The mediocre trainer doesn't want to reopen

"What if... I don't think everyone will do the professional thing, but if I ultimately fail to hold that last line, what will be the punishment?"

"..." However, the Holy King narrowed his eyes slightly upon hearing this, then gave Kitano a sweet smile and said in a very calm tone, "Then I will force you to jump and have you stay in the same hospital with those trainers with broken pelvises. In the meantime, I will instigate more horse girls to exploit you so that you will never get a break."

The Holy King's answer was extremely calm, and he even said the words "jump Kitano" calmly, but the threatening feeling revealed in her words made Kitano, who had always wanted to get rid of his virginity, feel chilled.

Because he knew...the Holy King was really capable of such a thing! If she really made up her mind, then even if Bei Ye was one step away from death, the Holy King would not come to pull him back, but would kick him into the abyss.

Therefore... Kitano had to take the Holy King's warning to heart, otherwise the consequences... Kitano estimated that if he really angered the Holy King's aura, even he could not afford the consequences.

Chapter 356: A good opera to enlighten Xing-chan

"I didn't expect...that little grass actually has such an open side."

"In my impression, Xiaocao has always been so gentle. Although she can be a bit scary when angry, she rarely interacts with the opposite sex. Even with Uma Musume's classmates, she doesn't act that intimate."

"It seems that Xiaocao really likes Trainer Kitano. She actually did something so bold."

After leaving Cao Shangfei's dormitory, Te Bie Zhou, Shen Ying and Qing Yun Tian Kong sat together and discussed the scene they had seen before, which made them blush when they thought about it now.

Although Condor is a horse girl from the United States, she has been exposed to relatively open-minded ideas since childhood, and she is also the type of person who is more likely to interact with others in Tresen Academy.

But because his roommate was a grasshopper, even when Shenying interacted with everyone, he basically just hugged and cuddled with the horse racing girls and never had any close contact with the opposite sex.

It was also because of this that Shenying would do something that made Cao Shangfei blush, even though she had always regarded physical contact, especially contact with the opposite sex, as a taboo.

What about letting the trainer-san help her take off her black stockings... and then helping her put on the black stockings... and riding on the trainer-san's shoulders and letting him praise her in this posture...

Even Elu couldn't do any of these things! Is Xiaocao really that open-minded?!

"Actually, Cao Shangfei must be under a lot of pressure as well."

At this time, Te Bie Zhou, whose cheeks had been slightly hot, put down the drink in her hand. Now there was a large plate of hot fried carrots in front of her. However, after watching a content that she could not watch without paying for at her age, Te Bie Zhou's appetite was subtly reduced.

"Kusagami-san has always worked very hard and always wanted the trainer she likes to pay attention to her, so she doesn't want us to take away the trainer's attention after joining."

"Kusagami-kun... is surprisingly childish."

Tebie Zhou knew very well that Cao Shangfei had always resisted her joining the team, and he also roughly knew that Cao Shangfei liked Bei Ye and was worried that she would become her "rival in love" if she joined.

But... what Zhou Teyi didn't expect was that Cao Shangfei actually valued her so much. Not only did he think she would be his biggest threat, but also the one most likely to steal Trainer Sang's attention.

Does this mean... that she's actually quite pretty? And powerful enough to threaten Kusagami Fei?

Thinking of this, the innocent Teikoku Shu couldn't help but blush. She never thought that her appearance was outstanding. After all, she had always lived in the countryside, where there was not even another horse girl besides herself. So Teikoku Shu didn't know what level she was among the horse girls.

After coming to Tresen Academy, she found that there were many extremely beautiful horse girls here. For example, the team of Kitano, whom she had always admired, was composed entirely of beautiful horse girls.

It can be said that in Kitano's team, you, Zhou Teji, never thought that you were one of those with outstanding looks - let alone outstanding talents. You always felt that your talent was nothing, and even if you won the Japanese derby, it was just luck.

Cao Shangfei did not participate in the Japanese derby, and Shenying was not in good shape in the game, so she won the game by chance, which was not a fair victory at all.

But Cao Shangfei's reaction now made the somewhat inferior Te Bie Zhou start to feel a little complacent... It turned out that he was so amazing that he could make Cao Shangfei feel threatened by both his appearance and talent.

I just don't know if it was Cao Shangfei who thought this, or if someone else told her. Maybe she should ask the trainer next time? Te Te Zhou thought this in his heart, and he felt unexpectedly happy.

"Ah...that's great."

At this moment, Qingyun Tiankong, who had been silent all this time, suddenly laid his face lazily on the table and said in a faint voice: "Spee-chan, Xiaocao, and Ailu are all valued by Trainer Sang..."

"But Xing-chan, I joined the team earlier than everyone else, so why doesn't Trainer-san ever praise me? Ming-chan, I also joined the team with Xiaocao... Why is this happening..."

"Hoshi-chan..." x2

However, when Te Bie Zhou and Shen Ying both had different expressions because of the matter between Cao Shang Fei and Kitano, Qing Yun Tian Kong's reaction suddenly brought their thoughts back, and their eyes immediately became worried when they looked at Qing Yun Tian Kong.

If we were to ask who suffered the greatest impact from what happened that day, then apart from the Holy King Halo, neither Te Bie Zhou nor Shen Ying who came with him suffered as great an impact as Qing Yun Tian Kong.

Because Qingyun Tiankong knew very well that Cao Shangfei had always liked Beiye, and that she had been urging her to "attack" several times in the past, which was actually a sign that she could no longer suppress her feelings.

Qingyun Tiankong was no fool; she could see that. She also sensed that Kitano now valued Kusanagi Hi more... because she not only won the Gaoyue Award, but was also the team's strongest horse girl, attracting much attention and anticipation.

And more importantly... Xiaocao is still injured. His trainer Sang is a person who cares about the weaker people. He must have put all his attention on Xiaocao during this period.

Really... so cunning, using injuries to gain the sympathy and attention of the trainer...

I can do this kind of thing, Mingming-chan. It's just ligament inflammation, right? If I can get the trainer's attention... I don't mind breaking a bone.

At this moment, such an extreme idea even emerged in Qingyun Tiankong's mind - fortunately, it was rejected by herself in just a moment. How could she cause trouble for Trainer Sang like this?

But... I really can't accept it. I joined the team with Xiaocao, why did it turn out like this...

Xiaocao... haven't you been helping me this whole time? Why did you suddenly turn against me? Didn't you say you'd help me until the end?

Besides, if Xiaocao didn't help her... what allies did she have? In this team, in this team where everyone seemed to like Trainer-san, what advantage did she have?

Qingyun Tiankong's dejected expression caused her ears to droop. Tebi Zhou and Shenying were also startled and quickly said, "No, it's okay, Qingyun! Haven't you and Shengwang already debuted? If you can win the Asahi Cup Future Championship's New Horse Year Limited Edition like Kusagami Fei, Trainer-san will definitely value you!"

"Yeah! Xing-chan, Xiaocao is only temporary now. If you can be a little more assertive, Trainer Kitano will definitely still pay attention to your falling silk!"

Although she has been in the team for a short time, Qing Yun Tiankong's affection for Kitano is clearly seen by Zhou and Shenying, especially - because only when she is with Kitano will Qing Yun Tiankong act cautiously in everything, and the timing of her appearance is always just right, which makes it easy for people to wonder whether she has deliberately investigated Kitano's movements.

After all, one time may be an accident, but it is the same every time, which makes it hard for people not to believe that she is investigating Kitano's movements like a nympho - however, whether it is Special Zhou and Shenying who have just joined the team, who discovered this, or they have discovered all this a long time ago, but because of their tacit understanding, they did not point it out. Qingyun Tiankong's secret is known to everyone.

After all, Qingyun Tiankong still insisted that she had no feelings for Beiye, even though her thoughts had been seen through by everyone in the team.

"Hehe...Hoshi-chan, I'm not that quick to fall for you. Trainer-san and I don't have anything to do with each other."

As expected, facing Te Bie Zhou and Shen Ying's consolation, Qing Yun Tian Kong just smiled stubbornly, pretending to be unconcerned. Then he stood up and said softly, "What's the relationship between Xiao Cao and Trainer Sang? I really don't know. Next time when Xiao Cao regains her sanity, I'll make fun of her for this matter—"

"Well, I'll go find a place to sleep first. Spy-chan, and Elu, you should also quickly build a good relationship with Trainer-san."

"After all, you're also the horse girls that Trainer-san favors."

"Mr. Qingyun..."

However, facing Qingyun Tiankong turning away, Te Bie Zhou and Shen Ying were at a loss for words. For a moment, the two newcomers looked at each other, feeling that the timing of their joining was really a bit too bad...

Qingyun Tiankong, who left the scene, quickly found a place where she often skipped classes and relaxed. She lay on the grass and closed her eyes, but she couldn't fall asleep as usual.

Instead, she couldn't help but shed tears because of the grievance that gradually rose in her heart.

"Wow... Xiaocao, you idiot, idiot..."

"This kind of thing...this kind of thing...even if you want to do it, don't let me see it...This is too much...You know how much I admire Trainer-san, and you know that I want to be the best in the trainer's heart...yet you still do this in front of me."

"I hate Xiaocao the most, the most... I also hate Trainer-san - why do you do whatever Xiaocao says? You can do the same to me..."

However, Qingyun Tiankong, who was now immersed in self-pity, had not considered that even though she had carefully calculated Kitano's schedule and arrangements, her relationship with Kitano had never gone beyond the handshake stage. She had no way to launch any bold offensive, let alone take the same action as Cao Shangfei.

Although even if Qingyun Tiankong had proposed it, Kitano might not have agreed...but she didn't even go through a gradual process and always maintained a polite relationship with Kitano, so much so that Kitano felt that the interpersonal relationship between him and Qingyun Tiankong should be the healthiest in the team.

"What... I can definitely do this kind of thing, I can definitely do it!"

"I want to win the New Year of the Horse limited GI tournament just like Xiaocao, and then win the Classic Triple Crown! And I'll become the next undefeated Triple Crown winner! Then Trainer-san will have his eyes completely on me!"

Qingyun Tiankong was thinking indignantly in his heart, and at this moment, Qingyun Tiankong, with tears in his eyes, heard a familiar laugh coming from him. "Hahahaha—I thought it was some kitten that got run over and was crying. It turned out to be a knight under the command of my Royal Highness the Princess."

"However, hiding here and feeling sorry for yourself is a disgrace to Her Royal Highness the Princess's knight. If you truly wish to prove yourself, you shouldn't resort to tears, but rather to winning openly and honestly as a victor—"

On the other side, I saw that Good Opera's figure had come to Qingyun Tiankong's side at some point, and she still had such a confident smile on her face, but this time, there seemed to be a little softer expression.

"So, what happened that has you hiding here in such sorrow? If it's because of Her Royal Highness, then as the Overlord, perhaps I can offer you some advice?"

Are you planning to help me, or are you asserting your sovereignty? At this moment, the heartbroken Qingyuntiankong looked at Good Opera with a bad look. She was sensitive and felt that Good Opera, who had already reserved a position next to Trainer Sang, seemed to be taking the opportunity to mock her.

Chapter 357: Good opera reveals Xingjiang's disguise

"So you're a good opera classmate, hehe. But Xing-chan, I don't know what you were talking about just now. There's no such thing as a crying kitten."

When Qing Yun Tiankong saw Hao Opera approaching, he quickly controlled his emotions. As a "strategist", Qing Yun Tiankong was a master of expression management most of the time, except for being a little bit unable to hold back in front of Kitano and on some topics related to love. It only took him a second to switch emotions freely.

So, after wiping the tears from his eyes without leaving a trace, Qingyun Tiankong turned around and looked at Good Opera. The moment he looked at Good Opera, he had restored his usual relaxed smile and said, "Also, although Xing-chan is more like a cat, I won't cry as loudly as a cat, so Good Opera must have heard it wrong."

"Haha, maybe. Even as a tyrant, I sometimes lose my composure. I'm really sorry."

And Good Opera did not expose Qing Yuntiankong's pitiful self-esteem, and then slowly sat down beside Qing Yuntiankong. Of course, she also noticed that under Qing Yuntiankong's seemingly indifferent eyes, there was actually a deep fear of her.

Good Opera could certainly understand this, as it actually came from Qing Yun Tian Kong's "jealousy" of her. This kind of emotion was not shared only by Good Opera, but also by all the horse racing girls in the team who had a close relationship with Kitano, who had all experienced the same gaze from Qing Yun Tian Kong.

After all, although Qingyun Tiankong didn't know the reason why everyone in the team tacitly accepted the current situation, she could still see that everyone was getting closer and closer to Kitano.

Although Qingyun Tiankong's relationship with Kitano has become increasingly harmonious, she hasn't complained for a long time that Kitano doesn't pay as much attention to her as to other people, because she has understood that Kitano actually treats everyone equally. If you want special treatment, it all depends on whether you are willing to "bother" Trainer Sang.

As long as you are willing to bother Kitano, no matter how busy he is, he will focus his attention on you first. This is also the best way for Qingyun Tiankong to get closer to Beiye. Always "bother" him when Beiye is not busy. This way, he will not feel annoyed by him, and it also gives Qingyun Tiankong more time to get close to Beiye.

Although... even with her own method, Qingyun Tiankong's progress is still slow, but at least she has the opportunity and power to "trouble" Kitano, which is something Qingyun Tiankong had always wanted but could not get.

But... as time went by, Qingyun Tiankong and Kitano's contact began to increase day by day, and she seemed to have begun to notice the changes in everyone's feelings towards Kitano in the team.

First of all, there are Sheng Wang and Aldan who are almost always by Kitano's side. They are the two objects that Qingyun Tiankong envy the most. Qingyun Tiankong can see that the trust that Kitano and the other two girls have in him is incomparable to that of others. This is a kind of trust that he can rest assured to hand over everything to them.

Then there is the occasional visitor of the Luduo symbol, who is also someone that Qingyun Tiankong is very wary of. Especially this president, his words and deeds show a strange sense of closeness to Kitano, as if they are already very familiar with each other.

That is, Rudolph's identity as the president, and Qingyun Tiankong did not see Rudolph and Kitano being intimate at the time, otherwise she would probably really suspect that the president had improper thoughts about his trainer.

But even so, she was still extremely wary of every move of the Rudolf symbol - of course, this also included the East Sea Emperor who always appeared with Rudolf, and the two Sirius girls.

Similarly, she was also wary of Mejiro Zenshin, who was Ardan's sister and would occasionally be with her. This was especially true since Ardan and Zenshin seemed to have a closer relationship than sisters, which made her feel even more uneasy.

As for Bourbon and Mi Yu, there is no need to say more. These two do not hide their feelings for their trainer Sang. They can be said to be the most obvious in the team!

Having said so much, Qingyun Tiankong's lack of self-confidence actually makes her feel very jealous and envious of all her teammates in the team who have some overly intimate behaviors and actions towards Kitano.

Currently, with the exception of Tokai Shuu and Shen Ying, who had just joined the team, and Sakura Shinou, who had returned to her usual self after a talk with Kitano and once again became silly and without any scheming, Qingyun Tiankong was equally jealous of every Uma Musume on the team.

Among them, of course, was Good Opera - even though during this period, Good Opera had not had many opportunities to interact with Kitano. On the contrary, compared with Aldan, Sheng Wang and others who were hanging out with Kitano every day, Good Opera, as Kitano's "assistant", should be the one who showed the least signs of participating in the battlefield.

But, it sounds a bit weird, but Qingyun Tiankong always feels that the good opera, who obviously has a visible affection for her trainer Sang but has never fought for it, is the most terrifying and the one she should be most vigilant against.

Therefore, when faced with a good opera, the sensitive Qingyun Tiankong naturally wouldn't reveal her true colors to her. She had to use her "strategist" wisdom to counteract the good opera's tricks one by one!

Well, you can do it! Blue sky! You can do it!

"So, did the good opera classmate come to me just because of the cat crying that I heard? If that's the case, I'm leaving now—"

"How could that be? Even if it's a crying cat, I, the Overlord, am confident that I can soothe it into obedience." The confident Good Opera sat down next to Qingyun Tiankong. Her eyes lingered on Qingyun Tiankong's cheek, and she whispered softly, "What's more... even though this cat has wiped away its tears, there are still tears lingering around its pupils. It's truly pitiful."

"..." Qingyun Tiankong subconsciously rubbed the area around his eyes, but did not find any tears. He immediately realized that he had been fooled by Hao Opera. Didn't his previous action prove that he was indeed the "kitten" crying here before?

"Hahaha! Don't worry about it!" When Good Opera noticed Qing Yuntiankong's shy expression turning into a somewhat unhappy one, he took the initiative to laugh and said, "Everyone has moments of weakness. Whether it's me, Her Royal Highness, or the Emperor, we've all had moments of vulnerability. Crying is not a sign of weakness."

"So, what could have caused the knight whom Her Royal Highness the Princess favors the most to be so dejected and heartbroken? If Her Royal Highness the Princess saw this, I'm afraid he would be consumed by self-blame again. I don't want to see such a scene."

"Nothing."

Qingyun Tiankong's inner defenses were exposed, but she still insisted on not revealing any flaws to Haogege - because she didn't want to expose her feelings for Kitano, especially in this team where most people have a good impression of Trainer-san.

Qingyun Tiankong always felt that once he revealed his intentions, he would have no advantage in front of so many horse girls who had the same purpose as him.

She had some self-awareness... She thought she couldn't match Aldan's fierce offensive, much less the tacit understanding between the Holy King and her trainer Sang. All she could do was to maintain it carefully until her own highlight moment came... and then win it in one fell swoop.

Therefore, she absolutely would not allow herself to be exposed until she won the GI or her classic year arrived. With this thought in mind, Qingyun Tiankong pretended to be nonchalant and said, "It's just some personal matter. There's no need to worry too much, and there's no need to let Trainer-san know."

"Trainer Sang is a worrier. The slightest movement will make him extremely nervous. Don't alarm him because of my little thing..."

Having said this, Qingyun Tiankong didn't want to get entangled with Good Opera any more, so he stood up and was about to leave. Seeing this, Good Opera also felt that he couldn't continue in this cycle.

Facing the blue sky, you have to use a straight ball to break through her inner defenses.

"If it's because of Her Royal Highness's favoritism that you feel unhappy, then perhaps, as Her Royal Highness's closest person, and as the Overlord..."

"No, should I say, as the most important person in Kitano's heart, and one of the people who understands him best? I think I can offer you a lot of advice."

Good Opera's words immediately caused Qing Yun Tian Kong, who was about to leave, to shudder and pause. Although she didn't turn around immediately, the turmoil in her heart was enough to prove that Good Opera had accurately described Qing Yun Tian Kong's current troubles.

But... there is only one last step left, and just one step will be enough to resolve Qingyun Tiankong's concerns.

So, Good Opera quickly put on a relaxed smile again, and whispered word by word to Qingyun Tiankong, whose back was turned to him: "Xing-chan... you don't really think that your disguise is that successful, do you? You don't really think that no one on the team can see through your thoughts and ideas, do you?"

"Let me be frank. Right now, not to mention the rest of the team, even Her Royal Highness the Princess can guess what's going on in your mind, and yet you think you've hidden it so well."

"Knight of an overly pure heart, your innocence is truly so touching, hahahaha!"

"!!" As expected, Good Opera's words completely broke through Qing Yun Tiankong's psychological defenses, causing her face to suddenly change drastically. She turned around and murmured in disbelief, "What... did you say?"

"Everyone knows about me...? Even Trainer-san knows?"

For a moment, Qingyun Tiankong's mind went blank. She had never imagined that as a "strategist", she was like naked in this team, with no secrets at all.

This kind of thing... everyone and Trainer-san know about it? Doesn't that mean...

——Does everyone know that she's pursuing Trainer-san, and are they still condoning her like Xiaocao?!

In an instant, when Qingyun Tiankong thought of this possibility, her cheeks turned red at a speed visible to the naked eye. She suddenly realized how ridiculous her careful disguise during this period was.