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

(However, those things were already overshadowed at the Satsuki Sho.)

Beside him, the crimson figure burning like a phoenix also agreed with the Stardust Illusion's idea.

Stardust Illusion deeply understands that, as a racehorse girl, one truly yearns for victory in a sport where one needs to do nothing but run and is purely unadulterated by anything else.

To seize victory is to shine.

(So ​​in today's match, I want to... defeat everyone, and more importantly, defeat myself!)

"Then I'll go in."

Stardust Illusion waved without turning its head, bidding farewell to Scarlet Toyama behind it.

Behind me, the trainer's malicious laughter rang out, along with her final words of advice:

"Stardust Illusion, all the results of your training are now on you, so in the very end... you just need to remember this!"

"what?"

"You are not here to defeat the enemy."

"They came here as overlords, as monsters, to fight and kill them!"

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"The analysis of the Eastern Sea Emperor, the Eastern Merchants' Reform, and Narita Shirahito has been completed."

Sitting in the lounge, Kongjinggong's hands flew across the keyboard of the computer in front of him, almost leaving afterimages.

"The only problem is you, Stardust Illusion."

On the computer screen, a photo of Satsuki Shining Stardust Illusion crossing the finish line this year is clearly visible, showing her leaping forward using the power of her sprint.

Just seeing this figure is enough to understand just how immense this runner's thirst for victory is.

Using the intelligence gathered from the last competition, the Sky Shrine has spent most of its time these past few days, in addition to training, analyzing data with the AI ​​program Parcae to find a way to defeat these competitors.

This program was specially programmed by her to assist in analyzing data to provide training suggestions and simulate competition results.

But the only problem now is the Stardust Illusion.

She was like the unknown X in a math problem; no matter how hard Parcae and I analyzed her information, we couldn't accurately grasp the data and draw valid conclusions.

"No matter what... the Neon Derby is my biggest battlefield."

The sound of typing on the keyboard in the room suddenly increased. The Sky Palace exported all the conclusions and silently memorized them.

Then, in the empty private lounge, she picked up the glass bottle filled with small white pieces next to her, opened the bottle, tilted her head back, and poured it into her mouth.

Creak, creak, creak.

The ear-piercing chewing sound echoed as the aerial shrine chewed all the pills it had poured into its mouth until they were crushed, then swallowed them along with its saliva.

Feeling a sudden surge of power within her body, she sat quietly in place.

Then, he smiled at the computer screen.

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"Wow! Mom, look! There are so many people here! Everyone is talking about Lord Stardust Illusion!"

"Hold your mom's hand tightly, okay? Don't get lost."

The little girl with orange hair, wanting to avoid being separated from the crowd, quickly reached out her left hand and grabbed her mother's hand.

She hid under the large umbrella her mother held up, her voice filled with excitement, eagerly anticipating the upcoming match.

Even the young opera singers, who had not yet experienced the traditional opera style, couldn't help but get excited after witnessing such a grand scene.

The young Overlord already knew this.

She knew that the surging emotions within her meant that the climax of the Stardust Illusion battle was about to begin!

The ultimate stage of the classic year, known as the Japan Horse Girls... The Japan Derby will begin here today.

"Lord Stardust Illusion, you will surely achieve victory today as well!"

Having finally reached a suitable spot to watch the game, Good Opera immediately raised his hands high and clung tightly to the railing, looking down at the track.

Since the time of arrival was still some time before the start of the competition, the contestants had not yet entered the venue.

However, even looking at the now empty grass track, the good opera can feel a deep-seated emotion that is different from excitement.

What does it feel like?

Good opera has yet to discover the source of this feeling.

But all in all, she could sense a sudden thought arising in her mind: perhaps something extraordinary would happen in this match.

That will be a scene she will never forget for the rest of her life!

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[To all the viewers who love Uma Musume Pretty Derby! The moment has finally arrived! This moment!!!]

On the track of Tokyo Racecourse, the grand finale of the year—the Grand Festival of Racemets!!!

[A top-tier G1 race, the Japanese derby, is about to be held here! Tokyo Racecourse turf track, 2400m! The ultimate middle-distance race, the ultimate derby competition!!!]

The turnout today was so high that even with the heavy rain, over 18 attendees entered the venue, necessitating restrictions on entry.

[Considering that many fans were unable to attend in person due to capacity restrictions or heavy rain, Tokyo Racecourse has uploaded today's event to its website for a live stream to the world!]

[A total of 20 female racehorses participated in today's race, all vying for the second leg of the classic Triple Crown and the ultimate achievement known as the "Neon Derby." Everyone was so full of enthusiasm, but who will ultimately emerge victorious?!]

"It's finally starting, this competition to decide the champion... We must record and film it carefully, we can't miss a single moment, understand? Sato!!!"

At this moment, the veteran reporter Kawashima was standing on the sidelines in the area designated for reporters to take photos and record information, earnestly instructing his disciple.

Standing behind him, Sato, who was steadily carrying the huge camera on his shoulder, nodded quickly. In front of the intern reporter, there was another small action camera fixed with a bracket.

"It seems that the number of spectators present today has exceeded the capacity of the entire racecourse?"

Although Sato is still a bit inexperienced in his profession, his physical fitness is undeniable. Even while carrying a camera, he can look around effortlessly.

Although the weather was rather bad today, with raindrops drizzling down without any sign of stopping.

But Sato looked at the bustling crowd in the stands, the colorful umbrellas pressing against each other, almost completely covering the entire stands.

"Ah, I asked the racecourse staff, and there were at least 18 people watching the race today. The reason the number didn't increase was because they forcibly stopped the entry of spectators."

Kawashima, with a pen cap dangling from his mouth, looked somewhat wistful.

"Despite such terrible weather, how could such a large number of people gather... Although it can't compare to the nearly 20 people at the Ennis Wind God Ceremony last year, that was an anomaly that only occurred under sunny conditions."

Just one look at the umbrellas crowding the stands makes it clear that the reason the number of people cannot be greater is entirely due to the weather.

In the entire Japanese horse racing industry, approximately 7000 racers debut in Chuo each year.

However, most of these contestants were mediocre, and only the top dozen or so qualified to participate in today's competition.

Named the Neon Derby, it is known as the number one sporting event in all of Japan.

"Rudolph symbol, Sirius symbol, Dyna traveler, cherry blossom Chiyo, Ennis wind god..."

Kawashima, the veteran reporter, closed his eyes slightly as he recounted the names of the contestants, his face conjuring up images of the spectacular matches.

This match can be said to embody the ideals, glory, dreams... and regrets of countless people.

"The Japanese derby, even though there are all sorts of G1-level events now, still has to be the Japanese derby when it comes to competition."

"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that I chose to become a full-time reporter for the horse racing show precisely because of this race!"

The images in my mind gradually faded, and then the faces of the contestants who participated in the competition today reappeared.

"Alright, Sato." Kawashima sighed, then refocused and pointed towards the exit of the players' tunnel in the arena:

"Let's get to work, start by filming over there, the contestants are about to enter!"

"Oh...oh! Okay, Master!"

[Oh! The racers are entering! This is a once-in-a-lifetime stage for all the racehorse girls, so let me introduce the racehorse girls who are about to appear!!]

Bathed in the loud shouts of the announcer, the poised female racehorses began to step out, walking along the racecourse.

Each of them wore their most prized winning outfit and displayed their highest spirits, ready to face the upcoming competition.

"call……"

Narita Shirahito, the lone wolf clad in a dark black battle suit, breathed a sigh of relief as he taped the brand-new tape to his nose and began to walk outside.

"The weather isn't very good. Running in this kind of environment must be quite difficult for Bai Ren, right?"

A slightly offensive voice came from behind him. Narita Shirahito knew who it was without turning around, just by recognizing the familiar tone.

That's the opponent in this race, a racehorse girl who always likes to spy on others: Sky Shrine.

Therefore, she had no intention of answering and completely ignored the other person, continuing to walk forward.

"Hmph, aren't you going to answer?"

The Sky Goddess curled her lip and stopped pestering him, instead looking at the girl behind her in line:

"What do you think? Dongshang's reforms... After losing to me last time, have you thought of a solution?"

"Hmph! Just wait and see what happens today! In the end, my true nemesis isn't you at all, but Saber, the Stardust Illusion!"

"I'll pay for losing to her twice today... I'll settle that debt with her today! Humph! Get ready to witness my magic!"

With his hands on his hips, Dong Shang retorted to the aerial divine palace without any hesitation.

then……

A sudden surge of oppressive power swept over the three people present.

It was as if something extremely terrifying was gradually approaching him from the darkness. Dong Shangbian felt as if something had suddenly gripped his heart tightly, making him completely unable to move.

The girl stared wide-eyed in surprise, trying to see through the darkness behind her to discern the source of this oppressive aura.

"Is it Saber...?"

She tentatively asked the person in that direction.

However, at the same moment, the girl wearing the witch's hat suddenly felt hot all over, as if she were in a steamer.