"What is known as'Seamless', in essence, is the same as your Perfect Internal Harmony; it is the mastery and understanding of a domain."
Mr. C.B., wearing glasses from who knows where, held a pointer and tapped on the blackboard in a professional manner.
"To understand'Seamless', you must first understand what is called 'Overflow'."
Mr. C.B. used her soul-crushing drawing skills to sketch two stick figures that were presumably Uma Musume on the blackboard.
"You should know that a domain that leaves the body becomes something like a special effect that only Uma Musume who possess a domain can see." Mr. C.B. thought for a moment. "For example, like the lightning swirling around Tamamo Cross or the aura around Oguri Cap."
"Those are actually manifestations of domain dissipation. Hmm, the form of expression varies from person to person."
Mr. C.B. drew something like Saiyan energy waves around the stick-figure Uma Musume on the left.
"Unlike the domain that undergoes explosive dissipation, 'Overflow' is peaceful."
Mr. C.B. drew a circle around the Uma Musume on the right.
"After achieving 'Overflow', the existence of the domain manifests as a form similar to light. It wraps around the Uma Musume's body, completing a more powerful enhancement, and possesses a certain limited ability to interfere with the outside world. To put it bluntly, 'Overflow' is the evolution of a domain; therefore, the control over the domain also increases exponentially."
"And'Seamless' is the ultimate control over the 'Overflow' domain."
Mr. C.B. got to the point.
"The core point of'Seamless' is the circle. Confining the overflowed domain within a certain range, in a flowing form, releasing and bursting without waste and with greater efficiency, and at the same time using the interference capability to disrupt the opponent during the burst—this is the essence of'Seamless'."
"Not only that,'Seamless' can also greatly enhance perception, while at the same time shielding and concealing one's own aura. If fully mastered, one can even become one with the world, and even hide one's figure. For some special tactics, it is also a skill with considerable strategic significance."
Why does this skill description sound so familiar?
Gold Legend, sitting obediently in the audience, raised an eyebrow.
"However, although it sounds simple, the requirements for this skill are very high. It requires top-tier mastery and understanding of domains. Let alone Tracen, the number of people in this world who possess this skill can be counted on one's fingers."
And I am one of them.
Mr. C.B. puffed out her chest proudly.
"How about it? Want to learn?"
Mr. C.B. sidled up to Legend, looking a bit cheeky.
"Coach, I want to learn."
Legend raised her hand in cooperation.
"Ahem, so, my dear Legend, don't you have anything to offer?"
"...Yakiniku tonight?"
"Deal!"
Mr. C.B. happily shook Legend's hand.
...
After spending over half an hour, under the stunned gaze of Mr. C.B. who was questioning her own life, Legend mastered Flawless.
Then she was kicked out of the classroom by Mr. C.B., who was slumped in her chair, looking utterly defeated and lifeless.
"Geez, was that really necessary?"
Legend muttered unhappily.
[I think, having a skill you've painstakingly practiced for so long and taken pride in mastered by someone else in half an hour—that kind of blow isn't something an ordinary person can understand.]
The words of [Yu] were as calm and ethereal as ever.
"...Actually, it didn't even take half an hour."
To be precise, after Mr. C.B. demonstrated it once for Gold Legend, she had already learned it.
The remaining time was just spent grinding proficiency.
[That's even more demoralizing.]
[Yu] remarked dryly.
[Oh my, we should be thankful that Sister Chinm is such a cute and approachable girl; if it had been someone else, who knows what might have happened.]
[Hua] chimed in.
"That's true."
Legend nodded and gently raised her hand.
With a thought, a pale golden radiance flowed across her hand.
Immediately after, the radiance was dyed with transparent white, cold silver, and vibrant pink.
"It seems like it doesn't actually do anything."
[But the rate of assimilation has indeed slowed down, and we can see the progress more intuitively.]
[Yu] wasn't disappointed by the incorrect guess; she remained emotionless and detached.
"Even if it's just a small part of the domain, it still carries traces brought by the world... It seems the speed of assimilation is much faster than we imagined."
Legend waved her hand, dispersing the radiance in her palm.
[Tell me, if we were completely assimilated, what would we become?]
[Hua] asked curiously.
[The best outcome would be becoming a vegetable without joy or sorrow.]
[Yu] replied.
"Why do you think that?"
[Haven't you noticed? Our emotional fluctuations have been very rare lately.]
Even when facing Ardan and Oguri Cap, most of the time we have been completely indifferent.
[If it weren't for Ardan's kiss causing our emotions to fluctuate violently last time, I wouldn't have even noticed this.]
"...It seems our problem is much bigger than we imagined."
Legend realized with a start.
[Really? That's terrible! I don't want to become a cold, indifferent girl like Yu—our character profiles would overlap!]
[Hua] exclaimed loudly.
[...I have already found a breakthrough.]
Ignoring [Hua]'s nonsense, [Yu] said.
"What?"
[Don't you find it familiar? Whether it's our current situation or the effect of Flawless.]
"...Supreme Forgetting of Emotions, Unity of Heaven and Man."
[I don't think our situation is an exception. Throughout history, there have been countless brilliant talents. Even if we truly are special, there must be situations similar to ours. The question now is, how do we find them?]
"In terms of heritage and accumulation... China, White Horse Temple."
Legend recalled Invincible's words.
[It seems we need to find an opportunity to go there.]
"Yes... But before that, let's go have lunch first; Oguri is still waiting for me."
[That's true too.]
...
After some kind and loving interaction with Oguri Cap during lunch, Legend picked her teeth and sauntered into the training room.
And there, she saw a figure she had expected.
"A near-perfect work. If not for the fact that I can't feel any of the artistic spirit, I would have even thought it was the original."
Invincible looked at "The Starry Night" that had been framed and hung in the training room after completion, making comments.
"You actually know about these things?"
"I do, after all, have the bloodline of the Mejiro Family..."
This meant that under aristocratic education, she at least possessed this level of artistic appreciation.
"McQueen is also from the Mejiro Family, and I haven't seen her say anything about this painting."
"Then she must be from a collateral branch."
Invincible's words were not subtle in the slightest.
"So, what do you want with me?"
Legend walked to the table, pulled out a chair, and sat down.
She wasn't confused about why Invincible was here; Qingfeng had already told her about the situation before Legend arrived.
"Entrusted by someone, and there are also some things I'm concerned about."
Invincible turned around and walked behind Legend.
Then she leaned down, sniffed Legend's neck, and stuck out her tongue to lick Legend's face.
"...What are you doing?"
Legend almost jumped up, hurriedly covering her face and getting up, moving away from Invincible.
"The scent of Qingfeng, the fragrance of flowers, and then this cold touch. As for the imagery, is it a bright moon? Is this your [Path]?"
Invincible said with a dazed cuteness.
"...You can even sense this?"
What kind of principle is this?
"You didn't specifically hide it, and you have already started [Dao Assimilation], so the feeling is very obvious—at least it is for me."
"Dao Assimilation? What does that mean?"
"Literally what it says: being assimilated by the world, becoming a part of the Dao."
Invincible explained.
"..."
"The path of Ultimate Attainment is the integration of the domain and the world. The domain is the manifestation of an Uma Musume's heart and spirit; this phenomenon can be said to be unavoidable. The Uma Musume I've seen who reached this level all have this phenomenon to some degree," Invincible continued. "However, most Uma Musume who exhibit this phenomenon are older. This is the first time I've seen someone as fast as you."
"...Maybe I'm just naturally gifted?"
"Then you really are a genius. This world must be on Easy Mode for you; it must be very boring, right?"
Invincible spoke from experience, as if she felt the same way.
"No, this world is very interesting. What's boring is me."
Legend replied.
"..." Invincible suddenly stared intently at Legend.
"What's wrong?"
"Why do you say that?" Invincible asked.
"Hmm? How should I put it? Admittedly, in this world, I could be called a shameless Fengling Yueying player. My body gets stronger without needing exercise, I learn knowledge as soon as I study it, I master techniques as soon as I use them. Things that others complete with blood, sweat, and effort, I can master and replicate after seeing them once, especially after taking that step..."
Legend suddenly stopped speaking.
"Although I knew you were a genius, I really didn't expect you to be this monstrous," Invincible said, surprised, yet without any jealousy or envy. "The world is laid bare before you. Since that's the case, why do you say that it's you who is boring, not the world?"
"How many books have you read? How many roads have you traveled? How many people have you met?"
Legend didn't answer Invincible's question directly, but asked in return.
"..."
"Compared to the world, we are so small. Why do you dare to assert that the world is boring?"
"...As expected, you are much stronger than me."
Invincible suddenly bowed to Legend.
"...What are you doing?" Legend found herself constantly baffled in front of Invincible.
"My master said that anyone who teaches me principles is worthy of respect. Furthermore, the capable are teachers; is there anything inappropriate about me bowing to you?"
"Does this even count as a principle?"
I was just speaking from feeling; it was a completely nonsensical statement, arguably even sophistry.
"Isn't this a principle?"
"Does it count?"
"Doesn't it count?"
The two stared at each other.
"...By the way, what did you come here to find me for?"
Her eyes were getting sore from staring, so Legend rubbed them and changed the subject.
"Hmm? Oh, right, Senior Harvest sent me here to teach you the 'Qi Nurturing Method' to eliminate the effects of Dao Assimilation..."
"Stop!" Legend cut off Invincible. "Explain this to me in detail! Who is Senior Harvest? And what the hell is the Qi Nurturing Method?"
Come to think of it, doesn't this scene feel a bit familiar?
Invincible blinked: "Senior Harvest is Senior Harvest. You know, that woman who is all in green."
"Miss Hayakawa?"
"The people around seem to call her that."
"...Fine."
Legend gestured for Invincible to continue.
"As for the 'Qi Nurturing Method', it is actually the training method I use. Its prototype takes the thoughts left by Chinese sages as its core, concentrates the essence of martial arts from four thousand years of Chinese history, and after referencing the modern horse racing training methods popularized by Eclipse, it has been modernized, adapted, and organized into a special training method for Uma Musume."
It sounds pretty awesome. Legend looked up at the sky.
"Is it okay to give me something like this? And why?"
"It doesn't matter. It's no longer an era of hoarding knowledge, and this training method isn't something that needs to be kept secret. Besides, aren't you currently undergoing Dao Assimilation? This method can effectively suppress, or even eliminate, the effects of Dao Assimilation."
"!?"
"Just what I needed?"
"...What do I need to give in return?"
"Hm? Rest assured. Putting aside the guidance you just gave me, Senior Harvest once showed great appreciation for my master, so you don't need to worry about anything. Besides, this training method was originally compiled by the Head of White Horse Temple after gathering all the legendary Uma Musume from around the world; it isn't unique to us."
We just happen to be the ones most compatible with this method.
"This... alright."
Legend signaled for Invincible to continue.
"Hm, let me continue. The core point of the 'Qi Nurturing Method' lies in sensing the breath of nature, mastering its changes, and incorporating them for your own use. The first point is not difficult for you, having already achieved Ultimate Attainment, so your training focus should be on the latter part..."
Mm-hmm. Legend couldn't stop nodding.
"So, let's start with the horse stance!"
"Huh?"
And just like that, Legend's training life began.
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