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

The girl's expression turned somewhat sorrowful as she spoke, but before Rudolf could offer any words of comfort, the Emperor of the East Sea responded with his most familiar, sunny smile:

"But precisely because of this, the emperor will no longer waste time wallowing in self-pity—having already lost to Stardust twice, the emperor simply has no time to think about those things; he must devote all his energy to preparing for the Chrysanthemum Appreciation!"

Without even closing his eyes, the emperor could feel the silhouette of the stardust illusion as if it were right in front of him, and he could reach out and touch it.

This is not a memory of a debut match, the Satsuki Award, or the Japanese derby, but something more abstract, like an illusion of the two of them running on a red carpet.

The Eastern Sea Emperor did not know where this illusion came from, but she knew very well that this was her current relationship with the Stardust Illusion—chasing after its silhouette, as if she could reach it.

However, Stardust Illusion showed no sign of stopping; she continued running forward.

But if the emperor stops because of his injury, he will never be able to catch up with the stardust illusion that will never wait for him!

"The Emperor's body will definitely recover quickly; if Stardust says so, he can't be wrong. During this time, the Emperor also needs to find a way to keep himself busy—Guild Leader! Please help to inform the trainer to prepare recordings of all the G1 matches from the past few years for the Emperor!"

"..."

In silence, Rudolf symbolically stood up.

In her initial thoughts, the emperor was still the child who needed her comfort, the proud yet fragile genius, which is why she rushed over.

But now it seems that the emperor is in such good condition that it is almost unbelievable.

The existence of the Stardust Phantom, just as the Emperor had initially envisioned, served as a nemesis that inspired him.

The words, though not perfect, were filled with the sincerity of the two children, allowing the emperor to emerge from the shadow of defeat in such a short time. Even the fact that he was injured and unable to move could not hold back the emperor of the East Sea.

Rudolf symbolizes closing his eyes, as if he can see his old friends who once competed with him, and suddenly he understands something.

The child before me, the one who used to only whine to me, who loved sweets and honey, and who simply saw competitions as a tool to prove himself, has now completely grown up.

For her, pursuing the so-called undefeated triple crown or other empty titles is no longer the reason for her to run.

The East Sea Emperor is no longer the invincible genius—she is a true, never-give-up racehorse girl who runs for herself.

"Leave this small matter to me... As for Stardust Illusion, you know how fast she's getting stronger, right? If you want to catch up with a monster like that, you have to train yourself to be stronger than the monster."

"The Emperor...understands."

He answered in a deep voice, and the Emperor of the East Sea, whose body was immobilized by bandages and plaster casts, nodded slightly.

Crimson flames danced in his azure eyes.

"Stardust absolutely must understand that the Emperor is, without a doubt, her one and only!"

"Your Majesty, I've wanted to ask this before. What do you mean by 'only'? You also mentioned mutual affection before?"

"Eh--?"

The emperor looked puzzled, and then, drawing out his words, gave the chairman a reproachful look:

"No, didn't I already tell the president? Emperor and Stardust have already confirmed their relationship on the field... Stardust also said that Emperor is her only one!"

"How--"

Rudolf is symbolically waving his hands frantically, as if to say, "How is that possible?"

Just thinking about Stardust Illusion's strong sexual orientation, she knew that this guy definitely didn't mean what the East Sea Emperor imagined—

—But, this doesn't seem so bad?

Looking at the emperor's expression, which was a mixture of longing and anticipation, Rudolf hesitated again.

Ultimately, this is also a way to stimulate the emperor and give her greater motivation. Is it really necessary for me to expose the emperor's thoughts?

……

Forget it, let these kids deal with their own relationship problems.

Thinking of this, Rudolf quickly raised both hands, one clenched into a fist, feigning confusion, and changed his words:

"What should I do? What should I do? What should I do?!"

The emperor must immediately make way.

Looking at the student council president who suddenly started performing the Tresson accent in front of him.

The emperor was completely baffled.

Chapter 299 Meguro Alliance

"Go forward bravely, before it all becomes the past!!!"

"Even if I'm covered in wounds, I'll just become stronger!"

"You are not alone; the promise we made to each other is etched firmly in our hearts!!!"

"Go forward bravely, no matter what—that's true emotion!!!"

“Believe in Nexus!!!!!”

Accompanied by Stardust Illusion's almost desperate shouts, the final note of the winner's stage crashed down.

The atmosphere of the entire stage was completely controlled by this horse racer. Even a complete novice who knew nothing about horse racing or horse racers could understand it just by listening to this music.

This song is less a declaration of victory and more a confession of true feelings to someone with whom a promise was made.

The girl on the stage suddenly leaped up, brandishing her long sword in mid-air. She raised her hand and cleaved the huge curtain in front of her, which symbolized an obstacle, in two. Countless lights suddenly lit up at that moment, scattering for a moment before shining in a certain direction.

Stardust Illusion, drenched in sweat, fell from the sky and landed right in front of the "T" on the center of the stage, planting its longsword on the ground.

Like a star surrounded by the moon, all the contestants huddled around the winner, and even the spotlight was focused on him:

"Position Zero!"

With one hand clenched into a fist and on his hip, Stardust Illusion surveyed the audience below, who were all captivated by him, and continued his declaration:

"From this point on, I will not lose a single match and will utterly crush all the competitors until... I meet her again on the field!!!"

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[The record for the Neon Derby has been broken by a full 2 ​​seconds! A dominant force that transcends time has been born!!!]

[The prodigy Donghai Emperor suffered a serious injury in a match! It is currently unknown whether this will affect his career!]

[The Illusion of the Overlord Stardust declares invincibility, will he not lose a single match from now on? Is it arrogance or the composure of a true king?!]

[Phantom Triple Crown Uma Musume Pretty Derby, Alice Hayako announces her comeback! She's also confirmed to participate in this year's Takarazuka Memorial event, and hopes fans will vote for her!]

[A public confession on the winner's stage?! A look back at the romantic escapades of Stardust Illusion and the East Sea Emperor since their debut—]

"Stardust..."

McQueen put down the magazine with a complicated expression, looking restless, his ears bobbing back and forth on his head.

Due to the year of his debut, Megumi McQueen was actually a year earlier than Stardust Illusion and The Eastern Sea Emperor.

So even in other tournaments, McQueen could consider competing against these formidable rivals, but the classic triple crown, limited to a classic year, was a tournament she could not possibly win.

Of course, in the second half of last year, McQueen also participated in the Kikuka Sho as the classic year horse girl and won the championship.

She proved with this race that she had not tarnished Meguro's reputation, and it became a key honor in her winning the title of long-distance champion.

However, these are not the key issues!

It's just a neon derby, how could so many things happen!

First, there's the serious injury the East Sea Emperor sustained on the field. Although visits are not allowed for the time being, McQueen asked his grandmother to inquire about the situation and learned that the East Sea Emperor is out of danger. The next step is to monitor his prognosis.

The Meguro family's personal physician has also been dispatched to participate in the Empress's next treatment, and McQueen can do nothing more than silently wish her well.

Then there's the relationship between Stardust Illusion and the Emperor—how could it have undergone such a dramatic transformation during this competition?!

Stardust sang on the winner's stage specifically to encourage himself, but the song he sang on the derby stage sounded like it was dedicated solely to the Emperor of the East Sea.

(Damn it, being jealous of the wounded is bad, but...!!!)

McQueen clenched her fist in frustration, her expression shifting unpredictably, which amused Ryan, who was sitting opposite her.

"Breaking the competition record is not as exaggerated as these people imagine."

Megumi Kamado, who rarely appears at family gatherings, seemed oblivious to McQueen's presence. She picked up her black tea and took a small sip, her demeanor composed and elegant.

"In a race dominated by runners who have fled the field, it is easy for the overall results to be extraordinary. For example, didn't Ennis Aeolus also achieve a record-breaking time in last year's derby?"

"That seems to be the case? I've heard the Sun Goddess and the others say the same thing."

Meguro Zenshin, who was focused on dealing with the cookies, looked up and agreed with Gao Feng's statement.

Although she wasn't particularly interested in theoretical matters, her tendency to frequently resort to desperate measures was evident in her academic performance.

Unless there is a stall, race results are usually a level higher when there is a Great Escaper on the track. This is a conclusion she reached when she and the Sun God and others got together to study the Great Escape.

"Of course, I'm not suggesting you underestimate Stardust Illusion. That would be bad for Takarazuka Memorial, who will be facing him next. McQueen, Ryan, and Aldan, what you three need to do is recognize your opponent's strength and adopt the most accurate fighting style to deal with the match."

"Sister Gao Feng is right."

With long, lustrous hair, the seemingly delicate young lady, Meguro Ardan, sat in a wicker chair to the left of Meguro Mineki, her smile carrying a profound meaning.

"In the upcoming match... we must adopt the most precise fighting style... regardless of whether the opponent is McQueen or someone else."

"Ah, what does Sister Aldan mean by this?"

"What do you mean?" Aldan asked with a smile.

Judging from Aldan's expression, McQueen knew that she was referring to much more than just the Takarazuka memorial.

In fact, after inviting Stardust Illusion to participate in the Mejiro family's mock tournament, Aldan approached McQueen to inquire about Stardust, clearly showing his interest in her.

She even told herself, almost openly, just two days ago, that she would never let go of Stardust—heaven knows how the two of them, who had barely spoken, managed to get Aldan attracted to that idiot!

(Damn it... there are more and more enemies! Even the Meguro family has assassins!)

To prevent Aldan from sneaking away when she came to his house using the Stardust illusion, McQueen had to stop inviting her over under the guise of food and instead plan to spend more time with her during the upcoming training sessions.

But unexpectedly, in the Japanese derby, the East Sea Emperor took such a crucial step—

(For example, if a similar accident were to happen to me at the Takarazuka Memorial, would Stardust...!)

"Cough cough!"

Megumi Ryan suddenly cleared his throat, nipping McQueen's dangerous idea in the bud:

"Regardless of the circumstances, the Mejiro family will have a full three members participating in this Takarazuka Memorial event. You all know what that means, right?"

"...We absolutely cannot lose."