[{"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-53":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},1080867,1399,"Chapter 53: Reward.","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>Inside the first coffin, Thoren discovered a skill scroll, and he couldn’t suppress the surge of excitement that rose within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was already the second skill scroll he had obtained since entering the Abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His heartbeat quickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skill scrolls were exceedingly rare, especially on the first floor. Many awakeners spent months without ever encountering one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To obtain two within such a short span of time was nothing short of extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Thoren carefully stored the Skill Scroll inside his inventory before moving toward the second coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lid slid open, his eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the base of the coffin lay a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a jet-black sword, its surface smooth and dark as if it had swallowed all surrounding light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faint crimson patterns pulsed along its blade, radiating a subtle, lingering heat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Black Ember Ironblade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Peak Iron Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait: Additional Damage +2%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For several seconds, Thoren stood frozen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mouth parted slightly as he stared at the weapon’s description.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This... was unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time he had seen such a powerful weapon with his own eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weapons were divided into grades, and each grade was further split into four tiers: Low, Middle, High, and Peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the first floor of the Abyss, Low Iron Grade weapons were the most common. They could be found everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Middle Iron Grade weapons, however, were rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only leaders of established guilds or exceptionally lucky individuals possessed such equipment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for High and Peak tiers?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those had never appeared on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet here it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Peak Iron Grade weapon, lying quietly inside a coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And it was now his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s lips twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Hahaha... I’ve hit the jackpot,’ he laughed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached out and grasped the Black Ember Ironblade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his fingers closed around the hilt, he felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sword was incredibly light, far lighter than it looked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a faint heat seeped into his palm, steady and unyielding, as if the blade contained an eternal ember that refused to be extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was no ordinary weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’This belongs to the strongest among my undead legion,’ Thoren mused as he stored the sword away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He straightened his posture and moved toward the third coffin with long strides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lid opened, his gaze fell upon a set of dark gray armor neatly arranged within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another interface appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Silenton Leather Armor]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Peak Iron Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait: Damage Reduction +2%]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s breath caught slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could no longer hide the excitement flickering across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a Necromancer, defense was one of his greatest weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was common knowledge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Necromancers relied heavily on their undead servants, making them vulnerable if enemies managed to bypass their summons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long-range assassinations and sneak attacks were particularly deadly to their profession.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this armor...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this, his survivability would increase significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the very least, he would no longer need to fear being instantly killed by a surprise attack from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren carefully stored the Silenton Leather Armor and proceeded to the fourth coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside rested a small crystal vial filled with swirling blue liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Stormtide Elixir]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Rank: Peak Tier-1]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait: Boosts physical endurance for one minute.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren examined it briefly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t overly excited by the elixir, but he still appreciated its value.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a critical situation, even a single minute of enhanced endurance could mean the difference between life and death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stored it away without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he approached the last coffin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the lid opened, a small metallic ring lay within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Wind Sign Ring]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Grade: Peak Iron Grade]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Trait: Reduces spell-casting time by two seconds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s brows knit slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the previous rewards, this one felt... underwhelming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he didn’t discard it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn’t need it, such an item would fetch an enormous price once he returned to the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He placed the ring into his inventory and exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With these... I should be able to clear my parents’ debt,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thought lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had never forgotten about them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crushing debt weighing on their shoulders. The anxiety that haunted their lives every single day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once he returned to the surface, he would settle everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would change their status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Taking a deep breath, Thoren pushed those thoughts aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now was not the time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He scanned the empty chamber one last time but found nothing else of interest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the frightened awakeners scattered around the chamber...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t care.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Basil lay groaning weakly in a pool of his own blood, his body twisted unnaturally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Idonea clutched her injury tightly, struggling to stop the bleeding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others were no better. Wincing in pain, barely standing, their eyes subconsciously flickering toward Thoren with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without sparing them another glance, Thoren turned his attention toward the newly revealed hidden entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He withdrew nearly all of his undead legion back into the undead space, leaving only a handful of low-level undead behind as a deterrent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With slow, confident steps, he headed toward the hidden passage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind him, no one dared to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They watched silently as his figure was swallowed by darkness, vanishing into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when his presence completely faded did someone finally exhale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man released a breath he hadn’t realized he was holding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren’s presence had been so oppressive that merely standing near him had felt suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"F-Finally... he’s gone,\" the young man muttered, wiping the sweat from his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve never been this scared of anyone in my life,\" another awakener whispered shakily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, the survivors allowed themselves to relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It felt as though a massive stone had been lifted from their hearts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s just... damn terrifying,\" someone muttered. \"How can a newbie be that frightening?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes drifted toward Basil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was the perfect example of Thoren’s ruthlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a mere taunt, he had been rendered useless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he recovered...if recovery was possible, it would take months.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the chances were slim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elixirs capable of repairing shattered bones were extremely rare on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you think about the Federation placing a bounty on his head?\" someone asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Idonea considered the question before responding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only pity them,\" she said slowly. \"That boy is not someone who should ever be offended.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If we manage to leave this place alive, I’ll warn everyone I know about him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others nodded in agreement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about him?\" someone asked, pointing at Basil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you expect?\" Idonea replied coldly. \"Of course we carry him back. Or do you want that devil to come after you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group shivered collectively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unknowingly, Thoren had already become their nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Thoren descended the stone stairs with heightened vigilance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each step echoed faintly in the darkness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the bottom, an ominous presence washed over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unlike anything he had felt before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherworldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And above all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, instinctive dread crept over his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he stepped into the chamber below, his heart skipped a beat at the sight before him.\u003C\u002Fp>",1186,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.766Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","4d0788dafca16c71f5758272e2fa6581cb5f9e4cb3f7bf20fc1280514ab755fc","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-54","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-52",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]