Having trained real horses, why are we now training racehorse girls after time-traveling?

Megumi McQueen's mind was still filled with vigilance towards Daiyusaku, but what exactly was Daiyusaku doing at the back of the group?

Chapter 421: A masterpiece of burning will! The realm of self-immolation.

"The team has already covered 1500 meters. The Twin Turbo at the front seems to be getting a little tired, but it still maintains an advantageous distance. Megumi McQueen, Megumi Ryan, and Excellent Quality are closing the gap with the Twin Turbo. The Golden Master and the Lady are still locked in a fierce battle, with their advantages constantly shifting."

"Most of the female racehorses chose to conserve their energy at the rear, but the Jotun horse seems to be a little lacking in stamina. Is it because of poor energy management?"

"Then, two horse lengths away is Ōyusaku, who is at the back of the line. Ōyusaku is still waiting for an opportunity. Will she be able to find a suitable breakthrough point?"

"..."

However, unlike the racehorse girls who were already competing and had chosen their opponents, Daiyusaku was alone at the back of the group, running alongside the main group. Her speed was not fast, nor was it as steady as the other racehorse girls. In fact, she was already the oldest of all the racehorse girls at this Arima Festival.

She has already entered the senior division and will retire in a year. Although she has participated in a few GI competitions, this is Arima Kinen's first time participating, and it is likely to be the only time in her professional career.

With the lowest popularity and the lowest prize money, Daiyusaku participates in the most competitive GI race in Japan's horse racing scene. No one knows what kind of resolve Daiyusaku had when he stepped onto the track.

She had no rivals in this competition, because no one considered her a match.

However, for Daiyusaku herself, if she wants to win the race, it means that all the racehorse girls in this race are her opponents!

She wants to surpass all the lofty geniuses, and with absolute awareness and power, surpass all her opponents.

Even if it means burning one's own willpower.

"Now—it's time to unleash my true power."

At the rear of the group, Daiyusaku saw a golden opportunity. Although she was of average talent, not strong on her feet, and not stable enough, and was not a prodigy born into a great family, she received the most ordinary education and the most ordinary training. Even her trainer was very ordinary—except for the immense care and encouragement he gave her.

She was different from the other racehorses ahead of her, who were born with abundant resources and privileges. But even so, she still wanted to shine her own light on the racetrack.

Even if it's just a fleeting glimpse of light, she will shake everyone in the arena!

"Witness this! The blessing from the three goddesses! The new abilities you have awakened in me—I will never fail to live up to your expectations!"

"This is what I gained by burning everything! [The Resolve to Burn It All]!"

At this moment, while the Lady was still locked in a one-on-one battle with the Golden Master, while Megumi McQueen was focused on maintaining his pace, and while all the racehorse girls were suffering from the clash between the Lady and the Golden Master's "Domains," an unassuming racehorse girl actually chose to rise to the challenge!

It was as if, faced with a raging storm, someone chose not to retreat, but instead launched a fearless charge towards the giant wave! At this moment, regardless of Daiyusaku's actual strength, the sheer aura she exuded was enough to invigorate all the racehorse girls.

At this moment, not only the other racehorse girls, but even the noblewoman and the goldsmith who were entangled in the dispute, had their pupils twitch slightly. Ahead, Megumi McQueen was the first to notice Daiyusaku's unusual behavior, his heart skipped a beat, and he subconsciously said:

"Has it finally arrived? Daiyusaku."

My trainer told me to be wary of Daiyusaku, but Daiyusaku hadn't shown any outstanding performance in previous matches—her "domain" was undoubtedly something that had only recently awakened, judging from her aura.

Moreover, it's extremely unstable. This is not a good sign. In the "Miracle Team," the racehorse girls with different domains, from Megumi McQueen's "Pure White Rhythm" to Good Opera's "Brilliant Last Tyrant," and Golden Master, etc., all have different domain performances, but without exception, they all waited until they had gradually mastered their domains before using them on the racetrack.

However, judging from the aura, Daiyusaku's [domain] doesn't seem like something he just awakened on the field... rather, this [domain] is inherently extremely unstable and fragile, easily shattered by the slightest impact.

However, instability also has its advantages, and perhaps we can find the answer by looking at the state of Daiyusaku.

"Ooyusaku has broken out! Ooyusaku has broken out from the back of the line! He's charging towards the front now!"

"How could this be—Yasaku Daisaku has broken out of the pack from the outer lane! He used the curve and surged ahead! He's already almost at the same level as the Golden Master and the Lady!"

"So fast! So fast! Yusaku! Suddenly, she unleashed a speed beyond her capabilities! Yusaku charges forward! Yusaku charges forward!"

"!"

At that moment, when Daiyusaku overtook all the racehorse girls through the bend, the entire racehorse girls, and even the spectators in the stands, were in an uproar. No one had expected that the racehorse girl with the lowest popularity and lowest bounty would suddenly break through the encirclement and unleash such powerful strength.

At that time, Daiyusaku's sharp overtaking maneuver on a curve startled even the spectators in the stands. For a moment, many fans of Uma Musume even saw in Daiyusaku the feeling he had when he announced his retirement in his last race, Arima Kinen!

The same overtaking maneuver on a curve, the same surge from the back of the queue to the front! At this moment, Daiyusaku's sudden outburst was something almost no one expected.

Even the elite female racehorses in the stands were taken aback. At that moment, the virtuoso geige and rauta nata beside Wada, the shoku no mishu and kicho, and even the great shock were all surprised by Daiyusaku's sudden outburst.

This power—it's something this child simply can't withstand, and what kind of [domain] could provide her with such a huge boost all at once?

"Wait, what's that...?"

However, Dai Shock was the first to see through the wonder of Dai Yusaku's [Domain]. Her pupils narrowed slightly, and the exceptional eyesight that Uma Musume possessed allowed her to notice the "flames" burning on Dai Yusaku's body when he released his [Domain].

The golden flames on the phantoms created by the Golden Master and the Noblewoman are somewhat similar, but the difference is that the Noblewoman and the Golden Master both concentrate their willpower. Although this consumes a great deal of their willpower, it is just a huge consumption and has no real impact.

However, the golden flames burning on Daiyusaku's body... even with the Golden Master's [Domain] enhancement, she couldn't condense a sufficiently powerful phantom... Normally, even a weak Uma Musume should have condensed some slightly weaker humanoid aura at this point, instead of showing no reaction at all...

"—Or perhaps, she ignited her willpower and turned it into 'fuel'?"

At this moment, she was truly shocked and realized the wonder of Daiyu's [Domain]. But when she understood it, her pupils couldn't help but contract, and she subconsciously said:

"Is this child... burning his own willpower as fuel, turning it into the driving force for his progress?"

"That's truly a... terrifying ability, but is it worth it?"

"To burn out one's mental energy and turn it into the driving force for a game is to turn one's future into present strength, but it is not a practice that should be encouraged."

However, despite her great shock as she muttered to herself, she still couldn't say anything. She could understand what Daiyusaku was thinking. Perhaps for a child with such talent as her, being able to reach this level was something that could only be encountered once in a lifetime.

Now, she has awakened this power and staked it, along with her future, on this competition, which is arguably the most watched and most dazzling in all of Japan.

The great shock did not support her idea, but it could not negate it either—the awareness that it was better to burn brightly than to linger on in vain was something no one could deny.

"So, how should you deal with this?" Da Zhen was also surprised that today's match had become so interesting, and now, even she was starting to not understand the current situation.

The outcome remains to be seen. But at the very least, it will be a thrilling and exciting match.

Chapter 422: Megumi McQueen's Strongest Challenger

"Burning willpower as fuel to enhance oneself? Fine opera, are you serious?"

“I know this is a bit too far-fetched... but Ryuji, I think my senses are fine.”

After setting aside her internal student council affairs, Good Opera came to watch the Arima Memorial, a competition that could be considered a landmark event. She could have participated, but due to her leg injury, it was clear that she would have difficulty participating in any competitions until the second half of next year. However, this did not prevent Good Opera from experiencing the changes on the field as if she were there herself.

Good Opera has now reached its peak, but her physical limits can no longer support her spirit. However, this allows Good Opera to fully experience the changes on the field from a wonderful perspective.

It was as if he had transformed himself into a phantom, racing alongside his opponents on the field. Good Opera constantly analyzed how he would run if he were in this race, conducting a "mental simulation" on the field with his abundant mental energy.

This certainly takes a toll on Good Opera's mental energy, but at the same time it can hone her willpower and mental strength, as if she were actually there. Therefore, Good Opera also felt many subtle changes on the field today.

She was the first horse girl to react after the great shock. She sensed the unstable feeling emanating from Daiyusaku's [domain] and quickly analyzed the ability of Daiyusaku's [domain]—or rather, a [domain] that could be described as a huge equivalent exchange.

While the resolve to overdraw one's mental strength to achieve victory is certainly commendable, it's not something a racehorse girl of Daiyusaku's caliber can achieve at her limit. Undoubtedly, there's no precise measure to this equivalent exchange. If Daiyusaku wanted, she could even overdraw her mental strength to the point of having none left, something that ordinary racehorse girls can't do.

For example, the goldsmith and the noblewoman's "domain" is a huge burden on their mental strength. However, they will instinctively preserve their last bit of mental strength for themselves—that is, the rationality that will not affect their judgment.

Once you lose your last bit of mental strength, it's hard to recover slowly. Daisaku doesn't have the overpowered ability to recover in the "mental world" like the Golden Master and Ikezoe. If a normal horse girl overdraws her last bit of mental strength, how could she possibly recover in less than six months to a year?

She might even lose her ability to compete altogether. But at this moment, Daiyusaku has clearly given it her all. Her greatest achievement is right in front of her. If she doesn't seize it tightly and fight to the very end, then this world will be as if she never existed, without even a place for her.

She was unwilling to give up. Even if it was just a fleeting moment of light, she was willing to risk everything to obtain it!

This was not a gift from the three goddesses, but rather an awakening of Daiyusaku's own consciousness. This realm, which she named "The Awakening of Burning," was a true reflection of her own heart.

Even if it burns out her resolve, she will still give it her all and shine brightly! She will risk everything to shake up this match that was no longer hers, and unleash the most spectacular fireworks display in her life!

"Roar! Aa ...

"Oh no!" Megumi Laien and the excellent qualities both felt the astonishing speed at which the great master was suddenly approaching! This was the first time they had ever felt such a strong will! Even the confrontation between the Gold Master and the noblewoman had never brought them such great pressure.

This pressure wasn't a sign of strength, but rather a burning desire to win, even at the cost of everything. This made even those with excellent qualities and Megumi Ryōn unwilling to actively hinder Daiyusaku—even though, strictly speaking, they might have been able to.

But competing against a racehorse girl with such unwavering willpower would undoubtedly drag them down with them. While Meguro Ryan and Yuusaku were still hesitating, Meguro McQueen didn't hesitate at all and immediately took the initiative to meet the oncoming Daiyusaku!

"Then let's see whose resolve is stronger, Daiyusaku!"

Megumi McQueen sensed Daisaku approaching and immediately increased his speed, unleashing the full power of [Pure White Rhythm]! In the eyes of all the racehorse girls, the already stretched track stretched even further!

3000 meters, 3100 meters—all the way up to 3200 meters, finally, for the first time, a look of strain appeared on Megumi McQueen's face; this was her limit.

Extending the distance to 700 meters was truly McQueen's limit. Fortunately, the "Pure White Rhythm" ability also enhanced her abilities. Her endurance was naturally excellent, and her leg strength was more stable than before.

Daiyusaku naturally sensed this as well. Her eyes were fixed on Meguro McQueen to her side. At this moment, the explosive power she had gained by burning her spiritual energy had reached its limit. And for this genius racehorse girl born into the Meguro family, this was nothing more than her all-out effort.

This was already a real drain on Daisaku. She realized the gap between herself and a true genius, but she still did not compromise in the slightest.

"No matter what the challenge is, I will not be afraid. No matter how many meters the track becomes, I will definitely win!"

"This is the first and last time I'll ever be on such a big stage in my life, how can I—continue to be just a background figure like this?!"

"Even if I collapse from exhaustion! Even if my legs break here! I will win! I will win!"

With an unwilling roar, the golden flames burning on Daiyu's body, representing the burning of her spiritual power, intensified even more—like a steam locomotive powered by burning coal, the higher the flames burned, the stronger her momentum became.

However, the steam locomotive moves forward by adding coal, while Daiyusaku moves forward by burning his own spiritual power. The two seem very similar, but coal can withstand burning much more than spiritual power, and its quantity is undoubtedly much greater than that of Saima Musume's willpower.

Even so, Daisaku did not hesitate to burn his spiritual energy to win. Such strong willpower moved even Megumi McQueen.

Don't misunderstand, Megumi McQueen isn't wary or afraid of Daiyusaku. If she really wanted to win, she could use the Golden Master's [Domain] to condense her own phantom as well. For Daiyusaku, who's currently burning his mental energy, even a small movement from her could cause Daiyusaku's unstable [Domain] to collapse instantly.

However, she chose to observe—or rather, to have a fair duel. She neither stopped Daiyusaku from fully unleashing his resolve nor actively avoided him. Instead, she chose to take advantage of Daiyusaku's current peak strength and engage in a one-on-one duel with him.

Now, the competition is only halfway through, and Megumi McQueen wants to know if she can defeat this formidable opponent who has burned away all his resolve.

If she can do it, perhaps she can undergo another transformation, allowing her to face future challenges with greater composure.

Megumi McQueen had a premonition that Daiyusaku was definitely not the first racehorse girl to threaten her. In the future, she would face more racehorse girls who suddenly appeared. She might not know them well or their strength, but only when they challenged her status and strength would Megumi McQueen truly consider them as opponents.

Now, she is facing off against Daiyusaku one-on-one to hone her willpower. Only by defeating Daiyusaku head-on can she have the opportunity to face even more dangerous challenges.

"The resolve to burn everything away... is certainly powerful, but don't think you're the only one with that kind of resolve."

Megumi McQueen calmly coordinated with Daiyusaku, and the two girls' speeds continued to increase. Megumi McQueen also began to slowly accelerate, while Daiyusaku, relying on his own "Domain," forced himself to try to surpass Megumi McQueen's acceleration.

For a moment, the two women were locked in a stalemate, and at this moment, the duel between all the opponents in this competition entered a white-hot stage.

Chapter 423: The Weakness of the Noble Ladies' Domain?

"The Lady and the Goldsmith are locked in a fierce battle, while McQueen and Yusaku are facing off again. Now, all that remains in this competition is to wait for the heated situation to be broken first."

While Jin Lang had anticipated the brutality of the Arima Memorial match, he hadn't expected it to be this cruel. The clash between the Golden Master and the Lady, and the war of attrition between Daiyusaku and Mejiro McQueen, were all destined to be short-lived.

Although the race is only halfway through, the outcome will be decided in just a short while. That's how it is between female racehorses. Even if they are locked in a stalemate, it won't last long. A moment's relaxation can easily change the course of the race.

Especially now, the four strongest players on the field are all under tremendous mental strain, and someone will inevitably be the first to succumb to such a huge drain on their energy and collapse.

"On the brutal racetrack, it seems that the new generation of female racehorses are really not to be underestimated."

Hearing this, Rudolf Symbol also nodded. Her relaxed expression gradually turned into an extremely serious one. To be honest, the cruelty of this Arima Kinen match exceeded her expectations. Even if Rudolf Symbol personally took to the field now, she dared not say how much of a chance she had of winning.