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

The student council presidents at the French school of Trésin are different from those in Japan because the turnover rate of racehorse girls in Europe is extremely fast, and their standards are also very simple: the stronger the racehorse girl, the higher the status. For example, the racehorse girls of the Kuramai family can only serve as student council president for two or three years, because their physical condition will decline after that, and soon the strongest position will be taken away.

Therefore, most European racehorse girls, at the peak of their careers, will not shy away from looking for what they believe to be their successors. And now, the most favored successor by the noble family is this mares racehorse named Zoe. Of course, Zoe seems to have to wait a while.

Because the strongest female racehorse in Europe that year was not Zoefe, but another low-profile female racehorse from the Noble Family, named "Camelot" (I don't know how to translate it, so I'm just transliterating it). She seemed unremarkable, but she won the derby between England and Ireland, making her the strongest female racehorse in England that year.

Of course, as a French racehorse girl, Noble Family clearly has some reservations about the fact that British racehorse girls are the strongest racehorse girls in Europe this year. Therefore, she is also strongly supporting the talented Zoeve, striving to take the top spot next year.

In truth, the noble family also felt a slight regret. If Zhuo Fu had reached maturity a year earlier, she would have definitely met the Golden Master at the Arc de Triomphe. At that time, the strongest female racehorses from England, France, and Japan would have gathered at the Arc de Triomphe. Regardless of the outcome, it would have been a terrifying and brutal competition.

"Speaking of which, I heard that a female horse racer from Japan also came. She is considered our senior. I didn't expect that she would be able to participate in the Arc de Triomphe this time."

The noblewoman spoke calmly, the racehorse girl she mentioned clearly being "Great Shock." However, there was a hint of hostility, or perhaps contempt, in her tone towards Great Shock's presence here.

Chi Tian and his group naturally noticed this, but they did not defend Da Zhenhan. After all, they themselves did not know about Da Zhenhan's events at the Arc de Triomphe in this world. However, they could understand why the noble families were indifferent to the reappearance of a racehorse girl who had consumed illegal drugs at the Arc de Triomphe.

“The Great Shock is indeed very powerful.” Only the Golden Master answered solemnly upon hearing this, but the Noble Clan smiled indifferently. This time, even Zofu and Camillot did not refute it, clearly showing that they shared the same attitude towards the Great Shock.

Fortunately, the car had already arrived at the entrance of Treson Academy. The Wang family slowly got out of the car, but at this moment, the Wang family suddenly remembered something and said to Chi Tian, ​​who was getting out of the car:

"Oh, right, trainer Ikezoe, I forgot to tell you before, a senior from Japan came here in advance and chose the best environment for you. I think you should meet her."

"Senior?" Ikezoe and her group were slightly taken aback upon hearing this. When the racehorse girls, including the Golden Master, heard "her," their first reaction was to think of Fumino Nase and Suzuka. However, only Ikezoe thought of someone else and her eyes widened slightly.

Just then, a soft laugh broke the atmosphere, and a relaxed and cheerful mature voice rang out:

"Hi~ my dear students, and the lovely pony girls~~"

"—Maruzen-sensei (Maruzenski)?!" X4

However, when Maru Zenki, dressed in his winning uniform, appeared at the entrance of the Collège de Trésenne in Paris, Ikezoe could hardly believe his eyes. His teacher had actually traveled all the way from Japan to support him.

“That’s right, it’s me~” Maru Zenki said with a smile, as if it were a matter of course, “Because I couldn’t bear to leave my dear student alone in Paris, fighting against the strongest horse girl in the club all by herself, this time, I rushed over here ahead of time~”

"Also, your reactions are so cute! I love them. I hope you can always satisfy my vanity, Koike~"

Chapter 519: The Second Area of ​​Great Shock?

"What are you doing here, teacher? Why did you travel all the way from Japan to Paris ahead of schedule?"

Ikezoe never expected to meet Maruzensky in Paris, his teacher, who had taught him so much advanced knowledge and was the first to worry about his qualification to compete at the Arc de Triomphe. Although later events, such as the French central government's open policy towards Japanese horse racing and the fact that fine opera first ushered in a new era for Japanese horse racing, made Maruzensky's previous cultivation of Ikezoe seem less meaningful, Ikezoe will never forget Maruzensky's kindness.

Chi Tian will never forget the confusion and helplessness he felt when he was entrusted with the important task of the Golden Journey and asked to take the Golden Master to the Arc de Triomphe. At that time, he felt that his level was still not qualified and that he would only have the same result as in the past in the future—being regarded as a burden who was not qualified to be teammates with the Golden Master, and thus losing the opportunity to rush to the top of the world with the Golden Master.

At that time, only one person told Chi Tian that she could help him improve to the level of a trainer worthy of a Gold Master. She could then lend him a hand and make those who wanted to replace him speechless and admit that he was qualified after seeing his level.

That person was Maruzensky. In this world that was unfamiliar to Ikezoe at the time, he was the first stranger to extend a helping hand to him.

Maruzensky occupies a significant place in Ikezoe's heart. She is Ikezoe's teacher, the first and only "stranger" in this world whom Ikezoe can trust, apart from Imazaki, Ikezoe, and other familiar racehorse girls like Orpheus and Makoto.

Maruzensky extended a helping hand to Ikezoe during his most difficult time, which was of extraordinary significance to Ikezoe. In some ways, Maruzensky's importance to Ikezoe was no less than that of his other horse racers.

"Of course, it's to help my dear silly student fight against the club~" Maru Zenki said with such ease, as if she were just here for a vacation:

"My dear Koikezoe, surely you're not so foolish as to think that you and your trusted horse racing partners alone can handle this desperate gamble by the yamen, right?"

"If that's the case, then I probably can't call you 'Koikezoe' anymore, but I'll have to add 'silly' to it, making it 'Silly Koikezoe', okay?"

Maruzensky's words, however, made Ikezoe feel inexplicably embarrassed. It wasn't entirely because of the nickname that made one want to disappear into the ground, but because Ikezoe had actually thought that way at first...

Although Chi Tian didn't think that their small team could really bring down the company... he did think that at least they were surrounded by trustworthy people, which would at least prevent the other side from resorting to underhanded tactics... As for the rest, he could leave it all to Orphie. Chi Tian had absolute confidence in Orphie's strength and performance this time.

However, it's clear from Maruzensky's side that this decision by the company was not hasty, but rather a well-determined one. Moreover, they are confident that by sending out the Great Shock, they can achieve 100% victory.

At least, their chances of turning things around this time are not small, and the situation is definitely in their favor.

"Putting everything else aside, my student, you don't understand the Great Shock enough. Do you really think that her third-place finish at the Arc de Triomphe is her limit? Do you really think that the Great Shock is the kind of racehorse girl who has nothing once she loses her [Domain]?"

"...Orphie told me this before." Ikezoe had done some research on this as well, and said to Maru Zenki: "The noblewoman told Orphie that she didn't go all out during the Great Shock at the Arc de Triomphe, and didn't even use her [Domain]."

"Moreover, according to the noblewoman, Great Shock is someone who is always exploring how to become stronger. For her, the result of the competition is not important. She will not miss any competition that can make her stronger."

"Oh? It seems my little Ikezoe is doing well with her homework?"

Maruzen was quite surprised by the information that Ikezoe had gathered. These could be considered the key to breaking the deadlock. The Great Shock's "Domain" might be flawless, but she herself had a major personality weakness—otherwise, she wouldn't have been so foolish as to believe the careless staff's arrangements and take the drug that was banned in France to help her breathe more easily, which led to her being disqualified by the French central government.

Of course, Chi Tian and his team would never use such underhanded tactics, but given Da Zhenhan's personality and the series of events surrounding the decision by the company to have her compete against the Arc de Triomphe, it's clear that Da Zhenhan is behind this competition. She believes that the Golden Master can make her even stronger.

Therefore, if the Great Shock is truly aiming to become stronger, then she will definitely not release her [Domain] – because the Great Shock knows that if her domain is released, everyone will be racing with shackles on their feet. In that case, who can unleash her potential and help her break through her own realm?

As for the strength of the Great Shock without the application of the [Domain], just look at the result of that Arc de Triomphe. Although he is a strong opponent, he is definitely no match for the Golden Master.

"As long as the Golden Master releases his [Domain], he can crush the Great Shock in just a few rounds—my silly student, that's what you must be thinking, right?"

However, Maru Zenki's expression turned slightly serious, and he solemnly said, "Mr. Ikezoe, there is a Chinese saying, 'A scholar should be looked at with new eyes after three days of separation.' Don't think that the peak of Great Shock's strength was back at the Arc de Triomphe."

"She has been recuperating for many years, but she has never regressed. As a veteran racehorse, she must have made full preparations for this competition."

"Moreover, you may not know this... I learned from some inside sources that after the Arc de Triomphe, the Great Shock was also inspired by something and its strength increased significantly."

"As far as I know, perhaps Da Zhenhan will use the [Domain] that she has never used before in this match."

"What? But a major shock isn't impossible..."

However, Ikezoe's instinctive rebuttal suddenly revealed a realization. He looked at Maruzen with a slightly frightening gaze and subconsciously asked:

"Teacher, you mean, she was deeply shocked—"

"—A racehorse girl can possess two [domains], I also found it hard to believe before I received this news."

Maru Zenki nodded in agreement with Ikezoe's idea. To be honest, when she received this inside information, she was so surprised that she almost turned the steering wheel wrong. However, she did not think it was a joke. She was shocked that this guy... was someone who had been favored by the three goddesses back then.

Therefore, if she does possess a second [domain], Maruzensky's thinking is that it's better to believe it than not. Especially since she's determined to fight the Golden Master and push her limits this time, then that second [domain], whose specifics are unknown, is very likely already reserved by Great Shock to deal with the Golden Master.

"I'm still trying to find out about the second [Area] of the Great Shock, but I'm afraid it will be even more difficult than finding information about the Great Shock on the Japanese internet right now. But don't worry, I'll do my best."

Maruzen also casually explained how to wholeheartedly support Ikezoe, and Ikezoe was silent for a moment after hearing this, before asking softly;

"Teacher... are you really going to go to this lengths for me?"

"……fool."

However, Maru Zenki smiled tolerantly upon hearing this, and gently patted Ikezoe's head, saying with a light laugh, "I'm not just doing this for you, but also for myself, to vent my anger. I've been holding this in for far too long."

"This time, my dear disciple's racehorse girl will carry my stubbornness as a racehorse girl to the world's biggest stage, to win the world's most prestigious international GI. I want to show those despicable guys from back then that even if I, Maru Zensky, couldn't personally participate in the race, the student I taught can still slap them in the face!"

"So this time, don't embarrass me, my dear student. You'd better make sure I slap those guys hard across the face!"

Chapter 520: The Gold Master Who Didn't Want to Part

"Don't worry, teacher, this time I will definitely slap the Central Radio and Television Station and the Social Media Group hard in the face!"

On this point, Ikezoe had no other objections. In the past, it was because the time gap between himself and Maruzensky was too great that Ikezoe didn't know much about her "true form." But now, having seen Maruzensky in her Umaru Girl form, and learning that the teacher who had helped him was still receiving almost the same treatment as in his original world, he had already made up his mind.

Seeing that Chizoe readily agreed, Maru Zenki chuckled softly, but she knew in her heart that it was just a joke. She just wanted to use her student to stand up for her. Who would dare to actually slap the center in the face?

Moreover, the "holding a seat on Uma Musume Pretty Derby" policy has been in effect for a long time. The current environment of Uma Musume Pretty Derby, coupled with the new era ushered in by Good Opera, means that the benefits that Uma Musume Pretty Derby enjoys today are something that Maru Zensky could never have imagined back then. However, she is still very happy to see that one day, Uma Musume Pretty Derby will no longer be limited to this small stage, but will have more avenues to reach the world stage.

"Alright, let's not talk about me anymore."

Maruzensky shook her head, completely changing the subject. She no longer cared about what would happen next; seeing this scene now was enough for her. Her beloved student was willing to stand up for her, and her student's role as Uma Musume had reached the world stage. What more could she possibly want?

Maruzen and Ikezoe wandered around the Collège de Trésée in Paris. The last time Wada Kazuyo Opera came, they always remarked, "Are all the Collège de Trésées in the world designed similarly?" But in reality, the environment of the Collège de Trésée in Paris is quite different from that in Japan.

At least at the Tracey Academy in Japan, there isn't as much privacy as in Paris. After all, the Tracey Academy explicitly prohibits trainers from having relationships with racehorse girls that go beyond friendship, but this is not the case in Paris.

Although both are openly prohibited, Paris is undoubtedly more "insincere." Everywhere in the academy, there is a hormonal scent that makes the racehorse girls know what's going on just by sniffing. In the corridor that Maruzensky and Ikezoe walked through, Maruzensky keenly smelled the strong, lingering scent of racehorse girl hormones in several rooms.

Driven by reasons unknown, perhaps influenced by the environment, or simply by his own inner doubts, Maruzensky stood at the end of the corridor, gazing at the scenery outside the window. After a long while, he finally asked softly:

"So, my dear student... are you really going to give up this opportunity to go out into the world? To give this opportunity to a teacher like me who doesn't have much of a future left?"

"I think you should reconsider carefully. It's not too late to regret it now. It's better not to make a choice you'll regret later."

……

"Seriously, where did that guy Ikezoe go? -- Why does this place smell like this everywhere?"

Meanwhile, the Golden Master, who had gone to the dormitory arranged for them by the local authorities before the Dongshang Reform and carefully organized their luggage, was worried about Ikezoe being alone with Maruzensky, so he immediately rushed over.

For this, she had to thank her clever older sister for installing a GPS tracking system on Chi Tian's phone. Although the master never used it to track Chi Tian, ​​"having no sword in hand" and "having a sword but not using it" are two completely different concepts. Now, the master used this to find the location of Chi Tian and Maru Zenski.

Although she didn't really like the environment—it was full of similar smells that she used to smell when she occasionally went to the student council to find good operas—even though the master was a little clueless in this regard, she wasn't stupid. Her horse girl instincts told her what the smell was all about.

The Golden Master expressed deep contempt for those who couldn't control their instincts even before retiring. But she also grew increasingly uneasy; what was Maruzensky doing bringing Ikezoe to a place like this?

Fortunately, the Gold Master already knew through his phone that he was only a short distance away from Chi Tian, ​​just around the corner.

"Are you really going to give up your opportunity for further study and give it to me? To me, a senior who is no longer of much value?"

“You have a brighter future ahead of you, Mr. Ikezoe. There’s no need for that… There are many ways to repay kindness, and you don’t need to choose this one.”

"That child will definitely not accept it, right? In the end, you will only hurt each other."

At that moment, Maruzensky's voice made the Gold Master stop in his tracks. He immediately hid behind the corner wall, suppressing his usual unintentional aura, and pricked up his horse ears to listen to their conversation.

"It's not just because of that." At this moment, facing Maruzen's question, Ikezoe, who had also pondered this question for a long time, finally spoke slowly:

"Actually, I did say some things in a moment of passion at first, but after thinking about it carefully, I realized that it was actually the best choice for Orpheus."

“If I study in France with Orpheus, I will undoubtedly get a better education—but what about Karen? What about Tosho? And so many temperamental racer girls who are already at the age of becoming professional, but no one has been able to help them... What about my other old friends?”

“I can become a trainer again in three years, but for racehorse girls, three years is far too long... long enough that everything they have is beyond redemption. I can’t do that.”

"..." The Golden Master did not speak after hearing Chi Tian's words. However, she understood that Chi Tian wanted to give the spot of the Arc de Triomphe trainer to Maru Zenki. Obviously, Chi Tian also chose to let the Golden Master continue her studies.

This means that over the course of three years, Chi Tianhui and the Gold Master will be separated for three years, each pursuing their own ideals.

This decision should have stunned the Gold Master the moment she heard it, causing her to jump out and cry in anger—however, when Chi Tian mentioned other people, the Gold Master became unusually calm.

She thought of her family, and of her eldest sister, who was the first in the Huang family to step forward and try to overcome the limitations and influences imposed on them by the Huang family's inner conflicts. She had gone through many ups and downs, but finally succeeded... all to set an example for them, so that they would not sit idly by and wait for their fate, nor be troubled by their own inner conflicts, but bravely stand up and resist all of this.

And her sister, Zhongshan Qingdian... and Sister Meng... Chi Tian is right, besides him, who else can save them from their current predicament?

And then there's Karen, the big sister... the little witch... If Chi Tian abandons them for her sake, is that an outcome she can accept?

Is it really the right choice for her to monopolize Ikezono for her own future?

The Golden Master remained silent, deep in thought. She knew all too well that she would have to leave Chi Tian sooner or later. Chi Tian had told her more than once that, at his current level, he could no longer help her with anything except the [Mind World]. She was already much stronger than the "Golden Master" Chi Tian remembered.

And as it turns out, the Gold Mage's growth has indeed been unexpected. Although she is still hot-tempered, she has learned to think calmly during matches; although she is still domineering, she no longer cowers before other tall horses or uses intimidation to mask her inner unease; although she is still carefree, she has also learned to care and be cared for...

She has... become less dependent on Chi Tian. She can indeed continue on her own peacefully now.

But... she still didn't want to be separated, as expected.