[{"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-34":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},1080798,1399,"Chapter 34: Minerva Plan","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-34",34,"\u003Cp>Earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva, clad in fitted leather armor, strode through the dusty, narrow path with her jaw clenched and her expression carved with simmering indignation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step she took stirred fine clouds of dirt beneath her boots, yet none of it slowed her pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her grip on the hilt of her sword was tight, too tight, knuckles pale beneath the leather gloves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No matter what it takes... I’ll make you regret your actions.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vow echoed relentlessly in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When her thoughts drifted to her loss, Thoren’s expressionless face surfaced unbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Detached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Untouched by consequence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image ignited something fierce and painful in her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had sworn an oath to bring every criminal and evil individual to justice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was not merely a duty; it was her belief, her reason for standing where she did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, despite all of that, she had lost so many good comrades while that damned bastard continued to walk freely through the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The captain had ordered her to wait a day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could she?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time she closed her eyes, the miserable screams of her juniors echoed in her ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their final cries clung to her like a curse, replaying endlessly, as though the Abyss itself wished to remind her of her failure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of how she had been too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guilt gnawed at her from the inside, relentless and corrosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guilt ate her alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without apprehending Thoren, she knew she would never know peace. Her mind would never rest, and her heart would never quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You just wait...\" she muttered darkly as she entered the mouth of a narrow valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Howl! Howl!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Level 7 beast burst from the tall grass behind her, its fangs bared and eyes glowing with feral hunger. Its claws scraped against stone as it lunged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva did not even break her stride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her blade flashed from its sheath in a single, fluid motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slash!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The beast collapsed mid-air, its head severed cleanly from its body. Blood sprayed across the dirt, the corpse hitting the ground with a heavy thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not spare it a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without slowing, she continued deeper into the valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was known as Gravewind Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dangerous region where beasts above Level 10 were not uncommon. Many parties had perished here, their bones left to whiten beneath the sun and wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even experienced awakeners treated this place with caution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Minerva had not come to hunt beasts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had come for something far more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she walked deeper into the valley, the temperature steadily dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wind grew sharper, howling through the narrow ravines like the wails of the dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Towering trees filled the valley; their thick trunks twisted with age. Low-hanging branches and broad leaves blocked out much of the light, casting deep, uneven shadows across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air felt heavy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, movement stirred within the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beneath the canopy, a party of ten emerged, their steps coordinated and calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each of them carried themselves with quiet confidence, weapons worn but well-maintained, a clear sign of experienced awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Minerva? What are you doing here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The voice was sweet and familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva looked up, momentarily stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her best friend stood at the front of the group, golden hair tied neatly behind her head, her holy emblem gleaming faintly at her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shock flashed across Rowena’s face before it melted into disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that how you greet your best friend?\" Minerva scoffed, a rare bright smile breaking through her grim expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tension evaporated in an instant as the two women closed the distance between them and embraced tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them, the party members exchanged glances, surprise flickering across their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their vice-captain rarely displayed such open emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet no one spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two finally pulled apart, Rowena studied Minerva closely, her brows knitting together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you here?\" she asked softly. \"The last time we spoke, you said you would not be leaving town for at least two months.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena knew Minerva well—perhaps better than anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knew how fiercely driven she was by justice, how deeply loyal she remained to the Federation’s mission within the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the question, Minerva’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She did not answer immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she told them everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the incident in town... to the necromancer... to the battle that claimed so many lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When she finished, the forest fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re saying...\" someone murmured, disbelief heavy in their voice, \"there’s a Necromancer capable of controlling more than twenty undead servants?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Rowena could respond, a tall young man stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had neatly kept brown hair and sharp eyes that seemed to assess everything at a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His presence alone radiated authority and confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Captain of the Glorious Path Party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Minerva nodded. She was slightly surprised to see him present. \"That’s exactly what I’m saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Interesting,\" Sebastian said, stroking his chin thoughtfully. \"And you came here seeking Rowena’s help?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva nodded again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena was a powerful Paladin, her holy abilities especially effective against necromantic forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With her help, Minerva was confident they could suppress Thoren’s undead army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how many skeletons he controlled, holy light was their natural counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena understood this immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned toward Sebastian. \"Captain, I want to help her. It may take some time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their party had entered Gravewind Valley to hunt powerful beasts and strengthen themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without Rowena, that task would be considerably harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire party turned their attention to Sebastian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only him can make the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem,\" Sebastian replied calmly. \"I’d like to see for myself what kind of individual can control so many undead simultaneously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relief washed over Rowena’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, Captain,\" she said with a bright smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Minerva bowed slightly. \"Captain Sebastian, thank you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing,\" he replied, waving a hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze lingered on Minerva for just a fraction longer than necessary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rowena noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A knowing smirk crept onto her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hmph. I knew it.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Minerva sought reinforcements, bounty hunters across the Abyss had already begun moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were driven by curiosity, others by the staggering reward placed upon Thoren’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Federation was not idle either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forces were deployed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Traces were tracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Orders were issued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hunt spread like wildfire among awakeners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many shook their heads in pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To them, there was no possible way Thoren Starfall could escape such a relentless pursuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had forgotten something important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren Starfall was not like other Necromancers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never had been.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Please support this book with your golden ticket and power stones. Thoren needs motivation. The journey ahead won’t be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please motivate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wouldn’t mind One Dragon gift.\u003C\u002Fp>",1120,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.485Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.326Z",1,"novelbin.me","d116a0458358278ddb475be7ef7e8805f7c9a2a66082bbeb50af9fc9f41903f8","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-35","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-33",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]