[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-black-online":3,"chapter-black-online-black-online-chapter-165":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Black Online",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1462758,1913,"Chapter 165: Young Mind vs. Old Mind","black-online-chapter-165",165,"\u003Cp>\"Alright, listen up, pup!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was heavily dressed in winter clothing, and it was no wonder why because of the location they were currently at.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon looked pissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were inside a small shack somewhere on the 15th floor, and the walls had so many holes that it felt like they might as well have been outside in the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand why they came all the way here to just learn the General’s Game!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Couldn’t we have trained somewhere warmer? Maybe inside the fucking mansion? My balls are freezing over... This sucks...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon shuddered in the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was wearing thick winter clothing, but it was really cold today, so it barely did anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had heard something about clothing that could completely negate the effects of the cold, but of course, those kinds of clothes were extremely expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You always complain. If you complain, I will not train you. Like we discussed yesterday, or have you already forgotten?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought that was only with that inhumane training thing you’re going to put me in. We never talked about the no complaining rule when it came to this training!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t fucking care. If you complain, I won’t teach you anything. So shut the fuck up, brat, and embrace the cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The cold is good. It’ll get your mind running.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock tapped his temples with his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And since we are this far, nobody will hear you scream...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock mumbled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell did you say?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t quite hear him but understood a couple of words and had a slight hunch about what he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing, let’s train!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock clapped his hands, opened up the General’s Game on the shaky table in front of them, and both joined into the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a 3v3 game, as the Amateur League tournament was this format, and they quickly chose their soldiers and their skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They started playing, their holographic soldiers making their way down the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The battlefield will be different in the tournament. It will be a never-before-seen arena, so you can’t use the knowledge of this arena to your advantage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Is that good for us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon asked while controlling his soldiers in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think it is. You lack experience, and I know you have a knack for learning quickly, so I think you have a good chance to make it through the first rounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The other players have studied all kinds of strategies and how to use the battlefield environment as a weapon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just like I did with the burning of the forest. There are all kinds of strategies that people have discovered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mm, that’s good then. What will you teach me then if it isn’t strategies and such?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To use your mind more effectively. With only three soldiers, your mind isn’t spread as thin as with 10 soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You need to think quick. If you think too slowly, your soldiers will also be slow. If you are even one second too slow, your opponent will finish you off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The match became heated at the bridge of the battlefield, and their three soldiers fought hard against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both soon lost their first soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they also lost their second soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was one-versus-one between their soldiers, and Fang Raon pressed forward hard with his Warrior soldier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swings were heavy. Deadly. And fast!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock’s Tank soldier waited till Fang Raon’s Warrior became tired, and then he struck with precision and power, winning the battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Winner is Rock Rose!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your soldier will become tired if your mind gets tired. If you give too many commands and are trying to think too fast, you’ll be very exhausted quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That makes sense.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon rubbed his forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even felt a slight headache because he was giving his soldier so many orders that even the game couldn’t keep up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the soldier ignored several of his orders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I honestly think you would be better at 10v10.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Really? Why is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, they started another game with same soldiers and classes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have a rare ability to control all of your soldiers simultaneously. With 10v10, your mind is split into ten sections.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most minds can’t handle that much information at once, and players usually shut off due to mental overload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are not many people—even at the top level—that can do what you can, and that’s what makes you a truly exceptional player.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you fought 10v10 against Incognito, you would’ve lost, but I think you could’ve made him sweat a little bit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A little bit, huh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon wryly smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, there is not much to do regarding strategy in 3v3 fights, but when it comes to 10v10, there are so many options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Strategically, he would’ve destroyed you. In fights, he would’ve destroyed you. However, with 10 soldier controls, you could’ve done some damage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their fight—again—went to the bridge, and they clashed swords, and spells flew across the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’He is just waiting for me to push so I’ll exhaust my energy.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment he had a plan forming in his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With all three soldiers, he attacked at the same time, and it was a rush attack—dozens of orders given with each second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, wait!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock’s face paled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was already hard to give this many orders to a single soldier, but Fang Raon was simultaneously giving orders to three soldiers!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’His mind is really strong!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, Rock had to also give orders to all three soldiers, but he couldn’t keep up, and slowly, Fang Raon’s soldiers shredded through his forces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Winner is Fang Raon!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whew...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon was sweating heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am old...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mind wasn’t as strong as it was back in his youth, but unfortunately for him, Black Online only came out when he was already old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wished his body could get younger so he could see how strong he would be at the General’s Game with a younger mind.\u003C\u002Fp>",1059,"2026-06-06T02:35:08.438Z",1,"novelbin.me","f41d878e4bad5d3b3ec92e925910567a1187778bd76ae2c04749f266570fb86b","black-online-chapter-166","black-online-chapter-164",270,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fblack-online-cover.jpg"]