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

So that means... my opponent is Raging Waves? The winner of the last Autumn Emperor's Prize, and the one who defeated a group of high school race girls while being a middle school student. She is also a formidable rival of McQueen, and Raging Waves is stronger than McQueen in mid-range talent.

But McQueen wouldn't give up so easily. Defeating her formidable opponent was the victory she wanted, and even if the opponent was Fury Wave, she would never admit defeat.

"Congratulations, McQueen! Now our team has its first GI! You're also the first horse girl in our team to win a GI race!"

The East Sea Emperor also congratulated McQueen at the opportune moment, but still put his hands on his hips and said defiantly, "But Your Majesty, I will not lose! Your Majesty, I will also be making my debut this year, and next year I will become the third batch of racehorse girls in our team to achieve the Classic Triple Crown! Be prepared!"

"McQueen, don't let me surpass you in the number of GI championships! Your Majesty, I'm going to become the undefeated Triple Crown racehorse girl!"

"Alright, I look forward to seeing if you, Emperor, can surpass me."

However, although McQueen spoke to the Emperor with a smile, she didn't actually take him seriously anymore. Perhaps it was because she had been around Jin Lang for so long, and the subtle influence had changed her. McQueen had gone from seeing the Emperor as an opponent to genuinely treating him like a child.

The Empress has a youthful appearance and a childlike mentality, which seems to have never changed. However, apart from the Empress, Jinlang and Golden Ship are very clear that the Empress has really changed a lot. She has just always been so energetic. After all, if you can't even maintain your energy when you're at the bottom of such a strong team, then you really only have the option of "tanking".

The word "give up" has never appeared in the dictionary of the East Sea Emperor. She only uses this mentality to encourage herself not to give up. Although the East Sea Emperor does not have much time left, she still feels that she has a chance to find a breakthrough.

"Congratulations, trainer Jinlang. You have proven your abilities and have certainly not let us down."

Just then, supported by Aldan and Ryan, Old Lady Megumi slowly walked over. She made a gesture, indicating to the two women not to repeat what McQueen had just done. The old lady's expression was still cheerful, clearly she was in a very good mood today. Even though she was so frightened by McQueen that she fell to the ground, she was still happy and didn't care at all.

As Old Madam Meguro slowly approached, Imai immediately straightened his posture and said:

"It's not my ability, but McQueen's own excellence. I'm just a trainer, doing my best. McQueen simply showed her strength and talent in the hands of my incompetent trainer."

"No need to say more, Trainer Jinlang, you have completed the task I gave you. McQueen has fulfilled our Mejiro family's long-cherished wish without any illness or disaster. Three generations have dominated the Emperor's Prize. It is also thanks to this opportunity that our Mejiro family has been able to burst forth with new hope."

"In that respect, you could say you saved the Mejiro family, Trainer Imanami."

Of course, there was also the time when McQueen and the Golden Ship persuaded the old lady to fight against the Shetai. At that time, although the old lady chose to support them, she was actually very uncertain. But now, the Shetai is severely weakened, and the whale fall effect has brought a lot of benefits to the Mejiro family. The Mejiro family, which was originally lifeless, has suddenly been reborn. And now McQueen's victory has fulfilled the Mejiro family's long-cherished wish, allowing this new sprout to fully burst forth.

The Mejiro family is now rich in resources, and there seems to be no need to worry about the future generation of new blood. It has completely returned to the glory of the Mejiro family as it was thirty years ago. This makes the old lady, who thought she might be the last head of the Mejiro family, very gratified, and she feels like she has become several years younger.

But... McQueen doesn't seem to understand yet. Looking at McQueen, whose face still held the excited expression of victory, Old Lady Meguro couldn't help but think of the Wada Kazuyoshi Opera, which went to the hot springs after Arima's anniversary celebration, and shook her head deeply.

What? Why does Madam Mejiro know about the Wada-Kazuyo Opera? Everyone at Treson Academy knows about it; it was Mejiro Aldan who told her during a conversation, so she's aware of it too.

At the time, she simply remarked, "Young female horse racers these days are becoming less and less reserved"—but now, comparing herself to her own white rice cake, Madam Mejiro can't help but wonder if McQueen is one of those who hasn't kept up with the times.

While your fellow racehorses are already retired and getting married, you're still stuck here, not even out of the beginner's village... McQueen, McQueen, how come you're like Silent Suzuka, all you can think about is running?

"Perhaps the pressure was too great... After all, the pressure of the Emperor's Prize has only just been relieved." Thinking this, Madam Meguro softened her expression and said to McQueen:

"McQueen, now that you've won the Spring Emperor's Prize, take a good rest. Cooperate more with Trainer Jinlang; it will benefit you too. Balance work and rest."

“Grandmother, I still need to prepare for the Takarazuka Memorial and have another showdown with my opera buddies!” McQueen replied with a serious expression, “And there’s the Autumn Emperor’s Sho, and before that, the Kyoto Grand Sho. We don’t have time to rest this year!”

"Don't worry, Grandmother, I will definitely live up to everyone's expectations. I will not miss the honor of winning the Spring and Autumn Period's consecutive hegemony!"

Mrs. Mejiro: "..."

...Never mind, let it be. Madam Meguro looked at McQueen in front of her and thought to herself. She was now certain that her late-maturing bloodline had undoubtedly been passed on to Meguro McQueen, causing the child to be late in both intelligence and emotional intelligence. Normally, racehorse girls are most sensitive at this stage, when they are just beginning to experience love, but she had devoted all her attention to running and racing.

Could this be considered a consequence of the excessive pressure and expectations we had placed on McQueen before...? For a moment, faced with such a McQueen, the old lady didn't know whether this racehorse girl from the Mejiro family, who was single-mindedly pursuing honor, was a blessing or a curse for the Mejiro family.

Chapter 288: The Gold Master Himself: Winning is boring and unsatisfying

"So, to celebrate our team winning two more GI matches, everyone! Raise your glasses!"

"Raise a glass!"

Back at Treson Academy, the celebration in the team room was much more lively than the one in March. In just two months, the Miracle Team had won four GI matches. Among them, Makoto's Takamatsunomiya Commemorative in March, the Satsuki Award for Gold Master this month, and McQueen's Spring Emperor Award added three more racehorse girls to the team to win GI championships.

The Miracles team is now the true flagship team of Treson Academy. Even the once-renowned strongest team, "Rigil," has to back down. In just one and a half years, this team has already achieved a glorious record of nine GI victories.

It can be said that apart from Donghai Emperor, who has not yet made his debut, and Dongshang Biange, who just joined, all the other members of the Miracle team have achieved victories with GI. Such a star lineup is enough to make other branch schools or college teams want to avoid fighting after seeing the name of the "Miracle" team.

This is certainly a day to celebrate. Dominating all the GI events for two consecutive months is a source of great pride for everyone on the team.

"These past two months have truly been a nightmare for the other female racers. We've swept all the GI races, and I'm afraid quite a few trainers from other teams are already complaining about our team's dominance, right?" Chi Tian joked, seemingly enjoying the spectacle.

"Let them sue us. We participated in the competition in accordance with the regulations. We even fought for the priority right to compete. If they want, they can also form a team to compete like us."

Naze Fumino, standing to the side, also seemed to have had a bit too much to drink, a far cry from her usual dignified and serious demeanor. She even started to act a little unrestrained. It was unclear whether this was her way of fitting in with the group or if she was just more prone to revealing her true nature when drunk. She nonchalantly said:

"Although I'm not a racehorse girl anymore, I've still given Wada a lot of guidance—Wada, I'm out of sake, could you please give me another one?"

"Okay... but drink less, okay?" Wada also cooperated by pouring a pitcher of draft beer for Naze Fumino, the heroine, but also reminded her friend, who tends to lose her mind when drunk, to restrain herself a little, lest she repeat her embarrassing behavior in front of everyone again.

After Wada handed Naze Fumino a pitcher of draft beer, the opera singer next to him downed his drink in one gulp, then tugged at Wada's sleeve and said:

"Ryuji, I finished my drink, thank you for your help~"

"Okay, I..."

"Trainer, trainer, mine too..."

Before Wada could answer, Nutao, not to be outdone, handed him an empty cup as well. For a moment, Wada was quite busy, much to the amusement of Ikezoe and Imamichi.

"Senior Jinlang, I think that kid Wada's days are numbered. These two are no pushovers. He'll have a hard time." Chi Tian said softly to Jinlang beside him.

However, Jinlang remained silent in the face of Ikezoe's words. Yet, the pity in his eyes as he looked at Ikezoe was clearly saying, "Do you think you'll have an easier time than Wada in the future?"

Jin Lang sees things very clearly. In the current situation, although things are tense on Wada's side, there is surprisingly no danger. Good Opera has long been devoted to it, and no matter how much the waves rage, they won't reveal anything in the short term. As for Naze Fumino... she might actually be the most unstable factor, but she is completely unaware of her own thoughts.

In comparison, Chi Tian is truly at maximum danger. Not to mention that a Gold Master is a visible danger, Zhen Jiling is always watching closely and never lets his guard down. Although Dong Shang Bianhe joined the team later, his relationship with Chi Tian is probably the kind that has progressed very quickly—now only Dong Shang Bianhe calls Chi Tian by name.

Moreover, Jinlang also knows that Ikezoe has not noticed that Maruzensky's relationship with him is not actually that of a simple teacher and student. It's just that Maruzensky has controlled himself very well, her inner knot has not been completely untied, and she has also placed herself in a very proper position, so she has not crossed any lines.

But... judging from Maruzensky's recent behavior of visiting Ikezoe every now and then, and from what I've observed over this period, the visible closeness between Maruzensky and Ikezoe... he feels that deep down, Maruzensky still wants to cross that line.

"Chizoe-kun... you have to keep going. No one can help you in this situation." Thinking of this, Jinlang looked at Chizoe with pity, as if watching an ox being transported to a slaughterhouse, the ox itself having no idea where the next stop would be.

Unlike her relationship with the four trainers, the other racehorse girls got along very well with the Wada team. They chatted about many things, mostly gossip.

"Hehe, I think Good Opera Girl can definitely win, Karen-chan's judgment is very strong." Makoto was the first to start the gossip.

"I think so too! Good Opera and Trainer Wada went to the hot springs together back then!" The Emperor of the East Sea firmly stood on Good Opera's side, and didn't forget to nudge McQueen next to him and ask, "McQueen, what do you think?"

"...Actually, I think Trainer Naze is the best choice for Trainer Wada. They're both trainers, so they should have more to talk about." McQueen said very rationally, "Besides, speaking of hot spring trips, didn't Trainer Naze go with Trainer Wada before?"

"What? McQueen, you really don't understand at all! Love is all about feeling, feeling!"

"Hmph, I think Senior Raging Waves will be surprisingly strong." The Little Witch of Eastern Commerce, always fond of being different, expressed her opinion: "These days, there are many cases of latecomers surpassing their predecessors, don't you agree, you clever big sister?"

"Oh dear, I can't be sure about that, Dong Shang~" Zhen Jiling's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this. In her opinion, she was the one who came first.

"Hahaha, of course I support good opera, Lady Golden Ship! The original is always the best!" Upon hearing this, Golden Ship touched his nose and unconsciously placed his hand on Megumi McQueen's body, though it was unclear what she meant.

"You're right, aren't you, McQueen?"

"What... Golden Ship, your tone was so strange just now."

McQueen tilted her head, somewhat puzzled, but on this joyous day, she didn't care about the Golden Ship's antics. In a great mood, she wouldn't be angry no matter what happened.

The only one who didn't join the discussion was the Gold Master. Even though this party was held to celebrate her successful first stop, she was unusually quiet today, despite being one of the main characters.

"...What's wrong, Orpheus?" Chi Tian had clearly noticed that the Gold Master's mood was off today. It was normal for the Gold Master to be boisterous, but her quietness made people worry that something was on her mind.

"Orphie, did something unexpected happen after this competition ended?"

"No... Ikezoe, I just feel... this match was won empty."

The Golden Master didn't know how to describe her feelings at this moment. She had the best luck in this Satsuki Sho event. She encountered every situation that was in her favor and won with minimal effort, even gaining a half-horse length advantage. It was practically a template for a perfect victory.

But after the victory, the Golden Master felt a strange emptiness, a complete lack of joy, as if another soul was roaring in dissatisfaction within him, raging about why "she" had to run such a boring race.

The Gold Master also knew that her thinking was strange. She knew that winning so easily was proof of her strength and the kind of victory she used to pursue the most, but now it could not bring her any satisfaction.

Instead, there was emptiness... and restlessness. That unfulfilled, irritable feeling made the Gold Master not want to speak more at this moment—she was afraid that she would lash out at Chi Tian for no reason again.

"I... never mind, Chi Tian, ​​let me be alone for a while."

"Don't follow me, I... I'll be fine soon."

The Golden Master silently put down his cup, feeling as if his mind was a little off. Meeting Chi Tian's somewhat worried gaze, he slowly walked towards the outside of the team room...

Chapter 289: A Great Shock and the First Meeting with the Gold Master

The Gold Master left the team room on her own. The slightly warm breeze that was approaching summer did not bring her any peace; instead, it made her even more irritable.

Anxiety, restlessness, dissatisfaction... all sorts of emotions lingered in the mind of the Gold Master, affecting her mood. Such turmoil only made the Gold Master more uneasy, and her already sensitive nerves became even more fragile.

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!"

"Ugh! Ugh! Leave me alone! I don't want to become so irritable and easily angered! Get out!"

No extra sounds echoed in the Golden Master's mind, but he felt as if there were voices talking to him all the time. Most of them were small, indistinct things, but as annoying as mosquitoes.

However, after venting her emotions, the Golden Master felt that the sounds around her suddenly disappeared, as if they vanished along with her emotional release. The Golden Master rubbed her ears in disbelief to make sure that she really didn't hear those sounds anymore.

"What's going on...? My head is acting so strange..."

"I think this is a good thing, Miss Gold Master. This may be a sign that your level has reached a critical point and you are about to break through your limits."

Just then, a gentle female voice suddenly rang out. As the Gold Master subconsciously looked up, he saw a black-haired racehorse girl who made no attempt to conceal herself slowly walk out, smiling at the Gold Master.

"Nice to meet you, Master Goldsmith, but I've been following you for a long time, you could say I'm one of your fans~"

“…I think I’ve seen you before.” The Golden Master lowered his hand from his head and stared warily at the black-haired racehorse girl in front of him: “I sensed your scent during Senior Raging Wave’s race, and also during my friendly race with Maruzensky…”

“My scent? Ah, I see. It seems that racehorse girls who have awakened their [Aura] are all very sensitive to 'aura'. That seems to be a common point.”

"As for me, you can call me Great Shock."

"A major shock? You're the 'major shock' that Chi Tian was talking about?"

This was also the first time that the Golden Master had met Da Zhen in person. From the very first glance, even though Da Zhen had concealed his aura very well, the Golden Master could still feel the threat emanating from him. It wasn't the kind of powerful threat that the Golden Master felt when facing Makoto and the Mejiro family's Uma Musume, but rather the threat posed by Uma Musume's strength.

This woman... is incredibly powerful. This was the message that the Golden Master's nerves were constantly sending her the moment she first encountered the Great Shock.

Strangely enough, the Gold Master was not afraid at all. On the contrary, his mind was completely focused on the situation. The feeling of encountering a formidable opponent in the arena made the Gold Master very excited.

"You came to find me because you want to race with me? Although I know you're an undefeated triple crown female horse, if you're here to race, I won't refuse!"

"Hmph, that's quite impressive. I like it very much, Master Gold."

However, Da Zhenhan did not take the Golden Master's words seriously. As the person in the Central Horse Racing Girls Association whose position was closest to the chairman of the board, it was normal for her to come and go freely within Treson Academy. But she deliberately chose to come in the middle of the night, and of course she had her reasons.

She was indeed waiting for the appearance of the Golden Master. Of course, she knew that this was a bit perverted, like a stalker, but after seeing the performance of the Golden Master in the past, she felt that she needed to wait for him here.

Although the shock was not overwhelming, her perception, through her domain, allowed her to sense something amiss with the Gold Master—she had never seen a racehorse girl switch between "race" and "daily" modes so quickly and with such a dramatic shift.

It's almost as if he has two personalities. Although Da Zhen had already felt this before, this time at the Satsuki Sho, Da Zhen sensed a change in the Gold Master... a feeling similar to that before the awakening of a [Domain], but with a touch more irritability.