I'm in Teresin, dedicated to playing badly

Before he could even think about how to reply, the other party sent another message, saying that besides the matter of his information, there were other things they wanted to talk to him about.

Shinji Kitahara paused for a moment when he saw the message.

Because in his memory, this senior rarely talked to him about anything other than investigating those people. The most he ever talked about was that a few of his younger relatives wanted to become racehorse girls.

They continued to exchange ideas on this topic until the other person told them that the younger person had achieved some success and no longer needed guidance.

He didn't think much about it then, but now...

Shinji Kitahara rubbed his chin.

Have you achieved some results? For her to say that, the results must be really good. Maybe the other person is a well-known horse girl in the Treson headquarters, or even an acquaintance.

But that's not necessarily true, because if you consider the timeline, the other person is definitely an adult, and might have already graduated...

However, he didn't dwell on it for long, since it wasn't anything important.

Even if that 'junior' is still studying at Treson, it has nothing to do with him, and there's no way they could have any interaction. So why should he care about her?

After chatting with the other person for a few more minutes and agreeing on a time and place to meet the next day, Shinji Kitahara lay down on the bed and turned off his phone screen.

Then we waited patiently for the sun to rise the next day.

Chapter 83: What if she develops Alzheimer's?

The next day, early in the morning.

As usual, I washed up and ate breakfast, then went to the training ground, greeted everyone, and started training.

He just didn't know why, even though he felt the atmosphere in the training ground was a bit strange yesterday.

But once training started today, the atmosphere on the training field suddenly returned to what it used to be, or even better, and the training effect improved.

It's really hard to understand; it's just a child's mind.

Shinji Kitahara sighed inwardly, then looked at Necha beside him.

Since returning from the solitary confinement room, he has had another accessory besides Eclipse.

It's not that Necha doesn't train, but the problem is that, as a pressure generator comparable to an ancient god, she's fine when she trains, as she can treat it as training others to develop their stress resistance.

But when others need to rest, they need to relax, so it's naturally not appropriate for her to go over there.

And coincidentally, there are two other people here who are completely unaffected by her, so it's perfectly reasonable for her to come here to rest, right?

Of course, this seems reasonable on the surface, but what they really think behind the scenes is anyone's guess.

Shinji Kitahara had no objection to this, and even hoped that she would stand there a little longer.

Recently, with the increase in the number of transfer students within the school, he has also seen more and more familiar faces from other places.

Although he hadn't been very active in the academy before because he was in solitary confinement, and the hype surrounding the basic tournament had already died down, Tresennet is never short of news.

Even so, many of those familiar faces had found out about him through various means, and would come to him whenever they had a chance, trying to strike up a conversation.

They were well aware that Shinji Kitahara's team already had eight members, all of whom were extremely talented and capable, and there wasn't a single assistant trainer. It was practically impossible for them to join—but what if they did?

Even if I don't join the team, it would be a good opportunity to chat with Mr. Kitahara for a bit, or even just exchange a few words.

So, with this in mind, the little ones who had just enrolled started to flock around him one after another.

If it weren't for the fear of having too many competitors and not even being able to get a taste of the soup, and the fact that they kept it a secret even after learning of Shinji Kitahara's existence, the number of people coming to see Shinji Kitahara would have increased several times over.

At this point, the role of internal coordination becomes apparent once again.

If it weren't for the inside, those little pony girls would probably spend the whole day poking around him once they got close.

But with Necha is there, she doesn't need to do anything. She just needs to stand there, and after a few minutes, those little pony girls will be unable to withstand the pressure and retreat.

Even some of the weak-willed didn't dare to come over, thus maintaining his lazy lifestyle.

Moreover, it wasn't just a deterrent; Kitahara Shinji also found enjoyment in her very presence.

Quiet, composed, reserved...

She would never be as excited as other pony girls, trying to get close to him and talk to him non-stop, nor would she make any capricious little requests like the East Sea Emperor or Special Zhou, and she would never think of causing trouble for him all day long like Alice.

She would stand obediently beside him, sit down to rest when she was tired, and help him with small tasks when she had free time, even assisting with training.

Unlike Aili Digital and Aili Suzuko's group, Excellent Quality had not learned any training knowledge, nor did she have the extensive experience that Aili Digital had.

However, she was able to fully understand Shinji Kitahara's meaning and execute it accurately.

This is enough.

In some ways, it's even better than AliSooko and AliDigital combined.

Moreover, and very importantly, she was extremely willing, even eager, to help Shinji Kitahara.

Even if Kitahara Shinji doesn't ask her for help, she will always go out of her way to help him. And if Kitahara Shinji feels that this is like taking advantage of her or exploiting a child laborer, and doesn't want her to help him, she will even show a sullen expression.

Nichiki's behavior left Kitahara Shinji both amused and exasperated, but he didn't think much of it.

After all, this was how he and Necha had always gotten along and cooperated. If he forced her not to help, she would throw a tantrum, and he was already used to it.

Moreover, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. He can relax, and she can take the opportunity to learn more. It's a win-win situation, so he has no reason to refuse it.

He really needs to find a way to win her favor, otherwise she might really run away, and where will he find another assistant who gets along with him like that...?

As I pondered these thoughts, the morning quietly slipped away amidst the apparent tranquility.

Then, at lunchtime, he told the other women that he was going out in the afternoon to meet an older, more respected figure.

Because he had mentioned that senior in casual conversation before, but hadn't said what she did, the others easily accepted this premise and asked him if he needed them to accompany him.

"It's alright, Eclipse can come with me."

Shinji Kitahara smiled and declined, then looked at Ali Digital and told her that she shouldn't take care of Ali Hayako for the next few days; he would take care of things, and she could focus on preparing for the competition.

Aili Digital didn't really care about this.

After all, her main goal was to promote the horse girl, and winning the competition was secondary. However, since Kitahara Shinji said so, she did not refuse.

After lunch, I spent some time with them in the activity room.

After checking the time and feeling it was about right, Shinji Kitahara called Eclipse, and the two left Treson and headed towards the place they had arranged to meet with their senior on the phone.

......

after a while.

Outside Tressen, in front of a bar at the end of an alley.

Shinji Kitahara stood outside the bar, stroking his chin, lost in thought for a moment.

"Why don't you go in alone, Eclipse? I'll wait outside. We can talk on the phone if anything comes up..."

The Eclipse didn't answer him; it just looked at him like he was an idiot.

Forget it.

Shinji Kitahara sighed, thinking to himself that he could run away from the first day of the month but not the fifteenth, and pushed open the slightly dilapidated door in front of him with a melancholy look on his face.

Like another elderly woman's clothing store, this bar looks dilapidated on the outside, but the inside is completely different.

Although there is no fancy decoration, the warm lighting, the all-wood decorations that exude a faint fragrance, and the drinks displayed in the bar with various words written on them give people a feeling of quite good taste.

Strangely, despite being a fairly nice bar, there wasn't a single customer inside except for the gray-haired woman sitting at the bar.

Even the only bartender, upon seeing Kitahara Shinji arrive, gave a slight bow to the gray-haired barmaid in front of him before leaving through the back door.

However, Shinji Kitahara wasn't surprised, as he was already used to his senior's style.

For some reason, this senior colleague really dislikes crowded places. In the past, when I met him, we would usually find a place to have the whole venue to ourselves. Not to mention, what we were going to talk about this time was not something that others could hear.

He strode over to the senior, and before he could even greet him, a stack of portraits was thrown in front of him.

"They were all drawn based on the information you collected. Take a look and see if there are any problems, and then find an opportunity to confirm with those little guys."

"Ah."

Shinji Kitahara nodded, then picked up the stack of portraits and began to look through them.

a long time.

As the pages turned, Shinji Kitahara finished looking at the stack of portraits, his eyes filled with seriousness and doubt.

Although there are quite a few portraits in this stack, a closer look reveals that while they differ in various details, they essentially depict the same three faces.

and......

"What's wrong? Are any of your acquaintances among them?" the white-haired horse girl asked calmly.

Shinji Kitahara frowned.

"I wouldn't call him an acquaintance, I've only met him once, but... this shouldn't be the case."

Kazuya Hisato was the name of the person Shinji Kitahara recognized; he was a trainer from the Treson headquarters.

Moreover, he is not an ordinary trainer, but a legendary trainer.

Although he hadn't had much interaction with him, he frequently participated in group chats and forums, so he knew a little about this person and had even chatted with him during a previous team-building event.

But precisely because of this, he couldn't imagine how this person could have any connection with the horse hunting.

Even within Treson headquarters, this person was known as an extremely kind and good-natured individual with a very high reputation.

Gentle, calm, and responsible.

With extensive professional experience, she has been a trainer in Tressen for nearly twenty years, having trained nearly twenty female trainers and countless team members and trainers.

Koya and Futo Daichi are his juniors who once received guidance from him in his team. When they talk about him in the group chat, they speak with great respect and have never heard of him having any bad deeds.

Furthermore, this one is different from the three heroes with great ambitions.

Despite having taken on many roles, this person has never had an improper relationship with any of them and remains single to this day.

On one occasion, at a party, after being plied with too much alcohol, he muttered in a half-dreaming state that seeing the smiling faces of those children in his life was enough, that he was prepared to dedicate his life to Tressen, and that he had no intention of getting married, having children, or starting a family.

If it were anyone else, Shinji Kitahara could be guessed at his motive, but Kazuya Hisado...

money?

impossible.

As a legendary trainer, this person not only has a lot of money earned legitimately, but also has no bad habits or extravagant spending habits. He has an extraordinary amount of savings that he could never spend all of.

Moreover, it wasn't just that he had a lot of savings. According to other trainers, this person would also anonymously and secretly donate money to various welfare organizations from time to time, and had also secretly invested in several orphanages.

色？

That's even more impossible.

During his more than twenty years in office, not to mention female trainers, many junior trainers showed him their affections. If he wanted to, he could easily have started a harem.

But let alone a harem, to date, Hisato Kazuya has never had an improper relationship with even one of his consorts, and he has completely ignored all hints.

On one occasion, when he was almost forced to jump, in order to prevent the situation from escalating, he gave his brother a hard time, almost sending him to the factory on the spot. After that, no one dared to force him anymore.

Hate the horse girl?

That would be even more of a joke.

He's the kind of person who cherishes his responsibilities. He'll get upset if someone says something bad about him, and he'll do his best to help any strangers who are in trouble.

Were we deceived and taken advantage of?

After thinking for a while, Shinji Kitahara felt that the last answer was somewhat plausible, but he couldn't be sure.

While Hisato Kazuya may be a pushover, he's a legendary trainer with over twenty years of experience, far superior to the new recruits. Making use of him won't be easy.

Not to mention Kitahara Shinji, even the white-haired horse girl looked puzzled after hearing his story.

After all, as far as she knew, Treson prioritized character when recruiting trainers.

Moreover, the fact that he was able to serve as a trainer in that place for nearly twenty years without ever being kicked shows that his willpower, temperament, and love for horse girls are absolutely beyond question.

That's very strange...

"In any case, let's investigate first; there might be some information we don't know."

Shinji Kitahara nodded in agreement when the white-haired horse girl said so.

Although the other party didn't seem like someone who could be associated with the 'black market' at all.

But since the portrait is here, we must list the person as a prime suspect until we have concrete evidence to prove their innocence.