Chapter 35: Crimson Bonds and Rising Defiance

The first rays of sunlight seeped through the tent, as Chris felt the heat of the light shine on his face, he naturally stirred awake. Today was a new day, and it was time for him to continue his journey.

Chris rose from his make-shift bed and stepped outside of the tent, what he saw made his jaw drop. There were corpses of monsters littered outside his tent, ranging from huge snakes, to bears and boars.

His skeletons were standing at different positions around his tent, their bones were covered in blood, most prominent on their hands. Upon sensing Chris's presence, the skeletons walked up to him and knelt on one knee, bowing respectfully.

"Good morning, my loyal subjects." Chris greeted after calming down, smiling warmly at them. Seeing the corpses of the monsters, made Chris feel proud of his summons.

"You've done well, you may rest now." Chris said as he deactivated his skill, and the skeletons vanished.