Chapter 299: then translation of title line (which is line [1]

No. 61: Aumou: I wasn't really looking forward to the monster exhibition.

Yuechi Xiangzheng had to admit that they had been frightened.

Yuechi Xiangzheng had to admit that they had been frightened.

Although he had prepared himself mentally for the meeting, he also realized all the more that the virtual avatar was one of the carriers that exceptionally showcased netizens' creativity and special hobbies.

Although he had already made the mental preparations for the meeting, and understood all the more that the virtual avatar was one of the carriers that exceptionally displayed netizens' creativity and special hobbies.

But given that the internet is not a lawless place, he assumed that even a virtual avatar that passed review couldn't be all that special.

Translate: "But considering the fact that the internet is not a lawless place, he thought that even a virtual avatar that passed review could not be that special." So: "【4】 But considering the fact that the internet is not a lawless place, he thought that even a virtual avatar that passed review could not be that special."

With that mindset, he received the transmitted Yuehuanshe.

With that mindset, he received the transmitted Yuehuanshe.

Thus he was frightened.

Translate: "Thus he was frightened." So: "【6】 Thus he was frightened."

From his perspective, what he saw was that in the transmission light curtain used to convert user information and location, as soon as a tall shadow appeared, a dense black mist began to spread outward.

From his perspective, what he saw was that in the transmission light curtain used to convert user information and location, as soon as a tall shadow appeared, a dense black mist began to spread outward.

It almost engulfed him as well, causing him to hold his breath instinctively.

Translate: "It almost engulfed him as well, causing him to hold his breath instinctively." So: "【8】 It almost engulfed him as well, causing him to hold his breath instinctively."

Soon after, several red lights lit up in the black mist, enough to piece together a fearsome outline; as the red light grew brighter, Yuechi Xiangzheng realized that it was the opponent's virtual avatar's own luminous feature.

Translate: "Soon after, several pieces of red light lit up in the black mist, enough to piece together a ferocious outline; as the red light grew more intense, Yuechi Xiangzheng realized that it was the opponent's virtual avatar's own luminous feature." So: "【9】 Soon after, several pieces of red light lit up in the black mist, enough to piece together a ferocious outline; as the red light grew more intense, Yuechi Xiangzheng realized that it was the opponent's virtual avatar's own luminous feature."

Because when that red light reached its peak intensity, the opponent also broke through the black mist, revealing that fearsome and terrifying appearance.

Translate: "Because when that red light reached its limit, the opponent also broke through the black mist, revealing that ferocious and terrifying appearance." So: "【10】 Because when that red light reached its limit, the opponent also broke through the black mist, revealing that ferocious and terrifying appearance."

This appearance was overwhelmingly oppressive; even Yuechi Xiangzheng, who considered themselves well‑experienced and quite interested in the monster industry, couldn't help but hesitate.

Translate: "This appearance was full of intimidating power; even though Yuechi Xiangzheng considered himself knowledgeable and was quite interested in the monster industry, he couldn't help but hesitate." So: "【11】 This appearance was full of intimidating power; even though Yuechi Xiangzheng considered himself knowledgeable and was quite interested in the monster industry, he couldn't help but hesitate."

"Mr. Aumou Lindon?"

Translate: '"Mr. Aomo Lindun?"' So: '【12】 "Mr. Aomo Lindun?"'

He asked cautiously, and his gaze unconsciously shifted backward.

Translate: "He asked somewhat cautiously, and his gaze unconsciously shifted backward." So: '【13】 He asked somewhat cautiously, and his gaze unconsciously shifted backward.'

That was the place where Barl Beast had recently left; he regretted having so bluntly said he didn't need the other party to witness, and now he very much wanted to ask Barl Beast whether it had sent the invitation to him by mistake.

Translate: "That was the place where Baershou had left not long ago; he regretted having so readily said he didn't need the other's witness, and now he very much wanted to ask Baershou whether it had sent the invitation by mistake." So: '【14】 That was the place where Baershou had left not long ago; he regretted having so readily said he didn't need the other's witness, and now he very much wanted to ask Baershou whether it had sent the invitation by mistake.'

Although Aumou Lindon's species data bore the demon label, and his demonized ID photo was indeed fearsome, the difference between that and the figure before him …

Translate: "Although Aomo Lindun's species data bore the label of a demon, and his demonized ID photo was indeed ferocious, the difference with this person before him……" So: '【15】 Although Aomo Lindun's species data bore the label of a demon, and his demonized ID photo was indeed ferocious, the difference with this person before him……'

His gaze swept over the opponent's chest, where a crack resembled some kind of emblem, the scaled overgrowth at the joints, and the slightly opened mouth with fearsome eye sockets — that was the light source seen earlier in the black mist, a visual effect of heat dissipation that was particularly striking.

Translate: "His gaze swept over the opponent's chest, where a crack resembling some kind of emblem, the scale hyperplasia at the joints, and the slightly opened mouth with ferocious eye sockets——that was the light source seen in the black mist just now, as a visual effect of some kind of heat dissipation, it was particularly striking." So: '【16】 His gaze swept over the opponent's chest, where a crack resembling some kind of emblem, the scale hyperplasia at the joints, and the slightly opened mouth with ferocious eye sockets——that was the light source seen in the black mist just now, as a visual effect of some kind of heat dissipation, it was particularly striking.'

At the same time, it was completely different from Aumou Lindon's demonized form.

Translate: "At the same time, it was completely different from Aomo Lindun's demonized appearance." So: '【17】 At the same time, it was completely different from Aomo Lindun's demonized appearance.'

He knew that while this chat software allowed custom appearance, there was no such thing as special‑effect plugins, at least not in network channels; therefore the opponent's surrounding black mist could only be the result of a real‑world scan.

Translate: "He knew that although this chat software allowed customizing appearance, there was no such thing as special-effect plugins, at least not in the network channel, so the opponent's surrounding black mist could only be the result of a real-world scan." So: '【18】 He knew that although this chat software allowed customizing appearance, there was no such thing as special-effect plugins, at least not in the network channel, so the opponent's surrounding black mist could only be the result of a real-world scan.'

In other words…

Translate: "That is to say……" So: '【19】 That is to say……'

The opponent was also emitting black mist in reality… He felt uneasy turning his head to look at this monster that seemed ready to devour people; compared to a demon's stance, the opponent resembled certain monster and dark‑giant templates he had seen in exhibitions.

Translate: "The opponent was also emitting black mist in reality…… He felt somewhat uneasy turning his head to look at this monster that seemed ready to devour people; compared to a demon's stance, the opponent resembled some monster and dark giant templates he had seen in exhibitions." So: '【20】 The opponent was also emitting black mist in reality…… He felt somewhat uneasy turning his head to look at this monster that seemed ready to devour people; compared to a demon's stance, the opponent resembled some monster and dark giant templates he had seen in exhibitions.'

For example, a certain dark Road Base El that left a deep impression on him.

For example, a certain dark Road Base El that left a deep impression on him.

He greatly admired that appearance, full of madness and aggression, but he could only approach it when observing the template.

Translate: "He greatly appreciated that appearance full of madness and aggression, but he could only approach it during observation templates." So: '【22】 He greatly appreciated that appearance full of madness and aggression, but he could only approach it during observation templates.'

He, who considered himself spiritually superior to most people, could not tolerate coexisting with such a dark simulation.

Translate: "He, who considered himself spiritually superior to most people, also could not tolerate coexisting with such a dark simulation." So: '【23】 He, who considered himself spiritually superior to most people, also could not tolerate coexisting with such a dark simulation.'

Moreover, he would step back a few paces right now, eager to leave the area shrouded in mist.

Translate: "Moreover, he would now retreat a few steps, eager to leave the area covered by the mist." So: '【24】 Moreover, he would now retreat a few steps, eager to leave the area covered by the mist.'

— compared to the initial diffuse effect that looked like carrying expansion and flapping wings, after a few seconds the demon's surrounding black mist had become sufficiently thin.

Translate: "——Compared to the initial diffusive effect that seemed to carry expansion, like wings unfolding, after a few seconds the demon's surrounding black mist had already become sufficiently thin." So: '【25】 ——Compared to the initial diffusive effect that seemed to carry expansion, like wings unfolding, after a few seconds the demon's surrounding black mist had already become sufficiently thin.'

"It's me." The demon then spoke, his voice as hoarse and heavy as a man might imagine, with the deep, resonant timbre unique to creatures with thick exoskeletal faceplates.

Translate: '"It is me." The demon then spoke, his voice as hoarse and heavy as a man imagined, with the deep, resonant timbre unique to creatures with heavy exoskeletal faceplates.' So: '【26】 "It is me." The demon then spoke, his voice as hoarse and heavy as a man imagined, with the deep, resonant timbre unique to creatures with heavy exoskeletal faceplates.'

"Hello, Mr. Xiangzheng."

Translate: '"Hello, Mr. Xiangzheng."' So: '【27】 "Hello, Mr. Xiangzheng."'

"It seems you went to find Rudolf Xiangzheng indeed to investigate me."

Translate: '"It seems you went to find Ludaofu Xiangzheng precisely to investigate me."' So: '【28】 "It seems you went to find Ludaofu Xiangzheng precisely to investigate me."'

"Is it possible, I mean possible, Mr. Yuechi Xiangzheng…" Unlike the previous single‑surname address, Aumou this time deliberately used the full name, because while the other party was sizing him up, he was also observing them.

Translate: '"Is it possible, I mean possibly, Mr. Yuechi Xiangzheng……" Unlike the previous single-surname address, Aomo this time deliberately used the full name, only because while the other was sizing him up, he was also observing the other side.' So: '【29】 "Is it possible, I mean possibly, Mr. Yuechi Xiangzheng……" Unlike the previous single-surname address, Aomo this time deliberately used the full name, only because while the other was sizing him up, he was also observing the other side.'

When he addressed them as "Mr. Xiangzheng," the trembling on their face was clearly not fear but displeasure.

Translate: "When he addressed them as 'Mr. Xiangzheng', the trembling on their face was obviously not fear, but rather displeasure." So: '【30】 When he addressed them as "Mr. Xiangzheng", the trembling on their face was obviously not fear, but rather displeasure.'

"You have two disloyal subordinates who exposed your identity to us, and your invitation blatantly wrote the name "Yuechi"."

Translate: '"You have two disloyal subordinates who exposed your identity to us, and your invitation clearly wrote the name ''Yuechi''. "' So: '【31】 "You have two disloyal subordinates who exposed your identity to us, and your invitation clearly wrote the name ''Yuechi''. "

"So it's no surprise I could recognize you."

Translate: '"So it's no surprise that I could recognize you."' So: '【32】 "So it's no surprise that I could recognize you."'

"Subordinates? You mean you went to find Rudolf Xiangzheng not for me?"

Translate: '"Subordinates? You mean you went to find Ludaofu Xiangzheng not for me?"' So: '【33】 "Subordinates? You mean you went to find Ludaofu Xiangzheng not for me?"'

"I envy you, Mr. Yuechi, for many people don't necessarily have such strong confidence as you do."

Translate: '"I envy you, Mr. Yuechi, many people don't necessarily have such strong confidence as you."' So: '【34】 "I envy you, Mr. Yuechi, many people don't necessarily have such strong confidence as you."'

"But I actually do have confidence in you," Yuechi Xiangzheng suddenly smiled, a smile that hinted at complexity, "I believe my mother values you, and there must be a reason for that."

Translate: '"But I actually do have confidence in you," Yuechi Xiangzheng suddenly smiled, that smile carrying a hint of complexity, "I believe my mother values you, so there must be a reason."' So: '【35】 "But I actually do have confidence in you," Yuechi Xiangzheng suddenly smiled, that smile carrying a hint of complexity, "I believe my mother values you, so there must be a reason."'

"If that's the case, then I ought to say that I've been overestimated: the trainer that Speed Symbol Old Lady values is not just one, and especially many in this period."

Translate: '"If that is the case, then I should add that I have been overestimated: the trainers valued by the Old Lady of Speed Symbol are not just one, and especially many in this period."' So: '【36】 "If that is the case, then I should add that I have been overestimated: the trainers valued by the Old Lady of Speed Symbol are not just one, and especially many in this period."'

"But you're not like them, are you?"

Translate: '"But you are not like them, right?"' So: '【37】 "But you are not like them, right?"'

He said this while glancing at the silent Witch Beast beside him.

Translate: "He said this, glancing at the silent Witch Beast beside him." So: '【38】 He said this, glancing at the silent Witch Beast beside him.'

The annoying fellow that Barl Beast X spoke of, he naturally had some impression of.

Translate: "The annoying fellow mentioned by Baershou x, he naturally had some impression of." So: '【39】 The annoying fellow mentioned by Baershou x, he naturally had some impression of.'

When he saw her appear beside Aumou Lindon, he realized that Barl Beast X also had reservations about him.

Translate: "Upon seeing her appear beside Aomo Lindun, he realized that Baershou x also had reservations about him." So: '【40】 Upon seeing her appear beside Aomo Lindun, he realized that Baershou x also had reservations about him.'

At least Aumou had secured an alliance with the Digital Beast, and moreover it was the Witch Beast he had always disliked joining; this news he should not keep from this ally.

Translate: "At least Aomo had gained the Digimon alliance, and moreover it was the Witch Beast alliance that he had always disliked; this news he should not have kept from this ally of his." So: '【41】 At least Aomo had gained the Digimon alliance, and moreover it was the Witch Beast alliance that he had always disliked; this news he should not have kept from this ally of his.'

At this moment, Yuechi Xiangzheng even suspected that Barl Beast X might be colluding with Aumou Lindon.

Translate: "At this moment, Yuechi Xiangzheng even suspected that Baershou x might have colluded with Aomo Lindun." So: '【42】 At this moment, Yuechi Xiangzheng even suspected that Baershou x might have colluded with Aomo Lindun.'

But this suspicion obviously doesn't hold up.

Translate: "But this suspicion obviously had no leg to stand on." So: '【43】 But this suspicion obviously had no leg to stand on.'

After all, given the information Barl Beast X possesses, if there were any collusion, he would likely be waiting for the final contingency plan to be activated, rather than sitting here chatting.

Translate: "After all, given the information Baershou x possesses, if there really were collusion, he would probably be waiting for the activation of the final contingency plan, rather than meeting here for idle chat." So: '【44】 After all, given the information Baershou x possesses, if there really were collusion, he would probably be waiting for the activation of the final contingency plan, rather than meeting here for idle chat.'

That partner also has no reason to cooperate with the other side; what it clearly wants is data representing the free concept that can break free of the Digital World's inherent definitions.

Translate: "That partner also had no reason to cooperate with the other; what it clearly wanted was free-concept data capable of breaking free from the inherent definitions of the digital realm." So: '【45】 That partner also had no reason to cooperate with the other; what it clearly wanted was free-concept data capable of breaking free from the inherent definitions of the digital realm.'

That is the item he possesses, called the Armor Body.

Translate: "That is the device he possesses, called the Armor Body." So: '【46】 That is the device he possesses, called the Armor Body.'

It enables Digimon with ancient‑species genetic data to evolve.

Translate: "It can enable Digimon with ancient species genetic data to evolve." So: '【47】 It can enable Digimon with ancient species genetic data to evolve.'

Its own intrinsic digital spirit can also be parsed for indirect use — of course, this is an operation that only "technical stream" Digimon versed in research rules and magic can perform, and Barl Beast X clearly possesses this ability.

Translate: "Its own contained digital spirit can also be parsed for indirect use——of course, this is an operation that only 'technical stream' Digimon who study rules and magic can perform, and Baershou x clearly has this ability." So: '【48】 Its own contained digital spirit can also be parsed for indirect use——of course, this is an operation that only "technical stream" Digimon who study rules and magic can perform, and Baershou x clearly has this ability.'

Likewise, this mutual‑need alliance leads Yuechi Xiangzheng to believe that Barl Beast's needs can be met only by him.

Translate: "Likewise, this mutual-need ally relationship led Yuechi Xiangzheng to believe that Baershou's demand could only be met by him." So: '【49】 Likewise, this mutual-need ally relationship led Yuechi Xiangzheng to believe that Baershou's demand could only be met by him.'

After all, the materialized Armor Body appears only once per attribute, and any duplicate redundant data is constantly refreshed away by the Digital World itself.

Translate: "After all, the Armor Body that has coalesced into a physical entity appears only once per attribute, and any duplicate redundant data is naturally cleared by the digital world at every moment." So: '【50】 After all, the Armor Body that has coalesced into a physical entity appears only once per attribute, and any duplicate redundant data is naturally cleared by the digital world at every moment.'

But the fact that the Digimon has concealed something from him is true.

Translate: "But the fact that the Digimon concealed something from him is true." So: '【51】 But the fact that the Digimon concealed something from him is true.'

He doesn't believe Barl Beast X is unaware of the Witch Beast's movements; the ally's concealment is merely a side issue for now, the focus should be on reassessing Aumou Lindon's abilities.

Translate: "He does not believe that Baershou x is unaware of the Witch Beast's movements; the allies' concealment is merely not the current focus, the focus should be a reassessment of Aomo Lindun's abilities." So: '【52】 He does not believe that Baershou x is unaware of the Witch Beast's movements; the allies' concealment is merely not the current focus, the focus should be a reassessment of Aomo Lindun's abilities.'

Controlling monster power, casting spells with Digimon partners… how similar they are!

Translate: "Controlling monster power, casting as a Digimon partner…… how similar they are!" So: '【53】 Controlling monster power, casting as a Digimon partner…… how similar they are!'

He sensed a certain repetition in attributes, yet the differences between them and him also fail to put him at ease.

Translate: "He felt a certain repetition in attributes, yet the differences between them and him also could not make him feel at ease." So: '【54】 He felt a certain repetition in attributes, yet the differences between them and him also could not make him feel at ease.'

Central Tressen Trainer.

Translate: "Teresin Central Trainer." So: '【55】 Teresin Central Trainer.'

Supporters of women with horse‑like features.

Translate: "The supporters of those women with horse-like features." So: '【56】 The supporters of those women with horse-like features.'

Without a doubt, they are the type of people he despises most.

Translate: "Without a doubt, they are the type of people he despises most." So: '【57】 Without a doubt, they are the type of people he despises most.'

From this perspective, those so‑called trainers are all the same.

Translate: "From this point of view, those so-called trainers are all the same." So: '【58】 From this point of view, those so-called trainers are all the same.'

"No way, in your view I and they ought to be the same."

Translate: '"No way, in your view I and they should be the same."' So: '【59】 "No way, in your view I and they should be the same."'

Sudden words shattered his train of thought, and also ended the unconscious eye contact between the Moon-Charge Symbol and that disdainful witch-beast.

This man made no effort to hide his absent-mindedness just now; after being stunned for a moment, he shook his head, then looked again at the young man who had just been defining his own thoughts to himself.

No, there are indeed significant differences between you, both in origin and in being favored by that humanoid Digimon.

"Could this be understood as some kind of discrimination?" The demon's face showed no obvious spirit, but his tone conveyed direct confusion: "Moreover, there is no such interaction between me and the Witch Beast as you imagine."

Another party to the conversation, the blond‑blue‑eyed witch gave a very direct snort twice, and together with the 'liquid‑state' black cat floating beside her, she made a look of disdain.

She also raised her exaggerated glove and scratched near her ear, as if she had heard something rather dirty.

This reaction was rather over the top, but it also serves to corroborate Aomo's words.

"No, even if the relationship isn't close, her willingness to help you already counts as the greatest sign; you should know that humanoid Digimon mostly have fickle temperaments, so cooperation itself is rare."

The man said, asking the Witch Beast to point the broom toward him, while the demon raised its claw, indicating restraint; the latter unexpectedly cooperated, retracting the broom without saying anything.

This somewhat surprised the demon, and he paid a little attention.

Yuechi Xiangzheng, on the other hand, didn't mind; he simply continued: "I'm not discriminating—I'm merely stating your advantages, after all you ought to have some exposure to the Xiangzheng Clan's atmosphere."

"Many people think my mother values a trainer's skill, but what she actually values is spirit…" "Sorry to interrupt."

The demon suddenly spoke.

"As for the Xiangzheng Clan's internal atmosphere, I've had enough of it; I believe Mr. Yuechi reached out to me not just to chat about the clan, right?"

"If that's really the case, then Mr. Yuechi is somewhat inviting trouble upon himself."

"For no reason, why would going to find Ludaofu Xiangzheng make you so urgent as to contact me immediately?"

When the other party actually made contact, Aomo already had a rough conclusion in mind; aside from that, he lost interest in other matters.

Unless the other party lays all cards on the table and talks about their status in Gui Yuan Zhi Tang.

"If you're asking about the reason for the visit, wanting to cooperate with Mr. Aomo Lindun—how persuasive is this statement?"

His reply could be described as neither outstanding nor lacking, or as calm and unhurried.

But this is only a beginning; the focus is clearly later.

"Cooperation?" Aomo didn't mind giving him a chance to show himself, taking advantage of the remaining half‑hour or so of lunch break.

"I've recently been investing in the monster industries of several companies; do you know about it?"

Ah, this card got snatched away……

The investigation conducted together with Qianming, although there is a possibility that company staff might report it to Yuechi Xiangzheng, Aomo actually still intends to retain it as one of the pieces of evidence for the settlement process.

But just as Yuechi Xiangzheng was composed, he also asked in a relaxed manner, "Like the Yugeer Company?"

"More inclined toward academic exchange and monster exhibitions," Yuechi Xiangzheng said calmly.

"I've recently been having some conflicts with the exhibition."

"But I believe you'll still be interested in the monster exhibition."

"So are you a vendor at the exhibition, or…?"

"One of the sponsors, and at the same time possibly also a vendor."

Oh……

A bit of bad luck.

Seeing reader comments, the author had to admit and point out a very real problem:

Generally speaking, Uma Musume fanworks usually have the three parts of daily life, training, and competition; daily life and training need no elaboration, but competition is based on timed jumps, since matches aren't held every month—unless you're a veteran horse that enters all major, minor, and tertiary races, otherwise preparing for a G1 race typically takes one or two months, even up to three months.

This book isn't purely a Uma Musume fanwork; although there are opportunities for timed jumps, they are few, so the 'competition' segment is bound to involve long waits—at most a few internal practice runs with seniors or just running with them.

This creates a very obvious difference in pacing.

But timed jumps will definitely happen; it's just that they'll clearly come after the events are over—so, soon!

(End of chapter)