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

As Miura Bourbon's words fell, she also released her [Domain], which had been awakened not long ago under the guidance of the Great Shock. Soon, under the [Domain] of the Golden Master, a rather tall, silver-white figure almost identical to Miura Bourbon condensed on Miura Bourbon's body.

Beneath Miura's [domain], her phantom became even taller, and she held a strangely shaped weapon in her hand, somewhat reminiscent of cyberpunk.

However, even if Miura Bourbon were to exert all her strength, she still could not surpass those racehorse girls who were defeated by the Golden Master with a single blow, or the tyrant-like figure that the Golden Master was currently embodying, as if his entire body was covered in gold.

"It seems that's all you can do."

"Then let's see how many more rounds we can last!"

"Give it your all!" Miura Bourbon gritted her teeth. Having been provoked by the Golden Master time and time again, she was no pushover who wouldn't get angry, nor was she an emotionless machine.

Even knowing she was no match, she still wanted to fight fair and square! After thinking it all through, Miura Bourbon, with a heart ready to die, unleashed her [aura] and attacked the Golden Master!

In an instant, a duel between phantoms in mid-air began like a medieval duel, with swords clashing. The indomitable challengers began to issue their unwilling, yet seemingly presumptuous, challenge to the tyrant's rule.

Chapter 366: The Three Strongest! Besieging the Golden Master!

"Wonderful! This day's chrysanthemum viewing is truly spectacular! And this is only the 1000-meter mark! Such a thrilling competition has already begun! In the wind and rain, Miura Bourbon and Golden Master are vying for the lead!"

"So who will be the first to fall in this confrontation? Faced with the formidable Golden Master, can Miura Bourbon withstand the tyrant's onslaught?!"

"Bourbon..." In the stands, Kuronuma watched with a worried expression as Miura Bourbon battled against the Golden Master. Although he couldn't see the clash of [momentum] like the three trainers of the "Miracle" team, he could still sense the cruelty and intensity of the match.

To be honest, Kuronuma was actually quite angry when Daishin found him and told him that she would teach Miura Bourbon mental training. After all, he was Miura Bourbon's trainer, and his training of Bourbon had taken her from an ordinary racehorse girl to the GI racetrack. Even Daishin was not qualified to take over Miura Bourbon's training from him.

But in the end, he was convinced by the Great Shock, because of what the Great Shock said at the time.

"I acknowledge your expertise in physical training. Trainer Kuronuma, Miura Bourbon's success today is inseparable from your grueling training. But have you ever considered that while a racehorse's body has its limits, willpower does not?"

"Your physical training of Mipu Bourbon has already pushed her body to its limit. Continuing to train her will only accelerate her physical collapse—just like a spring, no matter how resilient it is, it will eventually break under too much pressure."

"But compared to her physical body, there is still a lot of room for development in the spiritual aspect of Miura Bourbon. This is the way to cultivate her rapid growth. And frankly, you know nothing about this."

"Don't worry, I won't take your place as the racehorse girl. I just hope that the lads I'm rooting for can become stronger and avoid some detours—what do you think?"

Ultimately, under the weight of such words from Daiken, Kuronuma reluctantly handed over the mental training to Daiken, with the condition that he must supervise the entire process and ensure that Miura Bourbon's physical training was not neglected.

Kuronuma had to admit that under Daisaku's tutelage, Miura Bourbon was indeed getting stronger day by day, and the results were remarkable. This rate of improvement gave Kuronuma, who had been determined to win the classic treble but had unfortunately lost the Satsuki Sho and the Japanese Derby, a glimmer of hope.

According to his assessment, the Chrysanthemum Prize might be the most difficult hurdle among Miura Bourbon's classic three crowns. He constantly trained Miura Bourbon's body so that she could maintain her lead in the 3000-meter race and overcome the impact of the long distance of the Chrysanthemum Prize.

As for physical training, Kuronuma thought it would only be barely manageable for Miura Bourbon, but the great shock of the teaching completely dispelled that "bareness," giving Kuronuma renewed confidence and allowing Miura Bourbon to shine in the Chrysanthemum Appreciation Competition.

However, the heavy rain and the brutal opponent calmed Kuronuma's slightly excited heart once again. He watched Miura Bourbon and the Golden Master on the field, and after a long while, he sighed, a rare occurrence, and said:

"Perhaps this is what the feeling is like in the Three Kingdoms, 'Since Zhou Yu was born, why was Zhuge Liang born?'" Kuronuma was unusually disheartened. Miura Bourbon was his most proud disciple, and unfortunately, she and this "Golden Tyrant" lived in the same era.

The cyborg-like racehorse girl, in the end, still had to succumb to the rule of the tyrant.

But at least let her see your struggle and hard work, Bourbon. Let us leave our indomitable mark in this era.

"Roar!!"

On the field, Miura Bourbon seemed to have forgotten his "cyborg" persona, roaring with all his might and unleashing his "aura" to attack the Golden Master. He even abandoned defense, constantly attacking while trading blows.

As Kuronuma's most prized disciple, Kuronuma may seem stern and unsmiling, but he is extremely strict during training. He would shout loudly to encourage the slacking Miura Bourbon, and this personality has more or less influenced Miura Bourbon.

Although she wasn't very skilled at manipulating her "aura" at first, Bourbon gradually mastered this perception. In fact, she only needed a slight thought to manipulate her "aura" at will, which was a completely new experience for Bourbon, who had never awakened this ability.

But this experience might be the challenge she's faced at her peak. And in this encounter, she will face the most powerful opponent she's ever faced—the strongest tyrant of her time!

Miura Bourbon knew she was no match for them, but she chose to fight to the very end. She would not fall until she was completely exhausted.

This is her indomitable spirit as a racehorse girl! It is also her determination to leave her own light in this era of tyranny!

"Crack!"

In mid-air, the Golden Master and Miura Bourbon attacked each other for several rounds, but in the end, Miura Bourbon had reached her limit; the gap between them was simply too great.

"To have managed to hold on until now is quite an achievement for you."

"But it's still not enough!"

The Golden Master showed no mercy. In the next round, he unleashed his phantom in a fierce attack. Miura Bourbon didn't even have the strength to defend. In a flash, the Golden Master's body overtook Miura Bourbon, and the two phantoms crossed paths. Miura Bourbon's phantom slowly dissipated after the collision.

"Now! Next!" The phantom of the Golden Master challenged everyone behind him, while Miura Bourbon's body slowly fell after his defeat...

"The Minecraft Bourbon has lost momentum! Now! The Gold Masters have taken the lead!"

"System detection... Defeated. The entire body's kinetic energy system has failed, and the system is being forced to slow down..."

Even though she was very unwilling, Miura Bourbon still accepted the fact that she was no match for the Golden Master. However, the moment Miura Bourbon slowed down, Special Zhou seized the opportunity and rushed out of the procession!

"Sorry, Miura-san, but it's time for me to go now!"

In the instant that Zhou passed the runaway Miura Bourbon, her expression underwent a dramatic change! With the [aura] surging from her body, she became the second "hero" to challenge the tyrant after Miura Bourbon, without any hesitation!

Moreover, this hero is undoubtedly much more aggressive than Miura Bourbon. The moment the special week's aura materialized into a human form, her phantom, wielding a Japanese straight sword, fiercely attacked the Golden Master!

While Special Zhou doesn't possess a [Domain], her formidable [Aura] naturally gives her a significant advantage over Miura Bourbon in a confrontation. Her resilience and willpower are also exceptionally strong. Therefore, when Special Zhou's illusory human form materializes, the level of danger she exudes undoubtedly makes her a formidable opponent!

"The general who launched the special attack on Kurimo Uma Musume?" The Golden Master naturally noticed Special Week's attack as well. Having just defeated Miura Bourbon and finished warming up, the Golden Master excitedly rushed forward to meet the attack!

"But even a general would be guilty of a capital offense for drawing his sword against me!"

"Come on, General! Let's see if you can defeat me!"

"...It feels like it's suddenly turned into a martial arts competition. Is this the secret of the Golden Family?" In the audience, even the racehorse girls from the "Miracle" team were stunned by this confrontation. Is this still considered a race? This is practically a martial arts tournament.

Or perhaps it's a card game with a driving duel in the neighboring 5DS. The only difference is that they have a distance limit here; a winner can't be decided until within 3000 meters.

And now, the competition is only halfway through, and it's already this intense. It's hard to imagine how brutal the battles will be in the future.

"Master Craftswoman—so cool!" The East Sea Emperor's eyes were already shining with surprise. She was even more excited than the rest of the Golden Family. The image of the Golden Master Craftswoman galloping across the track, challenging all the other racehorse girls in the same race, was deeply etched into the East Sea Emperor's mind at this moment.

This is a true battle of kings! She wants to compete and challenge like the Gold Master!

"I also want to be as cool as the Great Master!" At this moment, the East Sea Emperor shouted out her wish. She saw the competition she had always dreamed of. This was the real competition that should belong to her, the East Sea Emperor!

Could she awaken such a powerful [Domain]? The Emperor of the East Sea did not know, but at least at this moment, she already harbored such a strong desire in her heart.

Chapter 367: The Final Challenger, the Dark Hero's Strike!

From the very beginning, the Golden Master knew that Miura Bourbon was no match for her. It was already a struggle for her to exchange a few blows with him; the only one capable of a true head-on confrontation was Special Zhou.

Zhou is exceptionally resilient and possesses a strong will, making him the only one capable of threatening the Gold Master in direct combat.

Furthermore, Special Week's "Aura" has a special effect on Kurumi Uma Musume. The Gold Master remembers that during the Japanese Derby, she only had a brief exchange with Special Week before retreating, admitting defeat.

The scene from back then is still vivid in his mind, and the first thing the Golden Master did after becoming even more powerful was to find Special Zhou, the horse girl whom Ikezoe always referred to as the "General of Japan" in private, to avenge his previous humiliation!

It's not that the Goldsmith was particularly vengeful; it's just that her consciousness was telling her she should overcome the "shadows" of the past. She wouldn't allow any shadows, any fears, or any cowardice towards others to reside within her.

The Golden Master didn't know much, but perhaps that was the stubbornness of a "tyrant"—not allowing herself any weaknesses or vulnerabilities. As a tyrant, she had to be without any weaknesses and would not fear any challenger.

If the Golden Master knew all this, she might find it strange. In her daily life, she harbors a certain fear of most racehorse girls, but now, on the racetrack, she would actually take the initiative to challenge Special Week in order to eliminate her inner fear. This is very different from her usual personality.

But perhaps it is precisely because of her usual fear of other racehorse girls that Golden Master wants to avenge this humiliation on the racetrack? In any case, the current confrontation between Golden Master and Special Week is indeed incredibly exciting. Neither of them dares to fall behind. They race swiftly on the track, while the racehorse girls and a few trainers can only see their phantom images, yet they are fiercely battling it out.

"Spee-chan...so strong." In the audience, Silent Suzuka, who had been successfully discharged from the hospital, watched Special Week fighting against the Gold Master. Even though the phantom that Special Week conjured was still much weaker than the Gold Master, she was like a general who knew she was no match but still drew her sword against her opponent, determined to defend her dignity to the death.

This image of Suzuka is quite different from that of the usual Special Week. The usual Special Week seems like a country bumpkin, rustic and unsophisticated, not used to smartphones, always following Suzuka around like a shadow. Only her performance on the racetrack is truly remarkable.

Even so, most of the racehorse girls' opinions of Special Week haven't changed much. After all, Special Week is usually the same as most of the racehorse girls—peaceful and kind. Apart from her always standing out in the cafeteria, most of the racehorse girls don't have any particular opinion of her.

But now, whether it's the horse racing girls who are at the scene or those watching the race live from Treson Academy, after witnessing the power of the Golden Master, when they look at Special Zhou, who knows he is a formidable opponent but still rushes forward to fight without hesitation, they feel a sudden sense of unease.

This... it's not fair to say that Zhou is particularly weak; the "tyrant" is just too strong!

"At this moment, apart from the Golden Master, no racehorse girl dares to say that she is stronger than Spee-chan."

Beside Suzuka, Hibiki Kusakami, who often mingled with the group, smiled and said, "Spee-chan really has the demeanor of a general. No matter how terrifying the opponent is, she chooses to face them head-on."

"Perhaps, this is the kind of thing that Spee-chan would do? That's part of her charm."

With a determination to "become the strongest horse girl in Japan," this special week might truly deserve the title of "General of Japan."

A true general may not be as strong as her opponent, but most importantly, she is always confident and never knows what fear is.

Because she knew that if she, as a general, showed fear, she would only suffer a crushing defeat on the field. Only by being fearless and undisturbed could she demonstrate true generalship!

"But...why did Spee-chan suddenly become so strong?" Yamato Akaki asked, somewhat puzzled. "And it seems it's not just Spee-chan, everyone at this Chrysanthemum Festival—they've all become so strange!"

"In such a crucial event, shouldn't you conserve your energy if you want to win? To win the Chrysanthemum Prize race in such a challenging event, shouldn't you at least finish the race first? Running in such a difficult race is already exhausting enough; sprinting like this will only cause you to miss out on victory!"

Why has everyone suddenly become so radical? What happened?

"...Perhaps it's because the nature of this match changed from the very beginning." After an eerie silence, Kusakabe made an ambiguous judgment.

The race has changed from a battle for first place to a battle for first place from the hands of the "tyrant"—or rather, a battle to utterly defeat the tyrant from his unattainable throne! If they can achieve just that, the other racehorse girls will have won.

In this way, the shadow of the "tyrant" will not hang over them and linger, and they will still have the courage to keep running instead of living in the shadow of an unreachable being.

"Special Zhou and Golden Master are still locked in a fierce battle! Their competition is truly intense! However, Golden Master continues to hold the upper hand! In such a challenging environment, with the race not even 2000 meters yet, is this sudden escape really the right thing to do?"

"But in any case, Special Week's stamina still shows no signs of fatigue! Golden Master and Special Week are now almost five horse lengths ahead of third-place racehorse Girl!"

"The tyrant of gold! Can it really maintain this advantage indefinitely?!"

“I admire you, especially Zhou. You didn’t choose to gang up on me with Miura Bourbon, but waited for her to be defeated before fighting me.”

At this moment, the Golden Master was communicating with Special Zhou through his illusory image. However, Special Zhou had no intention of communicating with the Golden Master. She remained silent, her eyes fixed on the Golden Master's back—as if her illusory image was staring intently at the Golden Master's illusory image.

Zhou dared not relax in the slightest. She knew that her strength was not as good as that of the Gold Master. If she wanted to win, the best tactic was to wear down the Gold Master and wait until she was exhausted. Although she might not be able to win, at least others could defeat the Gold Master.

Faced with this situation, all the racehorse girls tacitly understood that defeating the Golden Master and this "tyrant" was more important than winning the race.

If they cannot defeat the Golden Master even with their all-out efforts, then perhaps none of them will ever have a chance to rise again in this era.

"You are strong, but you are still no match for me!"

"Now—get out of my way!"

Seeing that Special Zhou was not letting up at all, the Golden Master suddenly launched an attack. As her phantom attacked fiercely, Special Zhou's eyes narrowed, and she immediately and fiercely drove her own phantom forward, as if she intended to perish together with the Golden Master!

However, in the midst of their exchange, both phantoms struck each other, and the Golden Master's phantom visibly trembled—yet the golden figure did not dissipate, remaining firmly in place.

"What--"

But before Special Zhou could even cry out in surprise, the Golden Master's attack struck her illusory figure directly. In that instant, Special Zhou felt as if all her strength had vanished—as if she had been subjected to two doses of rice bath [domain].

"Damn it—!" Special Zhou bit her lip in extreme resentment, her eyes turning incredibly fierce for a moment—that was her true self's reaction. At this moment, Special Zhou was extremely angry that she had actually lost to Kurumi.

But just as Special Week reluctantly retreated, suddenly, without giving the Golden Master any time to catch his breath, a jet-black energy rushed up and launched an attack while the Golden Master was catching his breath!