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

"Long time no see, trainer Jinlang. I'm sorry to interrupt your time watching the game, but now is the time for you to make a choice."

"Choice?" Upon hearing this, Jin Lang didn't even have time to marvel at how incredible the three goddesses' methods were in this world before he was immediately drawn to Godorph's words.

“Yes, a choice.” Godolphin nodded and said with a smile, “In this race, the willpower shown by your two racehorse companions far exceeded our expectations. They both have the strength and the conditions to break through their own limits, but I want you to make a choice.”

"Who will you choose as the racehorse girl to break through your own limits this time? The Emperor of the East Sea, or the Golden Ship?"

"Your choice will determine the final victory in this match, so make your choice, Jinlang trainer."

"I am giving you the final power. Whoever you choose, they will not know. Whoever you ultimately side with, you will not have done anything wrong."

Godoffen smiled and opened her palms. In her left and right hands were two magical, glowing spheres, one blue and one gold, as if they contained two beams of light within glass spheres. Jin Lang didn't know what they represented, but he knew that if he chose one, the outcome of the match between the Emperor and the Golden Ship would be completely changed.

Faced with this choice, Lang, without much thought, simultaneously extended both hands and said calmly:

"Since the choice is mine, I will choose to take both."

"Whether it's a golden ship or an emperor, I choose them both to achieve their own victory."

Chapter 554: Two racehorse girls no less impressive than the Triple Crown winners

Jin Lang had asked himself this question countless times: if he had to choose between the Emperor of the East Sea and the Golden Ship, who would he prefer to see win?

When Jin Lang was still in his old-fashioned mindset, he came to a conclusion about this issue: such things are not something he can control. He only needs to do what he should do as a trainer. As for whether he wins or loses, it is not something he can manipulate or decide.

Therefore, let those children do their best to fight for it. At least they tried and struggled. Even if they feel unwilling and angry after losing the game, at least they won't wallow in self-pity to the point of being unable to move on.

Even more so, Jinlang harbored a rather cowardly thought: that by doing his best, the racehorse girls' frustration would at least not be directed at him, because they all knew that he, as their trainer, had done his utmost, taking everything into consideration for them, not only ensuring their healthy growth and avoiding their tragic future, but also enabling them to achieve results no less impressive than in the past.

Perhaps some female racehorses are dissatisfied with their results and may occasionally mutter things like, "I could have done better," but isn't regret also a kind of beauty? At least Jin Lang preserved their careers, which is something he can be proud of.

Megumi McQueen is the most typical success story for Jinlang. Although McQueen was suppressed by several other female racers in the same team during the classic year, she has now made a complete comeback and is about to participate in the Autumn Emperor's Slam, challenging for the consecutive Spring and Autumn Emperor's Slam titles for two years. This is an unprecedented achievement. Even though there are some regrets, McQueen has no complaints about Jinlang at all.

Now that he has regained his youth, Jinlang's mindset has not changed at all. Even when he was young and impetuous, Jinlang would still choose to let the race girls develop their own records and win victories through hard work and strength.

However, the biggest difference between Imahiro in his youth and his conservatism in his later years is that he will spare no effort to ensure the safety and health of the racehorse girls while allowing them to do their best to prove themselves and their abilities and strength. Once they step onto the racetrack, he will not allow the racehorse girls to back down.

Similarly, he would not favor any racehorse girl, even if that racehorse girl had a close relationship with him, or even if she had given him many wonderful memories in the past.

Golden Ship is Jinlang's beloved child, so isn't Emperor also one? Jinlang shows the same care to all the racehorse girls, treating them all equally. All Jinlang can do is provide them with a completely equal platform, and the rest is up to them to compete on their own.

If Jinlang really wanted to favor one side, whether it was the Golden Ship or the East Sea Emperor, who would be in this situation? Did they really think that an undefeated three-crown record would be anything difficult for them?

The East Sea Emperor already possessed the potential and strength to achieve an undefeated three-crown record. If Jin Lang truly wanted the East Sea Emperor to reach this coveted achievement, what difficulty would there be? He could simply tell the Golden Ship not to participate in the competition. Back then, the Golden Ship had also considered this possibility. They were not as focused on winning as they are now. If Jin Lang had suggested that the Golden Ship withdraw from the competition back then, she would probably have been more than happy to accept it. She wouldn't even have objected to being asked to throw the match.

If Jinlang were to favor Golden Ship and his feelings, granting her an undefeated three-crown record, what difficulty would that be? Golden Ship's strength is already above that of an Emperor; if she were to unleash her full power, could she really choose to lose in the Japanese derby, even if her [Domain] was ineffective?

In that Japanese derby, Gold Ship's strength was not much worse than Emperor's. Even if the domain could not be used, her advantage was still there. That match was purely due to Gold Ship's own mental fortitude, which led to her finishing last and choosing to give up.

If encouraged by Jinlang, would the Golden Ship truly lack the strength to contend with the Emperor in that situation? That's not necessarily true.

It's fair to say that if Jin Nian had truly shown favoritism, the situation wouldn't have escalated to this point. But, is this achievement by a female horse racer necessarily genuine?

Jinlang, Ikezoe, and Wada did indeed come here with the intention of making up for past regrets and wholeheartedly nurturing these children. But is this kind of making up what Jinlang wants? Is this what those children want?

To make one person's dream come true, another person has to sacrifice everything to highlight her? Is this something a trainer, someone who wholeheartedly loves racehorse girls, would do?

At least, Jin Lang couldn't do something like that. Therefore, he was very clear from the beginning that if he really wanted all the children to grow up without any complaints, the only thing he could ensure was their health, and everything else would have to be fought for by them.

However, if there is an opportunity for these children to break through their limitations, then Jinlang will definitely seize it at all costs!

For example, when Godolphin gave Jinlang all the choices, Jinlang made a bold choice—he chose to hold their futures firmly in his own hands.

Given the opportunity, he would have the courage to make such a bold choice in front of the three goddesses, and Jin Lang, whether young or old, would make the same choice.

"...Perfect answer, Trainer Jinlang."

Godolphin seemed somewhat surprised that Jin Lang had chosen the correct answer so readily. The gifts from the Three Goddesses were rare and precious, and giving you the right to choose was an unbelievable blessing. This meant that all your choices at this moment were acceptable, and you could temporarily use the "authority" of the Three Goddesses.

Although Godfather said she could only choose one, she never said she couldn't choose both. Among the very few people who can enjoy such treatment from three goddesses, Jin Lang is the first person to give such a response so far.

Godofen handed over the breakthrough energy representing the Emperor of the East Sea and the Golden Ship to Jin Lang, and her figure slowly disappeared from Jin Lang's sight in a daze.

"You have passed the test we gave you, Mr. Jinlang. So far, you are the first, and perhaps the only, trainer who has been recognized by the three goddesses."

"This time, we have fulfilled your wish, and we also hope that you can continue to stay true to yourself so that more children can walk on the right path."

"...Perhaps one day in the future, you will become someone whose status is beyond your imagination, and continue to walk in this world."

Before Jin Lang could react, a burst of bright light brought him back to his seat in the audience. Everything around him resumed its flow, as if it were all an illusion.

The next second, amidst deafening cheers, the Emperor of the East Sea and the Golden Ship simultaneously took their final step and crossed the final finish line.

"Cross the finish line!! Almost simultaneously! Golden Ship and East Sea Emperor! Almost simultaneously crossed the finish line! So who will be the final winner?! Which racehorse girl will take home the Chrysanthemum Prize?!"

"But in any case, their strength has been proven, and they are the strongest opponents of this era! They have opened up a gap of 12 horse lengths between themselves and the racehorses behind them! It can be described as a huge gap! Such a result is simply unheard of in the Kikuka Sho race!"

"Without a doubt, although they are not Triple Crown racehorses, they possess true strength that is no less than that of Triple Crown racehorses! Before our judging panel makes their decision, let's give a warm round of applause to our two racehorse girls!"

Chapter 555: The Three Goddesses: Creating Fun

When the East Sea Emperor and the Golden Ship crossed the finish line at the same time, neither of the two racehorse girls could hold on for long. Whether it was the East Sea Emperor, who was enduring intense pain, or the Golden Ship, who had not given up at all this time but had greatly exhausted its stamina, they both collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

"Hahaha……"

Her whole body was throbbing and aching, and even breathing felt painful... At this moment, the Empress of the East Sea was in pain all over her body, which gave her a strange feeling that "life is perhaps just such a painful struggle." But soon, she put all of this out of her mind.

Although his whole body ached, especially his legs, which were in excruciating pain, giving the emperor the feeling that he would break the moment he stood up, the emperor was now laughing heartily.

She wasn't smiling because of her victory, but in the final moments before crossing the finish line, the voice of Goddess Goldoff, one of the three goddesses, echoed in her mind. The emperor's mind still resonated with the goddess's gentle voice, as she spoke to her:

"Congratulations, my dear child, your trainer has chosen you, and now you have successfully broken through your limits."

"Be very grateful to him. He chose you in the final selection. You are his pride."

Did she drag Na down... and choose her?

To be honest, at first, the East Sea Emperor thought her ears were deceiving her, but the voice that kept echoing in her mind, and the scene of her and the golden ship crossing the finish line almost at the same time, finally made the East Sea Emperor believe everything the three goddesses had said.

The Emperor of the East Sea believed that his strength was inferior to that of the Golden Ship, especially since the Golden Ship possessed both [Aura] and [Domain] abilities. Even if he gritted his teeth and persevered, he would still reach his limit at the last moment.

She felt her strength waning in the final moment, and she felt that in that last second, she would be the one to fail.

But when Godotfo's voice echoed in her mind, she suddenly felt a surge of strength rise within her, supporting her to take the final step. Otherwise, she probably would have collapsed at the very last step before the finish line...

What the emperor found most unbelievable was Godolphin's words, "Your trainer has chosen you."

Torena...chosen her? Doesn't that mean...the power she felt just now was because Torena prayed for her victory before the three goddesses?

The East Sea Emperor, who considered herself inferior to the Golden Ship in strength, thought this way, and soon she thought of another one.

—Does that mean that she is now more important to Tuola Na than Golden Boat?

But, wasn't Golden Boat Sang the person Tuolena cared about most? Why did Tuolena choose her at the last moment?

Could it be... that she feels dragged down now...?

Thinking of this, the East Sea Emperor, who was now in pain even when breathing, suddenly felt her face burning. But the next moment, a strange sense of guilt made her feel a little guilty. She subconsciously looked at the golden ship beside her, which was also panting heavily, but found that the ship was not paying attention to her at all. The Emperor breathed a small sigh of relief.

But when he thought about the close relationship between the Golden Ship and his Torena, and how he had hurt Torena in the past, yet Torena still chose him despite the past... the emperor felt a little ashamed and embarrassed towards the Golden Ship, but more than that, he had a very strange feeling.

I feel like my heart is beating a little fast... and I'm sweating more and more, it's so hot...

……

At this moment, the Golden Ship, which was not paying attention to the East Sea Emperor, had no idea what was wrong with her. She felt that she had really given it her all. She had never felt so tired before. Even when she was training with McQueen, she still felt tired after running 4200 meters at full speed under McQueen's guidance.

It wasn't just physical exhaustion, but more so mental exhaustion. No one knew how many times the Golden Ship had overcome its own thoughts of retreat along the way, as it had given its all for this mission.

In fact, the moment the East Sea Emperor activated her [Simulated Domain], the Golden Ship felt utterly hopeless—because this confirmed the Golden Ship's conjecture. The East Sea Emperor, with her innate talent, indeed possessed far superior talent in every field. Even though she had not yet reached the level of awakening her domain, she was able to develop such abilities on her own.

It should be noted that the Emperor of the East Sea only needed a week before the start of the competition to shift from physical training to mental training. In just one week, he reached the level that the Golden Ship had taken so long to achieve, and was even able to compete with her on the field.

This is truly a talent that can only be described as "genius." Golden Ship had diligently trained her mental strength for a whole month, and she also possessed the Golden Family's unique "iron legs" talent.

With such a huge advantage, the East Sea Emperor, who had been undergoing rehabilitation training, was able to catch up with her training progress after a short period of training, and even left her helpless for a time. In fact, in Golden Ship's heart, she had long ago chosen to give up on someone as troublesome as the Emperor and who had witnessed her talent.

Golden Ship knew all too well just how much of a miracle a protagonist-like character like an emperor could create. If there was a protagonist in their world, then the East Sea Emperor would definitely be that person. Golden Ship was at most an important supporting character in this world. How could she possibly provoke the protagonist?

This time, she promised the old man that she would give it her all no matter what. She struggled with her inner thoughts countless times in order to suppress her desire to give up, and finally pushed herself to the point where she was almost on par with the Emperor of the East Sea.

But to be honest, at the last step before the finish line, the Golden Ship still retreated. She felt that she could not beat the East Sea Emperor at all. Even if she and the East Sea Emperor took that step at almost the same time, she still felt that the one who would win would be the East Sea Emperor.

Until, a female voice appeared in her mind... a very gentle female voice.

“My dear child, I am Goddess Goddess, one of the three goddesses, and I am speaking to you now.”

"Your trainer chose you at the last minute. He chose you to break through your limits and win this game. You are his pride."

"Take good care of him and thank him for his contributions. He deserves to be the person you respect most."

As the voice of the woman claiming to be one of the three goddesses fell, the Golden Ship felt all the fear in her heart vanish, and she took that final step with all her might! She crossed the finish line almost simultaneously with the Emperor of the East Sea.

At this moment, Golden Ship, lying on the ground, had a chaotic mind, panting heavily as she thought incredulously.

"That was the voice of the Three Goddesses... That person said, 'Old Master, you've chosen me?'"

"Could it be that the three goddesses did something to the old man just now, and then the old man chose to let me break through my own realm so that I could win this match?"

Golden Ship didn't believe that the power that surged up at the last moment was just his imagination. So, combined with the voice in his mind that claimed to be one of the three goddesses, it must have been that the old man did something to the three goddesses just now, so that they would help him take the most crucial step at the last moment.

This news was both unexpected and joyful for Golden Ship. Although she was confident that the old man was definitely on her side, the confirmation from the three goddesses made her feel a little unbelievable.

How could I possibly have garnered such attention from the old man? Even the three goddesses had to respond to him…

However, Golden Ship soon felt a strange sense of shame—she hadn't actually won against the Emperor through her own strength. In the end, she only managed to win because she had known the old man longer. The Emperor must be feeling pretty bad right now.

Oh no... This is bad... The emperor seems to have noticed something; he keeps looking in my direction...

At this moment, the golden ship, sensing the subtle gaze of the East Sea Emperor beside it, turned its head away guiltily, not daring to meet her eyes...

"How exactly do I tell the Emperor (Golden Boatman)...?" x2

Chapter 556: The Unspoken Understanding

For a time, due to a coincidence that someone failed to convey the message clearly, or simply because watching entertainment was one of the few forms of entertainment for the three goddesses, both the Golden Ship and the East Sea Emperor believed that they had gained the favor of their trainers, and even wondered if the other party had already noticed something was amiss with them.

Neither of the two women could speak first. After a long while, the eyes of the East Sea Emperor and the Golden Ship slowly met, and they said in unison:

"That... Golden Ship (Emperor)." x2

But when the two women's voices collided, they tacitly fell silent, their minds simultaneously conjuring up the same thought—