Chapter 596

NO. 178: Everything is too young.

To be frank, Aomo is not that much in need of astronomical support.

Although the soul has always been bound by gravity, in this era, cosmic knowledge is not considered obscure knowledge requiring special study.

These things are mixed together with other scientific common knowledge from elementary school onward, appearing in the content of the Science textbook.

Conversely, Source Energy Studies, which is often ranked alongside Science scores, also mentions some astronomical knowledge to a greater or lesser extent.

But that is related to astrology.

Astrology, which makes divinations from the arrangement of stars, and astronomy, which studies the principles of planetary motion and conducts interstellar exploration, are ultimately two different paths.

Among them, astrology retains a certain sense of mystery due to its obscurity, but astronomy is really too transparent.

In elementary school, one already picks up some basic common knowledge; in junior high and high school it is mentioned multiple times in physics textbooks; in university it becomes a popular subject where one can earn credits by double-majoring—of course, the trainer Lintun, who has an educational deficiency, can skip this part.

Skipping it does not mean lacking it; high school has always been a segment of the school year full of possibilities, making it easy to establish interests and hobbies.

Moreover, there is leeway to spend time on interests and hobbies.

Xintiao Xi can, through online courses, get early exposure to monster research in university subjects; Ailisuzhi even already possesses the knowledge reserves of a professional researcher.

By comparison, Aomo, whose study time is more fragmented, is somewhat broad but not precise.

But even so, it is an advantage to have a crystal core in the brain that can be checked at any time.

This is the unforgettable memory granted by technology, providing him with a knowledge base capable of communicating with the new universe.

Based on this, he no longer needs any assistant; he only needs to find some time to look over astronomical terminology repeatedly.

But……

Looking at that chat record, he raised his hand and drew a line, closing the entire screen at the same time as standing up from the bench.

Aimu Zhiji, 16 years old, a horse girl, specializing in middle-distance races; in her debut race she was relegated to fourth place for swerving, but because she overwhelmed all opponents in the race she does not need to enter the winless race; she won the Shinan Prize with overwhelming popular support, and then won the Hope Stakes by a half-horse length, achieving her first G1 dominance…… trainer… she has no trainer, precisely because of this her reputation is especially high.

He recalled the other party's information and headed toward the honey special drink shop.

Just like Tokai Teio preparing for the Chrysanthemum Prize, those cheers all carry a hint of blind fervor.

The spectators of the horse racing world are always chasing after the reenactment of various classics and legends, just like the four-generation golden history written by the Boundary Gate District Triple Crown Champion.

Starting from Qianming's representation, it ends with Dazhenhan preparing for retirement.

The Boundary Gate District's long-broken Triple Crown history was written down by Qianming as representative, and immediately following that was Ludaofu Xiangzheng.

After the Triple Crown came another Triple Crown, causing the URA Association's Shining Series Race's brilliance to continue; and after Ludaofu Xiangzheng announced his retirement, it was Chengtian Bai ren.

Having overcome injuries and triumphed over the fate-bearer Chengtian Bai ren, he continued the Triple Crown history, yet in the end of the year after that, his condition became unstable, preparing for retirement much earlier than the two before him.

Thus the horse racing myth of the Boundary Gate District seems to be ending here——

——When everyone was lamenting like that, a new king suddenly sprang into view, called 'Dazhenhan'.

She, with that name as dazzling as a strong light, pushed the fame of the Shining Series Race completely to its peak.

Undefeated Triple Crown, seven G1 championships.

It is precisely this brilliance, together with Ludaofu Xiangzheng, that raised the achievement ceiling of all horse girls in the Boundary Gate District.

Thus, when she too was about to retire, countless people felt as if they had lost their souls.

A first-rate horse girl can let people see dreams; a horse girl who can win the Triple Crown bears the dreams of far too many people.

She shone so that even her contemporaries willingly submitted.

Therefore, after her retirement, although horse racing matches proceeded as scheduled and other runners ran as before, the horse racing world generally fell into low spirits.

The fire has gradually dwindled, yet the king's shadow is nowhere to be seen; after the king's departure, all declining things fervently seek a new object of reliance.

Attempting to reenact the legend in the story.

They will fervently support countless horse girls burdened with Triple Crown expectations; the excellent opera at the beginning was precisely thus anticipated, the name of the Overlord, like the sun at high noon.

But she ultimately could not become the fifth to continue the legend.

Triple Crown's perfect achievement requires not only strength but also luck.

The more the stars shine, the slimmer the chances become.

By then, fervent support will turn into the most terrifying blade.

But the reason the Hegemon is called Hegemon and Overlord is because he possesses an overwhelming hegemonic mindset that scorns everything!

She, it doesn't matter!

This lets many outsiders feel relieved and sigh—fortunately it was her who faced public backlash, not other fragile horse girls.

But even if the King-Making Movement fails, people still eagerly await the emergence of the next generation of king selectors.

Always thus, always anticipated.

Even now there are still plenty of excellent competitions, still plenty of record-breaking races, and some people's G1 scattered championships can already stack to over a dozen!

But…

Triple Crown champion, undefeated Triple Crown (after completing the classic Triple Crown challenge, maintaining a record without defeats), and even Eight Crown champion……

Such an achievement seems forever out of reach, forever pursued and longed for.

When this anticipation almost becomes obsession, all symbols of the old king will be dissected and turned into a unique mark—just as the former Grass-Flying was also seen as a revival of Wanshan Siji.

Consecutive undefeated, last year's Meipu Bohan, this year's Donghai Emperor, Aimu Zhiji who doesn't need a trainer to run alone—these are all awaited by countless people with qualities akin to Dazhenhan and Ludaofu Xiangzheng.

Of course, the Donghai Emperor's trainer is the far more experienced Xiqifeng, and as the trainer of Meipu Bohan, Aomo also does not worry about her possible failure and the possibility of being backlashed by fans after failure.

Rather, it could be said that cyber horse girls might not care much about fan feedback; even the genuine Gundam sent by the old oil tycoon back then was returned.

And Aimu Zhiji is no different.

This horse girl's solitary element is even visible in interviews, with brief replies like 'not', 'hey', 'oh' being common; moreover, other classmates have revealed she prefers to stay alone and is not enthusiastic about socializing.

Sounds just like another Chengtian Bai ren.

But Chengtian Bai ren isn't to the point of seriously asking how to deal with classmates.

——

vega: Even if I reject them, they stubbornly come to my side—how should I deal with these stubborn people?

umastar: Why must you refuse? If you're being hindered, say so; if not, go along with the other's wishes.

Overly enthusiastic people won't give up easily; constant refusal only makes them more eager.

vega: Is that so?

umastar: History is woven from people's actions, Miss.

As time flows, this sediment grows, eventually becoming a book worth reading, able to give you some insight.

vega: I can do without this book.

umastar: This is truly… I appreciate your attitude, but I must remind you: this attitude is hard to maintain; when you later regret and look back, you'll realize you've wasted too much time.

vega: I won't regret it, but what should I do? You'll teach me, right? After all, you're that umastar.

umastar: Mmm… don't treat me like some blue raccoon cat… Although I want to say that, only this point is indeed possible, but I still hold a reserved attitude about whether you can persevere.

vega: Then just watch—I'll see it through.

——

Indeed, I've persisted for a long time… but did I actually persevere to the end?

Standing before that stall, Aomo tapped the counter with their knuckles.

"Three cups of honey special drink, one cup extra thick and rich, one cup extra thin and light, add licorice, one cup medium, likewise add licorice—can I pick them up in three time slots?"

"Eh? Sure, quite a few students do that."

"Then thank you."