The Emperor's answer made Jinlang fall silent for a moment. He finally understood that the Emperor and the Golden Ship were two completely extreme racehorse girls. In comparison, although the Emperor was giving him a headache, the Golden Ship had no fewer problems than the Emperor.
The emperor had already foreseen her future, but she chose to take a gamble with great fanfare, even if it meant her own destruction—such recklessness gave Jin Lang, who wanted to protect her and help her grow in a more stable way, a headache.
However, Golden Ship is at the other extreme. She also knows her destiny, but she is too clear about her own limits. Therefore, knowing the future and her own limitations and talents, she knows that she can never compare with the top-tier racehorse girls. So she chooses the simplest and easiest way to achieve more.
Knowing that she is not as good as some racehorse girls, she will no longer run with all her might when she sees that the situation is hopeless. Moreover, she will not regret or feel guilty if she loses - because she knows her limits very well and knows that she is no match for those "hall-of-fame racehorse girls".
It seems the emperor is causing more trouble now, but in reality, the future of both women is a major headache for Jin Lang. Faced with these two extremes, Jin Lang now has to worry about the future of both women...
Of course, he needs to deal with the emperor's problem first. He already understands the emperor's point of view, but no matter what, he still doesn't want the emperor to repeat the same mistakes. Otherwise, the only one who will regret it is herself.
We must find a way that satisfies both the emperor and her needs... a way to make the emperor feel challenged without harming her...
"Let's end this pointless argument, you two. You can't understand each other like this."
"The energetic racehorse girl and the seemingly young but actually old-fashioned trainer, there is no right or wrong between you, only the estrangement and misunderstanding between you - now, if you want to challenge the impossible, perhaps what you need is a 'miracle'."
Suddenly, a soft female voice entered Jin Lang and the Emperor of the East Sea's minds, interrupting their discussion. Before they could react, they both felt dizzy and their vision began to darken...
Chapter 526: Jin Lang's Inner World?
"Waaah..."
"Where is this place?"
When the Emperor of the East Sea and Jin Lang awoke from the distortion, they found that their environment was completely different from before. They seemed to be in the sky, and beneath their feet was a white cloud that had turned into land.
At this moment, both Jin Lang and the Emperor of the East Sea seemed to be walking on clouds in the sky. Jin Lang, who had never experienced anything like this before, was unusually bewildered by this scene. The Emperor of the East Sea, however, gradually recovered and exclaimed with delight:
"Just now! I think I heard something, and the situation here—"
"The Three Goddesses! It must be the Three Goddesses, right?!" The Emperor of the East Sea, now certain of his thoughts, shouted joyfully in the area, "They must have answered our wishes, right? The Three Goddesses!"
"The Three Goddesses?" Upon hearing this, Jinlang finally recalled that both Ikezoe and Wada had come to the statue of the Three Goddesses to seek help. The Three Goddesses had provided them with great assistance, significantly improving their abilities as racehorse girls.
This time, however, he didn't actively seek the help of the three goddesses; instead, the three goddesses took the initiative to approach him...
Could their arrival really be directly related to the three goddesses? Jin Lang wasn't entirely sure, but he felt that this time, he might be able to find the answer.
Just as Jin Lang was pondering and the Emperor of the East Sea was shouting excitedly, a pure white figure slowly descended from the higher sky. She wore a pure white cloak that covered the upper part of her face, revealing only a pair of horse ears and a conspicuous horse tail. She was barefoot, with her smooth little feet exposed. Combined with the bright background at the moment, she truly had the aura of a goddess.
"We've kept you waiting. Here comes the trainer from another world, and the little racehorse girl who has been blessed." The three goddesses spoke with a slight smile:
“I am one of the three goddesses, you can call me ‘Gotholphin’.”
"Godfone! Is that the Three Goddesses' real name?!" The East Sea Emperor, clearly not seeing the Three Goddesses for the first time, happily skipped forward, immediately closing the distance with Godfone, and asked with delight:
"Lord Godolphin! I don't know if you've seen me before, I—"
“I know you, Emperor of the East Sea.” Goldolfen smiled and replied, “You are quite a special one among the racehorses.”
“We remember the names of all the horse girls. They receive our blessings from birth and will see us for the first time in their first dream after birth. From then on, they receive our blessings and grow up healthily.”
“Every horse girl is our child, Emperor of the East Sea, you are one of the most talented and special ones.”
"Hehe, I'm actually a little shy that the goddess said I'm talented."
Receiving praise from one of the three goddesses on her very first occasion was of extraordinary significance. Even the East Sea Emperor, who was always very proud of her talent, rubbed her head sheepishly this time, while her ponytail swayed merrily, almost as if it were about to fly away.
Seeing this, Gao Duofen simply smiled slightly. She quickly turned her gaze to Jin Lang, and only after Jin Lang silently approached did she hear Gao Duofen speak gently:
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Takatoshi Imamiura. Your deeds are of utmost respect to us three goddesses."
"My deeds?" Jin Lang was also surprised that Goddess, one of the three goddesses of this world, and not just a legend, but a real deity with so-called "divine authority," would be so respectful to him. It was truly unexpected.
This also surprised the Emperor of the East Sea, who subconsciously looked at Jin Lang and asked in astonishment:
"No way?! Even the goddess is so polite to Tuolana?!"
Upon hearing this, Godofen nodded and answered Jinlang and the Emperor's questions, saying, "For us, taking care of these children with utmost care and dedication, whether it's leading them to a glorious future, nurturing them into legendary figures, or watching over their rear so they can return in peace... any such achievement can be considered something that we three goddesses respect."
"And you, Mr. Takatoshi Imanami, have spent your whole life doing this. You have accomplished all the achievements I have mentioned, dedicating your entire life to these lovely children. Such a person certainly deserves my respect."
"Or in some ways, what you have done is comparable to any one of the three of us. Although you do not have the divine right to create miracles, you have been doing the same thing all your life. To these children, you yourself represent 'miracle'."
Godofen's explanation dispelled Jin Lang's confusion. However, Godofen's words made the East Sea Emperor, who was watching Jin Lang from the side, even more horrified. At this moment, she suddenly realized just how special her trainer was.
"You're lying... Draina... Were you a trainer in your past life?"
"You could say that." Jin Lang nodded with a wry smile upon hearing this. However, he shook his head at the praise from the three goddesses and said, "It's not that great. I've just been in this industry for a long time and I really don't have any other life skills. And the only thing I'm good at is things related to these children, so I've just kept doing this."
"Whatever the reason, it doesn't change what you've done." Godolphin comforted her, saying, "Judging by actions, not intentions, for no one is perfect."
"Moreover, your inner world speaks volumes more than your words—look around you, this is your inner world."
"This is the world created from everything within your heart, and if I were to describe it, I would perhaps call it 'heaven'."
"A paradise belonging to the horse girls, and it is not just you who made it possible. Perhaps it is the three goddesses who created it. This place is a world of the heart, formed by the wishes and purest gratitude of every child you have helped and cared for."
Godofen slightly opened his arms, and at that moment, when the current wave and the East Sea Emperor looked at the surrounding sky again, sure enough, several faint phantoms of horse girls, like angels, flashed by. Although their faces could not be seen clearly, it was enough to prove that Godofen's words were not false.
This is a world of the heart, formed by the blessings of the horse girls that Jinlang once cared for, representing the most heartfelt reward Jinlang received for his efforts towards them—this is not something that Jinlang alone, or the three goddesses, could create.
When Lang saw all this, he remained silent. When he saw the phantom images of several horsewomen, he was even moved to tears, but he quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes and said softly:
"...That's good. That way, my life hasn't been wasted."
"Really...Did Tuona actually...do so much?"
The Emperor of the East Sea was also taken aback by Jin Lang's achievements and the rewards he had received, muttering to himself. Gao Duofen, hearing this, smiled and said:
"Alright, enough with the reminiscing, let's get back to the main topic."
“I have been listening to your argument…or rather, your debate for a long time. I think there is nothing wrong with what you are saying, but the difference lies in the fact that you have experienced and felt things differently. You cannot empathize with each other’s ideas.”
"But in the end, none of your views are wrong, but endless arguing will only widen your misunderstandings."
"Therefore, I want to know what you need most right now. Although I may not be able to directly realize your ideals, I will choose the best solution for you based on your long-cherished wishes."
Chapter 527: The "Treatment Plan" Chosen by the Three Goddesses for the Two
Faced with Godofen's words, the East Sea Emperor and Jinlang looked at each other in bewilderment. Although their initial clash of opinions seemed intense, it was actually the East Sea Emperor who was complaining on his own, while Jinlang was simply trying to make the Emperor understand his and Rudolf's thoughts.
However, although the emperor seemed to be complaining fiercely, he was actually just complaining, and it was more of an argument than a real argument. The emperor did not actually get angry with Jin Lang because of this.
"Well, actually we weren't arguing. I was just a little unhappy with the arrangements made by Chairman Na and the president. They always treat me like a child, but I'm not a child anymore!"
As the emperor spoke, his resentment quickly welled up, and he said, "I'm ready to accept my fate. According to the normal plot, shouldn't a character who fights against their fate to the end receive strong support? Just like in 'The Bizarre Adventure of Mama'!"
"But dragging Na and the president down will only damage my confidence! Just because my legs are more prone to breaking, can't I fight for myself? I also want to live a brilliant life!"
"Isn't there a saying, 'How can you meet the goddess (the three goddesses) without going through hardships?' I also need to challenge myself to break through! But Tuola and the president are afraid I'll break my leg and won't let me go!"
"I don't want that kind of life! I want to live my life to the fullest!"
"—So, this is the child's perspective." Godofen smiled and nodded upon hearing this. She understood the emperor's meaning and thoughts, and she understood that the child wanted to prove her extraordinary nature. Her victories had come too easily; without experiencing hardship, there was no joy in the harvest.
This idea is certainly not wrong. A child who has a smooth life will not experience happiness. She has the talent and resources that are envied by countless people. She obtained them too easily and simply. However, she lives in a place where everyone is stronger and more talented than her (at least on the surface). This anxiety always surrounds her, and the results of her efforts cannot satisfy her. Therefore, the emperor thought of achieving a breakthrough by challenging himself.
This child isn't entirely driven by arrogance; she works so hard to push herself and meet everyone's expectations. As a racehorse girl, Godorph must admit that the East Sea Emperor is very principled—unfortunately, it's precisely because of this that she often misunderstands the concern others have for her, which can be a little bit of a headache for others.
When Godofen's gaze fell upon Jin Lang, Jin Lang opened his mouth slightly, as if wanting to say something, but ultimately swallowed it back and whispered:
"I think I can handle this myself, so I won't trouble you, Goddess."
"Really? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ask the goddess, are you going to give it up?"
Godolphin encouraged Jin Lang to speak, and after hesitating for a moment, Jin Lang continued:
"There's really nothing... I just hope that these children can finish this journey healthy and without regrets."
"Miracles and dreams can't always be achieved together. Even the Three Goddesses might not be able to do that."
Godolphin understood what Jinlang meant. Clearly, Jinlang wasn't someone who believed in miracles; he was rational, calm, and preferred to trust his own judgment. And now, it was precisely through his calm judgment that he had come this far, raising Megumi McQueen into an excellent racehorse girl.
However, Jin Nan overlooked the fact that Meguro McQueen's journey to where she is today is actually a "miracle" shaped by his guidance and influence—only this method is applicable to racehorse girls like Meguro McQueen who are not prone to tantrums and will try very hard to respond to you at crucial moments.
The same tactics won't work on the Emperor of the East Sea or the Golden Ship; they both need some kind of stimulation to change and grow.
Jinlang is the same. He is perfect in every way as a trainer. He stays true to his original aspirations, has extremely high professional skills, and has always had a passion for the sport. The only problem is that he cannot truly connect with his female racehorses.
Horse racers need more than just a trainer who understands them like a father figure; they need a trainer who shares their values, shares their burdens, and works alongside them like a comrade.
A simple stableman's mentality won't do. A trainer is a job that combines the roles of rider, horse trainer, and stableman. Jinlang, precisely because he has too much experience, lacks the empathy that a trainer should have for his racehorse girl.
To put it bluntly, there's too much rationality and too little emotionality. Not everything that's reasonable will be accepted. Things in this world are often that complicated, especially when it comes to horse girls who are still like children when faced with emperors and golden ships.
“I already know what you want, and coincidentally, I can give you everything you want.”
"Really?!" The most excited person was the Emperor of the East Sea, who immediately asked, his ponytail swaying incessantly, "Can my dream really come true?! Then give me a pair of strong legs! That way, I can challenge the peak!"
“I’m sorry, little emperor.” Goldofen replied with an elegant smile, “Even the three goddesses cannot change the racehorse girls’ constitution. It’s something you were born with, an influence of your ‘original form’.”
"So even the three goddesses can't directly change the hardships you'll have to endure in the future; that's the rule."
"Sigh... How could this be..." Upon hearing this, the Emperor of the East Sea immediately drooped his ears. Seeing the Emperor's expression, Jin Lang subconsciously looked at Gao Duofen, feeling that Gao Duofen had left unsaid.
And as expected, under Jin Lang's gaze, Gao Duofen's smile slowly spread across his face as he softly added:
"However, as long as we make some minor modifications without changing the suffering, it is still possible."
"Ugh?"
However, for some reason, Godolphin's words made the emperor subconsciously feel uneasy. Under the emperor's gaze, he saw Godolphin slowly walk towards him step by step, and then gently tap the emperor's forehead with his finger.
At that moment, the emperor felt a strange, gentle power surge up, but after the warmth, he felt nothing else.
"It seems... there's nothing there?" The emperor tried moving her feet, but she didn't feel any relief or comfort; they were just the same as usual.
"You'll understand someday, little emperor."
Gao Duofen didn't spell things out directly. The next moment, she looked at Jin Lang beside her and smiled gently:
"As for Mr. Jinlang, I have come to understand that what you need more is not just a young body, but a young heart."
“Only by empathizing with racehorse girls, sharing the same values, and truly understanding their feelings can one become an excellent trainer. Therefore, Mr. Jinlang, I have selected a ‘treatment plan’ that is most suitable for you.”
"Wait... Goddess, please wait."
Jin Lang, sensing something ominous in Godorfen's tone, instinctively wanted to say something, but unfortunately, Godorfen, one of the three goddesses, didn't seem to give him the chance.
"After you go back, you will understand where you have changed. After that, if you have both figured it out, you can come back here to find me. At that time, I will naturally give you a satisfactory answer."
Having said that, Godolphin's body slowly dissipated before Jin Lang and the Emperor, and the next moment, their consciousnesses were expelled from this mental world...
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