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

She looked up at Satomi Kawatsuru and Kitajima Rokuro, who were sitting at the end of the table, and pondered, "These two families never express their opinions normally, but they have been quite active in this matter... Could it be that they know each other?"

After gaining the prestigious title of "Faster Princess," the Alice family began to experience a talent gap, and the princess eventually chose to immerse herself in her own world.

As the clan leader, she did not order the princess to withdraw from school, but instead added her name to the list of participants for the Legendary Tournament.

Having brought such honor to the family, Ma Niang would naturally not extinguish the other party's last dream.

Now, another [Alice] has entered Central Treson. Although the child's personality is a bit... eccentric, her talent on the sand is undeniable.

Thinking of this, the Alice family also nodded and said, "I also agree."

As she spoke, she gave Morita Itsuki an apologetic smile and said, "Mr. Morita, based solely on your own opinion, I'm afraid you can't be certain that the young man stole your family's secret technique, can you?"

"Perhaps... this really was something he researched?"

"Hehe, what old Ellie said makes some sense. I also think we shouldn't make such hasty judgments."

The speaker was an elderly woman with a wrinkled face, but the wobbling ears on her head gave away her identity as a horse girl.

The head of the Aili family smiled and said, "I didn't expect the Golden Family to be considered by this person as well?"

The old woman nodded gently, narrowed her eyes slightly, and said, "In my experience, this is indeed a method he developed himself. Although it is rudimentary, it is effective."

"Carelessly appropriating other people's achievements, hmph... Morita, you're still the same as before..."

“On behalf of the Huang family, I agree.”

Veins bulged on Morita Itsuki's forehead. He pressed his temples in annoyance, and began to make plans in his mind.

His situation within the board is currently quite unfavorable; it seems unlikely that these people will allow him to have any contact with this little bastard.

If he can't get his hands on this person, he won't be able to obtain a more complete skill description!

Although Morita Itsuki's character is somewhat despicable, his judgment is remarkably sharp.

As the cane of a former "Emperor," and as the strongest trainer in Central Treson, his insight had long been honed to its peak.

As he repeatedly read those words that seemed to penetrate the paper and be etched into his heart, he keenly sensed that the other person was hiding many things.

Judging from the confidence emanating from the words and that unique demeanor, the person who wrote this exam paper probably possesses at least five self-created skills!

If all these skills could be mastered by the symbolist... then a new imperial power could surely be forged once again!

Perhaps... it could even shatter the seven-crowned "Emperor" completely!

Morita Itsuki licked his lips. Having lost his status as the "cane," his position as a symbol of the family had become extremely awkward.

If it weren't for his unique talent in managing his family and in the financial field, he probably would have lost the right to represent his family at the board meeting long ago!

Hmph... You want to win over that genius with a policy of appeasement? Can't my family, the Xiang family, do the same?!

It just so happens that Luna is still unmarried. If this genius is truly genuine, then using the emperor to tie him to the symbolic family wouldn't be a bad deal.

At that time, my status will surpass that of a symbol of speed, and I will become the true head of the family!

It's just training a stray dog ​​that's been called a genius, what's so difficult about that? We can deal with the rest after we've tamed him...

Morita Itsuki suppressed his anger, and stroked the round spheres on the armrests of the chair with both hands, as if he were caressing the scepter in the Pope's hand.

His tone suddenly changed, and then he nodded gently, saying, "Alright, since everyone thinks I misjudged, I will reserve my opinion for now."

"The symbolist... agreed to his obtaining a trainer's license."

Upon hearing this, Satomi Kazuru, who was at the bottom of the list, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

He and Kitajima Rokuro exchanged a glance, seemingly believing the matter was resolved.

However, Megumi Asami sighed softly. Morita Itsuki's concession was just a temporary act of forbearance. She knew all too well what the jackals around her were thinking.

During the expedition to the Arc de Triomphe, Morita Itsuki, as a trainer, was one of the most steadfast supporters.

Despite opposition, he forced the ailing Rodolfo to symbolically set foot on French soil.

What happened next is well-known.

Once a jackal has its sights set on its prey, it will not look away. Its current retreat is merely bait to lure the prey into its trap.

Chapter 44 Orn Arrives at Longquan Temple, Glorious Fitness Hot Spring Shop

At Kasamatsu Racecourse, the cheers of the crowd had reached their peak.

The commentator, microphone in hand, excitedly stood up and exclaimed, "We've now reached the final 500-meter sprint!! Who will break the deadlock?!"

"Horse number four is in the lead, it looks like she'll win in the end..."

"It's Shining Bright!! Shining Bright burst out from the outermost track!! She broke through the congested herd of horses behind her! She's about to catch up with the leading horse girl!!"

"Three hundred meters!! Two hundred meters!! The brand new brilliance has overtaken! Overtaken!! One hundred meters to go!! The brand new brilliance, with an odd posture and the advantage of a horse's length, has crossed the finish line!!"

Oguri, who was cheering at the finish line, looked at the brand-new Glorious whose features seemed to have melted, and said to Ornn in a calm tone, "Ah, Glorious is dead."

“Mr. Orn, it seems that the hot spring trip will be just the three of us.”

"Hoo!! Ah! Oguri... I can still be saved..."

The newly emerged radiance struggled to lift her head from the chestnut hat's embrace. Her eyes were bloodshot as she stared at Orn, as if she had discovered a toilet while suffering from diarrhea, and asked thirstily, "How? Travel? Can?"

Tengzheng March translated: "I think she was saying, 'How about it? Can we go on a hot spring trip?'"

Orn chuckled and patted the newly gleaming head, nodding, "Of course, since I promised to go, I definitely will."

“I did the math, and there are still almost two weeks until the Youth Crown Tournament, so it doesn’t conflict with our trip to the hot springs.”

Teng Zheng asked curiously, "That's really surprising. I thought Orn was the kind of person who would spend all his time training. He's actually willing to give us three days to rest?"

Orn asked in confusion, "What are you talking about? Can't we train during our rest time?"

As if she had heard something unbelievable, the previously limp and relaxed features of Xin Guanghui suddenly became three-dimensional on her face.

She looked up and stammered, "Um...benefactor, you don't mean...you don't mean we have to train while taking a bath, do you?"

Orn smiled and shook his head, saying, "Of course not. I'm not so heartless as to make horse girls train wrapped in bath towels. People would say that's abusing horse girls."

The newly radiant woman breathed a sigh of relief, but before she could even feel happy for a few seconds, the Great Demon King continued, "Of course, you can change into your sportswear and train there."

"As the strongest, most powerful, and invincible five-star hot spring hotel in Nagoya, Ryusenji itself is a building built into the mountainside,"

"The mountain greenway is complete with long staircases and all sorts of tricky bends, and the mountaintop platform will give you an unexpected surprise!"

(Hey! Glorious seems to be having trouble breathing! She...she seems to have fainted!)

"So in your spare time while taking a bath, you can also train here, go hiking, catch protected animals, do some anaerobic exercise, and so on."

(It's okay, Xiao Li. Press the area below her nose and above her lips. I read in a book that this spot can help clear your mind... Ah! I didn't mean to press her front teeth!)

"After all, life is about movement, and movement is rest. According to my calculations, after this 'rest,' your strength should see an explosive increase, and you will have no problem coping with the upcoming matches."

In fact, when Ornn was halfway through his speech, Shining Radiance had already fainted, her eyes rolling back in her head.

But after the anxious Oguri-hatted girl used her One-Finger Divine Skill to randomly press on her horse's groin, she woke up again.

Whether he was awakened by pain or anger, that remains unknown.

After all three of them had completed their debut performances, Ornn still kept his promise.

Driven by a rather menacing-looking female driver, the four were quickly taken to the lobby of the Ryuquanji Luxury Hot Spring Hotel.

After handing the adult's card and the coupon to the front desk staff, Orn looked at the sullen, newly-branded Radiance and comforted her:

"It's alright, Guanghui. I said yesterday that we came here to rest and relax, but we'll be interspersing some training in between."

"Look on the bright side, every hardship makes you stronger, just like the proverb says,"

"What doesn't kill me makes me stronger (it's better to just kill me directly)..."

Ornn's eyebrows shot up sharply. He glanced down at the newly gleaming light, which was whistling, and then said:

"For example, there's the saying that the strong adapt to their environment, while the weak complain about it (the dead become stiff)..."

"...Glory, are you here to deliberately cause trouble?"

Ornn stared at the somewhat guilty-looking new Radiance with ill intent. Even the receptionist who was processing their paperwork couldn't hide her smile, and the other customers in line nearby couldn't help but chuckle quietly.

The newly radiant light muttered, "Well... there's nothing we can do about it!"

"It's like everyone else is asking me if I can soar on the field again, but only you, my benefactor, care about whether my wings have hardened yet..."

Ornn's lips curled into a slight smile. He wiped his face with his right hand and said seriously, "Radiance, gold will always shine. You must..."

"But I'm just shards of glass, all I do is reflect light..."

The newly radiant figure innocently raised its head and began to stare at Orn.

"Pfft... Hahaha!"

The people in line could no longer hold back and burst into good-natured laughter. Even Little Chestnut Hat and Tengzheng March couldn't help but laugh out loud, and a harmonious atmosphere suddenly filled the hall.

Ornn shook his head helplessly; it seemed he had indeed been a bit too strict.

He sighed and said, "Alright, let's train for one last day, then go back, okay?"

Upon hearing that his benefactor had conceded, the newly radiant figure immediately nodded and said, "Great! I knew my benefactor was the best!"

After receiving the card from the front desk, Orn and his group of four stormed into the hotel.

A chestnut-haired horse girl standing behind them adjusted her sunglasses and said to a short-haired horse girl beside her, "Hehe, how interesting. Are those kids here to rest too? Could they be contestants from nearby who participated in the debut battle?"

"That reed looks quite promising; it's just the right material for our mission..."

The short-haired woman coughed lightly and said, "Ahem, President, we're just here to rest, so let's not talk about work."

"Haha, that's right, that's right,"

The long-haired horse girl smiled and nodded, seemingly inspired by the crosstalk dialogue just now. She suddenly said to the short-haired horse girl behind her, "Speaking of which, do you know why the strongest active horse girl with long hair is so knowledgeable?"

The short-haired horse girl frowned at first, then seemed to remember something, and her pupils widened in shock.

'Oh no!! This starting stance... Could it be!! Could it be the president....'

'No! We have to stop her right now!!!'

Unfortunately, Chestnut-haired Horse Girl revealed the answer first.

"Because Tamamo can read, hehe... isn't that interesting?"

The short-haired horse girl's ears drooped, and she seemed listless.

"Hmm? Qi Cao, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

"N-nothing...it's nothing, President. Let's go soak in the hot springs first."

"The temperature has dropped sharply recently, and I feel like I've caught a chill."

Chapter 45 is titled "The Hole of a Dead Tree".

Aoun and his group of four entered their room on the fifth floor of the hotel. Based on the coupons and the adult card, they were able to enjoy the luxury suite.

As soon as he entered the room, his newly shrewd appearance and bright eyes immediately revealed his rural background.

She took off her shoes and jumped around on the tatami mats, wandering around the room, occasionally reaching out to press light switches, and then wandering off to other rooms.

Fujimasa March and Oguri Hat were much more composed; compared to them, Shinonome seemed to be the one who was ignorant.

"Oh! My benefactor! There's a hot spring on the balcony here!!"

A gleaming new light drew back the screen, revealing a steaming pool behind it.

Fujimasa took the brochure from the living room and said slowly, "This spring water seems to be drawn from the underground hot spring at Ryusen-ji Temple. Every room on the fifth floor has this feature."

"If you want to eat onsen tamago (soft-boiled eggs), there are eggs available in the refrigerator in the room. If you want other food, you can call the front desk directly, and the food will be delivered within 15 minutes."

Little Chestnut Hat's ears twitched, and she asked curiously, "Is there a menu, Mr. Orn? Why don't we eat something first?"

"Although the driver was driving very fast, we haven't eaten for three hours, and I'm getting hungry."

Orn put down his backpack, then shook his head with a smile and said, "Those are à la carte dishes, they're unlikely to fill your stomach."

"Speaking of food, this place advertises itself as a five-star restaurant buffet, right? Judging by the time... it should be starting soon."

"Glory, March, shall we go eat now?"

The newly radiant girl was squatting by the hot spring, playing with the water with her hands. Hearing Ornn's call, she immediately shook her hands and nodded, saying, "Okay, okay! Let's go eat now! I'm starving!"

"Hmph! After I finish eating, I'm going to rest here for a while!! Even Jesus can't stop me!! I said it!!"

Orn led the three horse girls downstairs. Seemingly drawn by the aroma of food, the three horse girls became excited.

Watching their lively figures disappear into the distance, Orn's thoughts drifted away.