[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-black-online":3,"chapter-black-online-black-online-chapter-60":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},1462553,1913,"Chapter 60: Skill Market","black-online-chapter-60",60,"\u003Cp>\"...Please, take care of me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail said, and bowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Welcome~ Welcome~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Are you sure you want to join? It’s not like you’re being forced to join since you ’lost’ the fight or anything like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am sure.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail said with a serious look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Machary looked at her, he got some school president vibes off her. She seemed very diligent and also very serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was beautiful black-haired girl, so she was most likely very popular in school, but also someone that wouldn’t care about high school romance because she was too busy studying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Two more remaining~\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You already have eight in the party, including us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail said in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since they came here alone, she thought that they were the only ones in their party.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha... We are only planning to have five people in the party. Less is better, isn’t that right, haha?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said with an awkward laugh and sheepishly scratched the back of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just hoped that wasn’t going to scare Abigail off because it could make them look extremely reckless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail looked at the two young men in silence, let out a sigh, and shook her head, as she shouldn’t have expected anything less.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They almost started fist-fighting back in the Combat Lounge because of the gambling money, and she had to drag them outside before they made a scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll leave the last remaining two to you guys. Tank and Helper are all we need anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Where are you going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have something to do over in the city, and I want to do that before we head over to the tower.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See ya.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said, fist-bumped Fang Raon, and then they watched as he walked away, disappearing into the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...So, that’s Fang Raon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You know of him?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago I went to Black Online forums to find the best possible cheap skills that I could find on floor 6, and I happened to see several posts about him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, yes. He isn’t as impressive as the rumors make him out to be. Dude is a total noob.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said with a scoff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You say that, but I can see that you respect him. I see that armband you got. Rose Records, huh? That’s decent guild, but yet, you are following him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Following him? I’m not following shit! We are leaders, both of us. Get that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said angrily in response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure, sure. Then, where do we start recruiting the last remaining two, Mr. Leader?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Abigail asked with a smug smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just follow my lead. I got this shit. I’ll find the best Tank and Helper this place has to fucking offer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Machary said haughtily, and with Abigail following behind him with an amused expression, they made their way down the street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Karuma’s Merchants and Traders]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign was waving in the wind, and the sun was setting behind the buildings, casting a warm glow over the bustling market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, inside the merchant store, Fang Raon was standing before a counter with countless items stacked in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...I’ll give you 5,100 Square Coins for all these.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karuma said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That doesn’t cut it. I want at least 7,000.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"7-7,000?! You are crazy, young man, crazy!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karuma shouted in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a stubby-legged old man—looking like a dwarf, pretty much—and had a long beard that touched the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know you will sell all of these for at least 10,000, you greedy old man. At least you can give me 7,000!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The thing is, I don’t know if I can sell some of these items. Like, what the hell kind of use does this have?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karuma took out a mysterious object from the pile—it was a ticking pocketwatch, but it was counting backwards—it also had strange runes etched into the metal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a magical item, and they would usually go for a lot, but there were many magical items that were worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Find an appraiser. I don’t care. It might be more valuable than either of us expects, but you’ll never know if you only give me 5,000!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon slammed his hands on the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Y-You...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karuma gritted his teeth, looked at the objects, and at the very least, he could make 7,000 with this stuff to make it dead-even.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he was lucky and the magical item turned out to be good, he could make way more than 10,000, so he really wasn’t losing anything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine, you little shit... Here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karuma gave him 7,000 and then immediately shooed him away, and Fang Raon left with a smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he was outside, he stored his money in his interface and saw the number going up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[+7000 Square Coins]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Coins: 7714]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Gotcha.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon thought with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He already checked whether that magical pocketwatch had any worth, and from what he could find, it was completely worthless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’The powers of being a player—there is a lot of information about the tower that locals such as Karuma simply don’t have access to.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon thought with a smile on his face, and now, with money in hand, he headed towards the Skill Market.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only two things that he really wanted to purchase—better armor and one skill that he would use as his trump card.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’I want Tier III skill, at least.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Raon thought to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking directions from the locals, he found his way to the armor and weapon store, where he purchased \"Hide Armor,\" which had better protection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had the hide of a Strong Bear and was known for its durability and resistance to damage. It was weak against fire-based attacks, but he was fine with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It cost him 2,200 Square Coins, which pained him, but the leather armor was just not strong enough in the end, so this purchase was good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In that moment, he arrived at Skill Market—there were stalls lining up the street, manned by players and locals alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players that were selling were from higher floors, and they had brought with them quite interesting skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, they were also vastly more expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’...What skill should I buy?’\u003C\u002Fp>",1068,"2026-06-06T02:35:08.158Z",1,"novelbin.me","f0a7df3f57a55fac9bbcc3680522aa3fdc56d6eb10de89949ddbda21bb262d60","black-online-chapter-61","black-online-chapter-59",270,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fblack-online-cover.jpg"]