[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-291":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","FORESIGHT",{"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},1847789,2452,"Chapter 291 291: Arsenal For The Champions League","foresight-chapter-291",291,"\u003Cp>This spot, tucked away in the Fulham area, had quietly become a familiar spot for Arsenal players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one quite remembered when the tradition started, but Kai's first official First Team dinner had been held here. Since then, it had more or less become their go-to place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting was comfortable, private, and ideal for gatherings, which was why Kai often chose it for barbecues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance stood a wooden sign bearing the Arsenal crest—a recent addition. It was obvious the owners had realized who their regulars were and were more than happy to cater to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the yard, a long table had been laid out with neatly arranged grilled dishes. Most of the skewers were chicken or fish, threaded with peppers, onions, and zucchini, with only a small section of lean beef. It was simple, clean food—filling without feeling heavy, the kind of food players could eat without worrying about the next day's training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arsenal players sat around the table, eating, laughing, and talking freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In my junior year, I once skipped an entire afternoon training in Spain for this mujer,\" Sanchez said casually, \" Muy hermosa. But that decision almost ruined my chances of playing. Too fierce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanchez launched into one of his tales.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was always like this—endlessly energetic once he became familiar with everyone. Even after a full day of intense training, he still looked ready for another match. Apart from Chamberlain, he was easily the most restless person in the squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although his English wasn't the best, his boisterous communication made up for it. Sanchez had settled into the Arsenal dressing room without missing a beat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai sat at the far end of the table, dressed casually, slouched comfortably in his chair. He ate quietly, smiling as he watched his teammates carry on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, I'm calling nonsense,\" Chamberlain suddenly said, standing up. \"That never happened.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, since his own stories were questionable at best, he assumed everyone else was exaggerating too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanchez didn't argue. Instead, he calmly pulled out his phone and dialed a number.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The call connected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mi querida Camila.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(My darling Camilla)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"¡¡Vete al diablo!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(Go to hell!!)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp, furious scream burst from the phone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanchez instinctively tilted the phone away from his ear. Around the table, everyone froze, staring at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain looked like his entire worldview had just collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanchez smirked. \"See? Too fierce.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still don't believe it,\" Chamberlain said stubbornly. \"Video call. Otherwise, it doesn't count.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From beside him, Jenkinson laughed. \"Calm down. Chamberlain's still a pure soul—probably guarding his first night like a trophy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain's face went bright red. \"That's rubbish! I have a girlfriend!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ohhhhh—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The table erupted in teasing laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So who was it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, who was she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come on, tell us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain crossed his arms. \"None of your business.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he suddenly pointed at Kai. \"Cap doesn't have a girl!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai, who had been enjoying the show in peace, was abruptly dragged into the spotlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He muttered a quiet curse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That idiot…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Keeping his composure, Kai shrugged. \"I don't think that's a topic worth discussing.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curiosity in everyone's eyes only intensified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai cleared his throat. \"How about we talk football? The Premier League, maybe?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A collective shake of heads followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not interested.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They all stared at him expectantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai hesitated, then took out his phone. \"Alright… how about some drinks? Nothing crazy. Just a few.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That worked instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drinks?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Seriously?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Kai had ever suggested alcohol, and even though it was an obvious attempt to change the subject, it sent a ripple of excitement through the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, if anyone asked questions later, the captain would take responsibility. What was there to worry about?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai quickly ordered beer through a delivery service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up, he raised three fingers. \"Three conditions. It is low-content alcohol, we drink here, and it doesn't affect training tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he grinned. \"Alright, lads. The party's officially on.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Long live the captain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter and cheers filled the yard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before long, a truck pulled up outside the manor and unloaded large crates of beer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spread across the entire First Team, it worked out to about two bottles each—well within reason.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the warm summer night, Kai cracked open a bottle with a sharp hiss. Then, to everyone's surprise, he climbed onto a chair, planting one foot on the table, completely at ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beer in hand, he scanned the group and spoke loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Last season… we lived through something special.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chatter faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We stopped Arsenal's decline. And we won the Premier League.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Veterans like Suarez lifted their heads, pride clear in their expressions. It was something they all shared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>New arrivals, including Di Maria, watched with quiet smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With alcohol in their systems, the mood grew looser, warmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai continued, his voice steady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This season, we've brought in even more people to fight alongside us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned toward Di Maria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Angel Di Maria!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai raised his bottle. \"Argentina's angel—now Arsenal's.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Angel! Angel!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cheers were deafening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Di Maria looked genuinely surprised, but he raised his arms anyway, accepting the moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The response was explosive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We've got Sanchez,\" Kai went on, \"and trust me—this guy will score important goals for us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sanchez!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sanchez's face flushed. He loved moments like this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Campbell and Navas,\" Kai said, \"Costa Rica's sharpest spear and strongest shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Campbell!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Navas!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Campbell grinned broadly. Navas looked a bit shy but didn't pull away from the applause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai made sure every newcomer was acknowledged, every name called.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he clenched his fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So tell me,\" he roared, \"what's our goal this season?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champions League!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chamberlain shouted first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champions League!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Champions League!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal for the Champions League!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The roar was thunderous. Hearts raced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Di Maria and the other new signings were swept up in it, shouting along without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai lifted his bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After this drink, a new Premier League season begins. For Arsenal—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then bellowed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For the Champions League!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai laughed and raised his bottle. \"Alright—down it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next second, bottles were lifted across the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beer went down in loud gulps, completely uninhibited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a few players who usually avoided drinking got caught up in the moment and followed along without thinking too much about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene was messy, but the mood only climbed higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The players who had still felt a bit distant from one another slowly loosened up. Conversations overlapped, jokes flew freely, and the gaps between newcomers and veterans quietly disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The party fully came alive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai himself stopped at one bottle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gathering finally wound down around eleven in the evening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before people left, Kai went around personally, reminding everyone to head straight home and stay out of trouble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't expect miracles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, it had to be said—as long as no one crossed the line, it was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, this was the last chance to relax before the season truly began, and Kai had no intention of tightening the reins too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the drinking itself, he didn't see an issue with it happening once or twice during the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even professionals don't live in complete isolation. There are moments when sharing a drink matters more than strict discipline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without the alcohol, Di Maria and the other newcomers probably wouldn't have blended into the group nearly as quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sometimes, one night was enough to turn teammates into brothers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>. . .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please do leave a review and powerstones, which helps with the book's exposure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feel like joining a Patreon for free and subscribing to advanced chapters?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Visit the link:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[email protected]\u002FGRANDMAESTA_30\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Change @ to a\u003C\u002Fp>",1273,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.885Z",1,"novelbin.me","1cfbfa13b197f951ef3b07f7e475cbb850d445eb7f34ebe1bde26d421c32f39a","foresight-chapter-292","foresight-chapter-290",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]