Meanwhile, Rumble and McQueen, who also participated in the competition, walked over together. As two female racehorses from the same team, they felt no regret about losing to Good Opera, which was "crowned" at this moment.
As Jinlang told them before, losing to a good opera is not shameful. Just like now, losing to Japan's new king, the pinnacle of Uma Musume, is not shameful.
Meanwhile, the Emperor of the East Sea arrived at the scene immediately, but instead of going to the side of the good opera, he ran towards the direction of Rudol's symbol.
"President! President! Are you alright?"
"Hmm? I'm fine, Your Majesty." Upon seeing the East Sea Emperor, Lu Duo immediately smiled, gently bent down, and ruffled her hair before asking:
"Your Majesty? What's wrong? Why do you seem unhappy?"
"Because—because you lost, President!"
However, it would have been better if he hadn't mentioned it. Once this topic came up, the Emperor of the East Sea almost couldn't hold back his tears. He grabbed Lu Duo's symbolic sleeve and asked unwillingly, "Why did you lose, President? Aren't you the strongest? Why did you lose?"
"We clearly agreed that Arima Kinen would compete against me, so why did the president lose here now?!"
"Your Majesty, do you really want to see the best opera students lose? Is that the result you desire?"
Lu Duoxiang smiled gently upon hearing this. She was well aware that in the Emperor's heart, she was not just a simple "idol." To some extent, she was the Emperor of the East Sea's "father" in Tresen Academy, as well as his mentor. A large part of the Emperor of the East Sea's abilities were personally taught by Lu Duoxiang.
Therefore, the East Sea Emperor always felt that Rudol Symbol was the strongest racehorse girl, just as she always believed that she would be the next racehorse girl to surpass Rudol Symbol.
However, this peak has now been broken by other racehorse girls, which makes the East Sea Emperor very uneasy. She feels that she is getting further and further away from the peak she imagined.
"Good opera is your companion, Your Majesty. You should rejoice for her victory, not grieve for a loser like me."
"Don't forget, 'If one horse takes the lead, all others will pale in comparison.' This applies to me as well."
"President..."
Upon hearing this, the Emperor of the East Sea nodded as if he understood, and seemed to be feeling much better. Meanwhile, the three trainers, led by the symbol of Sirius, slowly arrived at the center of the arena.
Beside Sirius, there was a figure that Rudolf found very familiar—Representative Qianming.
"Qianming, and Sirius, you're here too."
"Should I say, it's been a long time, Your Majesty?" Sirius grinned and said to Rudolf, "You look much better this time than last time. Finally, I get to see Your Majesty the Horse Girl again after so long."
"I think Chiaki feels the same way, doesn't she? We all miss you, Your Majesty, so much."
"...Although I'm reluctant to admit it, I do like Rudolph a little more this way."
Qianming smiled slightly. These two were old rivals and sworn enemies to Luduo, yet the three of them were getting along very well. Qianming extended a hand to Luduo, saying with a hint of joy:
"Welcome back, Rudolph."
"...Yes, I'm back, Chiaki."
This mutual respect from old rivals truly moved even Rudolf. At that moment, Sirius, standing nearby, grimaced slightly in displeasure, immediately stepped forward, blocking the two, and then said to Rudolf:
"Alright, alright, let's finish the touching reunion later—Your Majesty, now look around. Many people are very dissatisfied with your defeat."
"Now, shouldn't you do something to appease the vast Japanese public and your fans? Otherwise, I feel it will be difficult for us to leave this venue today."
"...I was ready a long time ago."
Lu Duo smiled slightly. She dared to stand on this field because she was prepared to lose, and she certainly had a strategy to deal with the chain reaction that would follow.
"Hey, get me a microphone. Also, everyone, please stand next to me."
"What follows will be a moment of transition between eras, and I hope everyone can be a witness to it."
Chapter 215: The "Crown" the Emperor Personally Placed on the Tyrant's Head
Under Rudolf's symbolic arrangement, soon, in the center of the arena, all the racehorse girls and trainers from both the branch campus and the main campus of Treson Academy gathered. At the very front of the racehorse girls, led by the members of the "Miracle" team, even the "Rigil" team led by Tojo Hana stood behind them.
It's no surprise that the strongest team at Treson Academy is now in a new position. However, even though Tojo Hana was there, she didn't show any jealousy. On the contrary, she was pleased that someone could finally defeat her proudest team, Saima Musume.
Therefore, she willingly stood in the second row, making way for these three talented trainers and their few female racehorses who were about to reach the pinnacle of Japanese racing, or even break out of Japan altogether.
"President, everything is ready." Qi Kao slowly walked over and handed the microphone to Lu Duo.
"Thank you for your hard work, QiGao." Lu Duo nodded with a smile, and after testing the microphone volume to make sure it was working properly, he finally maintained his "emperor's" dignity and spoke in the now quiet but still deserted hall:
"Good morning, fellow racers and all those who love racers. First of all, thank you for coming to watch this Arima Memorial. I am Rudo Symbol, the student council president of Treson Academy, and also the 'Emperor' that the Central Committee has been promoting."
"But just before this Arima memorial, I announced that I would compete with the 'King of Opera' of this era. In fact, making this decision was of great significance to me, because it would affect my status as the 'Emperor'."
"And as everyone can see, in this fair and square duel without any behind-the-scenes manipulation, I suffered a fair and square defeat."
Rudol's immediate admission of defeat was a relief to many of the emperor's supporters, who slumped down, and the entire hall was filled with sighs and lamentations.
Everyone is lamenting the end of "Emperor" Rudolph's reign. After nearly a decade of promotion, Rudolph's undefeated triple crown and seven crowns are legendary achievements for any horse racing fan. In the hearts of the Japanese, Rudolph is the ruler of the racetrack and the strongest horse racing girl in Japan.
Now that this king has fallen, many fans of the emperor have felt a sense of desolation, as if an era has come to an end.
Rudolf seemed to sense this atmosphere as well, and the next moment, she changed the subject, saying calmly:
"But even the 'Emperor' is not invincible. Just as I have also been defeated in overseas expeditions, no racehorse girl is invincible. I will be defeated, and good opera may also be defeated in the future. But for racehorse girls, defeat is not a disgrace, but an opportunity to start over."
"Just like now, my defeat represents the emergence of a new peak in Japanese horse racing. Our peak has been refreshed, and more and more excellent horse racing girls will take us as their role models and continue to embark on a new and stronger path."
"Era are destined to change. And now, the opera that has defeated me is Japan's new peak."
"Here, as a female racehorse, I have the utmost respect for her, and I also have endless admiration for the trainer who was able to teach her and truly achieved the state of 'man and horse as one'."
As she said this, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Rudol turned to look at the opera singer behind her and the trainer from Hotan standing next to her. Then, with a smile, she bowed deeply in a deep bow.
For a moment, gasps of amazement rose and fell throughout the venue, and the sound of flashing cameras continuously captured the scene, making countless reporters cheer with joy.
"Breaking news! Breaking news! The 'Emperor' has changed! This is absolutely breaking news!"
"Bravo! This time we're really going to hype up 'Overlord'! It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call her the strongest racehorse girl in all of Japan! The 'Overlord' who has taken the place of 'Emperor'!"
And this kind of thinking wasn't limited to just one reporter; almost all reporters shared this view. But now, Rudolf, seemingly oblivious, slowly straightened his back, then pulled the opera singer forward, cleared his throat, and addressed the entire audience:
"In addition, there is another piece of news: I plan to submit my resignation and resign from my position as president of the Treson College Student Council."
"Huh?!" XN
However, Lu Duo's symbolic words caused a stir among the crowd. Even the horse racing girls in the center gasped in surprise, and the Emperor of the East Sea was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out of their sockets. He immediately asked:
"President?! You're not planning to continue being the student council president?! No! I don't want the president to leave Treson Academy!"
"Calm down, Your Majesty, the Chairman hasn't finished speaking yet." Jin Lang, who seemed to already know what Rudolf was planning, immediately calmed down the East Sea Emperor. Under Jin Lang's reassurance, the East Sea Emperor barely managed to keep his emotions from exploding and patiently listened.
"Actually, it's not just me. Student council vice president Kisaku, Narita Shirahito, Maru Zenki... a series of student council members will submit their resignations after this Arima Memorial."
“We expect to step down from the student council within one or two years and hand over the position to the next successor. And now, I have found that successor.”
As he said this, Rudolf turned his head, looked at the opera singer who seemed to have just thought of something and smiled slightly, saying:
"Great opera! You're the student council president I've chosen."
"What—how could this be?!"
This time, even the best opera singer was stunned by Rudolf's symbolic words. She had no idea that Arima would become the student council president after winning. She was simply chosen by some unknown reason to challenge the "Emperor," and she didn't accept the challenge for the position of student council president.
However, Good Opera quickly regained its composure and resumed its domineering demeanor, immediately saying:
"President, although I was lucky enough to defeat you this time, I only accepted the challenge to challenge Gao Feng. I never coveted the position of student council president."
"You are the most suitable president for this position. You are the best successor to the belief that all racehorse girls should be happy."
"—That's what I originally thought, good opera, but your combination with trainer Wada has shown me a better possibility."
In response to the praise of good opera, Rudolf replied with a slight smile: "Even I have never felt such a strong bond between you. You have shown me another possibility, a possibility that the combination of racehorse girls and trainers can produce an even more dazzling light."
"You have proven that the research and argument of the relationship between trainers and racehorse girls has been wrong all along. Racehorse girls and their trainers are an irreplaceable and inseparable part of the relationship. The research and argument of the research and argument and even the central government are wrong. You are the proof."
"I accept my defeat wholeheartedly. What a fine opera! Now, stand tall and let the 'Emperor' crown the new 'Overlord'."
As he said this, Rudo symbolically removed the pink crown that Good Opera had always worn on his head. Good Opera, who was still somewhat hesitant, gradually calmed down after Wada silently patted his shoulder, revealing his full appearance, as he removed his helmet and goggles.
And Rudolf symbolized that, with a smile, he put the crown back on Good Opera's head—but this time, the crown, which was originally slightly tilted, was put back on Good Opera's head by Rudolf symbolized in a state of obsessive satisfaction.
But this time, the meaning of this crown is completely different. It is the crown that the "Emperor" personally puts on the new "Overlord," and it is also a symbol of Rudolf personally handing over the strongest of this era to good opera.
"Well then, good opera, and Hotan trainers, go and embrace your era."
"……Um."
Good Opera and Ryuji Wada exchanged glances, then nodded in unison. The two walked hand in hand to the front of the procession, and finally, together they gave an elegant bow to everyone.
This time, they were met with a standing ovation. At that moment, fans of the Emperor, Fine Opera, and other horse races all applauded this moment as a sign of their respect.
The "Emperor" has chosen the most dignified end for himself, handing over the era and new life to the new generation of racehorse girls.
Perhaps this is the true "victory" that racehorse girls pursue. All the conspiracies, tricks, extortion, and despicable acts cannot compare to the purest pursuit of victory, happiness, and nobility by the racehorse girls.
At this moment, the era of the "emperor" has come to an end, and a new era has begun.
Chapter 216: Arima's Date After the Memorial?
An hour later, the Arima Memorial winner's stage came to a close. Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of all the audience members, Good Opera took center stage, while Rudolf Symbol and Kiss became the backup dancers, and the three of them presented a wonderful performance.
The cheers from the audience never stopped from beginning to end. This match may not have been the most entertaining, but it was definitely a duel that would leave its mark on the world.
From this point on, Uma Musume will enter a new era, and Japanese Uma Musume will also enter an era of reform. The fall of the "Emperor" marks the end of the era in which a Uma Musume reigned supreme over all of Japan. It also foreshadows the collapse of the pinnacle built by the central and local broadcasters' propaganda and training concepts.
Rudolf's symbolic "abdication" also represents the Central Committee's need to make a choice: whether to adhere to their ideas or to hand over the era to a stronger combination with more innovative training methods—a choice that is not difficult for the Central Committee.
"Rudolf symbolized the loss... and even took it upon himself to give up the position of student council president to the opera... This forced us to make a choice."
"Moreover, we have no choice but to follow Lu Duo's wishes, otherwise we would be contradicting ourselves. She has voluntarily stepped down, and if we do not follow her wishes, then the credibility of the central government will probably plummet."
"--I'm afraid it has already plummeted, right? But fortunately, the central government isn't as sore loser as the local media. We just took advantage of the situation and brought up the 'Empress'. Since she has already abdicated, then let nature take its course."
At this moment, the Central Council was holding an emergency meeting on this matter. Two rows of seats were arranged: one row was occupied by humans in suits, and the other by all female androids. At the very front, a woman sat in the head seat, smiling as she asked Akikawa Yayoi beside her:
"The student council presidents of Treson Academy... they really know how to give us a tough time, Miss North."
“Of course! These are all the proud racehorse girls of our Treson Academy, Chairperson.” Akikawa Yayoi smiled and fanned herself with a fan. Beside her sat Surugawa Tesuna, dressed in green, indicating that the two were roughly equal in status within the Central Council.
"The previous student council president also gave our central leadership a hard time... but he didn't do anything too big. As for Rudolph... he not only promoted the rule reform of our Japan Horse Girls Association, but now he even plans to take the lead in the second reform before stepping down."
"I must say, he truly lives up to his title as the student council president of Treson Academy, and he's the 'emperor' we've personally promoted. He's got some serious imperial skills."
"—That's also the pride we nurtured, Chairman."
At the very front of Akikawa Yayoi, in the position closest to the chairman, a horse girl with long black hair, who seemed cold but had a surprisingly gentle expression, smiled and said, "I'm starting to get interested too. The new generation of horse girls are getting better and better."
"I really want to race against the new generation of Saima Musume at the Arima Kinen racetrack, just like Rudolf-senpai did. Chairman, you'll approve it, right?"
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