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

The Golden Master was initially skeptical, but inwardly delighted. As a racehorse girl who considered herself ordinary, she was suddenly told that she possessed untapped potential. Of course, she also fantasized about becoming a racehorse girl who would dominate Japan—after all, running is a racehorse girl's duty.

But now, the repeated failures of the Gold Master have repeatedly shaken her inner resolve. Everyone says she has talent, everyone is optimistic about her... even when she faces failure.

They encouraged her, saying, "This is just a failure," "Believe me, this failure means nothing to you," and "You will achieve even greater things in the future."

Why did God bestow this talent upon her, yet delay in giving her the key to unlock the door to the future?

It would be better not to tell her about her talent, but to let her be a content, ordinary racehorse girl... If she had no expectations, she wouldn't be wallowing in self-pity like she is now...

“Ikezoe… I can’t do it… I can’t…”

"I am so far from the 'golden master' in your heart... so very far..."

At this moment, the Golden Master finally broke down. Under the pressure of training and the pain of the rain hitting her body like needles, she could no longer contain her emotions when she saw Chi Tian's heartbroken expression.

"Wa ...

The Gold Master, kneeling on the ground, broke down and wept bitterly. At that moment, everyone, from Good Opera and Megumi McQueen to the later arrivals of Imanami, Wada, and the Emperor of the East Sea, fell silent in the face of the Gold Master's tears.

Even the Golden Ship silently turned away the moment the Gold Master burst into tears, its horse ears drooping, unable to bear watching its sister's breakdown and wailing.

But she couldn't comfort her sister, because this was a path that the racehorse girls of the Golden Family had to go through. Perhaps one day in the future, she would cry like the Golden Master, simply because they couldn't overcome their inner flaws.

Chi Tian remained silent, but also knelt down quietly, reaching out to embrace the goldsmith in front of him, allowing her to vent a little in his arms.

"Waaaaah..." The Golden Master certainly felt Chi Tian's actions, but at this moment, unable to control her emotions, she kept resisting. She kept hitting and tearing at Chi Tian's clothes, just like a child venting her emotions.

"Why are you doing this to me, Chi Tian? Why did you tell me I have talent...?"

"I don't want this kind of talent, I don't want this kind of talent that I can't unleash... I want to go back to being an ordinary racehorse girl..."

"Why...why do you tell me all this, but not give me the answer to unlock my potential..."

However, as he cried, the Gold Master's movements gradually ceased. In the end, there was no more crying, only the sound of the torrential rain and the Gold Master's slightly sobbing body in Chi Tian's arms...

"...Let's go back, Orpheus, you're tired."

"..."

When asked by Chi Tian, ​​the Golden Master did not answer. It turned out that she was so exhausted that she had fallen asleep in Chi Tian's arms in the midst of the storm.

Seeing this, Ikezoe did not hesitate to pick up the body of the Golden Master. At this moment, Wada and Imai immediately came forward to help.

"Golden Ship, you and everyone else should go back to the dorm and take a shower quickly, so you don't catch a cold." Jin Lang said to Golden Ship at this moment, "Golden Master, we will take good care of you, don't worry."

"I'm counting on you to take care of my troublesome older sister, Trainer Ikezoe~" Golden Ship quickly regained his nonchalant smile and said to Ikezoe, who was currently holding the Golden Master:

"Take good care of her, or I'll give you a flying kick!"

"Alright, alright, let's go back, Golden Ship and Good Opera." Megumi McQueen was the first horse girl to listen to Ima-onnai's words. She knew that they couldn't be of any help in this situation.

On the way back, the East Sea Emperor followed McQueen and the others back. At this moment, she couldn't help but turn her head to look at the body of the Golden Master that Chi Tian was carrying away.

For some reason, the image of the Golden Master, who stood firm amidst the raging storm and surrounded by three racehorse girls, resonated deeply with her. This "young master" of Treson Academy, for the first time, sensed a potential that racehorse girls needed beyond talent and pride…

—It is [unyielding]. No matter what difficulties one faces, one should never admit defeat until one is completely defeated.

"Is this something the president wants to teach me? Something he hopes I can learn here?"

The Eastern Sea Emperor murmured to herself, though she might not fully understand the reasoning at this moment. However, she was subtly influenced and her views on many things began to change.

In the past, she only paid attention to the racehorse girls she considered "rivals," and she didn't really care about the other racehorse girls, even if she treated them politely.

But now she saw this "unyielding" power, which would undoubtedly shake the East Sea Emperor's reliance on "talent".

"Perhaps there is something more important than 'talent' that I haven't learned yet?" the East Sea Emperor murmured to herself. But at this moment, she was absolutely certain that joining this team was the right choice.

……

"Here you go, Master Goldsmith, drink this ginger tea and you should be fine~"

Back in the team dormitory, Golden Master was lying on the bed. She had already woken up when Chi Tian carried her back. With the help of Zhen Jiling who arrived just in time, Golden Master took a shower and changed her clothes.

The clever girl even brewed a pot of ginger tea for the Golden Master to prevent her from catching a cold. The Golden Master did look a bit weak, after all, even a racehorse girl's constitution would find it hard to withstand such a storm.

"In that case, the master will probably be unable to participate in the upcoming competition. You're so clever. In that case, I'll leave that competition to you."

Chi Tian touched the master's forehead and felt a slight fever. He then decided to cancel the meaningless bet between Zhen Jiling and the Golden Master on the spot.

After all, this is Shinji's debut match, and it's also a GIII. Shinji's current level should make winning the championship no problem, so there's no need to let the Golden Master, who is probably going to be sick, participate.

At that very moment, the pale-faced master craftsman immediately spoke, his voice slightly hoarse:

“Ikezoe…I want to participate.”

Facing Ikezoe who had turned around, the Golden Master, though pale-faced, insisted, "I want to go. Let me try one last time."

"I swear, I will take good care of myself and recover by the time of the competition. If I still fail, I will continue to listen to you and will never do anything rash again."

"This……"

However, Chi Tian hesitated upon hearing this. He wanted to refuse the master's suggestion on the spot, but seeing how the gold master, who had just experienced a breakdown, had recovered so quickly and wanted to challenge again, he didn't know how to refuse.

At that moment, a helpless Ikezoe subconsciously looked at Maki-rei beside him, only to see Maki-rei smile slightly and say to him:

"Onii-chan, let Master try again."

"...Alright, but, Master, you must take good care of your health first, otherwise, I won't allow you to participate in the competition."

Ultimately, with Shinji's support, Ikezoe reluctantly chose to compromise. After all, no matter what, he still had Shinji this time. Even if the Golden Master failed again, as long as Shinji could secure first place, the media couldn't say much.

"Aren't you going to call me 'Orphie'?" When the Golden Master saw that Chi Tian's address had returned to its usual form, she opened her mouth slightly, but then silently swallowed the words back—she wasn't very good at imitating that coquettish tone.

But she always felt that when Chi Tian called her "Orphie," what exactly was that feeling of anxiety and joy in her heart?

Chapter 115: The Showdown Between the Gold Master and the Clever Genius

"Welcome to Hakodate Racecourse! The GIII class 1200-meter turf sprint race is about to begin."

"After the heavy rains a while ago, the weather has started to clear up. Today's weather is also very good, which should help our racehorse girl perform even better."

"Alright, let's announce the popularity rankings for this time!"

The GIII race at Hakodate Racecourse in July will be Maki's first stop, and it is also a race that Ikezoe has chosen for her from the beginning as her debut race. Because Ikezoe has absolute confidence in Maki's short-distance races, he believes that this time, Maki will not repeat the difficulties of her previous debut races.

Moreover, Maki-nei's participation this time will undoubtedly be the most popular. With a strong foundation of 400 million fans even before her debut, Maki-nei has almost become an idol-level horse racing girl. In terms of fan base alone, it would be a waste for Maki-nei to run GIII. She should go directly to sprint GI races or mares with triple crowns.

Of course, popularity does not necessarily reflect ability, but Maki's ability in short-distance races is undeniable, so Ikezoe is not worried about Maki's condition at all.

Ikezoe's only worry was the condition of the other racehorse girl participating in the competition... Golden Master.

"Is Orphie really alright? She looked so listless when she got on the bus today..." Chi Tian couldn't help but feel a bit of a toothache. When he saw the Golden Master's condition when she got on the bus today, he felt that something was wrong. She had dark circles under her eyes and a hoarse voice. Obviously, she had just recovered from a serious illness and had not yet fully recovered.

Chi Tian originally intended to have the Golden Master withdraw from this competition, but the Golden Master insisted.

"This is a bet between me and Zhen Jiling. Although we have no grudges now, a bet is a bet and must be kept."

"Don't worry, Chi Tian, ​​I won't push myself. 1200 meters is just a walk for me. I won't fall down again."

At that time, the Gold Master, with his still-hoarse voice that had not fully recovered, was so weak that he could barely open his eyes, and his ears drooped listlessly on his head. Chi Tian really couldn't stop worrying about him.

Suddenly, Ikezoe felt like a mother hen, taking care of problem children and finding comfort in the obedient ones...

"Next up is the seventh most popular player, the Golden Master." At that moment, the commentators finally announced the Golden Master's name, and with his appearance, the commentators' voices immediately followed:

"Golden Master finished tenth in a previous GIII tournament, and has since taken a two-month break. Known as the 'Golden Tyrant' during her debut tournament, will she be able to unleash her full potential this time?"

"Oh—but the Gold Master player doesn't seem to be in very good shape? Are you really okay?"

However, the fatigue of the Golden Master on the popular stage was obvious to everyone. Having just recovered from a serious illness, she looked listless and emotionally unstable, giving people a feeling of being both tired and dangerous.

"What's going on with that guy...?"

"How scary... those eyes are terrifying..."

"Stay away from her, she looks like she might bite."

After her reveal, the extraordinary aura emanating from the Golden Master made her the focus of attention for all the racehorse girls present once again. Whether it was her intimidating attire or the aura surrounding her, it made these GIII-level racehorse girls tremble with fear.

A few people who occasionally met the eyes of the Gold Master were startled by his fierce gaze (which was actually just the dead fish eyes of someone who hadn't slept well), and some even turned pale with fright.

"Golden Tyrant"... At this moment, these racehorse girls finally remembered the meaning of the nickname "Golden Master". Although they were not very clear about her strength, her aura alone made it difficult for them to fight against her.

"Master Craftsman... you really do give off a different vibe now."

At this moment, Zhen Jiling, who was still waiting for the popularity announcement, also noticed the state of the Golden Master. A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, as if her guess had been confirmed.

The potential of the Gold Master... perhaps... should be unleashed in this way?

"Let's give it a try then, this is our last gamble." A long-lost look of joy appeared on Zhenjiling's face, but she quickly suppressed it again.

"Next up is undoubtedly the most popular one—Makoto! Even before her debut, she has set her sights on the GIII class race, intending to become a Victory Uma Musume idol through this race! Hopefully, she can deliver a fantastic race that matches her number of fans!"

……

"Sitabre, you specifically called me to watch the race this time, just to see this short-distance GIII event?"

Meanwhile, on one side of the stands, a female racehorse attracted much attention. Her face was gentle and elegant, her figure was tall and dignified, and she was heroic and spirited. Moreover, she had a very unapproachable aura.

If Rudolf had been present, the racehorse girl would likely have received even more attention—or rather, the reunion of the two women was already exciting for many.

This is Chiaki, the student council president of the Treson Academy branch campus, known as the "Unyielding Challenger." Another triple crown female horse is also Rudolf's most formidable rival in his racing career.

Now she has come to this GIII level competition. As a triple crown racehorse girl and the student council president of the branch school, she is full of honors and busy with official duties. She is on the same level as Rudolf Symbol. She should not be here.

However, this time, she couldn't refuse her beloved disciple, Sitablei, who insisted that her teacher come to the scene to watch a racehorse race called "Golden Master".

"You absolutely have to come, teacher! She's the strongest opponent I've ever seen, your dear disciple!" Sitabre was standing next to Chiaki, who hadn't participated this time, but she had still managed to win her second debut match and become a Victory Racehorse Girl.

"I'm very likely to run into her again in the future, so teacher, you need to help me observe her tactics more closely!"

"Yes, yes, the Golden Master, right? I've heard Rudolf mention this kid a few times before."

Representative Qianming also doted on his personal disciple, and nodded as he looked towards the racetrack. The racehorses had already begun their warm-up exercises and were approaching the gate.

"Actually, I've been paying attention to this child for a long time. She's very talented, but the door to her talent is closed, and she's been unable to break through her own limitations for a long time. It's such a pity."

"Her performance in her debut race can only be described as a complete mess. She relied entirely on her physique and explosiveness to dominate all the racehorses. That's strong, but Zitabray, this is different for you. You are a skill-based racehorse."

"Once your skills improve, the disadvantages of this type of racehorse girl who relies on physique but lacks tactical planning will immediately become apparent. If you ask me, if that debut race had been 200 meters longer, it would have been hard to say who would have won against Golden Master."

As Qianming spoke, he noticed the figure of the Gold Master and smiled slightly, saying:

"However... this child's current state is indeed a bit different. Is it because she is not getting enough sleep and is extremely restless? But this has instead stimulated the wild side in her heart, and her potential seems to have been revealed to a certain extent."

“Then let’s see, Seatabre. If you consider her a rival, then let’s see how much she has improved over the past few months.”