I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

Before she could even cry out, she fainted.

And then...

After a period of physical conditioning and getting to know each other.

The chairman's office has become a veritable brothel.

There are no more people.

Chapter 322: Shattered

after a while.

Kyoto Racecourse, a venue for chrysanthemum viewing.

Shinji Kitahara stood calmly in the stands where the trainers were watching.

Finally, it's about to begin...

Because I've been very busy, and my record is just too incredible.

Although he had accompanied his horse to the racetrack before, he usually watched from the rest room or a corner.

Now, standing in the trainers' stands after a long absence, he didn't feel the discomfort he had imagined, nor did he look as gloomy as before.

This isn't really about growth; he's always been able to do this.

He's just not giving up yet, unlike before.

It's not for any world, nor for any change.

The only reason he was willing to appear in public was for the sake of the children under his care.

Although he had never lost before, none of the female horses he trained had ever faced each other in a race.

No, it couldn't even be called a competition.

After all, it would be extremely unfair to compare a regular horse girl, or even a genius one, with the horse girls he trained.

To draw an analogy, he's like Eclipse in the trainer.

He is an exceptionally powerful figure, making it difficult for ordinary trainers to compete against him.

Although it's legal in terms of the rules, it still feels a bit like bullying someone who's using a deck with incomplete components to play Unlimited Tear of the Gods.

To put it bluntly, his existence, along with Eclipse, is a devastating blow to the horse racing girl industry.

Ultimately, horse racing is an industry, and an industry cannot aim to win.

Whether it's money, faith, related jobs, or even the stability of the entire world...

Even without knowing the reasons behind it, Shinji Kitahara knew that under these circumstances, it was unlikely that his rash intervention would be a good thing.

After learning more about the situation, he decided not to attract attention and simply wanted to stay idle for three years, make money, and then leave.

But now...

Shinji Kitahara glanced at a black rice dumpling beside him and sighed softly.

"What, you're not satisfied?"

Noticing his gaze, she glanced at him sideways.

"No."

Shinji Kitahara immediately replied.

"Those three idiots made me say that."

Solar eclipse supplement.

“Then I have an objection.” Kitahara Shinji immediately changed his tune.

"...Those three idiots are insulting you."

"Can you help me curse back?"

"can."

After a pause, Eclipse spoke again.

"They called you a simp and asked what you would do if I had asked those words."

"If they say so, then it is."

Shinji Kitahara looked completely indifferent.

"If you're asking, then I'm asking you what we're having for dinner tonight."

"Carrot stew with meat".

"You did it?"

The eclipse nodded.

"Yes, I just learned some cooking skills from Xiaohaiwan and the others."

After a brief exchange, the two didn't say anything more and turned to look at the competition field.

You asked why the solar eclipse was in the trainers' private stands?

Even if we don't talk about the concealment provided by the three goddesses, even if we don't provide it, no one would question her standing on the trainers' stands.

With the release of the three goddesses' authority, not only were the restrictions loosened, but other things that had been covered up also began to slowly reveal their true colors.

For example, a solar eclipse.

When one horse takes the lead, all other horses lose their luster.

When the concealed existence reveals its true form, that power returns as well.

Yes, even the current solar eclipse is not yet complete.

As someone poised to replace the Fourth Goddess, she also possesses the ability to transform faith and emotion into her own power.

Even though she was strong enough without using this ability, after the cognitive barrier was broken down.

That terror from ancient history, that power from the very source of Uma Musume.

Even without any deliberate transformation, she became much stronger after the curtain was lifted.

And now, she stands in the trainers' stands in the same capacity.

And it's not just her, but also the three goddesses behind her.

They will witness together with Shinji Kitahara what is about to happen in this match.

This is also why Shinji Kitahara is standing here.

Just as he had said to the Emperor of the East Sea before the solar eclipse.

They wanted to witness the curtain of a new era that she, or that they themselves, had drawn back.

What lies behind the curtain will influence the future direction of the entire world.

Is it heaven? Or hell?

The three goddesses' eyes revealed worry.

But Shinji Kitahara remained calm.

Because he trusted them.

Just like those who always believed in him.

.......

"It's a nice day today."

Alice, swaying in her white coat, glanced at the horse girls around her.

Despite knowing they had no chance of winning, quite a few horse girls still signed up for the Chrysanthemum Scent Competition.

Whether it's experiencing that power up close, simply wanting to challenge oneself, or some other reason.

In any case, they mustered up their courage and came to participate in this chrysanthemum appreciation event.

The Manchester City tea table remained silent, only raising its head to gaze at the distant stands.

"It's a pity that Necha isn't coming..."

The Emperor of the East Sea also looked at the distant stands, something seemed to flicker in his eyes.

"Necha, her running style is a bit... um..."

Alice didn't know how to evaluate the current state of Nechika.

Well, even though she doesn't compete much anymore, she should have become weaker by now.

But strangely enough, even though she wasn't competing much and wanted to focus on life, her braking power was actually stronger than before.

And it's much stronger than just a little bit.

If the previous inner garments only brought them pressure...

So now, during sparring sessions, the excessive use of techniques can no longer be called pressure, but rather oppression.

If in the past, the only way to win was to make someone lose.

If Necha were to participate now, it would be entirely possible for them to defeat them.

They could actually guess some of the reasons for the internal growth, which was not something that could be achieved simply by jumping.

Even if she dances to Shinji Kitahara, it won't work.

Compared to her physical transformation, her change in mindset, facing her true self, and exploring her inner potential are the most important factors in her growth and breaking through her limits.

But when it comes to facing oneself...

"So, in essence, Necha is that kind of person who's good at... I mean, someone skilled in red techniques?"

Faced with this answer, everyone fell silent.

Although he usually seems timid and honest, if you think about it carefully, this guy is indeed... of questionable character at times.

Especially after she partially broke through her limits, she became much more cheerful and lively, although she wouldn't do anything that would truly hurt others or make excessive jokes.

But in some aspects, especially when scaring children, his manners are indeed quite 'excellent'...

"Wait, so if that's the case, her not participating in the competition, not wanting to push her limits, could it be that...?"

“She did take that into consideration.”

The Emperor of the East China Sea nodded.

When Necha decided to withdraw from the competition, the Emperor of the East Sea actually went to see her and tried to persuade her, but...

"Your Majesty, let me ask you, if an extremely wicked horse girl breaks her limits on the racetrack, what impact will it have on her future development?"

Faced with Neqia's remarks, the Emperor of the East Sea fell silent.

This chrysanthemum appreciation event is less about achieving victory and more about ushering in a new era.

If they really only wanted to win, they could have danced with Shinji Kitahara before the match and broken their limits in advance.

But they have been patient, training, and waiting.

The goal is to unleash my best performance at this chrysanthemum appreciation event and set a good precedent for the new era.

If, in this situation, a female gang leader managed to sneak in and successfully broke the limit...

The negative impact on horse girls who want to break through limits later on is immeasurable.

Not to mention that Neta has already gotten what she wanted most, and as she said, she's not that interested in the competition anymore.

She was already very content to be a wife without any worries.

And then, we arrived at the present.

After a brief exchange, accompanied by the announcement from the broadcasting station, the female horses entered the gates one by one.

Then, they all got ready to start.

The Emperor of the East Sea also got into a starting position, his eyes fixed on the countdown.

Take a deep breath.