And unlike ordinary mistakes, death inside the Abyss offered no second chances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As these thoughts circulated repeatedly within his mind, Thoren gradually regained control over his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he had already recognized the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That alone was important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once a weakness became visible, it could eventually be corrected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, Thoren understood something clearly. Such flaws could not disappear overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The process would require constant awareness and discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, he exhaled deeply once again before focusing his full attention back upon the strange ancient book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, he approached the situation far more cautiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After learning from his previous mistake, he no longer dared touch the book personally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he immediately commanded one of his undead servants forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pick it up,\" he ordered coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servant obeyed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, the skeletal warrior bent downward before lifting the ancient tome carefully from the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterward, it carried the book closer toward Thoren while maintaining a safe distance between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even now, Thoren remained extremely vigilant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If anything dangerous occurred again, he intended to retreat immediately without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after ensuring enough distance separated himself from the book did he finally issue another command.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Open it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shua.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ancient book opened slowly beneath the undead servant's grasp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, contrary to Thoren's expectations, no blinding light erupted outward this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Likewise, the terrifying soul attack from earlier failed to appear again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything remained strangely calm. The unexpected outcome confused Thoren immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even so, he still refused to lower his guard carelessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, he waited patiently while observing the ancient book carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One minute passed slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Thoren began suspecting the hidden soul attack might have been some form of one time defensive mechanism.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realizing this possibility, he finally released a faint sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, another strange problem quickly caught his attention afterward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The inside of the book appeared completely pitch black.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were no visible words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No symbols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren frowned deeply while staring toward the dark pages. He instinctively understood that such an ancient book could not possibly be meaningless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something valuable had to be hidden within it. The secrets buried inside this sanctum might very well rest within these pages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hm?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, his eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the bottom edge of the dark pages, he noticed something unusual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Certain portions appeared uneven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost torn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Could those have been pages?\" he muttered thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The possibility immediately caused his heartbeat to quicken.The ancient book was likely not empty after all. Instead, most of its contents may have been deliberately removed long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps someone tore away the important pages intentionally. That possibility only deepened the mystery further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren slowly stepped closer while guiding the Illusory Floating Lantern nearer toward the book.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If hidden text existed somewhere upon those strange dark pages, perhaps the lantern's ghostly light could reveal it somehow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unexpectedly, something changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the pitch black pages, Thoren finally noticed it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The book was not completely empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One page still remained hidden inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for the unique light emitted from the Illusory Floating Lantern, he might never have discovered it at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of excitement appeared within his eyes immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he restrained himself carefully this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No reckless actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No impulsive decisions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had already learned his lesson painfully enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Turn the page,\" he ordered calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servant obeyed instantly while attempting to flip the hidden page carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet nothing happened. The page remained completely motionless. It was as though some invisible force held it firmly in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren frowned slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The undead servant attempted once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still nothing changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The page refused to move entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, Thoren ordered several different undead servants to try instead. One after another, they attempted flipping the mysterious page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every attempt failed identically. The hidden page simply could not be moved by the undead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Thoren arrived at a conclusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His undead servants were incapable of opening the remaining page. That left only one option available.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he disliked the idea greatly after what happened earlier, there was no alternative remaining.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly, Thoren inhaled deeply before calming himself once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His sharp gaze remained locked upon the mysterious ancient book. Then cautiously, he extended one hand toward the hidden page.\u003C\u002Fp>",1146,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.766Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","0ac60d5df2338a8baf5362f4843568184b30697654f08716e9963ba7a7dffe0b","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-295","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-293",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]