I'm Ornn, and I'm about to be beaten to my knees by the Man-eating Horse Girl!

Oguri Hat looked up, somewhat bewildered, and Chiyo continued, "I won't lose the next match!"

Gazing at the resolute look in the girl's blue eyes, Oguri Hat, though somewhat confused, nodded earnestly and said, "Alright, once your leg injury has healed, I will spar with you."

"Snapped!"

Yae Muti closed the martial arts manual in her hand, turned to look at Oguri Hat, nodded in greeting, and said, "I also look forward to the next duel with Oguri Hat."

"After this summer training camp ends, I will send you another challenge."

Meguro Ardan covered his mouth and chuckled, "Well, well, although I really want to have a competition with Oguri-kun, the key right now is to memorize these math concepts!"

Little Chestnut's ears, which had just perked up, drooped again, and she could only weakly say, "Okay... alright, after I finish learning this Google theorem, I'll have a competition with everyone!"

Super Little Bay sighed and said, "It's the Pythagorean theorem. It seems that Little Chestnut really lacks a lot of knowledge."

"Yes...I'm sorry."

"Alright, alright, hurry up and memorize it seriously!"

Over the next week, the three members of Dolan's team began their fulfilling campus life.

Every Monday, there's training; Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons are dedicated to intensive academic study; and Thursday and Friday afternoons are filled with even more training.

Thanks to Orn's unique massage techniques, the three of them gradually adapted to this stressful lifestyle, and a week quickly passed.

June 11th, Ryobaba, Hakodate Sprint Championship, 1200m sprint race.

Fujimasa March narrowly won by half a horse's length, securing her first G3-level victory since joining Central!

Chapter 130 June 12th

"The winner is Fujimasa March! In this short-distance race that tests speed, Fujimasa March led the way and crossed the finish line! This is also her first G3-level race championship as a member of the Dolan team after entering the central area!!"

"This victory will not only dispel rumors circulating online questioning whether Team Dolan can continue to win after joining the central command!! After a long summer! What surprises will Team Dolan bring us this time!?"

The commentator's voice remained high-pitched, and as the most popular commentator in the competition, he was met with loud cheers from the audience.

Contrary to the enthusiastic atmosphere of the competition, Fujimasa, who won first place, remained remarkably calm. She had realized a serious problem with her running technique.

"Not enough strength, right?"

In the lounge, Orn immediately saw the doubt in Fujimasa's heart and said, "This is a very normal phenomenon. In the previous training, I have been focusing on your endurance training and have not made a training plan specifically for your strength."

Fujimasa frowned and said, "But...but strength is an indispensable factor in short-distance race training, Orn, why are you..."

Orn tossed a notebook to the red-eyed girl, explaining, "Because I want you to develop both short-distance and middle-distance running skills, and compared to increasing strength, improving endurance requires a long period of accumulation."

"Furthermore, I recently wanted to teach you a new skill that will allow you to unleash amazing power in the final sprint,"

"You probably noticed during this race that in the final sprint, neither your breathing technique, which you're so proud of, nor the running techniques you've practiced could further improve your speed. This led to you almost being overtaken by the other female horses in the final moments,"

“I’ve looked at the resume of the girl who came in second place. She’s a local racer with two years of experience. Although she’s from a local area, the skills she has mastered are far greater than yours right now.”

Fujimasa's March flipped through the notebook in his hand; the somewhat ugly yet familiar handwriting proved that the notebook was indeed written by Ornn.

She took a deep breath, tucked the notebook into her pocket, and then stood up, saying, "This skill... is amazing, Ornn. I will do my best to master it completely during the summer vacation."

"It's okay, this thing is quite difficult, you'll learn it slowly."

Orn laughed, instinctively reaching out to ruffle the girl's hair, but hesitated upon seeing her blood-red eyes.

Fujimasa stepped forward and nudged Orn's frozen hand with his head, then walked straight towards the door of the lounge.

"This is just our standard procedure when our Dolan team wins a game, Orn, don't overthink it,"

"Alright, I'm off to the winner's stage. You'd better bring Oguri and Hikaru and cheer me on from the sidelines."

The girl didn't turn around; she gracefully put on her performance jacket and walked out of the dressing room.

Orn rubbed his nose, coughed lightly, and also walked out of the lounge.

A radiant glow seemed to have been waiting at the entrance all along. She reached out and shoved the light stick she was holding into Ornn's arms, then pulled him towards the stage.

"Hurry up! My benefactor! What were you doing in the lounge just now? If you don't come soon, I'm going to go with Xiaoli first!"

"Okay, okay, I'm coming."

"Tuorena, shall we eat at the buffet later before going back?"

"Yes, yes! Oguri is right, my benefactor. Let's go eat after the march ends! It's getting late!"

"Hey, it's not late at all! It's still early! Even if we dance the march for an hour, it'll only be four in the afternoon!"

"Alright, Glorious, stop pulling down my pants. Even if you beg me like this, I won't agree. Didn't you see the terrifying look in March's eyes?! Are you out of your mind?!"

The rest of the day passed quickly with the dance to the Fujimasa March, and then the next day arrived.

June 12th, Ryobaba, Hanshin Racecourse, 2200m turf, Takarazuka Kinen Race.

The stadium was almost identical to the one used for the Japanese derby; an hour before the match, the area outside the stadium was already packed with people.

Fortunately, Ornn and his team arrived two hours early and were able to enter the arena ahead of time thanks to their trainer credentials.

"Hey! Junior! You've brought your team too!"

As soon as Ornn stepped into the lounge, he saw a very familiar-looking man waving at him.

He exclaimed in surprise, "Chongye-senpai? You're here to watch the game too?"

With a lollipop in his mouth, Okino nodded and said, "Ah, right, today is the day when Komiyama's representative will show her prowess, and I, as her senior, am here to support her."

Orn asked with a smile, "I thought Senior Okino would favor Akatsu Teio more, but it seems that Tamamo Cross is the player who is attracting more of your attention?"

"Cough cough,"

Okino coughed twice, then crept up to Orn and whispered, "Don't say things like that! Akizu Emperor's trainer is Ahua. What I just said was just to give Komiyama some face. If I really have to say who I favor, it's definitely the most popular one in this match!!"

Orn glanced at his senior, who was wavering between opposing sides, with a hint of disdain, but Okino showed no shame whatsoever. Instead, he arrogantly declared, "Hmph! Kid! Don't think you can look down on me just because you won the Japanese derby!"

"Let me tell you the truth! My vacillating approach is the best way to protect myself! No matter who wins, I can be there to congratulate them right away! Hey! This is a crucial way to maintain good relationships in the central government!"

"Ornn, you should be grateful you're getting to learn my direct lineage techniques!!"

A somewhat cold female voice came from beside them: "Secretly happy? Chongye, what are you happy about?"

Okino quickly turned around and said obsequiously, "Ahaha, it's Komiyama! I was just explaining the ten sure-win factors of the Tamamo Cross to Orn!"

As he spoke, he nudged Orn with his shoulder and asked, "Hey, don't you think so?"

Komiyama Komi sighed, stretched out her hands and pulled Orn and Okino apart, saying irritably, "Hey! Okino! Don't corrupt the newbies! Orn! You better watch your step! Don't let that Okino guy mislead you!"

After saying that, she looked behind Orn and asked in confusion, "By the way, where are your teammates? Didn't Chongye just say they came together?"

Ornn replied, "Oguri and the others... I think they're probably on their way to Tamamo Cross to cheer us on right now, aren't they?"

Komiyayama chuckled and patted Orn on the shoulder, thanking him, "Thank you all for coming! But don't think that doing this will make Tama go easy on me this fall!"

"Of course, both Oguri and I will give it our all in the competition."

Orn thought for a moment, then asked meaningfully, "Komiyama, will Tamamo use [that] in this match?"

Komiyama was taken aback at first, but quickly realized what Orn meant by "that."

She shook her head and said with a wry smile, "I don't know if it will work. I've entrusted all the plans for this Takarazuka Memorial to Tama. Maybe... it will work?"

"But no matter what the final outcome, I will always believe in Xiaoyu, just like the people from her hometown,"

"She's my Lightning, she can definitely do it."

Looking at the confident look on Komiya's face, Orn seemed to vaguely know one of the prerequisites for achieving the domain.

Okino scratched his head and shrugged, saying, "Stop playing games, you two. Why don't you go to the stands and get ready? The match will start soon."

Tamamo Cross put on her final outfit jacket, then turned to look at Oguri Hat and laughed loudly, "Haha! Oguri! I'll show you my true strength in this match! Just watch from the stands!"

"But we really didn't expect you guys to all come. Is that guy that rich? When we boarded the JR train before, you guys were even flying first class!"

With a shrug, the newly radiant figure spread his hands and said, "My benefactor once said that he could afford to feed Little Chestnut Hat at the most expensive barbecue restaurants for a month now, and not even all-you-can-eat ones."

"Just from this point alone, it can be said that the benefactor must be very wealthy, even richer than some of the horse girls who participate in the Dream Cup, right?"

Tamamo Cross's eyes widened. She looked at the seemingly shy little chestnut hat in front of her, then reached out and poked the other's belly, making it gurgle.

She said angrily, "Let Xiaoli eat as much as she wants for a month?! How outrageous! How outrageous!! Is this guy some kind of rich kid?! We can't accept this!"

As she spoke, the petite horse girl continued to indignantly reach out and knead Little Chestnut Hat's belly.

"Um... Yu Yu, stop rubbing, I'm a little hungry..."

"Keep kneading, keep kneading!! Little Chestnut! Let's completely bankrupt that guy!!"

Chapter 131 Takarazuka Memorial

"Wow, there are so many people... There must be at least 80,000 people here."

Standing in the stands, a radiant newcomer looked through binoculars at the ever-growing crowd and exclaimed, "And the number is still increasing? It might even rival the number of people at the Japanese derby!"

Orn handed the bottled water to Fujimasa March and Oguri Hat, nodding and saying, "There aren't many people here in person, but the number of people watching the online broadcast is staggering."

Here, take the water.

"Ah, thanks."

Oguri Hat took the bottle of mineral water and said softly, "Tama is facing a very strong enemy this time, not only Emperor Akitsu, but also so many seniors."

"Just looking at them makes my blood boil."

"Hehe, it seems that Little Chestnut Hat is quite ambitious."

A somewhat aged voice came from behind the four of them. Orn turned around and greeted, "Uncle Liuping, you're here too?"

The visitor was none other than Liu Ping Yinjiro. Leaning on his cane, he slowly walked to the seat next to the newly radiant building and sat down, nodding and saying, "Yes, I've been idle lately anyway, so I thought I'd come and support Komiyama."

"Orn, you didn't just come here to support Komiyama, did you?"

Orn laughed and said, "Yes, tactical reconnaissance is also very important. After all, I will be facing Komiyama head-on in less than two months, so it is necessary to do some investigation in advance."

Liu Ping shook his pipe and nodded, saying, "A good idea, indeed much better than my brat's, almost like comparing heaven and earth."

"Thank you for your help to him when he was in Kasamatsu. I will remember that kindness. Today, I'm thanking you on behalf of that guy."

Aoun naturally understood what Rokuhei meant. Back in Kasamatsu, Kitahara had told him about his relationship with Rokuhei, so it was only natural for this uncle to come and thank him on behalf of his nephew.

Following behind Rokuhei, Chongye laughed and said, "Oh, Orn, you actually know the old man? I didn't realize that!"

"So, which one does Grandpa Rokuhei favor? Is it Emperor Akitsu, or...?"

Liu Ping tapped his pipe and chuckled, "Hmph, trying to get information out of me? Dream on! Don't you know who's behind you? You can't be so obviously a fence-sitter, you know?"

"Soda yo~~"

Komiya stood behind Okino with a forced smile. She reached out and grabbed Okino's ear hard, scolding, "Well, I knew you were whispering to Orn! So you were teaching him to be two-faced! I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of Sister Hua!"

Okino hurriedly begged for mercy, "Hey! No, no, no! I was wrong, I was wrong!! Komi! Let go!!"

But Komiya ignored the wretch's pleas for mercy and dragged him to a corner to berate him.

Fujimasa glanced at the timid and cowering Okino, then looked at Orn and asked, "Orn, is this the kind of person you usually meet with to exchange training experiences?"

Orn coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, don't be so strict. The Central Trainers are all people of good character! Except for Okino... no, even Okino-senpai is the same!"

Upon hearing this, not only did Fujimasa March and New Glory cast questioning glances at him, but even Oguri Hat's expression revealed a hint of hesitation.

Ornn had no choice but to change the subject, saying, "Alright, alright, let's not talk about that now. Let's give the senior some face. Let me talk about the arrangements for watching the game later."

"What are the arrangements for watching the game?"

The newly radiant figure looked at Ornn with some confusion and asked, "What other arrangements are there for watching the game? Can't we just watch it with binoculars?"

Ornn shook his head and said, "There's a method to watching a match. We came here partly to learn from their experience."

As he spoke, he took out a second pair of binoculars from his pocket and handed them to Fujimasa, saying, "March, new glory, you two use these binoculars to observe the running posture and method of Emperor Akitsu."

"Ignore everyone else, just keep an eye on her, understand?"

Fujimasa March and New Radiance both nodded, seemingly understanding, while Orn said to Oguri Hat, "Oguri, you don't need binoculars anymore, just look with your own eyes."

"Your goal is not the Akitsu Emperor, but the Tamamo Cross."

Little Chestnut Hat stared blankly at Orn. ​​After thinking for a moment, she said, "Torna, do you mean... make me feel it?"

"Yes, that's what it means."

Orn gestured with his hand and then said, "It's about feeling it. Feel the feeling you and Sakura Chiyoou had during the final sprint of the Japanese derby. That might be the direction of your training during this summer's training camp."

Little Chestnut Hat nodded and said, "Okay, I understand."

Liu Ping, standing to the side, took a deep drag on his pipe. He glanced at Orn subtly through his sunglasses and nodded slightly.