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

The female racehorses, who were rushing into the finish line one after another, were also in a sorry state.

The three Meguro sisters leaned on each other, barely managing to stand and catch their breath in the corner.

The noblewoman and the golden ship seemed to collide again during the final sprint, arguing forehead to forehead even though they could barely stand.

Then there's Alice, whom she cares about most—

"Well done...!"

Supported by two staff members, she limped towards her, her eyes red-rimmed, but her face bearing her signature smug smile.

"As expected of my horse girl!"

How is your leg?

After regaining his senses, Stardust Illusion realized that Speedo's condition at the end of the match clearly indicated that he had leg problems.

However, compared to the East Sea Emperor who fell straight down, Alice seemed to have anticipated this, slowing down and adjusting her body in advance, so that no accident occurred, only that her ranking was not very good.

"It's nothing, it's just an old ailment."

Sugo patted Stardust Illusion on the shoulder, his expression nonchalant:

"You've learned a lot from this match, haven't you? Go ahead and continue to be my experimental subject, constantly revealing new possibilities! Hahahaha!!!!"

Her signature mad scientist laugh nearly made the two staff members supporting her think she was about to slice up the champion in front of her.

Stardust Illusion, seeing Suko like this, knew she didn't want to continue discussing her issues, so she nodded, left with the words "Let's have dinner together tonight," and turned to walk towards the audience to begin the winners' parade.

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"They can't even win in the Shattered Star Domain?!"

Meguro Mineki no longer knew how to evaluate the match results displayed on the electronic screen in front of him.

"Stardust Illusion, Stardust Illusion, Stardust Illusion... It's only been a classic year, is she really a Japanese-born racehorse girl?!"

It's no wonder that Mejiro Takamine is now clutching his head and groaning in pain, although there are runners who have won the Takarazuka Kinen and Arima Kinen in classic years.

However, this Takarazuka memorial event already boasted a star-studded lineup, and it was only halfway through the classic year.

Strictly speaking, Stardust Illusion's entire training period was less than a year, which is quite an exaggeration.

Especially in the latter half of the competition, her three younger sisters were completely relegated to supporting roles, and were nowhere to be seen during the highlight moments.

Even the noblewoman, who was already aiming for the legendary achievement of 7G1, couldn't steal the last bit of glory from those three people.

"...There were too many unusual things about this match, especially the result—"

On the huge electronic scoreboard at the track, the runners' results for the entire race were already displayed.

Looking at the results displayed above, Meguro Takamine revealed an indescribable shock, and his expression became even more complicated.

Stardust Illusion ends at 2:10.9.

Excluding matches from before the Takarazuka Memorial was upgraded to G1, Stardust Illusion's performance has improved the record for this G1-level event by nearly 1.3 seconds.

A classic runner improved the race record for this all-age G1 level race by more than one second in one go.

"The last three waves took a bit too long... but that's because the pace of the game was quite intense from the beginning."

Rudolph symbolically rests his chin on his hand, his eyes slightly closed, reviewing the entire match in his mind.

"As the competition progressed, the players who were interfering with each other dragged each other into a quagmire... But since the record has been broken, it means that Stardust Illusion has truly broken through its own limits once again."

"What does it mean?"

Looking at Rudolf's symbolic expression, Megumi Mineki showed little experience, clearly indicating that he had anticipated the outcome of the match:

"Did you even anticipate this situation?"

"Of course it wouldn't come to that." But as someone who's been following her since her debut, I'm somewhat prepared for the kind of miracles Stardust Illusion might create.

"Eight consecutive wins in high-stakes matches and four consecutive wins in G1-level matches. Plus, he broke the Takarazuka Memorial record by more than a second in one go. This guy... is completely on a different level from Aldan and the others."

Meguro Mineko frowned, his mind drifting back to the expressions on his three younger sisters' faces when he explained the tactics to them before the match began.

At the very beginning of the match, Aldan, Ryan, and McQueen did not follow her instructions to team up and snipe.

Even though they later activated their domains one after another, forcing the Stardust Illusion to have no chance to catch its breath, that level of challenge could not be considered a tactical arrangement as long as the opponent's endurance did not suffer.

It was entirely their own independent action based on their own judgment.

Ironically, Meguro Takamori was well aware that this situation would be seen by the average viewer as a sign of the Meguro family joining forces—even though there were countless better ways to deal with the match if they were to actually join forces.

"...Is the Stardust Illusion a new trump card prepared by Treson Academy? Are you going to use it to create a world-class achievement?"

"...Stardust Illusion doesn't belong to anyone, and she decides her own goals. The only thing the student council will do from beginning to end is help the race girls resolve their worries outside of the races."

Rudolf, as if his eyes had been reopened, replied in a completely flat tone:

"Perhaps JRA has other ideas, but the chairman and I both believe that we should not interfere with the growth trajectory of Stardust Illusion."

"..."

Hearing these words, Megumi Takamine's eyes widened.

Today's match has given her a full appreciation of Stardust Illusion's strength.

Everything she demonstrated in this race is essential for becoming a top world-class runner.

Only then did she realize the true meaning behind the words that Old Madam Meguro had said to her:

The Mejiro family is willing to pay any price to win over Stardust Illusion—it doesn't matter who it marries into, or even if it becomes the new head of the family... as long as Stardust Illusion is willing to bear the name Mejiro.

Unyielding fighting spirit, resilient body... the ability to create miracles!

If such a runner truly belongs to the Megumi family, she would definitely devise the most detailed and meticulous plan for her, enabling her to improve herself in every race and move towards the path of the strongest.

Even if it means sacrificing others, it would be absolutely worth it.

But what is Rudolf symbolizing?

Should we refrain from interfering with their growth trajectory?

"By the time she makes an irreparable mistake and then laments her lack of foresight, it will be too late."

Megumi Mineki knew, of course, that she had no right to interfere with Rudolf and the Treson student council’s decisions, but she still couldn’t help but try to persuade them.

In her view, the Stardust Illusion has now revealed enough value that it could even be considered a treasure of the Neon world, and must be well protected.

Even if Madam Mejiro's plan fails and she doesn't bring Stardust Illusion into the Mejiro family, her future achievements in world-class competitions and the resulting elevation of her status in the Japanese horse racing world will already bring considerable benefits to her family.

"Our Megumi family can send professionals to assist us in devising a perfect plan for the Stardust Illusion..."

"peak."

Rudolf abruptly interrupted her rambling, then stood up somewhat helplessly, looking out the window at the stadium scene:

“Every female racehorse has her own will. We are all runners who run with our beliefs. The patriarchal style of trying to take over everything will only shackle our running.”

"Are you saying I shouldn't interfere too much with Aldan and the others?!"

"...Yes, that's exactly what I meant."

Rudolf suddenly turned around, his eyes filled with a coldness that Megumi hadn't seen in a long time, and an undeniable pressure instantly filled the entire VIP room.

Megumi, who was playing nearby, seemed to sense the change in atmosphere. He looked up with a blank expression at the two who had suddenly confronted each other.

"The team strategy of running is indeed not against the rules of the competition, and as the president of the Treson Student Council, I will naturally not interfere too much with it."

"But... I'm saying this as a friend: Don't interfere with their choices any longer. As protectors, it's our job to clear obstacles for the next generation!"

"you--!"

"Victory is important, but isn't the process of the game important too?!"

Rudolph pointed to the arena, and Gao Feng followed her finger to see Elisako talking to the stardust illusion.

The girl being helped had a mixture of resentment and relief on her face, and her eyes were even red, clearly indicating that she had just cried.

But what Meguro Takamori failed to see was not even a trace of regret for this match.

Having just returned to competition, she was injured in this match while forcibly pushing her limits, so it's likely that Airi Soko will not have the opportunity to compete again.

Having lost the Takarazuka Memorial, she also lost the chance to win other races, and her running career is probably over now.

Even so, she didn't think she was being too reckless...?

Continuing to look across the field, I saw my three younger sisters, whose expressions were a mixture of melancholy and resentment as they gazed silently at the sky.

however.

"why."

Gao Feng looked at the three of them and murmured:

"Why are they smiling even like this?"

"That's because they've seen a wider world in this competition."

After Rudolf finished speaking, he turned and walked towards the VIP room door. He opened the door and then turned back.

"Did you ever think back then that you shouldn't have participated in the Arima Kinen tournament, which you lost your last match in the first place?"

"..."

Gao Feng did not answer, but simply watched as the VIP room door slowly closed in front of him.

Chapter 330 After the Match

While communicating with the Stardust Illusion, Eliseko, though defeated in the competition, still obtained what she wanted.

Therefore, Suko did not show much emotion. Instead, she quickly reverted to her role as Stardust Illusion's trainer and began analyzing the match with her on the spot.

On the other side, Maicheng Tea House, dressed in a jet-black final battle suit, was already kneeling on one knee, breathing heavily.

"Hahaha……"

He lowered his head deeply, his face, which was usually expressionless, now filled with resentment.

The palms supporting the ground gripped the grass tightly.