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

The Emperor of the East Sea parted his lips slightly and roared out the remaining words with all his might:

"...The most important thing is this unwavering spirit!!!"

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[Stardust, Stardust Illusion—The Stardust Illusion is catching up!!!]

The host's hysterical shouts were already showing signs of becoming hoarse.

To be honest, she has to admit now that this match was perhaps slightly less intense.

But when it comes to the constant reversals and confrontations, it is absolutely the first time in her career that she has ever seen such a dramatic turnaround!

The joint blockade of the Stardust Illusion, the massive escape wave led by the Overlord, the showdown at the top of the hill, the tyrannical king crossing the giant beech tree, the invincible genius rising like a meteor... and now, the second generation of monsters who will not give up the final battle!

If someone had presented this transcript of the competition to her before she saw today's Satsuki Prize, the host would probably have laughed and said, "The novel is well-written, but I suggest you watch the real competition."

Logically speaking, that is indeed the case.

However, reality never plays by logic.

So both she and the commentator beside her were so tense that they were almost numb.

She had to clear her mind and follow her instincts to recount what she saw in the next match.

One side overtook its opponent in one fell swoop, creating a terrifying gap of 5 horse lengths, but the other side rallied without hesitation, wiping out the gap once again...

Even now, just sitting in the studio watching the race from afar, the host can clearly feel the runners' burning, explosive, and inextinguishable fighting spirit and determination.

The leader is still the Emperor of the East Sea! But the Stardust Phantom is closing in, and the distance between them has been reduced to less than a marathon length!

The gust of wind sweeping across the track was no illusion; it is now blowing down upon the racecourse once more!

Will Stardust Illusion and the Emperor of the East Sea, these two runners, determine the final victor on the final straight!?

"...!"

Stardust Illusion stared at the two figures of the East Sea Emperors in front of it, their real and fake forms indistinguishable. Its silent gaze was devoid of any emotion; it was simply looking at the other.

It was as if... staring at an opponent who was already destined to lose.

Before her eyes, one after another, things named "Fantasy Particles" drifted by.

At this moment, the Stardust Illusion, having entered the realm, has elevated its speed, strength, and endurance to extraordinary levels.

It is precisely because of this that they were able to instantly catch up with the distance that the emperor had just left behind.

Even at this point, the opponent still hadn't given up their will to win.

That's good... No, it should be this way!

The opponent I wanted to see wasn't completely defeated by this level of power!

But... it's not over yet.

Placing herself within the domain was merely the beginning for her.

In order to achieve the goal of realizing that ultimate technology at this moment, even the realm is merely a stepping stone for the current stardust illusion.

To truly surpass oneself and defeat the East Sea Emperor, whose potential is full of infinite unknowns, one must take the next step... to reach that unprecedented new level.

She must surpass her limits, surpass all her opponents, and even surpass herself... surpass the existence called Clear Mind!

Those blood-red pupils, one of which already had a blue light emanating from it, were now growing even more intense.

Now, her body has fully grasped how to deduce the next advanced technique.

Following the stardust illusion, a heavy foot stomped onto the ground.

The pitch-black ocean that had filled the entire arena suddenly lit up, as if deliberately creating a sense of contrast, turning into incandescent light and engulfing everything.

Its radiance filled every corner.

An unprecedented, intensely brewing atmosphere instantly and completely altered the flow of the competition.

From the stardust illusion's desperate pursuit to the East Sea Emperor's desperate charge, and then back to the present moment, it all happened in an instant.

Like the unpredictable changes under a typhoon, the sudden shift in atmosphere drew everyone's attention to the young girl.

As if standing in the center of a stage, bathed in the stardust of the audience's gaze, I felt an unparalleled brilliance at this moment.

Then, action began.

【Shrinking the Earth】, 【The Miracle Runner of the Holy Night】.

These are the two techniques that Stardust Illusion uses most frequently. No matter the match, they allow her to consistently draw power from them and accelerate forcefully.

[Sound speed of fire].

Originally, it was a combination of two top-level running techniques, a unique running style that made her the undisputed best at cornering.

Driven by this confidence, she stepped onto the lawn in front of her.

then……

[The king has been defeated.]

His cold, resonant statement echoed in the hearts of all the competitors on the field.

The key to victory is in our own hands, Emperor of the East Sea... Let us settle this here!

——!

In the already intensely white world, the Stardust Illusion sensed a beam of starlight flash past from behind it.

That was guidance, guiding her towards the other side of the finish line!

The ever-growing desire to win before the competition even began—that was Stardust Illusion's true talent.

It symbolizes her simple yet extremely extreme personality, her eternal enjoyment of the spotlight, and her determination to become stronger than everyone else, reflected in the mirror deep within her heart.

We will not allow the failure of our debut battle to repeat itself.

Therefore, I must be the one to surpass this limit!

……

"Wow!!! Good luck, Oguri Hat 2nd Generation!"

Qingzhu recalled watching the match with her trainer in the hospital room and suddenly clenched her fist to cheer on her former opponent.

However, the movement accidentally aggravated her wound, and she immediately grimaced in pain as she sat back down on the hospital bed.

"Boss, you should just watch the game," the trainer sitting next to the bed advised.

Neither of them noticed that a particle that only existed in fantasy had suddenly appeared out of nowhere from Qingzhu's body.

Then, as if drawn by something, the particle passed directly through the window and flew towards the Zhongshan Racecourse.

……

"You have to win, brother!"

"The probability of victory in Stardust Illusion cannot be calculated; the operator hub needs to be upgraded."

Standing next to Toyama Hikaru is Miyu, who is praying intently for her teammates on the field with her hands clasped together.

And there was Miura Bourbon, whose brows were furrowed and whose face showed a hint of worry.

Whatever their thoughts at that moment, their desire for Stardust Illusion to win the competition was definitely not false.

Two illusion particles also emerged from the chests of the two individuals, flying towards the stardust illusion in the arena at a speed that no one could perceive with the naked eye!

……

Sitting next to Tojo Hana, two runners from the United States were intently watching the live race on television.

The Satsuki Sho competition has entered its most intense phase, and even Tojo Hana is anxiously watching Narita Shirahito on television.

However, the Big Tree Express sitting to her left suddenly noticed something strange. She looked down and stared blankly for a moment as a fantasy particle floated out of her body.

Immediately, he waved to the particle with a beaming smile:

"See you again, have a nice day~"

"Hey~ Little Eagle's here too!"

Upon noticing the movement of the giant tree express, the divine eagle excitedly cupped its hands to its chest, gently lifting the particles that had emerged from its chest:

"Keep it up, Bai Ren too... and Stardust too!"

"What are you talking about?" Tojo Hana turned around, looking at the two girls with a puzzled expression.

The two particles instantly orbited each other, soaring into the sky like a double helix, flying towards the arena.

……

"Please, another bowl!"

Xiao Li Mao put down the ramen bowl, which was the size of a washbasin, and said this to the shopkeeper with great enthusiasm.

Although it wasn't mealtime, the entire restaurant was bustling with activity as everyone worked together to refill the legendary big eater's ramen.

While waiting for food, Oguri looked at the fantasy particles floating out of his body, a puzzled expression on his face.

"What is this? Is it edible?"

Before the monster could even determine whether what was in front of it was edible, the particle shot out suddenly, as if fleeing, and flew directly through the kitchen wall into the sky—

……

Clear Mind.

No, it's no longer as simple as Clear Mind.

Countless particles converged on the Stardust Illusion's chest, and she could feel a sense of exhilaration, as if she were emerging from a chrysalis.

(Now I... have enough awareness to be a racehorse girl, and I will no longer hesitate to take that final step.)

It's as if your body is gradually dissolving into this world at the speed of light, merging with the wind and thunder—

This runner's instinct, now combined with the realm it has been summoned to, is taking on a completely new form.

Its name is: