Public Invitation

Kitasan Black listened quietly. Only after Anjing Zhen Shen finished speaking did she set down her water bottle, wipe the corner of her mouth with a towel, and speak in a calm yet clear voice. "Trainer, I have an idea about this."

The moment she said that, everyone's attention turned to her.

"I want to arrange more open joint training sessions."

Looking at Anjing Zhen Shen, Kitasan Black stated clearly, "Not just with the old rivals on the list—we can expand the scope. As long as they're Horse Girls currently at Kyoto Tracen, or willing to come here, anyone who wants to run with me, I'll accept."

Anjing Zhen Shen was visibly taken aback. "—Open? To anyone?"

"Mm!"

Kitasan Black nodded firmly, her crimson eyes filled with utter seriousness. "Ever since that hearing, I've been thinking about this.

"President Symboli Rudolf, and so many legendary seniors—they gave almost everything they had to pave the way before us, for us and for the juniors who wanted to look overseas.

"I can feel the weight of that. So I couldn't help wondering: now that I'm standing here, aside from winning races, what else can I do for this track, for everyone who will be watching us in the future?"

She paused, caught her breath, and continued. "Yesterday, I asked Almond Eye a question. I asked whether she ever hesitated when facing a strong enemy. She told me that the stronger the opponent, the more excited she became. At that moment, I thought—yes, perhaps that was the right attitude.

"If my current position already makes me some kind of strong individual, some kind of goal in other people's eyes, then I shouldn't hide my condition, nor should I only compete against a limited number of opponents.

"I should stand openly before everyone and