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

Let's utterly defeat the emperor and surpass him!

Push this little girl to her limit, and then make her unleash the same energy she had during her debut battle.

This is the proper etiquette for her Stardust Illusion, a racehorse girl enjoying running and sparkling!

Ignoring the increasingly hurried footsteps in its ears, the Stardust Illusion suddenly sank its body and began to accelerate.

That's right, she has already stepped over the end of the downhill slope and onto the straight path.

There's no need to worry about the dangers of going downhill anymore; there's no need for hesitation or thought, it's right here...

Unleash the power that makes you a monster, and let's settle this once and for all!

Taking this instantaneous decision as the final conclusion, Stardust Illusion, leaning almost close to the ground, suddenly stepped out with its legs.

The phoenix, which had been soaring through the sky, now seemed to be facing a formidable enemy.

The aura emanating from the runner, Stardust Illusion, rapidly condensed and transformed into a boundless battle aura, unleashing its full power.

The explosion occurred from beneath her feet.

Trampling, roaring... and then the storm hits!

[The call for skill-based victory... has been activated!]

A surge of energy swept over us, transforming into a whirlwind that instantly engulfed the entire arena.

This fighting spirit, which had been brewing for so long, was now made no attempt to conceal itself, and the monster's fangs were pressed directly against the necks of all the contestants.

"—!"

Narita Shirahito, who had already climbed to fourth place and was preparing to launch an offensive, also noticed the terrifying aura coming from ahead.

As if they had returned to that almost humiliating match, the monster's aura surged, drawing everyone's attention.

The savior dragon, riding the wind and soaring through the sky, exudes an aura of utter disregard for him, accompanied by the demonic power that robbed him of his last fighting ability.

And the same terrifying aura that completely ravaged everything, just like at the Yayoi Sho.

This familiar feeling...

Narita Shirahito suddenly lowered his head and looked in the direction of his legs.

Immediately afterwards, she indeed discovered the demonic aura that had begun to entwine around her.

Narita Shirahito's face darkened, and he suddenly unleashed his inner fighting spirit, sweeping away the demonic energy.

Are you trying to use the exact same methods to eliminate me early again...?

No, I'm afraid that's not the case.

Narita Shirahito could sense the pure intention of Stardust Illusion from the towering waves of energy at that moment.

That's the feeling of enjoying the game, enjoying competing with others, and enjoying the shining moments of racing on the track.

"...Tsk."

After realizing all this, all that was left was astonishment.

That's right. Since the other party was just enjoying the game, it can only mean that she wasn't being treated specially at all.

In other words, Narita Shirahito has been categorized as "other".

Damn it... No, I can't let anger cloud my judgment!

Narita Shirahito extinguished his own anger, regained his balance, and ran forward—

Just as she was about to continue to endure, the two spirited racehorse girls began to unleash their fierce fighting spirit.

The roaring monster and the soaring phoenix collided at that moment.

(The moment has finally arrived...)

I had long anticipated that the Stardust Illusion would not be so easily defeated, and I knew that my provocation of the monster would only provoke a more intense counterattack.

Faced with this pressure, the East Sea Emperor, whose distance had been widened again in the blink of an eye, was excited beyond measure.

At this moment, they could no longer see any other runners; only each other remained in their eyes.

And on this stage, there is no room for two rivals vying for the title of the most dazzling Top Star.

(Today, let Stardust be the stepping stone for the Emperor's Undefeated Three Crowns!!!)

(I will absolutely not give up this dazzling view at the very front!)

With a step forward, Stardust Illusion has regained its lead.

For the two of them now, words no longer need to be spoken.

No communication is needed; words are required, and even actions are unnecessary.

For her and the Emperor of the East Sea, as long as they keep running, they can convey their thoughts to each other.

For Uma Musume, that's enough.

Everything else is no longer important.

In a daze, the track in front of Stardust Illusion seemed to transform back into the scene of that debut battle.

However, it doesn't matter anymore.

Is he an invincible genius who can defeat himself again, or someone who can be defeated by himself?

Ta-ta-gai...

Ta-ta-gai.

Damn it!!!

Let's settle this once and for all, Emperor of the East Sea!!!

Chapter 226 (6k) Divine Phoenix Cannon!

Whoever she is, when she stands on the lawn, she comes with the intention of winning.

Run, compete, and then win.

They all share this ideal, wanting to achieve ultimate glory on this battlefield.

However, most of these runners end up as mere accompaniments to others.

Every competition produces losers, and it is the responsibility of the winners to carry the will of the losers and develop a stronger belief and awareness.

The audience's expectations, the hopes of former rivals, and one's own determination.

The greater the victory, the more these things weighed on her like heavy rocks.

The title "Invincible" implies a grand yet precarious reality.

The more you win, the less you want to lose.

The current emperor of the East Sea faces such a predicament.

From the audience's perspective, witnessing the birth of the second "undefeated triple crown" is the greatest glory.

And this runner embodies the expectations of all of them.

She cannot fail; she is not allowed to fail.

This is no longer just for the Emperor of the East Sea himself, but for all the viewers, for every fan who supports her, and for the losers she left behind in the previous competitions—

Everyone had already stuffed this wish into the girl's arms without saying a word.

This cheerful little girl who loves honey drinks is actually bearing a heavy burden of pressure that is frightening.

It was both her own desire to emulate Rudolf's symbolic achievement and the universal expectation that she would succeed.

Faced with such a driving force, everything else becomes insignificant.

however--

Something is wrong.

It's not that it's wrong to fight for victory and achieve one's ideals with all one's might.

Rather, it means that the posture of someone like the Emperor of the East Sea, who no longer uses his legs to realize his ideals but is instead forced by his ideals to take steps, is wrong.

This is not the kind of opponent Stardust Illusion wants to see.

The Emperor of the East Sea should not run as an "undefeated genius," but rather compete as a "racehorse girl."

and so.

First, we need to remove the burden she carries called "Invincible," even if it's...

On this stage called the Satsuki Sho, I will utterly defeat her.

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[The Emperor of the East Sea and Stardust Illusion! These two runners are approaching the limits of racehorse girls, and they are sprinting into the second straight one after the other!]

At this moment, there were no obstacles on the straight line beneath their feet; it was a pure and genuine contest of speed!

[There are still 200 meters to go in this straight line! This is the perfect place to catch up with the Stardust Illusion ahead, but can the East Sea Emperor do it? Or will the Stardust Illusion maintain its advantage in this great escape?!]

[The three in the back—Dong Shang Bianhe, Narita Shirahito, and the Sky Shrine—are also accelerating. Are they going to storm this battlefield?! Who will ultimately emerge victorious?!]

Not fast enough! ...

This speed isn't fast enough!!!

The East Sea Emperor's eyes widened, her lungs felt as if they were being torn apart. She looked at the storm-like figure rushing forward, trying her best to close the gap between herself and the other.

At this moment, there was no time to care about anything else.

They want to surpass it, they want to win against Stardust Illusion, they want to claim the Satsuki Prize!

As long as I can do this, it doesn't matter if my body is completely destroyed.

The East Sea Emperor had no time to consider whether her idea was problematic; she even forgot about the so-called undefeated three crowns.

The pressure from Stardust Illusion's incredible speed put immense pressure on the Empress, leaving her no room for distraction. She could only focus on perfectly utilizing all her skills to pursue Stardust Illusion.

The monster ahead emanated a wild and aggressive fighting spirit, like blood-stained fangs piercing the emperor's skin, making her hair stand on end.