[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-black-online":3,"chapter-black-online-black-online-chapter-215":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},1462708,1913,"Chapter 215: Semifinals!","black-online-chapter-215",215,"\u003Cp>The tournament hall was slowly getting filled with spectators.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Professional League was still underway, and it would take a couple more days to wrap up, so most of the spectators just stayed on the first floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because the Amateur League was ending today, and the new winner would be crowned as champion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seats got filled. The atmosphere was tense and exciting. It was loud, like in a concert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Who do you think will?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Hmm, I don’t know. Remu is the most senior player left in the tournament, and I think he has a really strong chance to win it all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Couple players whispered among themselves, and then, their sight to the tables was blocked as a group of players walked past them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They took seats right in front of them, and a couple of them were quite tall, so it was hard for them to see.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey, can y—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of them was about to speak, but then his friend stopped him with a grave look on his face, as if he didn’t want him to.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t... Look at the back of their jackets.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The friend said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player looked at the back of the leather jacket. It was just couple words etched on the back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Bastard Men]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gasp~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The player let out a gasp, and he quickly covered his mouth and tried to keep his breathing low so he wouldn’t disturb those in front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a bad idea to piss off any member of the Bastard Men, as they were infamous for their short tempers and violent tendencies!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why the hell did we even come here to watch this shit? I can’t think of anything more boring than General’s Game.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disco asked angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had a funny-looking afro and skin that was the color of caramel. While he didn’t look all that menacing, he had nasty-looking scars crisscrossing his face and arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Self-inflicted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I agree. This is lame.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya said, who had a chiseled face like a Greek statue and body that seemed to be carved from stone by the greatest sculptor in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ilya, you are just pissed that we dragged you out of that bed of yours. Those local whores that you had some fun with aren’t going anywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kennedy said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is my statement still wrong? None of us care about this shitty little game. Can we just go party? It’s Sun Festival, for god’s sake, and it only happens once in a year!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We leave once our captain leaves.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kennedy said with a cold smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya looked past at Kennedy and straight at Fang Raikou, who was the reason they came here in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to come watch because two of his siblings were still competing in the tournament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I didn’t think that you cared about your siblings that much, Raikou-chan~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, Bonnie said with a smile. He was wearing... interesting-looking clothes that resembled those of a fashion model.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a scarf, he had a flamingo-pink scarf wrapped tightly around his neck. Over his torso, he had some sort of furry vest. And as pants, he wore tight leather pants that accentuated his long legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am on hate-watching duty. I hope the shitty little brother of mine gets crushed and embarrassed. I don’t care how Anna does, but she better not lose, as she carries the pride of Fang Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Raon doesn’t?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Disco asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not widespread knowledge that he is part of our family, and it better stay that way. I would be dying of shame if people associated me with that useless shit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou said angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your sister is cute, though. Mind if I try my shot with her?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She is not for someone like you, Ilya. You are commoner trash. But sure, go ahead and try, I would be surprised if she lets you keep that head of yours.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou said with a cold chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It was just a joke!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya threw his arms up in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It hurt his feelings to be called \"commoner trash,\" but it was also true, as he came from an ordinary family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike Fang Raikou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kennedy, Disco, and Bonnie were all from wealthy families as well. Not at the level of Fang Family, but still.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya was not like them, but only because of his sheer persistence he was able to get to where he currently was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d earned a small fortune playing Black Online and helped his family to move out of that slum area and into a better neighborhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ilya was also well-aware of his good looks. It could help him get married to some rich young lady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he was close to Raikou, he thought that maybe it would be possible to marry his sister, assuming she would be interested in him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had yet to meet a woman who would not be interested in him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna was batshit crazy, and Ilya was terrified of her. He acted like he wasn’t. But he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are a lot of people in here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Della exclaimed as she found seats for herself, her grandfather, and her mother to watch the remaining matches.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were in the back row, but it still gave them a good view down to the tables, and they could see everything just fine over there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It will be way different to have a match in front of so many spectators. The pressure will be very different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think he can handle it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Della asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t know. This is one thing that I couldn’t prepare Raon for. The pressure of being watched by thousands of eyes. Only time will tell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It also worried Della, as there had been many tournaments where winning candidates lost because of overwhelming pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was also hard to think while hundreds of people around them would speak, which could interrupt their train of thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which in return could make it so that they wouldn’t be able to control their soldiers, so it was a whole other beast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remu is also an experienced Chi-Go player and has participated in hundreds of tournaments, and those tournaments had more spectators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rock said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like the odds were stacked in Remu’s favor, and the betting men were also in Remu’s favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was time. The clock struck ten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With high heels, Lady Diana walked down a narrow path between the spectator chairs and garnered everyone’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome everyone!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said, and she walked over to the tables and spread her arms wide as she welcomed the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My name is Diana. I am the lady of this village and the organizer of the tournament. It’s the third day and the final day of the Amateur League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It all started with 256 participants, and only four of them are remaining.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Diana said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then tapped her cheek, which acted as a signal, and four doors opened from the four corners of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From those doors, the four remaining participants walked over and stood right beside their tables.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The first semifinal match will be between Fang Raon and Remu Nicholas!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is Fang Raon’s first tournament appearance, and he has been personally taught by Rock Rose, who also reached the quarterfinals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And his opponent will be Remu Nicholas, a veteran with capital V. This is not his first tournament, not even close, and definitely won’t be his last.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In total, from all his tournaments in Black Online, he had earned a total of 5,424,050 square coins. And he has already ensured that he will also win some of the prize pool here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Diana said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Over five million? That is insanity. That’s over 50,000 dollars, and then with his Chi-Go earnings, he sure has made a lot...’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon thought with an impressed look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You may be seated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lady Diana said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Remu and Fang Raon sat across from each other, but they wouldn’t start the match yet, as the other semifinal pair also needed to be announced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And in the other semifinal, we have another newcomer, Fang Anna, and she will be going against Tristan Larry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a smile on her face, Anna waved her hand at the crowd, and her pretty looks gained some instant fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were also players who had heard about her and had heard about how looks could be deceiving—especially in her gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fang Raon... Fang Anna... Are they related?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I know Anna is part of that monstrously powerful Fang Family and her brothers are Raizen and Raikou, but I’ve never heard of Raon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...She sure is pretty, but do you think that the rumors about her are true?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What rumors?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You know, she is called Destroyer for a reason, and she is apparently the most merciless person you’ll ever come across.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The people whispered among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"B-But she looks harmless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s what everybody has said about her, but then they get a sword shoved down their throats and their insides ripped out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a short introduction, Anna and her opponent, Tristan, sat down across from each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tristan nudged his glasses, but then he gazed straight through his lenses at the beautiful-looking young woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes look as sharp as those of a hawk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Ah... He knows Read.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anna thought with a smile on her lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It just made things very interesting indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1574,"2026-06-06T02:35:08.438Z",1,"novelbin.me","d1d8ffb1e47aa5d3222eb3da123df0e5cc3d17614172c0f6cd56ef57f9a26df2","black-online-chapter-216","black-online-chapter-214",270,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fblack-online-cover.jpg"]