[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-foresight":3,"chapter-foresight-foresight-chapter-353":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},1847651,2452,"Chapter 353 353: A Second Beginning","foresight-chapter-353",353,"\u003Cp>Early morning on a quiet hillside road in the London suburbs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drizzles of rain fell over the narrow road as two figures jogged uphill, one slightly ahead of the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each breath left a faint cloud of mist in the cool air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The runner in front maintained a steady rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The one behind struggled to keep the pace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai slowed slightly and glanced back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We're only halfway. Are you already thinking about quitting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere's face looked pale, and his breathing was uneven. Years of alcohol, late nights, and careless habits had taken their toll. Rebuilding his fitness would not be easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere had asked Kai for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's response had been simple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step by step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slowly rebuild everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether Wilshere could keep up was another question entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere tightened his lips and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm not quitting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded once and turned forward again, continuing up the road.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They ran all the way to the halfway point on the hill before finally stopping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere leaned heavily against the guardrail, gasping for air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest rose and fell violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, he felt like his lungs might burst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You run like this… every day?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words came out in fragments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stretched his arms and nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is basic conditioning.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere muttered something under his breath before speaking again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now I understand why you've improved so quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai lifted his chin slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm a genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere grinned weakly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A hardworking genius, then.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Still a genius.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a moment, he pointed at Wilshere's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You should stretch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere waved him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't even lift my legs right now. Give me a minute.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About ten minutes later, the rain began to ease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The clouds in the east slowly opened, and a band of fiery color appeared along the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai looked toward the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's clearing up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere followed his gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Down the hill below, thick mist drifted through the trees. Under the rising sunlight, the fog seemed to glow like faint flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere stared quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's beautiful.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He realized he had never really seen scenery like this before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe hiking was not such a bad idea after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai eventually clapped his hands lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright. Time to head down.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Run down?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Walk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two made their way down the hillside side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, they arrived at Kai's house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere casually walked to his car, grabbed a bag from the back seat, and headed straight inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stood at the door watching him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not going home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere answered without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No. The kids are staying with my parents today. I'll shower here, then we'll go to the training ground together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stared at him for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>You really are making yourself comfortable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai had not prepared breakfast that morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere rubbed his stomach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat at the training ground. I'm cutting weight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere blinked, then nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right. He had forgotten about that.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, the two drove to the training ground together and headed straight to the cafeteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai's breakfast was simple. Mostly vegetables, with controlled portions. He planned to eat some meat at lunch to keep his energy levels stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere's plate looked very different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the exhausting run, his appetite had returned with force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they finished eating, it was only nine in the morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere watched as Kai stood up and walked toward the changing room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're not training again already, are you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai answered as if it were the most normal thing in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ball control drills. Coming?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere gave a crooked smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Isn't that basic stuff?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You keep practicing the basics so they never fade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Wilshere followed him onto the training pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under Kai's lead, the two began ball control drills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, one thing quickly became obvious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Kai's relatively rough technique, Wilshere's control was extremely refined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His movements were smooth and precise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, Wilshere tried to stay quiet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, he could not hold it in anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hey,\" he called out. \"Your center of gravity is all wrong. Who taught you that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai stopped and looked at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You do know I'm not as good as you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere stared at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flicked the ball up with his foot, tapping it lightly twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Watch carefully.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Wilshere began the cone dribbling drill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His style was completely different from Kai's.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Where Kai focused on strength and stability, Wilshere relied on quick balance shifts and deceptive movement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His body feints were sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His footwork was light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he reached the rapid footwork section, he finished several seconds faster than Kai.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire sequence looked effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After finishing, Wilshere stopped the ball under his foot and looked quite satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai rubbed his chin thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How much do you weigh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sixty-seven kilograms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's about a sixteen-kilogram difference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a defensive midfielder, Kai needed physical strength and presence in midfield battles. Matching Wilshere's agility was not realistic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, he knew he needed to lose at least four or five kilograms to improve his flexibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two continued training.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gradually, Arsenal's players began arriving at the training ground one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw Kai and Wilshere practicing together, several of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their expressions looked as if they had just seen something impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What's going on?\" one player whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How should I know?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How did those two end up training together?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the world ending?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Santi Cazorla, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Alexis Sánchez, and several others gathered nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They pretended to pass the ball between themselves, but their eyes remained fixed on Kai and Wilshere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their quiet chatter never stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai and Wilshere naturally noticed the attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere glanced toward the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They look shocked.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For them, this situation shouldn't exist.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere shrugged with a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'd love to hear what they're saying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai turned toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop worrying about them. Focus on yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He added calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You only signed a one-year deal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wilshere's shoulders immediately sagged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for reminding me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, Arsène Wenger arrived with the rest of the coaching staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked onto the pitch and looked around the group of players.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone, gather up,\" he called out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Training match.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Arsenal players quickly split into two groups on the training pitch, preparing for the internal training match.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsène Wenger stood on the touchline, quietly observing while giving instructions to the coaching staff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure you record the players' data carefully today,\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he turned specifically toward Pat Rice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You'll monitor Wilshere's numbers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And Kai?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger waved his hand lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let someone else record his. Kai's performance is already stable.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pat gave a small nod.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The training match soon began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The intensity was high. Players knew Wenger would use these sessions to evaluate their form and decide the starting lineup for the next fixture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arsenal's opponent in Premier League Round 9 would be Sunderland, away from home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Arsenal's recent schedule had been relatively comfortable. There were no major rivals in the immediate run of fixtures, which gave Wenger some freedom to rotate his squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the Sunderland match, he was already considering several adjustments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacking line would remain mostly unchanged, but in defense, he planned to start the Flamini and Per Mertesacker partnership again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Laurent Koscielny and Shkodran Mustafi would still receive minutes later in the match to maintain their rhythm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wenger had learned from experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the reserves never played, they would lose sharpness. If the starters never rested, their form would eventually drop as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Balance was everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>. . .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On October 25, the Arsenal squad traveled north to Sunderland, located in Tyne and Wear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Sunderland had officially been granted city status in 1992, its population was only around 170,000. Many people still referred to it more as a large town than a major city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Across the United Kingdom, aside from a few large metropolitan areas, most places maintained that traditional town structure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In recent years, Sunderland's football performance has declined steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relegation battles had become a regular part of their seasons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost every year, they fought desperately to stay in the Premier League.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This season had started even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After eight rounds, their record stood at one win, five losses, and two draws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the seventh round, they had suffered an embarrassing 8–0 defeat against Southampton.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now they were facing Arsenal, the reigning Premier League holders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Sunderland, the situation looked grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If they had already taken a heavy blow earlier in the season, this match threatened to make things even worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And unfortunately for them, that was exactly how it began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only twenty minutes had passed when Arsenal scored their third goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three goals in twenty minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Almost one goal every seven minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunderland's players already looked disoriented, and the early goals only deepened their confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the Arsenal players seemed surprised by how easy the match had become.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the opening whistle, Sunderland appeared distracted, almost absent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a brief probing attack, Arsenal pushed forward once and scored with little resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire defensive sequence from Sunderland felt strangely passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their goalkeeper fought desperately to keep the score respectable, but the defenders in front of him looked hesitant and slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some barely moved at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the commentary feed, Paul Merson sounded puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Arsenal have been clinical, but Sunderland's defending has been very strange, Charlie. They look completely out of sorts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charlie Nicholas responded thoughtfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's difficult to understand, Paul. Arsenal are sharp, no doubt about that, but Sunderland look mentally somewhere else. There's very little organization in that back line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After conceding three goals, Sunderland's performance deteriorated further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their attack was weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Passes frequently went astray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Defensive decisions were slow and uncertain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times, it felt like the Sunderland players were merely spectators on the pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai noticed something else as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after the third goal, two Sunderland players began arguing loudly with each other right in front of him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices rose as they pointed fingers and blamed each other for the mistakes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kai glanced at them briefly before jogging away to reposition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the look of things, Sunderland's problems were not just tactical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something inside their dressing room was clearly broken.\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>",1762,"2026-06-09T07:00:21.891Z",1,"novelbin.me","7e25d5b42a19d8580b304d3c5b7ee6b44a58f446010a74ca823adfde68431e30","foresight-chapter-354","foresight-chapter-352",405,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fforesight-cover.jpg"]