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

Aldan's expression was completely natural, showing no sign of resistance whatsoever, as if she didn't care about the outcome of the match at all.

"For me, simply being able to continue racing on the track is enough, but..."

As she spoke, her gaze suddenly became unfocused, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly:

"In order to run on the same track as her, I shamelessly asked my fans for their support and votes, which barely allowed me to make it into the Takarazuka Memorial's roster of runners—under these circumstances, it would be impossible to let them down, right?"

"W-What do you mean by 'to run on the same track as her'?!"

McQueen's attention was completely drawn to Aldan's words, and he stammered out:

"Sister Aldan, please stop causing me trouble!"

"Oh dear, Xiao Maikun figured out I was just kidding?"

Aldan grinned mischievously, reached out, and gently shoved McQueen away from them.

"Don't worry, I understand what Xiaomai Kun means—just go and run, we'll handle Gao Feng's side!"

“Sister Aldan, Ryan…”

McQueen's eyes were filled with emotion as he looked at his two family members, then firmly raised his fist towards them:

"Thank you...! But let's put aside everything that hinders our running and have a good competition!"

"I didn't expect Little McQueen to be so bold. Is it because my teasing earlier angered you? You actually dare to challenge us? But..."

Aldan also extended his fist and lightly bumped it against McQueen's:

"Whether it's you, Stardust Illusion, or any of the other contestants... I, who have already obtained the [Miracle], will absolutely not hold back!"

"Then I will use my muscular strength to surprise everyone here!"

Seeing the two men so full of fighting spirit, Ryan completely let go of his worries about Meguro Takamine, and with fiery enthusiasm, he extended his right fist, colliding with both of them simultaneously—

"—!?"

With a snap.

"Oh my... I just heard someone say that they're going to use their muscle strength to surprise all the competitors."

The horseshoes trod on the ground, each step casually cracking the concrete floor of the athletes' tunnel.

The seemingly casual teasing sound seemed to strike the hearts of everyone present, causing the three Megumi no Mako girls to hold their breath.

As the voice rang out, a figure emerged from the depths of the passage and appeared before them:

She was a racehorse girl dressed in gorgeous clothes, with a full figure and a confident smile on her face.

A huge heart-shaped earring adorned his left ear, and a pair of blood-red eyes followed the gaze of the group, fixing directly on Ryan, who stood at the very front.

"Is that you? — But it's all the same, because I treat everyone equally on the field... right, Little Gold? You should know this all too well."

"Really?"

In response to the call, the second racehorse girl also walked out of the passage. She was a very familiar contestant to everyone, a quirky runner known for her eccentricities and nonsensical behavior: Golden Ship.

This racehorse girl often enjoys playing pranks on her teammate McQueen. She frequently pulls pranks that won't particularly annoy McQueen, but will still irritate him. Sometimes she even gets caught up in the pranks herself, which is both funny and exasperating.

However, McQueen discovered the anomaly.

Although Golden Ship still wore that carefree, smiling expression, she was unusually focused on the noblewoman who had just come out, without paying any attention to anything else.

"After defeating the master, I didn't expect my next opponent to be you, little gold—don't tell me you weren't prepared beforehand, that would make me very disappointed."

"Haha, we'll see when the time comes~"

Golden Ship spoke casually, avoiding the lady's direct question.

Before the group could continue their conversation, a dark aura suddenly spread from the depths of the passage, enveloping them.

The women present were all renowned powerhouses far surpassing the strength of the classic year, so they were naturally not intimidated by this aura, but they subconsciously stared at the source of this aura.

"Everyone's here very early—thank you all for accepting the invitation to this Takarazuka memorial, right, tea house?"

"That's not the case."

With one voice high and the other low, the two racehorse girls, surrounded by a dark aura, appeared before everyone's eyes as they exchanged questions and answers.

"Indeed, as the Manchester tea house said, we didn't come because of your invitation!"

Megumi McQueen couldn't help but retort:

"The Takarazuka Memorial symbolizes the end of the spring season, and the Mejiro family will not miss such a grand event!"

"Hmph, no matter what, all the contestants have arrived... only the final experimental subject, Stardust Illusion, remains."

Alice remained with her hands hidden under the long sleeves of her white coat, casually crossing her arms, a smug smile on her face.

"The moment you stepped onto this field, you were destined to become guinea pigs. Be prepared..."

"This match will surpass any previous Takarazuka memorial, becoming an absolute scientific milestone, and will be recorded in all written records of humankind!"

"Hahahaha—Alright, let's begin this experiment!!!"

Laughing wildly, Alice tossed the hem of her dress behind her and strode past the crowd toward the exit of the passage.

"A decisive battle to the death."

Leaving behind only these four indifferent words, the Manchester City tea shop standing next to Suzi did not stop and followed her directly into the stadium as the second person to enter.

They arrived at the stadium.

Chapter 309 Let's begin, today's battle.

This Takarazuka Memorial performance boasts the most impressive lineup in recent years, which is undoubtedly related to the invitation extended privately by Alice.

However, the fact that almost any runner could be considered a favorite to win in previous years has made the people waiting in the stands excited and expectant.

Even before the competition began, everyone was enthusiastically discussing the relative strengths of each competitor. In simpler terms, these seasoned fans had already launched a major debate on the strengths of each horse racing hero.

"Stardust Illusion is the strongest! She just broke the record by a full two seconds in the derby, she is definitely a symbol of Japan's dominance in Europe and America!"

"Hmph, they're only qualified to compete in Europe and America. How can they compare to the Gold Master who has already made a name for himself in Europe? This competition features the Gold Master's sister ship and the noblewoman who once defeated the Gold Master head-on."

"If you ask me, the Mejiro clan is definitely going to win! They've sent three powerful members to the battle this time, clearly showing they're determined to get the Takarazuka Memorial. Among them is my most supported member, Mejiro Ardan—so they'll win! Mejiro clan!"

"Hmph hmph hmph... That's why I say kids don't understand what strength is."

The middle-aged man standing nearby couldn't help but chuckle softly when he heard their discussion.

The laughter instantly attracted the attention of several men from the dog bar, one of whom, a long-haired youth, glared fiercely at the laughing man:

"What's wrong?! Do you think Aldan-chan isn't strong enough?!"

"The Meguro family's runners are all excellent racehorse girls, including Golden Ship, Noblewoman, Stardust Illusion, and Shiroishi; they can all be considered powerful—"

"Then what do you want to say?!"

"What I'm trying to say is... the real champion will be decided between those two."

With a raised finger, the uncle directly guided everyone's attention to the two racehorse girls in the arena, who were moving their slender limbs.

"Particles that exceed the speed of light—the Alithos, and the pitch-black skyscraper—the Manchester Tea House! These two were runners who once shocked the world!"

"Tch, it's just a nickname. McQueen is also known as the 'Grassland Diva'! When it comes to strength, the Mejiro family is not to be outdone!"

"No, they are not strong."

The middle-aged man shook his finger, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

"Just watch closely, this match won't be about who's stronger, nor will it be about who can last longer... The outcome of this match will be decided by only one reason!"

"That's speed! Extraordinary, unimaginable, even beyond the scope of other racehorse girls, faster than the speed of light! Whoever can unleash this speed will defeat the rest of the opponents!"

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Of the 10 contestants present at the competition, 9 have already entered the competition venue through the contestant passage, as introduced by the host.

At this moment, the last contestant also slowly stepped towards the exit, facing the faint light ahead.

This girl is, of course, Stardust Illusion.

Now she is fully prepared, having adjusted her entire state to its best, and is about to step into this battlefield called [Takarazuka Memorial], to fight to her heart's content with other strong players on this G1 stage that symbolizes the end of the Spring Season.

(McQueen, Speedy, Golden Ship, Aldan, Lane, Lady, Tea House, White Stone...)

Whether it's the diva of the meadow, the faster-than-light particles, or the unsinkable ship... to be honest, even if Stardust Illusion were to judge for itself now, it couldn't say that it could reliably beat any of them.

But it was precisely because of this that she was even more excited.

The unknown outcome of the match is enough to defeat a powerful opponent in the highly anticipated final arena.

Ah... Mop Xi.

This is precisely the unpredictable, dazzling stage prepared for me to reach new heights!

So, with one hand gently pressed against his chest, Stardust Illusion closed his eyes and took a deep breath, a fanatical and urgent expression gradually appearing on his face.

Adjust your state, control your heart rate, and bring your fighting spirit to its peak.

Stardust Illusion took a step forward, walking towards the arena in the dazzling sunlight.

In an instant, the entire Kyoto Racecourse erupted in cheers the moment the Stardust Phantom appeared.

The cheers, like a landslide and a tsunami, swept everything away in an instant. All the spectators who came for Stardust Illusion offered their fervent blessings to this overlord. This was a spectacle that no other contestant had ever witnessed before.

That's right, if we're talking about skill, there's no consensus on who has the upper hand in this match.

Among the 10 contestants selected by vote, there is Hayako, who once shocked the world but has been recovering from injury until now; there is the noblewoman who is currently at the peak of her career and is hailed as the strongest candidate; and there is Mejiro McQueen, who has completed the three-generation reign of Amatsu and completely dominated the Kyoto arena...

It can be said that each of these athletes has extraordinary abilities, each runner has their own unique skills, and their fighting spirit and patience are simply amazing. They also have unique areas that bring endless surprises to each other!

However, if we change the comparison to something else, like the current situation, and look at the popularity of each horse girl, we will find an undeniable fact—

That is the current popularity of Stardust Illusion, which has an overwhelming advantage over the other runners.

In terms of popularity rankings, she has already taken a huge lead, leaving everyone else far behind.

The most fundamental reason for this is Stardust Illusion's active performance in various competitions this year.

Unlike other racehorse girls who accumulate popularity by winning ratings through races and gaining genuine support from fans who truly understand their strength, these racehorse girls are different.

Stardust Illusion hasn't lost a single race this year so far. It's fair to say that experienced enthusiasts analyze the strength of each opponent, consider race distance, runners' condition, and other comprehensive factors when evaluating runners.

However, for the vast majority of casual enthusiasts, it's not that complicated. They only care about one thing: winning the game!