From the spectators to the countless horse girls and even the racing organizers at URA—everyone knew of her existence, and all were stunned by her presence.
The Irregular Triple Crown! That mythical, Legendary Triple Crown, which had been unanimously deemed impossible to replicate after the race schedule was altered, was now being challenged!
That rarest of crowns, existing only in legends… had finally met its challenger—the winged horse known as Platinum!
Even within URA, hesitation and contemplation took hold, prompting them to seek the opinions and advice of the Student Council President and the Chairwoman of Tracen Academy.
And just like that…
The focus of the meeting shifted from Agnes Tachyon to Platinum, sparking a heated debate that showed no signs of stopping!
The influence of the Pegasus would only continue to grow.
--+--
The Next Day.
Inside the Chairwoman's office at Tracen Academy…
A petite, adorable loli sat behind the desk, gently stroking a small cat.
By her side stood a mature woman dressed entirely in green—from her clothes to her hat.
To an outsider who didn't know them, the scene might have looked like a mother-daughter moment—as if the green-hatted chairwoman had let her little girl sit in her seat for fun.
One might even mistake it for some heartwarming family interaction.
But the truth was far from it.
This tiny, cute loli was none other than the top authority of Tracen Academy—the most prestigious horse girl institution in all of Japan, if not Asia!
Her name was Akikawa Yayoi, the chairwoman.
Meanwhile, the taller woman in green was Hayakawa Tazuna, her secretary.
In the games, Hayakawa Tazuna was known as the Green Demon—a terrifying figure in the hearts of many players!
"Question! Have you contacted Symboli Rudolf yet?"
Akikawa Yayoi continued petting the cat as she addressed her assistant.
"Already informed her. She'll be here soon."
Clearly, something of grave importance required the attention of both the chairwoman and Symboli Rudolf, the strongest Uma Musume in Japan's history.
And that topic?
It revolved entirely around Platinum!
Not long after Hayakawa Tazuna spoke, footsteps echoed from the hallway outside.
Then, a soft knock sounded at the door.
"Come in."
At Hayakawa Tazuna's invitation, the door opened to reveal Symboli Rudolf—arriving in a rare state of hurry.
Despite having long since retired, the normally composed Emperor had rushed over in a way she hadn't in years!
The moment she stepped inside, without even sitting down, she spoke.
"Hayakawa-san, Chairwoman… What are your thoughts? Should we approve Platinum's decision?"
"Or should we try to persuade her to reconsider?"
Symboli Rudolf wasn't just asking the chairwoman—she was also seeking the opinion of Hayakawa Tazuna, the secretary.
Because this green-hatted senior wasn't just any staff member.
In the past, she had raced under the name [Tokino Minoru], dominating the tracks with such overwhelming prowess that she was hailed as "Peerless"!
She had shattered countless records and was on the verge of completing the Classic Triple Crown, having already secured two of the three races…
But then, disaster struck.
An incurable injury forced her into early retirement, robbing her of the final crown.
Thus, she was also known as—
[The Phantom Triple Crown].
Had fate not intervened, she would have claimed it.
Currently, Agnes Tachyon—who had already won the Satsuki Sho—was considered by the public to be "a monster who would undoubtedly complete the Triple Crown if nothing goes wrong."
The ones she was compared to?
Symboli Rudolf and Tokino Minoru themselves.
With such legendary achievements and strength, even the Emperor had to show her respect.
The first to speak was the tiny loli Chairwoman.
"Hmm…"
"I think! It's better to keep the two monsters apart, no?"
"Platinum! She's definitely strong! But she debuted too recently—she's at a disadvantage against Agnes Tachyon."
"Not to mention, she's not even running the Derby first. She's doing the Oaks before the Derby. By then, her condition won't be optimal."
"Even if her talent and skill rival Agnes Tachyon's, fighting in a worn-out state would be next to impossible."
In other words, Akikawa Yayoi was worried for Platinum's sake. She didn't want this promising talent to suffer an unfortunate setback.
If the Derby had been first, Platinum might have stood a chance—but it was scheduled for the week after the Oaks.
"I agree."
"The Irregular Triple Crown is practically an impossible schedule. And her opponent is Agnes Tachyon—a once-in-a-generation talent with the potential to make history on the world stage."
Symboli Rudolf nodded lightly, voicing her own thoughts.
No matter how gifted Platinum was, no matter how incredible her physique…
Facing both a nightmare schedule and a nightmare opponent at the same time?
That was too much.
Wouldn't it be safer to aim for an Undefeated Triple Crown next year instead?
"But I think… that girl must have her reasons for choosing this path."
"Platinum likely has a purpose for taking on this challenge. Neither we nor URA have the right to stop her."
Hayakawa Tazuna, the ever-smiling Green Demon, interjected.
Her words left both Akikawa Yayoi and Symboli Rudolf silent for a moment.
She was right.
No matter how much they wanted to guide and protect their juniors…
They weren't Platinum's mother or sister. They had no right to make decisions for her.
A moment later, the carefree loli chairwoman grinned, scooping up the cat in her arms.
"Then let's just… randomly hold a school festival in two days! Open the gates to the public!"
"Then invite Platinum to visit Tracen. You two can talk to the little filly face-to-face and see if you can convince her."
"If not… well, we'll just have to brace ourselves for an epic showdown!"
And just like that, the filthy-rich chairwoman made her decision.
"Let's prepare an open day for Platinum and lure her here. It's not like Tracen Academy is short on funds anyway!"
--+--
One Day Later – Morning.
In the infirmary, Lin Anran administered the final treatment to his top VIP—Tokai Teio.
"And… we're done!"
"Remember to take the last dose at the usual time."
Lin Anran gave his instructions to the petite horse girl in front of him.
Tokai Teio's eyes sparkled as she finally let out a deep sigh of relief.
"Finally!! Thank you, Dr. Lin!"
"Now I can finally train at full strength for my races! Though… today's the open day event, so I can't train too much…"
After expressing her gratitude, Teio couldn't help but feel a little regretful.
Meanwhile, Lin Anran blinked in confusion.
"Huh? Open day? What's that?"
--+--
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