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

"Or rather, everything related to technology was developed with the help of [heroes]."

“Trainer Orn, are you... familiar with history? I mean, the history of world technology.”

Orn instinctively wanted to nod and say yes, but he suddenly remembered that this was no longer the world he was familiar with, and he really didn't know the history here!

"Ahem, Mr. Yamada, I do know a little about the history of Uma Musume Pretty Derby, but when it comes to global history, I'm a bit lost."

Yamada Ichiro nodded and said, "Trainers should do what trainers do. Everyone has their own expertise, so it's normal that you don't know."

"Let me get straight to the point. According to historical records, every few decades or centuries, a person emerges who is almost omnipotent in every aspect and forcefully pushes forward the development of science and technology."

"This applies to spinning machines, coal, and steam engines; it applies to telephones, wires, and generators; and it applies to gasoline, nuclear energy, and manned spacecraft as well,"

“Every era has people like this, who seem to be blessed by the heavens, who, with their unparalleled imagination and creativity, forcefully drag the whole world forward into the next generation.”

"Isn't that amazing? But the most amazing thing is yet to come,"

"The ratio of ordinary humans to horse girls in the world today is roughly six to four. Logically speaking, the emergence of such top scientists should also be distributed according to a six to four probability."

"But strangely enough, since modern times, all the top scientists who have the power to change the times have been obtained by Ma Niang. It's as if she has been blessed by three goddesses, which makes people yearn for it!"

Even through the phone, Orn could sense the old man's somewhat fanatical tone.

He couldn't help but say with a hint of helplessness, "Teacher Yamada, your statement is just like those of those devout monks. Did you also work as a missionary?"

Yamada Ichiro laughed and said, "Hasn't Trainer Orn heard the proverb, 'The end of science is theology'? Isn't that what they all say?"

"Alright, enough of the jokes, let's get down to business."

"Trainer Orn, just as you guessed, I am indeed one of the most insignificant members of the Alice Science Fan Club."

negligible......

Orn's eye twitched, and the old man continued, "So when you asked me if I knew Alice, I already had a pretty good idea why you came."

"You want to confirm whether what she or her friend told you is true, right?"

Orn sighed and replied, "I can't hide it from you, that's really what I'm thinking. After all... it's quite shocking, isn't it?"

"If you hadn't admitted it yourself, I would never have believed that a 17-year-old girl could become a 'pioneer' surrounded by countless researchers. How should I put it, it's a bit too sensational."

"【Pioneers】, huh...?"

Yamada Ichiro lay back in his wicker chair, watching his granddaughter running and playing happily in his house. He said softly, "That's actually a bit of an exaggeration. What's most incredible about Alice is the sheer number of fields she's involved in."

"Many times, it's a completely unrelated field, but even so, she can still learn to a minimum, if not better, level in that field."

"What's even more commendable is that she has in-depth knowledge in every field, and even in completely new fields, she can master them after just one or two weeks of exposure,"

"She may not be able to establish a complete system or framework, but she can provide a very good idea or conjecture, and as it turns out, her conjecture is often correct."

Yamada Ichiro gazed at his granddaughter, who had rushed into his arms with a beaming smile. He gently rubbed her ear, eliciting a burst of laughter from the child.

“After all, we are all old men nearing seventy. The youngest member of the fan club is a forty-six-year-old academician, old enough to be Alice’s father and grandfather,”

"She probably takes the suggestions from the older folks as lecturing, so it's not appropriate for us to try to persuade her."

"The students are all bookworms who bury themselves in research. Forget about being trainers, some of them can't even take care of their own basic needs. They come to the lab every day looking disheveled and an eyesore."

“I kick people like that out of the lab and let them take care of Alice... I don’t want to be accused of premeditated murder.”

"After that Japanese derby, we all wanted to help her, but she explicitly forbade us to,"

"Some old guys used their connections to ask some old acquaintances in the academy to look after her, but she turned them all away."

The old man sighed and continued, "We don't have any other options. Don't be fooled by the fact that we are all experts in the scientific research field. After this happened to her, none of us old guys can really help."

"Since you called me to ask about her, that means you must have already had some contact with her, right?"

"Trainer Ornn, what I'm about to say is, in a way, a personal... no, a request from our little fan group to you,"

"Please help her, both in terms of her daily life and in helping her resolve her psychological issues; do everything you can to help her."

“I heard about you from Tasuke, and he also told me about how you saved Nonishiki Ranch. I believe you are a responsible and reliable trainer,”

"So please help Alice. This is the only thing we old fans can do right now."

Orn glanced back at the laboratory building, now obscured by other structures, and said with a wry smile, "Professor Yamada, what you're saying... puts a lot of pressure on me."

"But even if you don't say anything, I will try to help her in my own way."

Yamada Ichiro chuckled, "Good, good, good, that's enough."

"Trainer Orn, if you ever want to research any training equipment or want to eat any high-quality fruits and vegetables, just give that kid Tasuke a call."

“We old guys certainly won’t let you work for free; this is compensation for the trouble you’ve caused.”

Orn thanked him in a low voice, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then hung up the phone.

"Phew... okay, at least we've confirmed just how prestigious the title of 'mad scientist' really is,"

"Next, we'll see if she can figure out what that stone is for,"

Ornn offering the Eternal Catalyst was also a test; he still remembered the reason Manchester City's tea house initially invited him to see a doctor.

If Alice really does possess such remarkable research capabilities, then perhaps she could actually solve the problem of mass-producing her own horseshoes.

Moreover, she might also be able to unlock the secrets of her own creation, assuming she can extract the [divine power].

Three days... definitely isn't enough time to make any significant progress. However, if what Yamada Ichiro says is true, and Alice is indeed the ultimate scientist leading this era forward, given enough time, she might actually achieve something remarkable.

But for now, the key is to temper her arrogance a bit, bring her to her senses, and then find a way to heal her leg.

"At this time, Oguri and the others should have just finished eating, right?"

"Then let's go to the training ground and sneak a peek at them, and while we're at it, see if that Radiant guy is here or not."

"If he hadn't come... hey."

Just after lunch, as he was about to make an excuse to take a nap in his dorm, Xin Guanghui suddenly felt a shiver run through his body.

She shook her head and looked around in confusion, then scratched her head and said, "Strange, why do I feel like I heard my benefactor's voice?"

"I think you want to be punished by Ornn again, don't you? Every time you are punished by Ornn, you smile like a chrysanthemum."

“Guanghui, I didn’t want to advise you. Everyone has their own unique interests, but I think you should stick to your principles and not do anything that is immoral.”

Fujimasa was holding three water bottles. She handed one to Qingyun Sky, and then gave the remaining one to the blushing Little Deer Hair.

"What nonsense are you talking about?! How could I possibly have such a fetish?! You're spreading rumors! Spreading rumors!!"

Overwhelmed with shame and indignation, she snatched the water glass from March's hand, then gulped down several mouthfuls to suppress the shame welling up inside her.

"I'll drag you out and braise you until you're completely burned to ashes, leaving only your mouth that's still hard."

March shrugged, patted Oguri on the shoulder, and asked, "Oguri, do you think she had a very bright smile on her face when Glorious was punished by Ornn?"

Little Chestnut Hat tilted her head and thought for a moment, then looked earnestly at the newly radiant light. She nodded and said, "Yes, I think she's happy too."

"Because not only does she smile, but her tail also wags very vigorously,"

“Last time, I was squatting down next to her, who was being punished by being dragged along, to tie my shoelaces, and her tail hit my face four times, leaving it red.”

Shining Radiance jumped up as if she'd been electrocuted. Pointing at the disgruntled Oguri Hat, she said in a trembling voice, "You!! Oguri! Didn't you promise me you wouldn't tell anyone?! I even shared my treasured lollipop with you! How could you betray me!"

Little Chestnut Hat hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "The lollipop was a bribe you gave me to help you cover up for Tuorna when you were being lazy."

"Just like you taught me, one thing at a time, these are not the same thing!"

Fujimasa, standing to the side, clapped and cheered, "Well done! Oguri! I feel like you've become so much smarter!"

"Um...you...you..."

Shining Radiance clutched her chest, utterly astonished that the method she had given to Oguri to deal with Ornn would now backfire on her.

Overwhelmed with grief and anger, she said with a twisted expression, "Kuri! You actually used the methods I taught you to deal with me!?"

"Heh, we can't let this go like this! Take this tickling attack!"

After saying this, Little Deer Fur pounced on Little Chestnut Hat and reached out to scratch her armpit.

But before she could pounce on Lu Mao, a pair of strong little hands grabbed her collar and lifted her into the air.

Aldan placed the brand-new radiance on the ground and coughed lightly, saying, "There are other students here now, so everyone should tone it down and not scare them."

Qingyun Tiankong quickly waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, it's nothing. I just thought... you guys have a really good relationship. Don't mind me."

Upon hearing this, the brand-new radiance immediately perked up.

While Aldan and Oguri Hat were still stunned, she started her attack with zero frames, inserting her hands under Oguri Hat's armpits, and then began to frantically wriggle.

"Pfft... Ha, haha, hahahaha!!"

"March... Aldan, save me! Hahaha!!"

Little Chestnut Hat first let out a muffled groan, then began to struggle violently while laughing loudly.

But the newly radiant light now seemed to have transformed into a variant of a facehugger—a backhugger—clinging to Oguri's back and refusing to get off.

March and Aldan hurriedly went up to pry open Shining Glory's arms, and the four of them immediately got into a chaotic mess, attracting a lot of discussion from the unsuspecting passersby.

Following behind the playful Dolan team, Qingyun Tiankong began to recall the training he had done with them that morning.

Unlike other squads at the school, the members of Dolan's squad gave her a first impression of being quiet, which was quite rare in Central Treson.

Of course, this first instinct is to eliminate the unstable factor of the new brilliance.

Ma Niang was naturally active, especially in squads with loud-voiced Ma Niangs; she would chatter and make a ruckus every day.

There's a possibility that disputes might arise over a particular item or person, causing chaos and disorder throughout the group.

Dolan's team didn't exhibit this characteristic, but conversely, this team possessed unique human traits during training.

That was quiet, very quiet.

Apart from the occasional breathing sounds while running and the dull thud of those oddly shaped metal boots on the track, there was no other noise during the team's training.

The sounds of talking, exchanging ideas, and complaining—sounds present in other squads—were completely absent from Dolan's squad.

Mixed in with this group of silently advancing horse girls, Qingyun Tiankong felt as if he were a fully armed soldier, spear in hand, striding towards a battlefield filled with a chilling atmosphere.

This peculiar team atmosphere was something she had never seen before, and it made her question the silly trainer image that Shining Glory had portrayed throughout the journey.

To be able to train the horse girls to maintain their own training, and at the same time, to demand such a high level of discipline from them during training,

Could a trainer capable of this level be the rookie trainer that Shining Radiance described as someone who eats and sleeps all the time, and occasionally pulls out some strange and wonderful handicrafts to give to the horse girls?

However, amidst this silence, the newly radiant light still emitted some painful groans, which calmed Qingyun Sky's heart considerably.

Following behind the playful crowd, Qingyun Tiankong walked forward with his hands behind his head, swaying from side to side.

'Hmm~~ It actually feels pretty good, at least better than where I've been before,'

'If their trainer is really the approachable type, then I'll join this team!'

Chapter 237 Observing the Fisherman's Diary of Dolan's Squad

Blending into the silent group, Qingyun Tiankong gradually noticed some details he hadn't seen that morning.

Besides being quiet, the entire team was also very slow during training.

In Central Treson, Equestrian Girls usually get their own trainers quickly after completing their debut battle. However, sometimes, for various reasons, there are Equestrian Girls like Azure Sky who have completed their debut battle but haven't signed a contract.

At this time, the central government will organize a group of trainee trainees who have already studied with formal trainers for some time, and train them in a large-class teaching format.

This serves both as a test of the trainee trainers' qualifications and as a way to ensure that these female horses maintain their physical fitness and do not lag behind other female horses of the same generation in their training.

Compared to their experience training together, Dolan's team is now running incredibly slowly, almost at the speed of a human.

The impression they give is... like they're just coasting along?

Well, even Qingyun Sky itself thinks this inexplicable conclusion is too outrageous. How could a team that can train to win the Japanese derby be slacking off during daily training?

To her counterintuitive surprise, this was indeed the truth she was seeing!

Even though Qingyun Tiankong has now switched to horseshoes with a weight far exceeding what she used in training, she can still easily run to the front of the group and even continuously increase the distance between herself and them.

Qingyun Tiankong glanced at the white-haired girl beside him. Judging from her rhythmic breathing and the sweat constantly dripping from her forehead, she must have been running very hard.

'Could it be the problem with those special shoes they were wearing? I thought they were some kind of odd decoration; is it for some special purpose?'

Although she hadn't put on the boots yet, she had already roughly figured out why Dolan's team was moving slowly.

In the central region, some squads, like Dolan's squad, possess many secret, unique techniques passed down within their ranks.