Having trained real horses, why are we now training racehorse girls after time-traveling?

And Shenying never missed a single opportunity to instruct Hao Opera, sharing his insights with Hao Opera without reservation: "The Arc de Triomphe track is certainly not a challenge for those European racehorse girls, but unlike the speed tracks in Japan, the Arc de Triomphe not only requires stability, but is also a considerable challenge in terms of strength and endurance."

"Simply staying calm won't win us. We need to unleash the explosive power that Japan has in a race against time. We'll just have to wait and see!"

"Hahaha, it seems you, Divine Eagle, can't wait to compete with me, the Overlord, at the Azure Leaf Awards?"

Good Opera could certainly hear the fighting spirit in Shenying's words, and she would not refuse Shenying's challenge in the slightest. She knew very well that if she did not defeat Shenying at the Blue Leaf Award, she would probably not succeed in this expedition at all.

The strength of Shin'yō has become very clear during this period of training. She is undoubtedly a first-class racehorse girl. Compared with her peers such as Kōkami, Seiō Kōha, Tetsu-shū, and Aoun-kyū, Shin'yō should be the strongest in terms of raw strength.

With her consistent performance and strong legs, Shenying is not only well-suited for racing in Japan, but also for racing in Europe. This is probably because she is an American racehorse. She has a powerful burst of speed and a highly adaptable running style, making her an excellent choice for a European expedition.

Unfortunately, her limelight was stolen by last year's Best Opera, the "tyrant." The spot that should have been hers was now in Best Opera's hands. While Best Opera was aware of the hidden resentment in Divine Eagle's heart, it was also very clear that if it could not defeat Divine Eagle, it would be doomed to fail in this expedition.

In terms of raw power, if Good Opera doesn't rely on its own strengths and momentum, it can only be said that it can indeed defeat Shin-Daka with its last kick. But this is in the Japanese arena. If it were in the European arena, where Shin-Daka is more comfortable, it would be hard to say whether Good Opera could still perform this well.

With the Aoba Sho competition just around the corner in April, Good Opera knows very well that it must at least catch up with the progress of the Golden Eagle in order to have a chance to compete with the European racehorses at the Arc de Triomphe.

"You two, training is tough, but you should also take a break."

"Oh, Ryuji! You're here too."

However, when Haogeju and Shenying, who were still talking, heard the voice of Hetian not far away, they turned their heads and saw that Hetian and Nutao were walking towards them with a drink each.

Without hesitation, Hao Geju immediately stood up and took the drink from Wada's hand, drinking it without any reservations.

"Here you go, Divine Eagle, this is yours."

"Thank you, Nutao Jiangdiesi!"

Shenying smiled and accepted the drink from Nutao's hand, while giving Wada Hehao Opera a subtle look. The two of them were now talking as if no one else was around.

"What a wonderful bond..." Shenying couldn't help but exclaim, "It's hard to believe that such a bond actually exists. Even back in the Arima Memorial race, Koka-san and Trainer Wada were able to unleash power surpassing that of the Emperor."

"Nutto-chan, you joined the group earlier than Good Opera-san, right? Aren't you angry that Good Opera-san took your trainer away from you?"

"...Some things don't belong to me, God Eagle."

However, Nu Tao didn't expect Shen Ying to ask such a question. But Nu Tao, who had already figured out his place, already had the answer to the question. He smiled and said, "Good Opera and Trainer are the best partners and the most perfect combination. In this respect, I can't compare to Good Opera."

"Sigh, if I were you, I would feel extremely resentful, even though you were here first." Shenying said, somewhat surprised by Nutao's magnanimity.

However, when faced with this question, Nu Tao glanced at the opera and Hotan, and after a long while, he said calmly:

"...Actually, I was the one who came later."

"Ok?"

"No, it's nothing, Eagle. Are you hungry? I brought you a hamburger."

The conversation between Shenying and Nutao did not attract Hotan's attention at this moment. Hotan spoke a few words with Haogeju, saying to Haogeju:

"Trainer Naze originally intended for you to receive her training. She learned a lot about expeditions at the shokutai, including a lot about European venues."

"She originally planned to use the resources from the training center, since they have a simulated European track that could help you better adapt to the distance, but Trainer Naise said you refused."

"Hmph, Ryuji, we slapped the stage so hard. Even if they've taken it now, wouldn't it be a bad idea for us to borrow their resources?" Of course, Good Opera also had her own plans. She knew that the stage had resources that simulated European racetracks, something even Treson Academy didn't have. If they could get the stage's support, they would certainly have a greater advantage.

"But the victory I, the Overlord, pursue is a victory shared by you and me, Ryuji. No matter who lies ahead, we will not be afraid—right?"

"By the way, Ryuji, is that the list of winners for the Aoba Award? Let me see it."

“Actually, there’s no need for that. I specifically came to talk to you about this.” Wada also handed the list to Good Opera. The list had a lot of blanks, so many that it seemed like they couldn’t even put together a few people. Wada said:

"In this Aoba Sho, all the other registered racehorses chose to avoid the race after hearing your name. This race is essentially a one-on-one duel between you and Shin-Taka."

"In other words, we need to make some adjustments to our tactics. In this match, the only tactics we can consider are 'escape' and 'first move'."

Chapter 270: Will Hotan, the land of fine opera, leave sooner or later?

"Everyone, welcome to the GII Aoba Sho race at Tokyo Racecourse! Today's Aoba Sho is an unprecedented race, and I'm sure you've all been looking forward to it for a long time!"

At this moment, sitting in the commentary seat, Mitsuko Akasaka, still full of emotion, addressed the audience: "Today's race saw them defeat 'Emperor' Rudolf in last year's Arima Kinen, thus ascending to the pinnacle of Japanese horse racing! — Overlord, good opera!"

"After a four-month break following the Arima Memorial, Ha-Oh has finally returned to the track, and she has chosen our GII Aoba Sho track! And this time, because of Ha-Oh's reputation, she only has one challenger!"

"This brave warrior who challenges the authority of the overlord is none other than our proud soaring eagle, who also shone brightly last year with a record of four wins in four matches and shone brightly in the Japan Cup!"

"Without a doubt, this will be a very exciting race. No other racehorse dares to challenge the authority of the Overlord Opera. Will the Soaring Eagle show its strength in this race? Will the Overlord's authority remain unshakable, or will the proud Eagle leave its claw marks on the Overlord? Let's wait and see!"

"It's finally here..." As for the audience seats, as the trainer of the Divine Eagle, Tojo Hana was present as always. However, she didn't seem very interested. There were only two people beside her: Grasshopper and Big Tree Express.

The others all had their own things to do and couldn't come to watch the competition anytime, anywhere—of course, part of the reason was that they all knew that this competition was for Divine Eagle to vent her resentment, and that she was going to give it her all to fight Good Opera to the death.

Even if they weren't there in person, they would probably know the outcome of the competition. They couldn't bear to watch, so they decided to leave the space to Da Shu Kuai Che and Cao Shang Fei, who were closest to Shen Ying. They shouldn't cause any trouble.

"Trainer, do you think Elru-chan will win?" Kusakami, who resembled a Yamato Nadeshiko, asked Tojo Hana with a worried expression.

"...Even our team, the strongest ace I'm so proud of, has been defeated. At this point, even I find it hard to be completely confident that the Divine Eagle will win."

Tojo Hana could only manage a wry smile. She felt that ever since last year, when she made a bet with Wada Ryuji, a newcomer she considered to be unaware of his own limitations, about who would get the best opera, her luck had truly plummeted.

First, the opera she had her eye on was snatched away, and then it was as if her life had suddenly become extraordinary. In the same year, she made great strides in both classic operas and good operas. Both of their achievements and their relationship progressed at an unbelievable speed.

Even his proudest student, "Emperor" Rudolf, was completely convinced of his defeat. A newcomer who had only been in the business for a year, leading a racehorse that he had fought tooth and nail to win, surpassed his own greatest achievement within a year...

To be honest, Tojo Hana gets angry just thinking about this, but she feels mostly helpless.

"Honestly, I have to admit it... Am I approaching retirement age?"

"Tojo-senpai, you're still a long way from retirement age. You're still in the prime of your youth. It would be such a waste to retire so early."

At that moment, it was seen that Hetian had arrived at the audience seats with Nutao. Nutao smiled and greeted Caoshangfei and Dashu Kuaiche. For a moment, the two trainers were able to talk to each other without being disturbed by others.

"That 'senpai' is too much for me, Wada. If you really consider me a senior, then why have you opposed me so many times on purpose?" Tojo Hana rolled her eyes at Wada, her tone somewhat strange as she spoke.

"Arima Kinen defeated my strongest student, and I won't say much about giving you the Arc de Triomphe spot. But now you're even going to crush the last pride of the Divine Eagle. Junior, you're showing no respect to your senior at all."

"Are you planning to shave our team's heads for two years in a row? I have a temper too. This is too much. I'll bring some people to teach you a lesson, junior."

"Hahaha..." For a moment, Wada didn't know how to answer. He was well aware that what he had done to Tojo Hana was indeed dishonest. He hadn't planned to run into any of the racehorse girls in Tojo Hana's team this year, but he didn't expect to have to break that plan in April.

Although strictly speaking, it can't be blamed on Wada, as it was Shin'yō himself who wanted to challenge the Good Opera, he did steal the Arc de Triomphe spot that originally belonged to Shin'yō from the Good Opera. As things have developed to this point, it can only be described as a trick of fate.

Seeing Wada's embarrassed expression, Tojo Hana wanted to get angry but couldn't, so she could only mutter:

"Forget it, don't worry about it. I'm not that angry. After all, I did something similar with Rudolf and encountered a lot more jealousy. I understand how you feel, but I hope you and Good Opera can go further."

"But more importantly, you can't become an excellent trainer by relying solely on good opera. This time, when good opera truly stands at the top... junior, try leaving good opera and becoming yourself."

"You can't become a top trainer just by winning a racehorse. Wada, when you can train excellent racehorses on your own without relying on good operas, then you will be a truly first-class trainer."

"……I see."

Upon hearing this, Wada paused for a moment before nodding in agreement. Nutao, who was standing nearby, overheard their conversation. At that moment, Nutao looked at Wada with a hint of disbelief, thinking to himself...

"Leaving my good opera classmates..." Nu Tao thought to herself, and before she knew it, her mind seemed to become more active again.

"Oh, Good Opera and Condor have arrived one after the other! Are they ready to begin this duel?"

"This may be the smallest GII race in Tokyo Racecourse history in terms of attendance, but it is still just as prestigious as any GI race. Who will emerge victorious this time?"

Accompanied by Mitsuko Akasaka's voice, Shindaka and Good Opera slowly entered the arena. After entering, Shindaka, with an air of smugness, taunted Good Opera:

"Hmph, it's finally starting! I, Divine Eagle, will go all out, Diess! Prepare yourself, Overlord!"

"Hahaha, let's go!"

Good Opera's response was very brief. If she were to go all out, with the boost from [Domain] and [Momentum], she would certainly be confident of defeating Divine Eagle. However, in that case, she would not be able to prove that she had the ability to go to the Arc de Triomphe in place of Divine Eagle.

As the first racehorse girl in the team to step onto the track in April, Good Opera has certainly not relaxed her training during this period. While learning new running techniques and adapting to the training on the track with Shin-Dragon, she has not relaxed in the slightest because of the title of "Japan's strongest racehorse girl" that she was elevated to a pedestal after defeating "Emperor" Rudolf.

Good opera is well aware that it has a long way to go before it becomes the so-called strongest, and that once it falls from its pedestal, the higher the altar it has built for itself, the faster it will fall and the more humiliating the fall will be.

Moreover, although she is currently the most successful member of the team, with four consecutive GI wins, three-time champion Uma Musume, and victory over Rudol Symbol, such honors certainly justify her status. However, she is well aware that Uma Musume, which represents "miracles," is very good at breaking myths.

Maybe not this year, but next year, the year after, who can guarantee there won't be any threats to her position? And who can guarantee that other racehorse girls won't come to challenge her "dominant" authority?

In the next year or two, I won't need to worry about student council matters; I should focus on improving my own abilities.

After all, she already knew when her time would come to an end... Ever since her compatibility with her true self reached a certain level, she knew very well that she might not have many more years to continue competing on the field.

Therefore, she wanted to seize everything she could and win every victory she could before she weakened.

Therefore, Good Opera has its own plans for this competition. She does not intend to use abilities that surpass the realm of the Divine Eagle to compete. She wants to tell the Divine Eagle that she is running together with her own ideal.

Thinking this, Good Opera slowly opened its eyes and assumed a running posture.

"Dangdang!"

"The race has started! Neither the Condor nor Good Opera has stopped for a second—wait, Good Opera's running pattern seems to have changed a bit!"

"Is this the composure of the Overlord? Or is it a new challenge for the Overlord? In any case, the Divine Eagle has taken the lead from the start. The Divine Eagle, which is rarely seen to be leading, is now a length ahead of the Good Opera!"

Chapter 271: The Eagle's Desperate Running Style, Filled with Resentment

"Good Opera, Good Opera's running style has changed! Compared to its running style at Arima Kinen, it seems to be more focused on stability, while Dracula is now pursuing speed! It has taken the lead over Good Opera!"

"Can the Eagles maintain this advantage until the very last moment? Will the Opera, with its changed running style, bring us another surprise and achieve victory as always, reaching a five-game winning streak?"

"Changed the running style? This is... the correct running style taught by the European Central Horse Racing Association, right?"

Tojo Hana immediately recognized the origin of the racing technique that Good Opera had changed, but what surprised her was not that, but that such a racing technique was basically only recorded in Europe and America. It was a scientific racing technique developed to help racehorses adapt to the relatively harsh racing conditions in Europe and America.

Compared to Japan's pursuit of fast races, this running style leans more towards a steady approach, ensuring that the racecourse is in a stable environment, allowing the female horses to perform to their full potential and minimizing the possibility of accidents.

This also makes this running style place more emphasis on the strength and endurance of racehorses, while speed is not as important as in Japan. The reason why Japan makes the grass so hard is to pursue higher records and speeds, just like on highways.

"This running style... Trainer Wada, how did you come up with it? Books that record the scientific running methods of European and American racehorses are very rare in China. I don't believe you can borrow such books from the library."

“Of course not from the library, Tojo-senpai. Have you forgotten that our team has a genius trainer from the studio?” Wada smiled slightly and said to Tojo Hana.

When Wada said that, Tojo Hana belatedly realized what was going on and couldn't help but marvel at Wada's good fortune.

"You... you're so lucky it's enviable. I thought you and Fumino Nase didn't get along, but I didn't expect her to help me out so much now."

If it was Fumino Nase who taught Wada, then it wouldn't be surprising at all. Fumino Nase was a genius trainer who had been cultivated by the training center for many years. Although the training center didn't actually plan to send Fumino Nase to study in Europe and America, during her time at the training center, Fumino Nase had been focusing on studying European and American horse racing. Of course, she had also read many books that other trainers didn't know about, and her theoretical knowledge in this area was top-notch.

Moreover, it wasn't just Fumino Nase; Mr. Nase's notes to Wada also contained a lot of related content, which greatly helped Wada. Even more importantly, much of the knowledge Ikezoe learned from Maruzensky was shared with Wada, allowing him, as the first member of the team to go to the Arc de Triomphe, to quickly learn more necessary knowledge alongside the opera.

In addition, Good Opera herself, as a racehorse girl from the Saddler's lineage, naturally has a strong adaptability to European racing tracks. With the help and learning from the Divine Eagle, it is not surprising that Good Opera can now quickly master the correct running technique.

But... why would she use this running style on a Japanese track? Doesn't she know that this running style is not suitable for a speed-oriented track like Japan's?

Or... are you trying to prove something? Great opera.