[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-black-online":3,"chapter-black-online-black-online-chapter-224":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},1462717,1913,"Chapter 224: Party Preparations","black-online-chapter-224",224,"\u003Cp>\"...Hurry up, we need to have these in the oven already! We don’t have all day!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The kitchen was like a warzone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>White-outfitted chefs were running around frantically, trying to get everything prepared in time, and everything was chaotic and loud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff! Huff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue-eyed chef quickly grabbed a bowl and started whipping up a batch of whipped cream that was needed for the dessert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all knew that today was an important day and they couldn’t afford to mess it up, as their livelihood was on the line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were food masters of the prestigious Fang Family, and if they were fired, it would also mean that they would just get kicked out of the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So would their family!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, a couple of female servants watched the chaotic kitchen through a small crack in the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dining hall behind them was pretty much ready.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just waiting for the food to be ready and for the main attraction—a massive cake that would overshadow all other cakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was supposed to be ten meters tall, like a tower made of sugar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each level was supposed to have distinct decorations. Such as swirls of icing, others would have fruit or thin lines of syrup running down the sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Either way, it was going to be majestic, and it also meant that it would be a lot of work to get it ready in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The news of this welcoming banquet came pretty late, and they barely had any time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is truly shaping up to be an amazing party. I had no idea that Master Aizen would treat his homecoming as such an important event.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brown-haired servant said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, right. Young master Raon was banished from the village, but now he is coming back apparently.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The red-haired servant said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, they were both smacked on the head by a newspaper, which was wielded by the head maid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"M-Madam Furious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They paled and straightened their backs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...If there is nothing for the two of you to do, the front yard needs some sweeping. Do not just stand here and be useless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-We apologize...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They said sheepishly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W-We were just talking a-about young master Raon. H-His surprise return just came as a surprise, that’s all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...He was never banished. Master Aizen just sent him elsewhere to get treatment. The treatment seems to have worked, as his blindness is cured, and thus, he is coming back home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious said with a nudge of her glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"O-Oh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The servants mumbled, but they then looked at each other with raised eyebrows, as if they didn’t quite believe that explanation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had always been an open secret that Master Aizen despised his youngest son, Fang Raon, and thus, he sent him away so he wouldn’t make the family look weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We need this place to be spotless by the young master’s return. Go and do something instead of standing here like a bunch of fools!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-Yes, madam!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two servants hurried away, having to pull up their skirts so that they would not trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Madam Furious!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, another servant ran over. She was the younger one. Probably around eighteen or nineteen years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked like she was a maid-in-training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is Lady Sara?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Over at the kindergarten, Madam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You told her that young master Raon is returning home, yes?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious asked with a frown.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I did, and she didn’t have a reaction. It doesn’t look like she intends to come here to welcome his return.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young maid said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...What a horrible mother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious walked to the window, opened the heavy curtains, and was able to see all the mountains surrounding the village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And at the village, she was able to see the kindergarten with the children running about and giggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They are not your children, Lady Sara. Your children are here. When will you realize that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Furious continued, her voice dripping with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clash! Bang! Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the forest behind the Fang Mansion, wooden swords cut through the air and made contact with each other with a loud thud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever the wooden swords collided, it sounded like two heads were butting against each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Huff! Huff!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou, shirtless, breathed heavily, and then he pressed forward and aggressively swung his sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raizen nonchalantly parried the strike, and then he put his sword under Raikou’s sword and lifted it up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lift had enough force that the sword slipped from Raikou’s hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Godspeed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou moved really quick. And he managed to catch the sword before it fell. He then turned around and put his sword back into the stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve gotten stronger, haven’t I, brother?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou asked with a smirk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I didn’t notice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raizen said coldly, and then he stepped forward, but he moved so quickly that Raikou barely saw a glimpse of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your Godspeed is still lacking. It is slow. If Godspeed is slow, it means that you are weak.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raizen whispered into his ear and then smacked his wooden sword at Raikou’s back, which sent him stumbling down to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Argh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou’s face touched the cold, hard dirt, and as he sat up, he noticed that his brother was already walking away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Why can’t he even once acknowledge my strength?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was well-aware that he wasn’t anywhere near Raizen’s league, but he didn’t think that he was weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Young master Raikou!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The head butler walked over. His hands were covered in very white gloves. His sleeves were sharp, and so was his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do you want, Sebastian?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou asked angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your brother is arriving shortly. Your father wants you to be dressed properly and ready for the party. There will be a lot of guests, so you cannot be... shirtless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whenever he spoke, it sounded like he was always angry. Spiteful. Disdainful. And especially condescending.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah, I am not going there. I’d rather do anything else!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou said with a laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a cold look, Sebastian grabbed Raikou by his throat and slammed him into the tree, which broke upon impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am not asking. I am telling you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian said coldly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You can’t do this to me... You are just a fucking butler!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou shouted angrily and tried to remove his hand from his throat, but he couldn’t, as if he were completely powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And yet, this fucking butler is doing this to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian chuckled and then let go of him, and Raikou dropped to the ground, wheezing for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wheeze~ Once... Once I am the head of this family... I’ll get rid of you first, bastard!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou screamed angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re truly a stupid one. Haven’t you already seen it? This magnificent party—why do you think your father is doing all of this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is obvious to me that he has already chosen his heir, and it definitely isn’t you... So I don’t need to act kindly towards you anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sebastian said with a cold smile, and then he walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Raikou’s eyes were wide in shock, and he mumbled, \"It can’t be,\" many times.\u003C\u002Fp>",1205,"2026-06-06T02:35:08.438Z",1,"novelbin.me","984e1e0eb739fb1bc5ee923fa922dbb822f4a257179e00ed4a45c2a21bcdc0ca","black-online-chapter-225","black-online-chapter-223",270,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fblack-online-cover.jpg"]