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

Therefore, they must be prepared to deal with Shetai. This time, Shetai may not use bad methods against them, but the participation of Da Zhenhan in this battle will definitely be disadvantageous to Ikezoe and his group overall, so it is better to be on guard against them.

This time, Ikezoe and his group received the same treatment as they had for the Good Opera and Wada before, and this time, they had even more things to tell him.

"Ikezoe-kun, these are the lists that Naze gave me. I have already met the people on this list. They all provided great help when I was on the Good Opera Expedition. They have no vested interests with the theater and can be trusted."

"Oh, you're giving me this list too? You're really generous."

Ikezoe solemnly accepted the list from Wada's hands. He knew, of course, that when Wada was on his expedition, Naze Fumino had helped him solve a lot of problems behind the scenes. Among them was a list that provided great assistance to Wada in France. In fact, it was Naze Fumino who recommended the acupuncture master, Old Su, to Wada.

As for now, Lao Su is still in Japan. On one hand, Mi Yu's injuries still need Lao Su's care, and on the other hand, because the Golden Master's physique is different from that of the Good Opera, she should not need Lao Su's acupuncture treatment. Of course, if she does need it, it's just a one-day flight, and by then, the Ma Niang Hospital in Paris would probably have already treated her.

"Then I'll accept it. Is there anything else?"

"Hmm..." However, Wada was speechless for a moment upon hearing this. After subconsciously glancing at the angry licker and the good opera beside her, and receiving the tacit approval of her two racehorse girls, she cautiously stepped forward and said to Ikezoe:

"Um... if you run into Nase, please give her my regards."

"—I understand."

Upon hearing this, Ikezoe's expression turned slightly strange, but then he patted Wada's shoulder with an ambiguous look, indicating that he would definitely remember this matter and that he could rest assured.

Even if Wada hadn't said anything, Ikezoe would definitely have gone to find Naze Fumino. The reason was simple: although Ikezoe didn't know that Naze Fumino had been a trainer for the Great Shock, he knew that Naze Fumino was, in a way, the equivalent of Taketoyo in this world. If she were Taketoyo in this world, she would definitely have a better understanding of the Great Shock, right?

Furthermore, Fumino Naze is no longer a member of the organization, so she can join forces with Ikezoe and the others to deal with the Great Shock. Ikezoe believes that the information from Fumino Naze might change the outcome of the entire match.

After Wada finished giving his instructions, Imamura silently moved forward. This time, however, he didn't say much to Ikezoe, but simply patted him on the shoulder and whispered:

"Go all out and win, cherish this opportunity, Mr. Ikezoe."

"Also... don't make choices you'll regret. You should know this better than any of us, Mr. Ikezoe."

Both Jinlang and Wada were well aware that even if Ikezoe and the Golden Master were eligible for further studies this time, Ikezoe would give his spot to Maruzensky, allowing the Golden Master to continue his studies in Paris. Jinlang couldn't say much about this decision, but he still hoped that Ikezoe would consider it carefully and not make a choice he would regret.

Jinlang felt that Maruzen also felt the same way. Jinlang understood that Ikezoe wanted to repay Maruzen, but he felt that Maruzen also hoped that Ikezoe and the Golden Master could go to a bigger stage, rather than giving up their own future in order to repay her.

Upon hearing Jin Lang's words, Chi Tian paused for a rare moment, but soon he firmly stated:

"I will absolutely not regret it, Senior Jinlang."

He had already made this preparation. If the Golden Masters cannot spread their wings and fly high on their own, then there will never be a "Golden Tyrant". Ikezoe himself is just someone who helps them take control of themselves and break free from their inner knots. He hopes that they can reach a realm that he cannot reach with his abilities, instead of always being tied to his side.

Orpheus's abilities are fully capable of reaching higher places that he cannot touch. Ikezoe firmly believes this. Therefore, he is willing to let Orpheus try, to see a wider world for himself, to achieve higher goals, and to return without regrets.

Being responsible by keeping them by your side forever is not the way to be. True responsibility means letting them see and experience the vastness of the world and respecting their opinions.

For Chi Tian, ​​the Arc de Triomphe was merely the first stop on her journey to the world stage. After that, she was destined to reach a stage that even Chi Tian could never touch.

That is the true stage for the masters of gold.

Chapter 517: Potential Formidable Rivals in the Future

A day later, Ikezoe and his group, who had traveled to Paris with the professional team dispatched by the station, finally landed safely at the airport. Representatives from the French Trésin Institute, who had been waiting there, heard the announcement that the plane from Japan had landed.

"It's finally here."

After their defeat in the Japan Cup, the prestigious family returned to France. Once again, as the president of the French Academy of Trésin, they came out to welcome the expedition team from Japan. For a moment, the family felt as if they had been transported to another world.

Around this time last year, she hosted the Japanese expedition team's Good Opera and Wada for the first time here. That time, she came with a contemptuous attitude towards the Japanese expedition team and the dignity of being the student council president of the French Trésin College, intending to give them a hard time.

This time, after returning from the Japan Cup and after the previous defeat at the Arc de Triomphe, the Nobunaga's Ambition completely changed their view of Japanese racehorse girls. Especially since they had also lost to this racehorse girl in the Japan Cup, the Nobunaga's Ambition came with a completely different mindset this time.

Indeed, the Golden Master – when the noble family heard that this racehorse girl had finally embarked on her journey to the Arc de Triomphe, they immediately chose to personally welcome her.

Beside her stood two equally imposing racehorse girls, both eagerly anticipating encountering two Japanese racehorse girls from Japan whom even their club president felt they needed to be on high alert.

"coming!"

"The Japanese expedition team has arrived!"

Soon, the reporters spotted the newcomers even before the perceptive racehorses. In an instant, the already noisy airport was filled with the sound of flashing cameras as the French reporters swarmed in.

The four—Chi Tian, ​​the Golden Master, Zhen Jiling, and Dong Shang Bianhe—who had just made their appearance, were immediately targeted and given "special attention" by the French reporters. Microphones were then thrust into their mouths one after another.

"Hello, we are the expedition team from Japan. Are you confident of winning the Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix this time?"

"Do you have the ambition to dominate the Arc de Triomphe twice in a row after the King of Opera?"

"Japan has two representatives for Uma Musume this year. What are your thoughts on the other contestant...?"

"Ugh! It's so noisy!"

However, a barrage of gunfire caught Chi Tian and his group off guard. However, the first to erupt in anger was not Chi Tian, ​​but the Gold Master.

The Gold Master couldn't stand such a noisy environment. She was still feeling a bit airsick and uncomfortable, and then she was surrounded by so many reporters. She felt even worse. In her fear and panic, her long-lost irritability resurfaced. Suddenly, the Gold Master's brows furrowed, and without saying a word, she unleashed her "aura".

"Get out of my way!"

"..."

However, under the raging aura unleashed by the gold master, the once noisy airport suddenly fell silent. Even the French journalists, who were usually very professional, were so startled that they almost dropped their cameras. For a moment, even the sound of flashes disappeared, leaving only the soft sound of breathing.

The Golden Master, only realizing his mistake belatedly, understood that he had lost control. However, faced with this situation, he was at a loss for what to do and could only silently shrink his body behind Chi Tian.

"—That really is powerful."

Meanwhile, the three horse racing girls, represented by the Noble Family, had just managed to break free from the Golden Master's [aura]. At this moment, the two horse racing girls beside the Noble Family revealed expressions full of fighting spirit. They both sensed the power and threat of the Golden Master—he was definitely a formidable enemy for them!

In particular, the other mares, a racehorse, were clearly very interested in the Gold Master, and seemed eager to compete with her right then and there. The noble family had also noticed this.

"Calm down, Zhuo Fu, you'll meet again next year." The noble family also pressed down on the shoulder of the horse racer named "Zhuo Fu," and then took the initiative to step forward, intending to help the Golden Master out of the predicament.

"Ah, isn't this the young lady from a prominent family?"

Among the group, Zhen Jiling was the first to notice the noble family approaching them. Upon hearing the name of the noble family, the French reporters finally obediently gave way, allowing the student council president to have a dialogue with the representative of the expedition team from Japan.

"Hello, everyone from Japan, we meet again."

In public, Wangzu still chose to communicate with Ikezoe and his group in French. Although she now held Ikezoe and the Goldsmith in high esteem and acknowledged their skill, if she spoke in Japanese in this environment, she risked being labeled a "foreign-worshipper" by malicious reporters, and Wangzu didn't want to cause that trouble.

Fortunately, neither Ikezoe nor the others seemed to care that much. With the help of the translator from the TV station, Ikezoe replied:

"It's a pleasure to see you again, Miss Noble Family. We've all come to challenge the Arc de Triomphe this time, and we'll be taking up our time again. We hope you'll take good care of us."

While Chi Tian still had to exchange pleasantries with the noble family, the Golden Master immediately turned his gaze to the racehorse girl named "Zhuo Fu." At that moment, Zhuo Fu also noticed the Golden Master. After a brief exchange of glances, the two racehorses quickly began their silent duel, as if they were fighting with their eyes.

While ordinary people couldn't see it, Maki-rei, a racehorse girl, and Dong Shang Heneng could see it clearly. Maki-rei's smile remained unchanged, but she still took the initiative to block Dong Shang Heneng. Dong Shang Heneng obediently hid behind Maki-rei, trying to suppress the trembling feeling in his body.

"Master Craftswoman... and that racehorse girl, they're both so scary." Dong Shang Biange thought to himself, but still said with some reassurance:

"But, as expected, the eldest sister, the master craftswoman, is still stronger."

In the eyes of Dongshang Biange, although the two sides were deadlocked for a while, the Golden Master quickly gained the upper hand. Zhuo Fu's face became more and more ugly, but she was still resisting desperately.

"—Zhuo Fu."

"Ha." A soft shout from the noble family interrupted the duel between Zhuo Fu and the Golden Master. Instantly, Zhuo Fu's face turned slightly pale, and she struggled out, panting and sweating profusely. She had clearly suffered a great loss.

However, Zhuo Fu, who had been thoroughly bullied by the Golden Master, was pulled back by the Wang Clan. Instead of thanking them, she glared at them with resentment, clearly questioning why they had interrupted her duel with the Golden Master.

The prominent family, who knew Zhuo Fu's temperament well, sighed. The use of the term "prominent family" alerted Chi Tian, ​​who instinctively looked at Zhuo Fu and asked:

"Is this racehorse girl... Treve?"

Fortunately, the Japanese katakana sounds quite similar, so Ikezoe was very sensitive to the name. The prominent family nodded in agreement, saying:

“Yes, Trainer Ikezoe has also heard of this girl? She is our latest rising star. Although she is not yet in her classic year, the strength she has shown is in no way inferior to some racehorse girls in their classic year.”

“I intend to support her to become the next student council president. This girl also heard that everyone from Japan was coming, and insisted on coming to see it. She even said that she wanted to have a match with the Gold Master.”

The noble family responded gently, and it was clear that the outcome of the "contest" between Zhuo Fu and the Golden Master was already obvious. However, to the Golden Master's surprise, this racehorse girl who had initially been at odds with him was actually less than a Classic Year old?

This caused even the Golden Master, who had previously suppressed Zhuo Fu, to look at her with the eyes of someone viewing a future rival. Although Zhuo Fu had suffered a slight setback, she remained defiant and calmly retorted:

"I will definitely win next year, and then we'll have another match."

"Alright, this isn't the place to talk. Trainer Ikezoe, and everyone else, please come with me."

Wangzu patted the head of the defiant Zhuo Fu and led Chi Tian and his group out of the airport. Meanwhile, on the other side, just as everyone's attention was drawn away, Dongshang Biange, hiding behind Zhen Jiling, noticed a low-key figure standing to the side.

The black-haired racehorse girl left the scene discreetly, escorted by several staff members from the club, and no one noticed her—but Dongshang Reform knew that this was the strongest opponent the master would face this time.

The great shock has already reached Paris, and her competition with the masters will officially begin in a few months.

Chapter 518: Maruzensky in France?

Ikezoe and his group followed the noble family to the car bound for the Collège de Trésenne in Paris. Now that they were away from the reporters and surrounded by trustworthy people, the noble family's attitude softened considerably. Speaking in seemingly much more fluent Japanese, they said to Ikezoe and his group:

"Welcome to you both, Trainer Ikezoe and the Golden Master. I treated my sister (Good Opera) and her trainer the same way last time, and that time, my sister and her trainer defeated me together."

"Back then, I thought the reason why Team Miracle was able to stand out in Japan was because you, like Opera Queen and her trainers, were a team that valued bonds extremely much and created miracles. But now it seems that I was generalizing."

As they spoke, the noble family turned their gaze to Chi Tian and the Golden Master, as well as Dong Shang Biange and Zhen Jiling beside Chi Tian. In particular, Zhen Jiling was sitting intimately with Chi Tian, ​​seemingly oblivious to everyone else, at a distance no less than that of the Golden Master.

Behind Chi Tian, ​​there was a little girl named Saima Girl wearing a hat that looked like a witch's. She was also clinging to Chi Tian and cautiously peeking out, looking very affectionate.

For a moment, after witnessing the relationship and bond between Good Opera and Wada, the group of Ikezoe and his companions were somewhat incomprehensible to the noble family. In particular, the racehorse girl, Golden Master, who was obviously very aggressive and possessive of her trainer, did not throw a tantrum or even show any dissatisfaction.

The powerful families, of course, have no idea that the three women—Zhen Jiling, Chi Tian, ​​and the Golden Master—are now sleeping together every day and have become accustomed to each other's presence. The Dongshang Reforms have even become used to this, which gives you an idea of ​​how complicated the interpersonal relationships within Chi Tian's team are now.

This left the noble families somewhat confused, but it was clear that Ikezoe and Wada had very different attitudes toward racehorse girls, a fact the noble families were certain of.

“Wada and I are indeed different. Our training methods and our bond with racehorse girls are also different, but that doesn’t mean that my Orpheus and I can’t unleash miraculous strength.”

"Instead of relying on miracles, we value our own strength and steady improvement, and this Arc de Triomphe is no exception."

If it were in the past, perhaps Ikezo wouldn't have had enough confidence to say such things, because he and the Golden Master had relied on the power of miracles to get to where they are today many times. If the three goddesses hadn't personally descended to earth to guide them, they really wouldn't have been able to master the way to improve themselves so quickly, nor would they have been able to withstand so many powerful racehorse girls.

It's important to understand that the noblewoman doesn't have the cheat-like speed of improvement like the [Mind World], and the other racehorse girls don't even have talents like the Golden Master, let alone have seen the Three Goddesses.

However, now Ikezoe has learned something – “miracles” are also part of strength, and the racehorse girl who believes in miracles is part of miracles herself.

The many things that happened to them were not without reason, and the guidance of the three goddesses of suffering was not limited to them. Many racehorse girls who reached the pinnacle of the world had more or less received guidance from the three goddesses. However, this opportunity is not something that everyone can seize; opportunity is only given to those who are prepared.

In comparison, Ikezoe and Golden Master have also steadily improved themselves step by step. They didn't suddenly unleash their potential like Good Opera on the racetrack, nor did they catch their opponents off guard like Daiyusaku who had already cheated. Their current achievements and strength are all the result of their daily practice and exploration of their "inner world"—they have even put in more effort than other Uma Musume contestants because they have more time to work hard.

Every match of the Golden Masters was fair and square, won by their own true strength. Therefore, Chi Tian also realized that they did not need to feel flattered or unworthy of their positions. They had come this far on their own.

"You seem very confident. It looks like you'll be able to compete against the formidable racehorse girl again at this year's Arc de Triomphe Grand Prix."

"Hmm? Miss from a prominent family, are you going to attend the Arc de Triomphe again this time?"

The words of the noble family aroused the curiosity of Zhenji Ling. Upon hearing this, the noble family nodded and said, "Of course I will participate. This may be my last peak period... You all understand, the racehorse girls of the Anjiang Well series are like this."

"To be honest, my skills actually started to decline after the Japan Cup, and it's already quite good for me to have been able to keep going until today. Soon, when my skills decline, I will announce my retirement—and then support a new kid to become the president."