When the Head Maid returned to the hall, pushing the dessert cart, she found her young lady watching race replays again.
Around her, as she concentrated, the temperature had already dropped significantly; getting closer, one could even feel Polaris Glare's chilling aura brushing against the skin.
Facing this situation, the Head Maid's expression remained unchanged as she smiled and softly called out,
“Young lady, your dessert is ready~”
The next instant, the surrounding temperature immediately returned to normal, and Polaris Glacier suddenly turned her head, her eyes brimming with anticipation.
After that, the Head Maid served the dishes while Polaris Glacier devoured them.
As she ate, Polaris Glacier seemed to recall something, slowing her pace of using utensils slightly, and looked up at the Head Maid, saying,
“Head Maid, I want to participate in races.”
She wanted to experience the feeling of running and competing alongside other Horse Girl.
The Head Maid still wore a smiling expression, seemingly unsurprised that her young lady would say such a thing.
“In that case, we’ll have to teach you how to dance first, young lady.”
“…Dance?” Polaris Glacier tilted her head, a few memories surfacing in her mind again.
In the country of Neon, Horse Girl who win races are required to participate in the Winner’s Stage.
The Winner’s Stage is a form of stage performance where Horse Girl showcase their charm after a race and convey their joy to fans and the audience.
“Yes, you’ve never learned to dance, have you, young lady? So you’ll need to practice a bit before participating in races.”
“Shouldn’t we train first?”
Polaris Glacier continued to express her confusion. While learning to dance first was fine, wasn't the priority a bit reversed?
“As for training…” The Head Maid looked thoughtful, then her smile returned as she said,
“I will arrange for a Trainer to assist you later, young lady. Please rest assured.”
The conversation ended there.
Polaris Glacier had a very happy and satisfying lunch, and she conveyed her desire to participate in races to the Head Maid.
The Head Maid acted very efficiently; in just the time it took for a nap, she had arranged for a Trainer.
At three in the afternoon, on the grassy training field behind the manor.
The newly arrived Trainer formally greeted them:
“Nice to meet you, young lady. My name is Kumi Mao, just call me Kumi.”
Kumi was a young woman wearing a women’s suit with short, ear-length brown hair.
According to the Head Maid’s description, her theoretical performance was excellent, making her a trustworthy Trainer.
“Understood, I’ll leave the training arrangements to you.” Polaris Glacier nodded, feeling a bit eager for the upcoming training.
Facing Polaris Glacier like this, Kumi was not in a hurry.
She and the young lady had just met and weren't very familiar with each other, so she planned to try and understand the young lady's thoughts first.
“Before we start training, I’d like to know if you have any goals, young lady?”
“Goals?”
“Like succeeding in your debut race on the first try, or winning a G1 race, for example.”
Setting goals is very important; it allows a Horse Girl to move forward bravely in a specific direction.
Polaris Glacier lowered her gaze in thought, and the first image that came to mind was Rudolph Symboli’s proud stance after winning her two crowns.
That posture always gave her a strange impulse—to freeze her into an ice cube and preserve her forever.
Whether this was longing, respect, or an unusual desire for control, she couldn't yet clarify or explain it.
However, the behavior it represented was very clear: she wanted to race against her.
That’s right… she wanted to race against Rudolph Symboli, the Horse Girl most likely to become an undefeated Triple Crown winner, with all her might.
Thinking of this, Polaris Glacier raised her head, and frost gradually condensed in her eyes as she looked at the Trainer:
“Triple Crown, the goal is the Classic Triple Crown.”
Opponents engaging in a fierce showdown should be on equal footing; only those on equal footing can be called rivals.
“Triple Crown, indeed. Your goal is truly grand, young lady.”
Hearing this, Kumi paused slightly, her expression becoming more serious, then she quickly followed up:
“Understood. As your dedicated Trainer, I will serve you with all my heart and soul.”
After this conversation, the logical next step would be intense training.
However, training requires data as its foundation; only with relevant data can a detailed training plan be formulated for a Horse Girl, and only then can a Horse Girl’s basic abilities be effectively improved.
Polaris Glacier didn’t quite understand, but Kumi was very familiar with this fixed process. She took out a stopwatch from her satchel and said,
“Young lady, please start from here and run one lap at full speed. I need to collect some data first.”
“Okay.”
Full speed, huh? This is a good chance to test my limits.
Polaris Glacier stretched a bit, then assumed a starting pose, and the temperature around her gradually dropped without her noticing.
Kumi stood by the side, raising one hand, signaling:
“Ready, three, two, one, go!”
As Kumi swung her arm down, Polaris Glacier pushed off the ground with immense force, rocketing forward at an incredibly high speed, her long hair suddenly flying up behind her.
Just like in the morning, she reached an extraordinary high speed in just a few steps. This extreme acceleration efficiency shocked Kumi, causing her eyes to widen involuntarily.
Her gaze was completely fixed, watching the blue-haired figure enter the curve and accelerate while hugging the inner lane.
On Polaris Glacier’s side, she momentarily forgot to think, only continuously accelerating, continuously breaking through wind resistance. It was a voice from deep within her heart:
“Don’t hold back anything, you can go even faster, this is far from your limit!”
After completing the curve, her legs felt as if some restraint had been removed, suddenly becoming much lighter.
A Streamer flashed in Polaris Glacier’s eyes, and her right foot stomped heavily on the ground. After a noticeable pause, there was a second burst of acceleration.
“Second acceleration? But she hasn’t even passed half a lap yet?!”
A drop of cold sweat ran down Kumi’s cheek, and she began to worry if Polaris Glacier would lose speed prematurely.
The fact was, this worry vanished within a few breaths. In her vision, when Polaris Glacier passed the final curve and reached the final straight, her speed visibly surged again.
“Now’s the time, unleash your full speed and charge straight through.”
The scene in Polaris Glacier’s eyes suddenly changed; the grassy track was quickly covered in thick snow, and her vision instantly darkened, leaving only the finish line marked ahead.
The blue-haired figure surged past, and Kumi immediately stopped the timer, quickly looking down to confirm, her pupils abruptly constricting.
“This time… is this for real?”