In a villa somewhere in America.
The current French filly, Treve, had just arrived and settled in.
Her prestigious family, which had nurtured geniuses like Montjeu, was certainly no obscure or fallen house.
At the very least, it was far more renowned than the Nearl family—a once-unknown and struggling household before Margaret Nearl made her name.
So even here in America, the family had a villa ready for her, complete with a training field nearby, something essential for any Uma Musume.
This lively, pink-haired girl was now sitting excitedly on the living room sofa, typing away on her phone.
[Treve: Little Star, about Dr. Lin… any useful info?]
Treve was deeply curious about this young doctor she had never met—someone who held considerable influence within the Sea family.
Thanks to the impact of the encirclement incident, the Coolmore Group had seen all the top talents from the past one or two older generations suspended from racing. Meanwhile, second-tier elite Uma Musume were being hunted down in other major prize races by the battle-hardened Pegasus Platinum, who was racking up earnings…
The repercussions were huge.
By comparison, the current Sea family had Sea the Stars in middle-distance races—second only to Platinum.
That flawless genius of a girl had already brushed against legendary status during her classic year, and she wasn't some early-peaking, quick-to-fade Uma Musume. Entering her older years, she would only grow stronger.
No one doubted that Sea the Stars had already stepped into the realm of legends—the only European Uma Musume on turf middle-distance courses qualified to challenge Platinum.
What were her odds of winning? No one knew, but at the very least… it wouldn't be 0%, right?
As for other top European turf Uma Musume, they didn't stand a chance at all!
In mile races, the Sea family had an unparalleled monster who was truly an undefeated, perfect genius—the Greatest of All Time in mile distances.
That perfect, peerless monster was named Frankel, who had already achieved historic, best-in-class accomplishments in mile races. She was regarded as the crowning achievement, the masterpiece of European Uma Musume breeding history!
Outside of racing, there were those like Galileo, who though decent on the track was "merely" world-class…
But that "merely world-class" only seemed modest when compared to her sister Sea the Stars, her junior Frankel, and Platinum, who had defeated her.
Any other top-tier Uma Musume family would be overjoyed to nurture someone of Galileo's caliber.
And beyond racing, Galileo's popularity and influence within European elite Uma Musume circles were remarkably high—no less than that of so-called legendary Uma Musume.
From middle distance to miles, two legends were born. From the general public outside the Uma Musume world to the connections Galileo built within it…
With these three pillars, the Sea family's growth in Europe had been incredibly rapid, reaching top-tier aristocracy in a very short time.
It could be said that this was thanks to the contributions of Galileo, Sea the Stars, and Frankel—the three greatest heroes, the three generals of the Sea family!
For such a powerful family to have two of its proud three generals hold feelings of admiration and affection for that Dr. Lin was no small matter!
That young doctor from the Nearl family, Lin Anran—uncle of the Radiant Knight Margaret Nearl—was surprisingly popular and influential within the Sea family!
In Treve's judgment, she believed that if Dr. Lin were willing to marry into the Sea family, there was a high chance he could even succeed Sea the City and become the next head of the household!
Treve was eager to find out what kind of remarkable charm Dr. Lin possessed to attract two of the Sea family's three generals!
For this, she was willing to move her pre-debut training from Europe to America.
After all, training was training. Her family had already bought an estate, a villa, and a training field in America—she could treat it as a temporary vacation.
[Sea the Stars: Dr. Lin?]
[Sea the Stars: During work hours, he's usually at his clinic. He won't agree to exclusive contracts, but he will take on non-long-term training plans.]
[Sea the Stars: So, Dr. Lin has previously overseen training for me, Secretariat, Flightline, Ruffian, and Sunday Silence, among others.]
[Sea the Stars: And also… according to my sister, Dr. Lin has a captivating scent—a special physique that's no less alluring than hers, possibly even stronger.]
Treve read from top to bottom.
At first, her delicate, cute face was calm and composed, not sensing anything unusual.
After all, though Lin Anran was incredibly famous in the Japanese Uma Musume world—to the point of being universally known at Tracen Academy—there was no information suggesting he had an [exclusive contract] with any Japanese Tracen Uma Musume.
—Platinum was not a member of Tracen Academy.
She was the only exception.
And since Sea the Stars was sure she could seek training from Dr. Lin, it naturally meant he refused exclusive contracts but would accept hired training plans.
But when she saw that last line, with keywords like "scent," "no less than," and "physique"…
This pink-haired filly reacted with sharp intuition, suddenly straightening her not-yet-full figure and letting out a cute "Eep!"
"Eep?!"
"T-this is actually…"
Without a doubt, Lin Anran was human—a man.
For a human's physique to be similar to an Uma Musume's, or even stronger… no matter how you looked at it, it sounded utterly absurd.
But as her close friend, Sea the Stars had no reason to lie to her.
Besides, Treve had come to America precisely to help her good friend.
And as for Galileo's "physique"… it might not be widely known globally, but in European Uma Musume circles, it was nearly legendary.
Especially among many elite Uma Musume families—from retired racers to active competitors, even undeveloped fillies—many were on good terms with Galileo, drawn in by her charm.
Transcending ordinary horse mint to become the [King of Horse Mint], Galileo was almost naturally every Uma Musume's best friend. As a world-class Uma Musume, her connections were no less than those of a legendary racer!
And now, someone actually had a physique similar to, or possibly even stronger than, the renowned King of Horse Mint, Galileo?
"Someone with the same affinity as the legendary Senior Galileo… or even stronger?"
"And he's a handsome grown man too, gulp…"
The pink-haired filly swallowed hard, utterly astonished.
What's more, he was a doctor who frequently worked with Uma Musume! A brilliantly skilled genius doctor who could perfectly treat even fracture injuries and get Uma Musume back on the track!
In an instant, Treve suddenly understood how Dr. Lin had managed to win over all of Tracen Academy in just a year or so.
"This is one heck of a secret!"
"Little Star… she really trusts me, doesn't she?"
"As her friend, I can't let her down!"
As a loyal and reliable confidante, she would pledge her allegiance to Sea the Stars!
She wouldn't let those American thieving cats get their paws on him!
With that in mind, there were probably plenty of American Uma Musume eyeing him hungrily.
Like a little kitten ready to hunt, this cute pink-haired girl seriously lowered her head and typed out a reply.
[Treve: I totally get it now. Leave the rest to me!]
After ending the conversation,
It didn't take long for Treve to send a friend request to Dr. Lin's online account, which Sea the Stars had provided.
Once he accepted…
"Alright, time to schedule a meeting and discuss the training plan."
The pink-haired filly pondered for a few seconds, then smiled and decided to take the initiative.
[Treve: Ciallo～(∠・ω<)⌒☆]
[Treve: Hi Dr. Lin! I heard all about you from Little Star.]
[Treve: When should we start arranging our training plan?]
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At the same time.
The black-haired young doctor, who had long since finished his training match with Sham and returned to his [original form], was staring at his phone screen.
"So the little gold mine from Europe has finally arrived in America and wants to meet up?"
Lin Anran was somewhat looking forward to meeting Treve.
If she were just some unknown, undeveloped Uma Musume from a European noble family, Lin Anran probably wouldn't know her and might even dismiss her as "small fry."
But Treve was different.
After all… before transmigrating to this Uma Musume world, Lin Anran had casually followed some of the lore and watched the anime.
First off, Treve's mentor, Montjeu, was a Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe champion who crushed El Condor Pasa's Arc dreams at Longchamp.
And from what he'd picked up, there seemed to be a Japanese horse known as the [Golden Tyrant]—Triple Crown Champion Orfevre.
Orfevre was arguably one of the top three superstars in Japanese history, but as the Arc runner-up, she was "arrested" at Longchamp.
And the one who made that arrest? None other than Treve!
In other words, from Montjeu to Treve, they were both Arc champions who dominated Japanese Uma Musume—true European warriors and potential gold mines!
Lin Anran couldn't gauge her exact ability, but he knew she was future Grade 1 champion material—a gold mine waiting to be tapped!
Feeling lighthearted, the young doctor immediately replied to her message.
[LinAnran: Are you free now? We can start today.]
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An hour later.
In front of the training field where Treve was staying.
Lin Anran waved to the petite pink-haired girl at the entrance, smiling.
"Good afternoon, Miss Treve."
To his slight surprise, the petite French filly was breathing a little rapidly, looking up at him with deep intensity.
'So, so fragrant… even more enticing than my favorite perfume. No wonder they call him the King of Horse Mint.'
'Being around a doctor like this must be really soothing.'
After two or three seconds, Treve finally snapped out of it, realizing her gaze might have been a bit too intense. She quickly put on a cute smile and responded.
"Hehe, good afternoon. Seeing you in person is better than hearing your name, Dr. Lin. You're even younger than I imagined."
Then, Treve pulled a key out of her pocket.
"This is the key to the training field. You're welcome to come watch anytime during my training."
"So, Dr. Lin, are you ready to start arranging the training plan?"
As the pink-haired girl handed over the key and Lin Anran accepted it, the black-haired young doctor shook his head.
"No, not that early. It'll be at least a week from now…"
"Timing-wise, it'll probably be after the Belmont Stakes."
A week from now?
The Belmont Stakes?
Treve instinctively recalled the dazzling golden figure she'd seen not long after arriving in America, during the Preakness Stakes—streaking ahead of everyone, leading the pack with breathtaking ease.
What a radiant Golden Pegasus, a shining knight!
And Treve knew that the Radiant Knight named [Margaret Nearl] was the young doctor's niece. They were both members of the Nearl family.
The Belmont Stakes was Nearl's final leg of the American Triple Crown.
Could it be… Dr. Lin was planning to focus on his niece's pre-race condition first?
"For the next week, I'll come to the training field every day to observe you."
"Huh? Me? Not Nearl?"
Treve was taken aback, tilting her head with a cute, slightly surprised expression.
"Yes, right now, you're the one I'm most concerned about."
The young doctor nodded, speaking candidly.
"I need to assess your physical condition first, then adjust your training plan based on your current workload and physical changes before making new arrangements."
Lin Anran laid out his plan frankly.
He might be a bit lacking in judging Uma Musume abilities, but when it came to assessing physical changes, he was a pro.
He would carefully adjust and tailor the training to the safest limits Treve's body could handle.
Only this way could they maximize training gains without risking injury—something that required real skill from the doctor. And in this area, Lin Anran was very experienced.
He'd been through it all with Secretariat, Flightline, Sunday Silence, Ruffian, and others!
He had a real knack for handling fillies.
He could not only take good care of them but also leave a lasting impression on future gold mines, making them remember him and hire him again!
Wait, that made him sound like a Japanese host or something…
But anyway, Lin Anran was very proficient in this area.
Hearing Lin Anran's confident and straightforward words, the petite pink-haired girl's smile deepened, and her breathing subconsciously quickened.
So he really wasn't here for Nearl, but for her?
"Well then…"
"Dr. Lin, I'm in your care!"
And in Treve's heart, her expectations for this American trip couldn't help but rise.
No wonder Little Star recommended him so highly!
As her friend, she would repay Little Star with a report titled "List of Thieving Cats to Investigate"!
--+--
Time flew by.
Seven days later, on the day of the Belmont Stakes.
The Golden Maiden was putting on her racing boots.
With a serious expression and full of excitement for the race, Nearl was looking forward to this final leg of the [American Triple Crown].
Known for stopping two-thirds of dual crown-winning Uma Musume, the Belmont was the last and toughest crown of the American Triple Crown. With the dark monster Sunday Silence and the returning third-generation Big Red Monster Easy Goer in the mix…
This was sure to be a thrilling race!
For this, Nearl had prepared two new tricks.
First—Third Domain: Blazing Sun's Obeisance!
A domain she had never used since her debut, even through all her hard-fought battles!
Second—Pegasus Hall!
The dirt track was about to witness another Pegasus Hall, exclusive to Nearl!
"Let's go!"
Margaret Nearl gripped her lance.
"Time to give Sunday Silence and Easy Goer a [surprise]."
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