"Captured Alive" a Spring and Autumn Equinox

"Capturing" a Spring and Autumn Equinox Alive

Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet exchanged a glance, realization flashing in their eyes. As fellow top-tier horse girls, they reacted at once after Anjing Zhen's explanation.

Compared to them, Kitasan Black was not actually skilled at adapting on the fly during races, and her racing ability had not been mature enough in the past. That was why Anjing Zhen had prepared so many contingencies for her previous races.

But for the current Kitasan Black, whose abilities in every aspect could be said to have reached perfection, designing too many contingencies might instead interfere with her judgment during the race.

Then it was better to let her go head-on against her opponents.

Especially in a race as intense as the Japan Cup—she had managed to win that collision.

A more "gentlemanly" race like the Arima Kinen would certainly be no problem.

Agnes Tachyon and Daiwa Scarlet came to that realization, while Kitasan Black met Anjing Zhen's gaze and nodded firmly.

There was no exaggerated excitement, nor any uneasy hesitation. Her response was steady and powerful, carrying a rock-solid resolve.

"Yes! I understand, Trainer!"

An uplifting yet resolute atmosphere spread through the Preparation Room.

Just then, Kitasan Black seemed to remember something. She looked around and gave a puzzled "Huh?"

"Come to think of it, where's Little Anzu? Didn't she say she'd be right back after stepping out? Why hasn't she returned after all this time?"

Anjing Zhen came back to himself as well and checked the time.

"It has been a while. Don't tell me she already ran off to the stands to save seats? But there's no need for that. Vodka, Special Week Senpai, and Emperor (Teio) President will all be there this time, so there's no need to save—"

Before he could