Pegasus? Actually, I'm a doctor!

Platinum had never been this nervous, not even when she transformed and stepped onto the racetrack or the winner's stage... Perhaps it was because Miss Heavenly Horse's petite frame inherently possessed the calmness and composure of an assassin.

Lin Anran stepped back, making way for Agnes Tachyon to enter.

Agnes Tachyon, rather than dwelling on the ridiculous notion of something happening to her legs, was more interested in the young doctor before her, who had a pleasant scent and was rumored to have excellent medical skills.

(Interesting. A doctor coveted by so many monsters in America must be extraordinary.)

(Besides his alluring scent, his ability to treat Teio-senpai's fractures is unheard of!)

(His research value is much higher than that of an ordinary GI champion Uma Musume.)

On one side, a black-hearted doctor only cared about whether he could earn gold coins and showed no interest in her topic; on the other side, an Uma Musume had no interest in her legs, didn't think anything serious would happen, and was more interested in the Lin doctor before her.

Thus, both sides eyed each other warily.

The mature, black-hearted adult was the first to speak, after all, his social skills were always better than a little filly who ran and researched at a boarding school, and his speech was faster!

The despicable adult spoke first!

"Now that you're here, regardless of what's going on, please allow me to examine your body."

"As an Uma Musume, you must protect your legs."

"I won't charge any examination fees, I simply hope to maintain your health and ensure a smooth race."

Lin Anran, as always, maintained the enthusiastic and sunny demeanor he had in America, making the little fillies he came into contact with feel like they were basking in a spring breeze.

As for examination fees...

Even if he did charge, how much would it be?

The most profitable thing is always the treatment process, and definitely not the examination.

In America, when facing those trash Uma Musume who seemed to have no potential and no future, Lin Anran restrained himself from harvesting them like crops and chose a long-term approach.

Not to mention, an Uma Musume like Agnes Tachyon, who clearly had more potential! The skilled black-hearted young doctor wouldn't be in a hurry.

Seeing Lin Anran's sincerity and enthusiasm, Agnes Tachyon was momentarily stunned, then gently nodded.

After all, she had promised Manhattan Cafe before coming that she would see a doctor about her legs.

Since this Lin doctor was so ethical, she would let him take a look first, anyway, the examination wouldn't take long.

Thinking this, Agnes Tachyon began to accept the examination.

Nearly half an hour later.

Agnes Tachyon, who hadn't expected it to take so long, looked at the young doctor who had repeatedly touched her thighs and jade feet, then withdrew his hand.

How did the examination involve touching?

And touching back and forth several times like that?

Why did he turn around and rummage through the bookcase, shouldn't he be looking for medicine?

A hint of confusion and... rare panic flashed across Agnes Tachyon's composed, delicate face.

"Dr. Lin, how is it, when can I rest?"

Lin Anran, at this moment, finally pulled out a certain Uma Musume medical book from the back row of bookshelves, and after checking it repeatedly, he was already sweating profusely.

"If there are no unexpected events—"

"Miss Tachyon, you can rest forever from now on."

The cash cow that was within his grasp... flew away!

32. Terminal illness! Tendinitis!

As early as twenty minutes ago...

While Lin Anran was examining the future cash cow Agnes Tachyon in front of him, he was still smiling, calm, composed, and battle-hardened.

If you had to describe it, it would be something like!

——Hee hee

And ten minutes later, the black-hearted young doctor seemed to sense something was wrong and gradually broke out in a cold sweat.

And his expression also changed accordingly, becoming...

——Not hee hee

"Don't be afraid of a doctor's hee hee, be afraid of a doctor's lowered eyebrows."

Then, Lin Anran, whose smile gradually disappeared and whose expression completely solidified, straightened his body. He repeatedly touched Agnes Tachyon's legs to verify his guess.

Finally, he turned around, sweating profusely, and went to the bookshelf behind him to find a book.

[Good news: It hasn't reached the point where the disease needs to be named after Agnes Tachyon.]

[Bad news: There's no need to consider the race either, Agnes Tachyon can focus on research all day long.]

[Worse news: The black-hearted doctor may not be able to earn medical fees, the cash cow has no race prize money to share with him, because she can already prepare for the retirement ceremony.]

It wasn't that Lin Anran's medical skills were lacking or his memory was poor. It was simply because Agnes Tachyon's condition was a tad bit rare and severe!

It could be said that the debuffs were completely stacked. Any experienced doctor would be nervous or simply shake their head.

And at this moment, Lin Anran desperately hoped that his judgment or diagnosis was wrong! That way, there would still be hope for treatment, and he might even earn a considerable medical fee.

But if he was right, and it really was that disease, then his sugar mama would fly away...

Oh no, she would basically be done for, ready to retire on the spot and give her retirement speech!

Just two days ago, she was preparing for the Japanese Derby, with Agnes Tachyon shouting, "Platinum, you are the challenger!" and "Will I win? I will win!" Now, the situation was extremely critical!

The morally bankrupt young doctor desperately hoped that he had misremembered or misdiagnosed, so he chose to go back and check the books, hoping to find other possibilities.

But unfortunately...

After finally finding a thick medical book, flipping through it for a while, and starting to compare...

Completely identical!!

His judgment and medical skills were not wrong. What was wrong... was indeed Agnes Tachyon's leg! It really was that disease!

It was a condition called Tendinitis, known as the incurable disease of Uma Musume. It wouldn't completely destroy the body or take a life, but it would ruthlessly deprive them of their ability to compete as an Uma Musume!

They would still be able to walk freely afterward, but high-intensity running would be difficult to maintain, turning the patient from an [Uma Musume] into an ordinary [Horse Girl].

For an Uma Musume, this was as hopeless as a human facing terminal cancer. Even the most outstanding elites, even those who could dominate GI races, could only accept retirement in the face of this incurable disease!

After all, in the history of Japanese Uma Musume racing, Tokai Teio, who overcame a fracture, was already hailed as a "miraculous revival."

And fractures still have a very low probability of being cured or overcome. But Tendinitis has no possibility, making it infinitely more terrifying.

If injuries were to be ranked, then [Tendinitis] would undoubtedly be in the highest tier, a true incurable disease that current human treatment technology absolutely cannot overcome!

"I'm very sorry... I'm afraid there's no need to consider [rest], [training], or [races] anymore."

Lin Anran spoke slowly, his expression extremely solemn and regretful.

"[Tendinitis], I think Miss Agnes Tachyon, you should have some understanding of this disease, right?"

"You... you have this disease now, also known as an incurable disease."

In the next instant, Agnes Tachyon's pupils suddenly shrank upon hearing "Tendinitis," and her heartbeat accelerated dramatically.

For this monster genius Agnes Tachyon, who has always been known for her composure, high intelligence, and madness, she rarely loses her composure.

"Huh?"

"I..."

"Tendinitis?!"

But now... she was completely frozen in place, her mind blank, temporarily losing her ability to think.

For any Uma Musume, they often work hard for no less than several years for the sake of competition and victory. But Tendinitis will ruthlessly take everything away from them!

Therefore, even the most ignorant Uma Musume has heard of Tendinitis, let alone a knowledgeable Uma Musume like Agnes Tachyon, who is even more aware of the horror of this disease.

After Agnes Tachyon stayed in place, her expression stagnant.

Lin Anran, who raised his head and stopped reading, had already begun to recall his invincible system in his heart.

Lin Anran came back to his senses and suddenly had a little hope for Agnes Tachyon, who was suffering from this incurable disease.

First of all, it was certain that he had used the [Intermediate Healing Ability] on his sugar mama, Tokai Teio, once before as a trial.

And after Lin Anran obtained the Triple Crown of Transformation, the reward he could get was a permanent [Intermediate Healing Ability] plus two trials of the [Advanced Healing Ability].

At that time, he could first see if he could successfully cure Agnes Tachyon after upgrading to "Intermediate."

If he couldn't cure her, there were still higher-level trial cards, he would always be able to cure her.

The morally bankrupt young doctor could already imagine that after he cured Agnes Tachyon...

This Uma Musume scientist Agnes Tachyon, who was already a bit crazy, would definitely "go completely crazy" and willingly offer him endless gold coins, right?

(Tachyon, I must cure her! She is as full of promise and money as Teio.)

(After curing her, even if I ask for an exorbitant bill, Tachyon would be willing, right?)

The morally bankrupt young doctor believed that under such a miracle of treatment and career-saving, even the difficult and eccentric Agnes Tachyon would be full of goodwill towards him like those American pony foals.

(Heh heh heh, I can't wait to see her tearfully hand over her wallet!)

Gold coins! That's what Lin Anran wants!

Therefore, he is determined to cure Agnes Tachyon. Even an incurable disease can't take her away, Lin Anran said so!

But that prerequisite is...

Heavenly Horse Platinum, must win the extremely terrifying [Triple Crown of Transformation]!

So now, it has entered another extremely delicate situation.

[Bad news: You must win the Triple Crown of Transformation, which is destined to have no successors and is extremely difficult, to treat Agnes Tachyon who has Tendinitis]
[Good news: The most terrifying opponent on the Triple Crown of Transformation has disappeared, and is likely to be transferred to the Japan Cup or Arima Kinen after the Triple Crown.]

The morally bankrupt young doctor, who had regained his composure, solemnly reminded and comforted Agnes Tachyon, who was in a daze and had completely lost her composure for the first time in a long time.

"Now, please rest well for now, and I hope Miss Agnes Tachyon can calm down as soon as possible."

The gentle young doctor leaned down and gently grasped the wide, white sleeve of the girl in front of him, whose mood was fluctuating and rarely out of sorts.

Finally... Agnes Tachyon raised her head and met his gaze again, her pupils trembling slightly.

"No matter what, I will treat you until the very last moment."

"Please believe that miracles can happen."

33. Tachyon, oh... Tachyon, oh... (茄子抱头) [TN: Raw author's note, leave as is]

"Please believe that miracles can happen."

The extremely gentle young man was comforting the girl, Agnes Tachyon, in front of him, whose mood was fluctuating and pupils trembling.

"Even if this ailment is terrible, please trust me, the one who successfully treated Miss Teio's fracture."

"Even if it can't be treated smoothly in the short term, in a few months... there will definitely be a turning point, please believe me."

Lin Anran continued in a serious tone.

And Agnes Tachyon, who was looking up and meeting his gaze, her ruby-like, dazzling pupils finally gradually calmed down, and she began to stare intently at the young doctor's face.

Lin Anran thought it might be his imagination, but he felt that even this little Uma Musume's breathing... seemed to be a little rapid as she kept staring at him.