[{"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-80":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},1080894,1399,"Chapter 80: A Stroll Where Hearts Drew Closer","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-80",80,"\u003Cp>\"I thought you only had powerful undead servants. I never knew you yourself were this strong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fidelia’s voice carried a mixture of disbelief and faint irritation as they stepped out of the Rusty Barrel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wooden doors creaked behind them, sealing away the boisterous noise of drunken awakeners and clanking mugs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Thoren replied with a light, almost teasing smile. \"And how exactly did you come to that conclusion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked side by side through the stone-paved street, the lanterns above casting long shadows that stretched and twisted across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at this hour, the town remained lively, yet a strange tension followed in Thoren’s wake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conversations dulled wherever he passed, and footsteps unconsciously slowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you honestly think a weak awakener could drink Ghost Scream in one go and live to tell the tale?\" Fidelia shot him a sideways glance and rolled her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now, any normal person would be lying in the clinic, foaming at the mouth, undergoing emergency treatment.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flicker of realization crossed Thoren’s face. He hummed softly, then turned his head to look at her more closely, his eyes narrowing slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Fidelia asked, instantly wary under his gaze. \"Why are you looking at me like that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So,\" Thoren said slowly, his smile sharpening, \"you wanted me to make a fool of myself, didn’t you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her steps faltered for half a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s why you didn’t warn me about Ghost Scream,\" he continued. \"You were waiting for me to scream my lungs out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been caught red-handed, Fidelia quickly averted her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint flush crept up her cheeks as she crossed her arms. \"It was just a harmless prank,\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would’ve thought you were such a monster?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Harmless?\" Thoren chuckled. \"Prank or not, you must pay for my burnt throat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clicked her tongue in annoyance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. What do you want?\" she said with exaggerated resignation. \"You’re such a baby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t as though she had any real choice. With his strength, she knew she was entirely at his mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet strangely, she didn’t feel afraid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, she could tell he was only pretending to be offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And that was what unsettled her the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man everyone called the Grim Reaper was joking with her, bargaining like an ordinary person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That simple fact shattered the terrifying image painted by rumors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Easygoing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost... normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had many questions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Questions about the Federation. About why someone like him had been pushed to the brink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she knew her place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Thoren felt it was time, he would tell her himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For now, she wanted nothing more than to enjoy this rare moment of peace with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments like this were scarce in the abyss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most days, she spent her time buried in the kitchen, cooking, honing her blade technique, rarely allowing herself the luxury of leisure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When we return,\" Thoren suddenly said, pulling her from her thoughts, \"you must cook me a table full of your best dishes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What?\" Fidelia stopped in her tracks and stared at him. \"A table full of my best dishes? You must be dreaming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scoffed and deliberately quickened her pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hahaha!\" Thoren laughed as he closed the distance between them. \"You have no choice. This is the only cure for my poor, abused throat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine,\" she sighed dramatically. \"But you’re buying all the ingredients.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t pretend you’re not enjoying this,\" Thoren said, rolling his eyes. \"I know you love cooking.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her cheeks flushed again, but she refused to respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, she increased her pace even further, leaving him chuckling behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued their banter as they moved from one shop to another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everywhere they went, the reaction was the same. Shop owners froze the moment Thoren stepped inside, their smiles stiff and forced, hands trembling as they greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside a blacksmith shop, the heat from the forge filled the air. Sparks danced as molten metal was hammered into shape.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blacksmith, a young man in his early twenties, looked up and immediately stiffened when he recognized Thoren.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You... you want ten shields, ten spears, ten swords, ten hammers, and ten sets of armor?\" he asked, his voice trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Thoren replied calmly. \"Is there a problem?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing beside him, Fidelia was equally stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes darted between Thoren and the blacksmith. Why would anyone need so many weapons at once?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"N-no,\" the blacksmith said quickly, shaking his head. \"No problem at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good,\" Thoren nodded. \"Can you make them High Iron Grade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words struck like a thunderbolt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"H-High Grade?\" the blacksmith exclaimed, nearly dropping his hammer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fidelia’s jaw fell open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing their expressions, Thoren immediately realized the impracticality of his request.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Equipping his undead legion with High Iron Grade equipment would be ideal but reality was far less accommodating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sir Thoren,\" the blacksmith said respectfully, regaining his composure, \"forging High Grade equipment relies heavily on luck. Even master blacksmiths can only succeed once in a great while.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thoren nodded in understanding. \"Then Middle Iron Grade will suffice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes!\" the blacksmith replied instantly, confidence flooding his voice. \"That, I can guarantee.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Level 10 blacksmith, after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can I expect the delivery?\" Thoren asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the end of today,\" the blacksmith said firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though it would push him to his limits, he wasn’t worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, with such a massive order, he might even break through to the next level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And the cost?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Middle Grade equipment is usually fifty copper coins each,\" the blacksmith said, smiling brightly. \"But for a bulk order like this, thirty coins each will do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Thoren paid and left the shop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they walked away, Fidelia couldn’t hold back her curiosity any longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why do you need so many weapons?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For my undead legion.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\" Realization dawned on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had always assumed he treated his undead servants as disposable tools.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now, her perception has shifted. Even without equipment, his undead were already terrifying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With proper gear?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their strength would rise to an entirely new level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just how powerful would Thoren become after this upgrade?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shuddered slightly but chose not to dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They continued exploring the town, visiting most of its establishments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one point, Fidelia even dragged him toward a brothel, much to his shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He never imagined such a place would exist in the abyss but upon reflection, it made sense. People needed an outlet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stress, fear, and despair demanded release, especially when no one knew if tomorrow would be their last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, they returned to the inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before its entrance, Thoren turned to Fidelia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for today,\" he said sincerely. \"I really had a good time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bright smile spread across her face. \"It’s nothing. I enjoyed it too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They stared at each other for a brief moment before stepping inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The distance between them had quietly shrunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Neither said it aloud, but both understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something had changed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1158,"2026-06-03T10:41:31.766Z","2026-06-03T10:41:38.603Z",1,"novelbin.me","abd1cf4b8742e8e07f4cf8e84b3111ba4bc404e46014455dcde8a833e8ad55e8","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-81","global-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-chapter-79",326,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fglobal-survival-i-have-endless-skeletons-cover.jpg"]