For horse racers, making money is victory!

"What follows is not just about chrysanthemum viewing, it's also very interesting."

Chiaki cheerfully added his own perspective.

"There's also the Arc de Triomphe! And the final Arima Memorial, both of which are definitely worth watching."

The Arc de Triomphe, needless to say, is where Japan's only world-class racehorse, Shinkyo Girls, makes its impact.

Arima Memorial Tournament... is the ultimate all-star arena for the transition between generations and the changing of the guard!

"Before that, let's see if Xiao Zhui Xue can ascend to the throne of the Triple Crown!"

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As the imperial edict was issued, the date on Xiao Bai Zhui Xue's phone kept changing.

Straight leech...

October has arrived!

130. A deathmatch at the Arc de Triomphe! Future generations will follow!

October 3rd.

A large number of female racehorses are gathered in the cafeteria or studio, watching intently and closely.

The same applies to the classic year's racehorses, which should have been diligently preparing for the Chrysanthemum Sho race in about half a month.

Inside a studio, the white-haired, red-eyed girl arrived late and sat in the more spacious back row.

But the empty back row was soon filled with many female racehorses, many of whom looked excited or slightly flushed, and were breathing rapidly.

"Wow, what a silver tongue..."

"Miss Zhui Xue, you actually came to watch the game too."

"She's so beautiful! And so charming."

"No wonder the Eagle's senior's Bi Zhen was able to attract this two-time champion."

A hushed discussion followed.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue, who was used to this, paid no attention to it and stared at the racehorse girls appearing on the big screen.

The only competition that could make her care so much, besides that guy Big Red, could be the Arc de Triomphe challenged by the Divine Eagle.

Not only Xiaobai Zhui Xue, but also many Japanese spectators who originally disliked the Shin'yō team were looking forward to watching the game.

Such a spectacle cannot be achieved simply by the gimmick of "Japanese horse race girls going to Arc de Triomphe".

Simply because...the Eagle is too strong, her stats are too weird!

Her outstanding performance has won over some Japanese viewers who were initially resistant to foreign participation in the race, leading them to accept her status as a goddess-like Japanese race girl and eagerly anticipate her future.

To win the Arc de Triomphe Award.

After arriving in Europe, Mikado didn't start her first race until May. Despite not being in top form, she still managed to finish second, proving her status as a world-class racehorse girl.

It is absolutely true.

In July, she challenged the International G·Saint-Claude Contest, and her performance shocked all of Europe.

Because the lineup for that GI competition was so impressive that it was almost comparable to that of previous Arc de Triomphes.

She boasts a double derby title (French Derby and Irish Derby), a former Arc de Triomphe winner, Germany's Best Female Racehorse of the Year, and a German Derby champion, among other accolades.

The so-called international GI champions were everywhere in that historic Saint-Claude Grand Prix, numbering no less than 100.

Then, with a full two and a half horse lengths, she achieved a decisive victory, completely earning the admiration of the European horse racing community and becoming the "King of Horses" recognized worldwide.

In September, in the preliminary round of the GIL competition for the Arc de Triomphe, she easily won first place.

Now, Japan's only world-class powerhouse has arrived at the Arc de Triomphe gate and is about to exit.

"Finally... I can see what it looks like when the Divine Eagle strikes the Arc de Triomphe at Huazhong University of Science and Technology."

The white-haired, red-eyed girl was unusually intrigued and became slightly nervous.

In fact, it had been raining heavily in France long before the match.

Given the notoriously poor drainage and extremely soft environment of the racecourse where the event was held, it was impossible to completely drain the rainwater within a few days.

During this period, Europe experiences frequent rain, so at least three out of ten Arc de Triomphe viewings will be at heavily polluted or undesirable racecourses.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue chose to remind Shen Ying by sending her a text message, informing her that her true opponent was definitely the [Demon of Shigebaba, Noble Family].

The eagle replied that it would be on its best.

I wonder what the outcome will be...

And the countdown began.

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[1!]

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That not-so-long period of time is passing by little by little.

Where are the prominent families located?

[Inside the fourth and fifth positions, enter the straight from the fourth turn]

[500 meters to go, 500 meters to go... Godlike speed leads the pack!]

All the female horse racers watching held their breath in tension, staring at the increasingly intense content on the big screen.

The Japanese commentator broadcasting the news kept mentioning the eagle and reporting on the current situation.

The eagle is in the lead, with a two-horse length advantage!

The white-haired, red-eyed girl's gaze was fixed on the seemingly all-powerful and formidable senior, the Divine Eagle.

He looked with a hint of pity at the girl in reed hair who couldn't break through the herd of horses behind them.

That was a Reed King named "Dorame," the recognized "Queen of European Horses," who was considered by many to be the favorite to win the Arc de Triomphe before the rain.

Until... it rained.

This champion clearly lacks adaptability to the track and field, and can't even hit the target properly.

Meanwhile, ahead, the powerful clans have already begun to accelerate, chasing after the eagle's footsteps.

This world's number one tournament, which was full of strong players, turned out to be a replica of the one-on-one duel from the anime she remembered!

The sprint across the straight line is already halfway through, and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly intense.

[The eagle is amazing! Leading by three horse lengths! 200 meters to go...]

The Arc de Triomphe is within reach! The Arc de Triomphe is within reach!

The next moment, everyone, from the commentator's voice to the female horse racers watching the race, became tense and even anxious.

A golden figure appeared from the outside and attacked.

But the powerful families have arrived! The powerful families have arrived!

[Still leading by half a horse, the Eagles are still pushing!]

A powerful clan is attacking from the outside!

In that incredibly exciting, almost head-to-head battle between the two racehorse girls, the eagle's expression was filled with fighting spirit, which ultimately turned into resentment.

Beside her, the intruding noble family members clearly peeked out and continued flying with a small but irretrievable advantage.

until...

[A prestigious family! A prestigious family leads the charge towards the finish line!]

[The Oni clan of Shigebaba, having emerged victorious, secured a narrow triumph!]

[The Eagle...the Eagle tried its best, but lost by the final neck strike!]

As the commentator finally deflated like a punctured balloon, he revealed the final outcome.

Second place: Angkor Hawk.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue couldn't help but sigh slightly.

After all, Shendu had helped her.

If the Eagles don't win the Japan Cup, they will break with URA and move to Europe.

I'm afraid I'll never be able to participate in the classic Triple Crown.

Not only that, the Falcon also publicly praised her, becoming a mentor to the younger generation.

But as expected, they were still one step behind...

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue remembers that in the anime, it seems that he lost by half a horse's length.

He reminded himself to be wary of powerful families, and under the influence of these families, he narrowed the gap in their necks to an even more slight degree...

That can be considered a change.

Although it didn't affect the final outcome, it brought us closer at least.

"Waaaaah... Senior Shin'yaka was so amazing, and worked so hard, but unfortunately he still lost."

"She's amazing! Even at the most prestigious race in Europe, the Arc de Triomphe, she still managed to come in second place by a hair's breadth."

"What a pity, Senior Shin'yō."

Numerous discussions and sighs of regret continued to rise.

Some of those with weaker constitutions have already gotten up and left.

Most of them, including Xiaobai Zhuixue, are still here.

Because there is also a post-match interview segment, this grand stage, which is watched by the whole world, will interview not only the champion.

As a team that has fought to the death against champion families and already made a name for itself in Europe, the Eagles will certainly be interviewed.

Xiao Bai Zhui Xue planned to finish watching before starting the rest of the training for the day.

After a short period of time...

The scene then cuts to the familiar, dashing young girl, Shin'yō, wearing a distinctive eye patch.

Staff from the Arc de Triomphe conducted a post-race interview and mentioned this.

The Eagles player secured second place, maintaining a 100% consecutive win rate throughout his career. He's always either first or second, truly deserving of the title of world-class champion.

[Given this defeat, will you, Eagles rider, consider seeking revenge next year?]

The cheerful and dashing eagle still maintained its signature smile during the interview.

She simply shook her head, her expression calm, in response...

"—There will be successors!"

"There will be a new Japanese horse racer to complete my unfinished business."

"She is excellent, she is constantly growing, and I believe that one day, that little girl will achieve the victory that I failed to achieve."

If you only say the first two sentences and then stop, that would only be a polite response.

But this last sentence clearly proves that the Eagle really thinks this way and has someone he thinks is a good candidate.

This immediately stirred the staff at Arc de Triomphe who were conducting interviews, as well as the Japanese horse racing girls and spectators watching the live broadcast.

This is the Divine Eagle, an absolute powerhouse, one of the strongest, who only lost by a hair's breadth even at the most challenging Arc de Triomphe racecourse.

What kind of horse girl could she be that she believes has the potential to surpass her and achieve what she herself failed to do?

Who is this female racehorse?

"Her name is Xiaobai Zhuixue."

The eagle made no attempt to conceal her identity, revealing the name of the Saima girl she valued.

This left the white-haired, red-eyed girl, who was watching the live stream and feeling sorry for the Eagles' downfall, completely stunned and frozen in place.

Many of the foals watching the race around them subconsciously turned their heads to look at Xiaobai Zhuixue.

In a previous interview, it was mentioned that Shiroi Yuki's fame had spread throughout Japan.