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

That was envy, that was appreciation, that was anticipation, that was affection.

This was the first time the child had encountered a peer who was willing to fight her fairly and who could put pressure on her.

Stardust Illusion launched the challenge not because of its own fame and illusory glory, but because of itself, because the East Sea Emperor was a runner.

That is to say, among her peers, she is the only runner who truly regards the Emperor of the East Sea as her rival.

The other opponents, even those who could muster the will to fight against him, were merely seeking to challenge the empty titles of "Second Emperor" and "Invincible Genius," hoping to gain their own glory by defeating the supporters of public opinion...

Therefore, the emperor cherished even more the Stardust Illusion that was willing to treat him normally, and this friend whose gaze was only fixed on him.

I want to meet her expectations and challenge her, I want to compete against her in the classic triple crown, I want to run alongside her on the same track and see who comes out on top...

Until just now, this feeling was absolutely genuine.

However, from the moment the result of the match was announced... everything changed.

Stardust is the victor, while the Emperor is the vanquished.

The duel between me and her has been decided today... There is no longer any possibility of deceiving myself.

"The emperor had... given it his all... but... he still lost to... stardust..."

The only resistance the emperor could now offer was to hold back his tears.

She spoke haltingly about her thoughts, as if she were a convicted criminal seeking the emperor's leniency and forgiveness:

"I'm sorry... I couldn't... satisfy the president's... desires..."

(Let it all end. Be utterly disillusioned with the emperor and leave.)

"……is that so?"

Rudolf, his brow furrowed, stared into the azure eyes before him, his words as cold as a knife:

"In your opinion, is running and racing just for my enjoyment?"

Ah, that's it.

Hearing such absurd words, even the president would have no choice but to angrily give up on the emperor, right?

That's good...

That's good...

Let the emperor be alone.

Finally, let the president give up.

“...sh…”

He wanted to say "yes," but he couldn't open his mouth.

As if his throat and tongue were sealed, the Emperor of the East Sea was unable to utter words of certainty.

Yeah, how could I possibly say that?

Whether it's running or competing, how could you possibly do it for someone else?

Racehorse girls were born under the blessing of the three goddesses from the very beginning; they are a race born to run.

And she, the Empress of the East Sea, is a genius among the best of her kind.

This description of genius goes far beyond mere talent.

More importantly, she possessed an extraordinary fighting spirit that even the emperor could only admire.

Once you're on the field, you absolutely refuse to believe you'll lose and you absolutely refuse to accept the fact of defeat.

This fighting spirit has helped her turn defeat into victory countless times in her past competition career.

It's not for anyone else, and it's not even for the president... Running is only for myself.

"What's your answer?"

The emperor questioned him again.

She released her right hand and watched as the Emperor of the East Sea, trembling all over, collapsed and sat sideways in front of her.

Looking down at the East Sea Emperor with sharp eyes, he awaited her answer.

If possible, Rudolf symbolized that he would not want to treat his disciple in such an intense and harsh way.

But it was precisely because she understood the girl's pride that she was able to comprehend how lost and confused she felt at that moment.

The next match, the Neon Derby, is just over a month away.

Compared to the Stardust Illusion, which has already evolved again and is moving towards the next realm, the Emperor of the East Sea has much more to do.

This means she needs to make the most of every moment.

Only by shattering all the defenses in the emperor's heart with the most forceful words can we hope to help her regain her spirits.

"Are you prepared to accept today's outcome, to acknowledge that your limits are here, and to admit that Stardust Illusion is stronger than you?"

"Or... will you refuse to acknowledge this, continue to strive to become stronger, and attempt revenge in the next competition?"

Trembling, groaning.

The emperor, prostrate on the ground, buried his face deep in the earth, his entire body trembling.

"Answer me, Emperor of the East Sea!!!"

Rudolph's symbol of that ruthless moment resounded throughout the players' tunnel, and also echoed in the ears of the East Sea Emperor.

"I……"

The crawling girl slowly raised her head, revealing her face, which was covered in mud and sand mixed with tears, and was already filthy.

However, upon witnessing such a disgraceful emperor, Rudolf symbolized a slight smile of relief.

Because she saw it.

I saw the blazing flames rekindled in those eyes.

The girl reached out and wiped away the tears on her face.

She clenched her teeth, her voice no longer filled with any hesitation, and said to the emperor standing before her:

“I am… the Emperor of the East Sea.”

"I will never admit defeat like this, I absolutely cannot be defeated like this!"

"No matter what... President, I want to become stronger, I want revenge on Stardust—right on the battlefield of the Neon Derby!!!"

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Chapter 237 Star Divine

The sky above Zhongshan Racecourse had already darkened.

Logically speaking, it shouldn't be dark yet, but it seems that the Satsuki Sho competition was too intense today, and the originally clear sky has been swallowed up by dark clouds, bringing darkness to the competition venue earlier.

If you look closely, you might worry that it might rain at any time, and thus feel the urge to go home early.

However, such an idea absolutely does not exist at this Zhongshan Racecourse.

Several hours have passed since the end of the G1-level high-reward tournament, known as the "Satsuki Sho," but its popularity shows no signs of waning.

No, it's not just declining, it's getting worse.

The unprecedented level of competition was repeatedly mentioned in the conversations between spectators after the match.

An invincible genius and a tyrannical overlord, these two runners fiercely battled in the last three waves, not to mention that terrifying final kick that seemed to teleport, chasing 11 horse lengths in 10 seconds...

Don't even mention discussing it once, it's been discussed 10 times, 20 times... 100 times! Everyone tirelessly talked about it, savoring and reflecting on everything from today's race, repeatedly appreciating the runners' brilliant performances every second.

As a live recording of the match, it was also uploaded to the JRA official website.

With the intentional sharing of the event by the audience after watching it live, the impact of the race spread exponentially among horse racing enthusiasts. Just by witnessing the rapid increase in views of the video, you can understand just how many people were watching the race.

This naturally explains the current situation.

A massive crowd—more precisely, a crowd even larger than the hundreds of thousands of spectators during the competition—was surging toward the winner's stage.

To accommodate such a massive crowd, the organizers of the Zhongshan Racecourse had to remove the outer walls of the stage so that people could barely surround themselves and witness the winner's performance.

The reason these spectators came to the venue to watch the game, or even rushed there after the game had ended, was undoubtedly for one purpose only:

That is the Stardust Illusion.

This beautiful, dazzling, and gorgeous racehorse girl.

This swift, decisive, and triumphant victor.

This dueling king embodies righteousness, kingly conduct, and dominance!

People waited quietly for the moment when the winner of the Satsuki Sho, the overlord who could control wind and thunder, would step onto the stage.

This is the respect they, as subjects, spontaneously offer to their king.

What song do you think Stardust Illusion will perform today?

While waiting, the man with binoculars was jostled by the bustling crowd and could only casually ask his friend next to him for directions.

However, before the bespectacled man could answer, a girl's voice came from the other side:

"Lord Stardust must be singing original songs!"

The voice was clear and resolute, reflecting what the pink-haired girl with the bow believed and longed for.

Today, after witnessing the Satsuki Sho match, Ali Digital was almost overjoyed. This level of competition perfectly showcased the fighting spirit of every racehorse girl, as if it were a supreme and luxurious feast presented to her.

Especially the final three contestants' battles: Dongshang Reform, Donghai Emperor... and Stardust Illusion.

Their burning passion as they ran felt like it was pounding directly into her heart, leaving Aili Digital breathless.

Once she had finally recovered, the racehorse girl hurriedly changed into her full DD outfit and rushed to the winner's stage to wait.

The man with the binoculars scanned the girl in front of him; the ears on her head revealed her identity as a horse racer.

Next, what catches the eye is the huge bow, which seems to be a special symbol to identify oneself.