Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

A hint of embarrassment and helplessness flashed across Tojo Hana's face, but he tried his best to remain calm. He knew that any response at this moment would only embolden this annoying guy.

At this moment, Nishizaki Ryu, who was sitting opposite the two, tried to separate them. He said, "Alright, alright, the result of the match is already like this, let's not talk about it anymore, shall we?"

"All the children we're representing gave it their all in this game, so we shouldn't laugh at either side for that, right?"

"I didn't say anything bad about any of the contestants, I was just targeting Ahua. Who told her to say before the competition that our team hosting the French exchange students would only bring shame to the Japanese horse racing world?"

"My stance on this matter remains unchanged." Tojo Hana suddenly took a deep breath and forcefully broke free from Toyama Hikari's embrace. She looked directly into her eyes and said in a firm tone:

"Regardless of the circumstances, we did lose this match, but the objective facts remain unchanged. Your team only has two newcomers, which is simply not enough to satisfy that French tyrant and noble family."

Seeing that Toyama Hikari had fallen silent and looked worried after hearing those words, Nishizaki Ryu quickly chimed in, "That's right, your team lacks experience and time, which is hard to make up for. If something goes wrong, JRA might hold you accountable."

"Hey, what accountability? As long as I don't care."

Hikari Toyama suddenly broke into a smile, all the worry on her face vanishing. She waved her hand casually and said nonchalantly, "Wouldn't it be good if the advanced training methods of the French exchange students, and their training matches, could help those two kids get those benefits?"

Tojo Hana paused slightly upon hearing her words.

She initially thought that Hiiro Toyama was only trying to spite her and hadn't considered anything related to horse racing at all.

That's why she was so angry, because Tojo Hana always believed that if you don't prioritize the needs of racehorse girls, then you are completely unqualified as a trainer.

But after watching that match and hearing what Hikari Toyama is saying now, she understands completely.

Hikari Toyama didn't fight for the exchange opportunity with the French team out of a ridiculous reason like spite; she genuinely thought about the racehorses she was responsible for and wanted to secure more high-quality training matches for them, which is why she made this decision.

They are even willing to accept the potential accountability from the JRA for this matter, or even have their Central Trainer qualifications revoked.

Yeah, that's exactly what happened last year, using any means necessary to unleash the will of Uma Musume...

"You really are an idiot! You actually did something like this?! Couldn't you have discussed it with us first?!" Realizing the problem, Tojo Hana slammed her fist on the table, becoming even angrier.

"Tch, I don't know what you're getting angry about. I'm just discussing this with you guys right now."

She seemed unconcerned after hearing this, smiled lightly, picked up a glass of wheat juice from the table, and drank it down in one gulp. Seeing Toyama Hikari's relaxed demeanor, Tojo Hana couldn't help but feel a little anxious.

While sipping her wheat juice, she continued, "How about I borrow all the contestants from this competition?"

"Lend them to you?!" Nishizaki Ryu and Tojo Hana both repeated the question in surprise.

"Yes, you think that our team only has two newcomers, so it's not enough to satisfy the French exchange students? Then it's simple. Every player in this competition was chosen by everyone to exchange with, right? Why don't we all come to Team Draco for further training? That way we'll have seven people?"

"Even that prestigious family would probably find no fault with it."

"A secondment? Um... I don't have any objections, but we'll need to get McQueen's and Goldship's approval first."

After thinking about it, Nishizaki Ryu thought it was a good idea. After all, he didn't want the kids in his team to miss out on the opportunity to communicate with the French horse racing champions.

"Are you stupid?! What trainer would hand over their assigned racehorse to someone else? Even a temporary loan wouldn't do!!!"

Tojo Hana immediately objected vehemently, stating that handing over the racehorse she was in charge of to someone else was something she, as a trainer, could not agree to in principle, and absolutely could not compromise on.

“That makes it even simpler…” Hikari Toyama patted Hana Tojo’s shoulder, completely ignoring her anger. “You two come over here and be my teaching assistants!”

"ha--?!"

"There can't be no punishment for losing the game, right? It's settled then. Assistant Coach Ahua, remember to prepare the application to submit to the student council for everyone. Hahaha!"

At this moment, Hikari Toyama's smile resembled Suneo's from Doraemon, a smug look on her face.

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I saw someone say that the main character is now a Meteor Dragon and should have his appearance changed. I thought about it: the main character is now a combination of Krabs and Oguri Hat 2.0, so should he look like this?

Chapter Fifty-Five: "Go and wipe out the powerful clans." "Me?"

Treson Academy, on the way to the training ground.

Toyama Scarlet was raising an eyebrow as she looked at the racehorse girl standing in front of her, Stardust Illusion.

"How does it feel? Stardust Illusion contestant, superstar?"

"Just kill me."

The Stardust Illusion was deathly pale, its eyes vacant as it muttered to itself.

She wasn't in this state because of fatigue or injury. As Hikari Toyama said before, although she couldn't tell the trainer that she had a system, she tried her best to explain the effects of the system to make the other person believe her.

The reason she's in such a half-dead state now is entirely because afterwards, Hikari Toyama showed her the recorded winner's performance—

Three goddesses, you OO——! This lousy stage setup, why didn't anyone tell me I needed to manually block it to prevent the images I wanted from being displayed!?

At first, she thought she was focused on the performance, which is why every audience member was so engrossed in watching. But then she was told that... she had actually been publicly torturing herself from the very beginning?

No wonder everyone was watching so intently, it's a clown performance, isn't it!

Golden Ship, do you still have a parking space when you get home today?

Why don't you take me with you! Let's head to Golden Star tonight and live there!

"Hahaha, your video has probably already gone viral online by now, right? After all, the footage from the winners' stage is always encouraged to be shared."

"Maybe we'll gain a lot more fans. I saw the male employees next to me staring in disbelief, and the female employees were also getting excited."

Hikari Toyama clutched her stomach with amusement, mercilessly mocking her own racehorse girl.

"No, no, that's not right." Unable to bear the atmosphere any longer, Stardust Illusion quickly recovered and, to avoid being ridiculed further, she hurriedly continued:

"During yesterday's race, I saw that Big Tree Express used the same mountaineer-like running technique on flat ground, landing on the balls of her feet. Why was she able to succeed?"

"I'm thinking... if I could find the secret, would I be able to improve my acceleration? I want to master that running technique, Coach Toyama!"

Looking at the stardust illusions that were beginning to stir before her, Hikari Toyama couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion.

This girl unleashed a beast-like fighting spirit during the match, defeating everyone, yet she still managed to observe her opponents' strengths.

Even at that level, is it possible to learn something new?

"Alright! Well, you'll regret it later. I was originally planning to let you rest for a couple of days, but since your recovery is so strong—"

As Toyama Scarlet finished speaking, she once again revealed that devilish smile, which made even the Stardust Illusion shudder involuntarily.

"—Then I'll have to arrange a more reasonable training plan for you."

"Heh... Is it too late to regret it now?" Stardust Illusion asked with a smirk.

"Regret? At this moment? Stardust Illusion, are you joking?"

As they talked, they gradually approached the training ground, but at the same time they heard a sound coming from the direction of the training ground.

[Buzzing...]

The sound was initially just a distant hum, faint and indistinct, as if it were a call from another world.

[Buzzing!]

But as they drew closer, the sounds in the training field gradually became louder and sharper.

The sound grew clearer and clearer, accompanied by a change in rhythm, as if some kind of power was quietly awakening.

An unusual atmosphere seemed to permeate the air, making one's heart race and blood boil...

The two exchanged a glance and quickened their pace, eager to uncover the mystery behind the sound.

【Whoosh! 】

When Stardust Illusion and Scarlet Toyama arrived at the training ground, they finally understood what that sharp sound was—

That was the sound of someone running at full speed, like a cutting-edge fighter jet passing by, and even the surrounding buildings echoed with a buzzing sound.

The sound was filled with oppression, as if it would crush everything under its power!

【SIU——！】

Stardust Illusion pushed open the training ground door, and a figure rushed past in an instant.

A gust of wind swept by, scattering everything around her in disarray. Caught off guard, her hair and clothes were whipped up by the gust of wind.

In a fleeting glimpse, it seemed as if everything slowed down in the face of the stardust illusion. What was that thing that swept past my eyes?

With that piercing sound and destructive force, is it a B-2 bomber?

No, it's not.

At this moment, Stardust Illusion could clearly see the figure; it was the strange bird soaring through the sky, the strongest racehorse girl who had once reached the top of the Japanese rankings—

"—Little Eagle! Greetings to you!"

Wearing a blindfold and dressed in its final suit, the Divine Eagle sensed the approaching figure the moment it passed through the entrance, shouted, and charged toward the finish line.

As she ran at full speed, her posture was unlike that of anyone Stardust Illusion had ever seen.

She lowered her entire upper body until it was parallel to the ground, but unlike the chestnut hat, she didn't lie close to the ground; instead, she maintained a certain height.

With the hem of her final outfit added to the effect, the galloping Divine Eagle, just like her resounding title throughout the entire horse racing world: Monster Bird, transformed into a soaring aviator on the track as she rushed into the finish line.

"Divine Eagle? It seems she's also here for the noble family." Toyama Scarlet stroked her chin and whispered her guess.

Meanwhile, the eagle that had rushed into the finish line stopped, and the two quickened their pace and turned to walk towards them.

Dressed in her final outfit, she stood tall and straight like a pine tree, her expression hidden behind her blindfold. Her movements were bold and expansive, each step carrying power and authority, as if the entire arena was trembling.

Watching the divine eagle approach him so earnestly, Stardust Illusion couldn't help but swallow hard.

What is she trying to do? Is she looking at me, the one about to meet with the powerful family?

“Hello, Stardust Illusion, I am Team Rigil’s Eagle—you seemed exhausted yesterday, are you alright?” The American girl wearing an eye patch reached out her hand to Stardust Illusion.

"Hello, Divine Eagle, I'm fine now. The hospital checkup didn't find any problems. I've recovered today and want to continue training."

Stardust Illusion quickly returned the handshake and smile, responding politely.

"I came here this time because the trainer asked me to provide Trainer Toyama with some information about the prestigious families in advance—because I arrived a bit early, I only ran around the field for a while to warm up, is that alright?"

Upon hearing the words of the Divine Eagle, Stardust Illusion clicked its tongue in amazement.

If she was really just here to deliver some intelligence, was it really necessary to wear the final outfit that's only worn for G1 matches? And that stiff running momentum just now didn't seem like she was just warming up as she claimed.