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

And good opera, everyone knows, is just how terrifying the finale of a good opera can be.

"Hey, hey, hey, is this for real? Competing with a great opera singer for the finale? I bet even a golden maestro like her couldn't beat her, right?"

Ikezoe was also taken aback by Jinlang's judgment and quickly said to Wada, "Wada, are you serious? Let Nutao compete against Good Opera in the final round? This is hardly a place where Good Opera can win!"

“But this is the best chance to beat Good Opera.” Of course, Wada knew how terrifying the finale of Good Opera was, and he also knew very well that if Nutao were to compete with Good Opera in the finale, there would be almost no chance.

However, as he said, to win the race, you must unleash the power of what horse girls are best at.

If Nutao wants to win against Good Opera, it must focus on speed and power. Only by suppressing Good Opera in these two areas will they have a glimmer of hope.

To put it bluntly, the current situation in Hotan is more like knowing that it's impossible to beat Good Opera in terms of skill. The only way they can win is to let Nutao suppress Good Opera in terms of stats. When Nutao's base stats are high enough to suppress Good Opera's skill bonuses, they will have a chance to win.

Of course, this was difficult, so Nutao's training intensity was higher than that of the other female racehorses during this period. She was exhausted every day, but she still gritted her teeth and persevered.

In order to live up to the promise and expectations of He Tian, ​​Nu Tao is working harder than anyone imagined. The intensity of his training is so high that Jin Lang feels a little scared several times.

"Wada-kun, you can't train so intensely before the competition." Imanami, acting as a stable boy, offered Wada his advice, speaking calmly:

"Although Nu Tao has a health check every day, there is nothing wrong with his legs. But in the long run, it will be a losing proposition."

"..." However, upon hearing Jinlang's words, Wada opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end, he silently closed his mouth and simply nodded very humbly.

What could he say? He had initially disagreed with these training programs, but Nu Tao became more and more anxious each day, exhausting herself every day. Even these high-intensity training sessions were something she had requested herself.

Wada watched Nutao, who was panting heavily but still moving forward on the field, and sighed silently. He was really a bit incompetent as a trainer.

"Wada! Wada Ryuji! Come out here!"

However, at that moment, a sharp female voice suddenly rang out from the side. Wada, whose name was called, immediately turned around and saw that Tojo Hana was walking aggressively towards him with her sleeves rolled up, looking as if she was about to start a fight.

Beside Tojo Hana were two racehorse girls who had come with her; they were none other than members of her team, Shintaka and Daiki Kousha—seemingly there to keep things under control.

Wada was also intimidated by the aggressive Tojo Hana. It wasn't until Tojo Hana reached him and grabbed Wada's collar that he finally snapped out of his daze.

"Ryuji Wada! What kind of spell did you cast on Good Opera?! Tell me the truth! What exactly did you do to Good Opera?!"

"—Ms. Tojo! Please calm down!"

Tojo Hana's actions alerted Ikezoe and Iwanami, who immediately stepped forward to persuade her, while Ikezoe held onto Tojo Hana's arms tightly, trying to make her let go of Wada.

Tojo Hana was extremely unwilling, but she still maintained a sliver of composure. She slightly loosened her grip on Wada's arm, but still did not release him, and asked, word by word:

"Ryuji Wada, I admire your determination, which is why I consider you my rival. But isn't it going too far to use such underhanded tactics to disrupt the performance of a fine opera?!"

"What did I do?" However, Wada was also completely bewildered. What could he possibly do for a good opera?

"You still won't admit it!" However, Tojo Hana thought Wada was faking it, and became even angrier, shouting sharply:

"Tell me the truth, what exactly did you do to the opera?! Why did her performance suddenly decline so quickly? Why did she suddenly stop listening to my conductor?!"

"?"

Tojo Hana's stern shout caused Wada Ryuji's expression to become subtle. He suddenly realized that perhaps this matter really did have something to do with him...

Chapter 50: A Minor Turmoil on the Eve of the Match

"Yes! Evil trainer! Whatever you did to Good Opera, whatever strange potion you drank, we will bring you to justice now, you bastard!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, a racehorse girl named "Ooki Express," wearing a training uniform and sporting blond hair, aggressively addressed Wada, pulling out a revolver and pointing it at him with a threatening expression.

"Hmph, if you confess honestly now, I might forgive you. But if you keep persisting like this, then I'll have to let you experience the power of American Iaijutsu!"

"Where did you get that revolver?! It's dangerous, put it away right now!"

This was the first time in Wada's life that someone had pointed a gun at him, and he immediately felt immense pressure. He didn't know that the racehorse girl in front of him was "Ooki Express." But even if he did know, the mysterious revolver was enough to make him nervous—this could really kill someone!

Do you have a gun permit to carry a gun in Japan? This is Japan, not America! And the US military isn't even in Tokyo!

"Hmph, although I also think it might be a bit ridiculous, I won't fall behind for my good opera friend!" Another masked horse racer girl, named "Divine Eagle," spoke in the exact same accent as Taiki Express, proving she was also an American-born horse racer, and said to Wada:

"Now, confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely. Mr. Wada, quickly hand over the antidote! That way, our good opera student can return to normal! Otherwise, we'll have no choice but to send you to the basement of Theresienwiese for interrogation!"

"What kind of dangerous organization is Treson Academy?! How come it has a basement?! How many other things haven't they told us beforehand?!"

However, under the coercion of two female horse racers and a strong woman, Wada, Imanami, and Ikezoe were all under immense pressure. Tojo Hana, despite appearing to be just a woman, possessed surprisingly strong grip; her power was far beyond what was outwardly apparent.

Perhaps it was because they had learned some kind of martial arts before? The three of them weren't quite sure, but so far, the fighting power of the two sides was completely disproportionate. Faced with the two racehorse girls closing in step by step, they didn't know what to do for a moment.

Fortunately, their racehorse girls finally arrived in time.

"The trainer (the old man)?!" X4

The commotion immediately attracted the attention of the three racehorse girls. Almost simultaneously, the four racehorse girls abandoned their training and rushed towards their trainers, as if a gust of wind had swept by!

"boom!"

"Ouch!" Tojo Hana also felt a sharp pain. She felt a gust of wind and then her arm was hit by a heavy force. She subconsciously released her grip on Wada's collar and stepped back.

Behind Tojo Hana, Shin'yō and Taiju Express immediately helped up their trainer. The three looked over and saw that the renowned trainer, Nutō, whose physique was in no way inferior to Shin'yō and Taiju Express, was spreading his arms like a mother hen guarding her food, his face flushed with a mixture of embarrassment and annoyance, stammering:

"No, you mustn't bully the trainer!"

For the first time, Nutao showed a hint of anger, turning its horse ears back to the side, signifying that it was truly experiencing emotional turmoil. It stared intently at the Tree Express and the Divine Eagle, but showed no sign of fear.

"That... Raging Waves? Huh?!"

However, among the three, Da Shu Kuai Che, who had a good relationship with Nu Tao, tried to go forward to communicate. However, as soon as she stepped forward, Nu Tao glared at her, and she was so frightened that she hid behind Tojo Hana.

An angry wave... I've never seen it before... but it's really scary...

"Hey! You guys! What are you doing to our trainer?!" Golden Ship and Megumi McQueen immediately protected Jinlang, with Golden Ship leading the charge and shouting:

"Do you want to fight? I, Lord Golden Ship, am not afraid of you! You little ponies, I'll kick you all out of the playground with one kick!"

"Hehe, you can't bully Karen-chan's trainer, or Karen-chan will get angry too."

However, Maki, who was protecting Ikezoe, maintained a smiling expression, though everyone noticed her slightly turned-back ear. Maki then raised her phone, seemingly recording the scene, and said:

"So, it's best if everyone gets along harmoniously, otherwise, I, Karen-chan, might accidentally upload the video to the platform, and then everyone might run into a little trouble~"

"Oh, by the way, Karen-chan, I have nearly 400 million followers on this platform now, so you'd better think it through~"

"..."

This little girl is the most terrifying. In an instant, everyone felt a strange fear of the smiling, clever girl, and they all calmed down. They couldn't take such a risk.

"Well, trainer, wouldn't it be better to ask first and not rush things?"

"Yes, yes. Trainers are too impatient; it's best to ask about everything clearly."

Tojo Hana: "..."

You were clearly more anxious than I was back then, and now you're leaving all the blame on me? Looking at the two racehorse girls beside her who had volunteered to come along, and now looking so timid and hesitant, Tojo Hana suddenly felt an urge to give them extra training.

"Hoo..." However, Tojo Hana had truly calmed down, and then turned her gaze back to Wada, asking word by word:

"Wada, is the recent emotional shift in Geko Opera because of you?"

"To be honest... I don't know either." Wada patted Nutao on the shoulder, letting the boy relax a little, and then asked with a subtle smile, "What exactly do you mean by the changes in the opera?"

"...Recently, I've been having Good Opera refine her running style for the Daily Cup, ensuring victory is assured." Tojo Hanami Wada, seemingly completely unaware of the situation, spoke calmly after a moment of silence:

"But ever since you met with Good Opera a while ago, she hasn't been in good condition. She's been inattentive during training, and she goes to bed very late and gets up very late every day. You can't wake her up at all. According to Good Opera's roommate, Pipa Chenguang, Good Opera has been talking in her sleep during this period, but we have no idea what she's saying."

"Most importantly, Good Opera is becoming increasingly uncooperative with my commands! I tell her to solidify her marching technique, but I only walk for a few minutes and when I come back, I see Good Opera running the lead!"

At this point, Tojo Hana's expression was both angry and annoyed. Clearly, she had discussed this issue with Good Opera more than once during this period. However, if she hadn't returned empty-handed, she wouldn't have taken her anger out on Wada.

"...It sounds like it doesn't have much to do with Trainer Wada?"

Megumi McQueen also found it a bit strange and couldn't help but ask, "If Good Opera student isn't feeling well, shouldn't he go to the hospital? Why did he find Trainer Wada?"

"I..." Tojo Hana opened her mouth, but didn't know where to begin.

What could she say? Could she tell that Wada and Hao Geju had an unusual relationship? Who else but him could affect Hao Geju's performance? Had the drugs from Alice Soko's lab leaked again?

However, Tojo Hana couldn't produce any solid evidence at the moment. Just as Nutao felt that Tojo Hana was wrongly accusing his trainer and was about to angrily refute her, Wada stepped forward and said:

"...Trainer Tojo, I don't know much about what you're telling me."

"But if it's a problem with her condition, I'd be willing to talk to her... I wonder if you could let me see her?"

However, when Wada made this suggestion, Tojo Hana pondered for a moment. After exchanging a glance with Shintaka and Taiju Kousha beside her, she sighed helplessly and said:

"...Alright, but you're not allowed to say anything unnecessary."

"Understood." Wada nodded silently, but just as he was about to leave, Nutao gently grabbed Wada's sleeve and said timidly:

"Trainer...be careful, I'll be waiting for you to come back."

"Okay, Nutao, train hard. I should be back soon." Wada patted Nutao's head to calm her down before leaving with Tojo Hana and the others, ignoring Nutao's anxious gaze.

……

And no one expected that this departure would take place until nightfall. All training had ended, but Nu Tao still lingered in the training area, waiting for his trainer to return.

However, it seemed that too much time had passed, and the exhausted Nutao found a bench to lie down and rest. Before, everyone in Jinlang's group had advised Nutao to go back, but Nutao insisted on waiting here for Hetian to return.

After an unknown amount of time, Nu Tao, who was resting on the wooden chair, was finally gently lifted up by a figure. The gentle movement did not wake Nu Tao, but instead made her sleep more comfortably.

"This is really troublesome... I never thought that good opera could be so difficult to persuade."

He Tian, ​​who had just returned, muttered to himself that this trip had taken a lot of time. The opera singer, whose mind was in turmoil, tried to avoid He Tian whenever she saw him and was very uncooperative with his work. It had been so long that He Tian was only able to return now that the opera singer had fallen asleep.

Looking at the foolish general Nutao who was actually waiting for him to return, Wada didn't know what to say. Jinlang and Ikezoe had already told him, otherwise he would have thought Nutao had already returned to his dormitory.

"Sleep well, Raging Waves, our challenge is coming soon."

"call……"

However, as if he had heard Wada's voice, a faint smile appeared on Nutao's face, and he gripped Wada's clothes, whispering in his sleep:

"Trainer... huff huff..."

Chapter 51: The Opening of the Daily Cup

"Ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to Hanshin Racecourse! The next race will be the GIII Mainichi Cup! The 1800-meter turf mile!"

"Right now, our racehorse girls are still backstage preparing. Next, we will announce the popularity rankings for this race!"

Two months of preparation have finally come to an end, and at this moment, the stands at Hanshin Racecourse are already packed with people. There is not a single empty seat or stand. Everyone has come to watch this GIII-level race and support their favorite racehorses.

"It's finally here, Hanshin Racecourse, Mainichi Cup."