Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

"Could it be that the pre-match situation made her lose her mind and only remember the competition with Stardust Illusion...?"

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"What do you think of the air tank?"

Inside the VIP room, Rudolph symbolized that he had taken time out of his busy schedule to come here to watch the match.

"Could it be due to competitiveness...? It doesn't seem like it."

Qi Cao certainly didn't think that the Eastern Merchants' reforms were just a mess, but she also couldn't understand this huge change in the foot.

However, judging from Dongshang's decisive actions and clear gaze, she did not think this was a coincidence.

Amidst the upheaval in Dongshang, what exactly is this capricious and willful witch thinking?

"So... what do you think?"

Not getting a satisfactory answer, Rudolph, with an ambiguous expression, turned his gaze to the third racehorse girl in the room.

Little chestnut hat.

The runner, who had been away for several months, has now quietly returned to Treson College and appeared there at Rudolf’s symbolic invitation.

Looking at the tense situation of the match, Oguri Hat did not show much confusion. Instead, he looked at his successor with great interest, as if he wanted to see more from her.

"Stardust, you won't lose."

She answered the emperor's question in such a simple way.

"...I must be out of my mind to expect any constructive answers from you."

Rudolf slapped his forehead in frustration and could only turn to the arena to begin speaking:

"In my opinion... Dongshang's change in its operating method this time was definitely deliberate."

"If you continue to play with a chasing strategy against Stardust Illusion, which has already decided to flee, you will face a terrifying distance gap in the final game."

"If it were a typical escape artist, then this gap could still be closed, but Stardust Illusion has proven one thing time and time again through matches—her escapes will not completely collapse in the final game."

"On the contrary, it may even unleash... yes, unleash the last-leg running technique learned from you, Oguri-kame, and leave all the opponents behind."

At this point, Rudolf looked in the direction of the little chestnut hat.

"So you should understand this too—it's impossible for anyone to calmly pursue the Stardust Illusion anymore."

"If you want to win, you have to stick with this runner from the very beginning, and then, under the same conditions, decide the winner with your last foot in the final round, right?"

"We will win."

Oguri Hat emphasized this point again, without saying a single extra word.

[The second-ranked Dongshang Bian hasn't let up! She's closely following the Stardust Illusion, actively seeking a breakthrough position—this is completely unexpected! A double escape is now a foregone conclusion!]

Hearing the host's shouts, Rudolf shook his head, crossed his arms, and looked at him with a cryptic expression.

In her eyes, behind the stardust illusion and the Eastern Merchants' transformation, the phantoms of two giant dragons gradually materialized, a magnificent sight that could only be triggered when the fighting spirit was extremely strong.

Logically speaking, Stardust Illusion, having already entered the realm twice, should have an overwhelming advantage in this competition.

However, Rudolf, for some reason, always felt that the outcome of the match was not predetermined.

Transformation of Dongshang... What exactly are the limits of this runner?

Even after watching all of her past matches, Rudolf could not confirm whether her performance of making a few blunders in the first few minutes and then consistently making mistakes in the second few minutes was truly her limit.

(Of the runners currently racing on the track, three will appear at the Satsuki Sho.)

In other words, Stardust Illusion and East Merchant Revolution, regardless of their future match results, are very likely to face off a second time at the Satsuki Sho.

And there, her beloved disciple... the Emperor of the East Sea will also be present.

Don't let your guard down... Your Majesty, these two racehorse girls are definitely not easy to defeat.

It could even be said that the current emperors are the weak ones who are challenging them!

An undefeated emperor, an invincible three-crown champion... This title is both a motivation and a shackle for you.

If you can't truly see why you're running, then you're very likely to be torn apart by these two evil dragons before you even have a chance to shine!

Chapter 187 (plus 15.5) The Contest

"That running style... you improved it, didn't you? It's more like other sports than the gait of a racehorse girl."

Hikari Toyama smiled and asked Ikeda beside her.

"It's thanks to Sweepy; she researched various sports before creating this step."

Ikeda didn't hide anything from him and told him everything.

After all, it's quite normal for trainers to exchange running techniques and teaching methods.

It can be said that this completely healthy competitive model is the fundamental reason why horse racing has flourished and attracted so many people.

"Or rather, this isn't even a running style... According to Sweepy, it should be called magic."

"That's what she said about 'the magic of running'."

"As expected of a witch, she is indeed a daring and reckless player, just as Stardust Illusion said—she dares to combine so many athletic skills to achieve such an impeccable explosive ability."

For once, Hikari Toyama didn't joke around and exclaimed sincerely.

"After all...Sweepy's goals are even higher. The [Magic of Running] isn't the end; she wants something even more dazzling, something even more irreplaceable—"

"【The Magic of the Game】 Her true intention is to win every game."

"Hey……"

Hearing such bold words, Hikari Toyama couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you trying to mock her for overestimating herself?" Ikeda turned his gaze to Toyama Hiiro and asked.

"No way, after all, when it comes to overestimating oneself... my Stardust Illusion is just as good."

"And if we're talking about explosive acceleration, Stardust Illusion is no less capable in that regard."

She stood with her hands on her hips, eyes glued to the game, not turning her head, her tone filled with pride:

"That's a fool who relies on his extraordinary learning ability to gain experience in competition after competition—someone who doesn't understand theory or think of strategies, but just creates that kind of skill through actual combat!"

Stardust Illusion, it doesn't matter what happened to the other contestants.

For someone like you, who runs like the wind, there's only one thing you need...

Run wildly, use every method to accelerate and unleash the full power of your burst!

Let's tear the game apart with that irrational escape!

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Hahahaha!

Are you confused? Puzzled? Unable to figure it out?

Dong Shangbian glanced at the stands next to the stadium out of the corner of his eye, and felt a secret sense of satisfaction at the shocked and surprised looks on their faces.

She shook her head, casting aside these complicated thoughts, and refocused her mind to control her running rhythm.

Indeed, for her, winning in regular races usually comes from chasing from behind.

That explosive acceleration capability is so perfect that it was born for the final three-wave sprint.

But will things be alright if we continue like this?

Adopt this running method steadily so that you won't panic if you make a mistake when exiting the gate.

Will this allow us to defeat the Stardust Illusion?

Stop joking...!

Her gaze drifted away from the arena for a moment, then returned in sequence, focusing once more on the back of the stardust illusion in front of her.

His pupils were filled with the determination of a runner.

How could such a lukewarm approach possibly defeat Saber?

We absolutely must go further!

To succeed, one must utilize magic in this competition and present their strongest abilities to the Stardust Illusion.

And the so-called magic... is simply her running, which no one can predict!

I can't afford to lose, and it's not just this one game... Next up is the classic treble, a tribute to Arima...

There are many more matches.

(So... Stardust Illusion, do you still remember this step!)

I'm going to crush you right here, so be prepared!

Take a deep breath and adjust your rhythm.

Dongshang's transformation began to take off, displaying its unique sprinting posture.

The girl pushed off the ground with all her might, and her petite and agile figure instantly strode forward.

At the same time, the huge impact carved a dent into the grass.

The runner who was in second place at high speed accelerated again, and his entire figure became blurred in an instant.

This incredible, incomprehensible acceleration can undoubtedly be called magic.

However, compared to the rapid and vigorous progress of Dongshang Reform, Stardust Illusion's pace could also be described as ferocious.

She seemed to have transformed into a wild beast, her body leaning deeply forward and pressing down on the ground, her steps not only rapid but also chilling to behold!

Her eyes held nothing but the unstoppable momentum ahead.

That was her determination, her unwavering commitment to this match...

Even if it's just for a second, I don't want anyone to surpass me!