Pegasus? Actually, I'm a doctor!

A few days prior, after a large group of doctors sent by Tracen Academy repeatedly diagnosed her and confirmed her tendinitis was difficult to treat perfectly…

With mixed feelings, Agnes Tachyon accepted this reality and chose to withdraw from the race.

She planned to fully dedicate herself to research that interested her, and… await further treatment from Doctor Lin.

As she walked into the laboratory, she found a jet-black Uma Musume, Manhattan Cafe, already seated inside.

"Suzuko, where did you just go…?"

Manhattan Cafe looked up at Agnes Tachyon, who had been gone for a short while, fearing she might be secretly training out of unwillingness.

"I went for Doctor Lin's treatment. He's giving me preliminary routine treatment."

"He said there's hope for a perfect recovery in a few months. I'm wondering if he's comforting me, or… if there's really a possibility?"

A flicker of interest crossed Agnes Tachyon's delicate face as she quickly walked to the computer.

Upon opening it, she found a document titled "Research List."

From it, "Research Observation on Doctor Lin," which was originally on the second row, was moved by Agnes Tachyon to… the very first line!

The crazy Uma Musume scientist's interest in Lin Anran had significantly increased!

(Guinea pig… found!)

35. Never a Miss! Agnes Tachyon is Definitely Much Stronger Than Big Red!

For Agnes Tachyon, who was passionate about conducting various experiments, research was something she took very seriously.

However… research also had its priorities and order.

Currently, Lin Anran was worthy of the "highest priority" for Agnes Tachyon to investigate and research.

It was just that, in the past, she usually investigated data such as the racing performance and final sprint of certain Uma Musume.

Focusing on a single individual, and not even an Uma Musume but a real human being, was a first for Agnes Tachyon!

But then she remembered how, a few days prior, that gentle young doctor had held her sleeve and promised to treat her until the very end…

That brief comfort and conversation, and the flutter in her heart at that moment, completely convinced Agnes Tachyon, the crazy Uma Musume scientist, to place Doctor Lin, who came from a foreign land, at the forefront of her most interesting topics.

Therefore—

Even though, as a GI champion Uma Musume, Tracen Academy would have invited other doctors of considerable seniority, like those of grandfatherly age, Agnes Tachyon had refused them all.

After undergoing multiple examinations and receiving a diagnosis, she politely declined treatment from other doctors and chose to continue treatment with the incredibly young doctor from Tracen Academy.

And just now, Agnes Tachyon had just come out of Lin Anran's infirmary!

Half an hour earlier.

After receiving the initial treatment and with the pain in her legs subsiding, Agnes Tachyon prepared to inquire about and pay Lin Anran's medical fees.

What was even more unexpected for Agnes Tachyon was that Lin Anran directly shook his head.

After the handsome young doctor refused, he did not collect her medical fees and instead smiled gently.

"I don't like money. I have no interest in money."

"I just can't bear to see a beautiful, determined, and excellent Uma Musume like Miss Suzuko injured, nor do I want to see you retire from the track."

"I don't want to charge you high medical fees at a time like this. If it's really not possible… then let's exchange it for a share of your future race winnings."

"If I can't fully cure you, then you won't pay a single cent. If I can cure you, then it will be my reward!"

Even a composed and intelligent young woman like Agnes Tachyon was deeply moved upon hearing this.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly, truly a warm and kind man. No wonder those monsters in America reportedly had such a good impression of Doctor Lin!

One must know that this was tendinitis, which was known as the "terminal illness of Uma Musume." Once contracted, it was extremely difficult to return to the track.

Even if the treatment was successful, their physical condition would usually decline. Even if they returned to the track, it would be very difficult to regain their peak form, and even harder to win races.

Yet Lin Anran was willing to treat her long-term without compensation, without charging a single cent, only asking for a share of future prize money.

The plan of that certain unscrupulous young doctor, to "cast a long line to catch a big fish," was still in progress!

Having failed to catch a big fish in America, he had finally come to Japan to continue this plan!!

Even if he cured her, but she couldn't return to her peak condition… wouldn't Lin Anran still not earn any medical fees?

Could there really be such a gentle and enthusiastic doctor in this world?!

Lin Anran's gentle yet determined tone proved he wasn't joking, causing Agnes Tachyon's lips to curve slightly as she nodded in acceptance.

The crazy Uma Musume scientist, rarely willing to trust others, had completely recorded Lin Anran in her heart.

Upon returning to the laboratory, she immediately placed Lin Anran at the top of her notepad!

After changing it to the first line, Agnes Tachyon's gaze shifted, and on the same line, she saw the research topic, "Research on Platinum's Physical Strength and Potential."

That was also something that piqued Agnes Tachyon's interest; in her opinion, Platinum was a super monster with infinite potential, truly capable of shaking the world.

Since her own running had temporarily come to a halt… she might as well observe another candidate with equally great potential.

Heavenly Horse Platinum, how long will her racing journey continue? Agnes Tachyon found herself quite interested.

"That's right, in a week, it'll be the Oaks..."

"That GI race, the longest and most intense of the Fillies' Triple Crown. If it's Platinum, she definitely won't avoid it."

Agnes Tachyon's excitement bordered on madness as she smiled faintly.

"Cafe, buy me two tickets."

Manhattan Cafe, standing beside her, nodded gently before asking, "So, I'll hold onto the tickets then?"

This caused Agnes Tachyon to frown slightly and turn her head back.

"Why would you hold onto them? How else am I supposed to give them to him?"

"Eh? Two tickets, you mean they aren't for me and..."

Manhattan Cafe froze on the spot, her coffee cup suspended in mid-air, unmoving.

In her impression, Agnes Tachyon, who was intensely absorbed in her experiments, was either researching strange things or training and preparing for races.

The current Akagi still had to prepare for her debut match and couldn't get away, so who was the other ticket for?

Besides her and Daiwa Scarlet, did Hayabusa have any other friends?

Agnes Tachyon seemed to just remember that Manhattan Cafe also wanted to go, and then corrected herself.

"Oh, and you too. Then make it three tickets."

"At that time... I'll have to send Dr. Lin a ticket too."

She believed that Dr. Lin would also enjoy watching such a prestigious GI race, wouldn't he?

[Cast a Long Line to Catch a Big Fish!!!!!!!!!]

On the computer screen, a document displayed a title filled with massive exclamation marks.

The dark-hearted young doctor felt a pang of pain, his bloodshot eyes fixed on the title, his right hand gripping the mouse tightly.

"You have to cast a long line... to catch a big fish."

"No, I can't be stingy with the medical fees. Once I cure Hayabusa, I won't lack money!"

What Lin Anran had always regretted was that the young horses he had cultivated a bond with in America... none of them had amounted to much.

Even the strongest among them, Big Red, had only won minor stakes races so far.

He had cast his line so long, yet he hadn't seen any returns from those American Uma Musume.

So, it could be said that he had drawn a blank before...

This time—he would absolutely not draw a blank. He would cure Hayabusa's legs and make a killing!

Unexpected events would not happen again. Agnes Tachyon was definitely much more formidable than any Big Red!

[PS: The update is a bit late. I went out to pick up some books. Today, I received a set of deluxe editions of Mao Zedong's works, the complete works of Lu Xun, a collated edition of Zizhi Tongjian, and the complete works of Shakespeare. I feel like I have enough to read for several years...]

36. The Arrogant Challenger Platinum, Dreaming of Seizing the Oaks!

Agnes Tachyon is definitely much more formidable than any Big Red!

Where do children cry every day, gamblers lose every day!

After losing his bets on those American underlings like Big Red, the dark-hearted young doctor believed he would surely win it back with Agnes Tachyon this time!

If he only focused on collecting medical fees, how much could he possibly earn?

Tendinitis, being a terminal illness, if it couldn't be completely and perfectly cured, and only ordinary pain relief was provided, then don't expect to make a lot of money.

No matter how high the medical fees are, they can't possibly be higher than the prize money share of a GI champion Uma Musume.

And for Agnes Tachyon, who was full of potential and money, it would be too much of a loss to only provide ordinary treatment and earn a small amount of money.

If he didn't earn it, it was a loss!

To prevent this from happening, Lin Anran chose to continue gambling, extending the "cast a long line to catch a big fish" strategy he had started in America to Agnes Tachyon.

This is why Lin Anran voluntarily gave up what seemed like substantial medical fees, but in reality, it was for Agnes Tachyon's future prize money share once she was cured and returned to the track!

Previously, he had maintained the same attitude towards Big Red, Bully, Dahlia, and Route, and skillfully transferred it to Agnes Tachyon.

In other words—

The previous Lin Anran had also taken care of those American foals with such gentleness and enthusiasm, which was why he gradually moved their hearts and made them reluctant to leave him.

He had previously used this kind of "even distribution of favor" to fish, treating all the Uma Musume he knew.

But unfortunately, luck was not on his side, and he hadn't managed to reel in any big catches from them.

However, when the dark-hearted young doctor realized that even the strongest of the underlings, Big Red, couldn't win her debut match, and his plan to catch a big fish might truly fail...

He gritted his teeth, choosing to switch to Japan and compete in the Triple Crown to improve his medical skills, making new preparations to catch bigger fish in the future! Before leaving, he made an impossible "strongest pact" with them and departed!

And now, these preparations to cast a long line and catch bigger fish have turned into the current task of treating and comforting Agnes Tachyon.

The current fishing plan seems to be halfway successful, as he has gotten Agnes Tachyon to agree to future "race prize money shares" as payment for medical fees.

Only the last half remains, which is to improve his medical skills by completing the Triple Crown of Transformation.

He wants to reverse the failure he experienced with those small American fry horses, and to strike gold with Tokai Teio, Agnes Tachyon, and the others!

Thinking of that bright future, Lin Anran couldn't help but maintain an expectant expression.

"Hehehe!"

Lin Anran couldn't help but let out a triumphant laugh like an elder from the Soul Hall, which echoed through the infirmary.

Although he felt a pang of pain for the medical fees he had voluntarily given up as a strategic retreat...

He cared deeply, appearing calm and collected on the surface, but his heart felt like it was bleeding and being cut. However, he knew that if you don't risk anything, you gain nothing!

But Lin Anran believed that as long as his transformed self, Platinum, performed exceptionally and won the Triple Crown of Transformation!

Then, even the dreaded tendinitis would have hope for a complete cure, allowing him to reap substantial rewards.

At that time, even Agnes Tachyon, who seemed a bit crazy, would likely be deeply moved and willing to give him anything, right?

"Now, all that's left is to win the first race of the Triple Crown of Transformation, the Oaks!"