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

After all, she's been through this herself.

Back then, she was practically hailed as the strongest female racehorse in Japanese history, especially after winning the French G1 race. The media was abuzz with news of her feat, as if she had already secured the Arc de Triomphe prize.

When the race came, the leading racehorse made a mistake when it left the gate, forcing the Eagle to switch from a leading position to a leading position. Then, because of this position, it was targeted by a noble family and ultimately lost to the French tyrant.

As soon as the tournament results were announced, the media's opinion completely changed, as if all of Condor's other achievements had been completely negated. In particular, Condor's victory over the Noble Family in the Neon Cup Special Week led to both Condor and the Noble Family being used as stepping stones for Little Trump in China.

Of course, Shenying wouldn't have any special thoughts about Special Week, since everyone is a fair-competing racehorse girl and a close friend outside of the race.

But no matter what, this feeling of suddenly falling from grace is unpleasant, so looking at the current stardust illusion, the Divine Eagle seemed to see its past self...

“I’m going out for a stroll to help with digestion—does the Divine Eagle want to come along?” Stardust Illusion blinked.

Actually, she wanted to find a place to practice on the slope in secret, but since she had already run into Shintaka, she figured that if she insisted on going her own way, Shintaka would definitely report to Toyama Hiren again, so she decided to just wander around.

“Great! I haven’t been to France for years, so we can go together!” Shenying readily agreed, and the two walked out together.

Walking through the streets of Paris, Shenying recalled his discussion with Toyama Hiren and spoke up:

"Maintaining a calm mindset is very important. Hawk has already discussed it with your trainer. The match three days from now is a G2-level event. You just need to perform to your full potential, and you'll be fine!"

Although Stardust Illusion intended to participate directly in this week's G1 race, based on her previous expedition experience, she believed it would be safest to start with lower-level races to familiarize herself with the track environment before attempting G1 challenges.

After all, July to October is the peak season for French G1 level matches, and they have no shortage of G1 matches to challenge.

"A G2 level match? I have no objection; you guys can decide for yourselves."

"That's true... After all, we're all working towards the same goal. So, it's much more efficient to just speak our minds than to consider each other's own problems."

As a classic American-style racehorse girl, Godhawk always seems to be someone in the Japanese racehorse girl world who is unwilling to communicate clearly.

Often, problems that could be solved simply by communication are instead met with hesitation and reluctance from both sides, causing the situation to escalate and become unmanageable.

While spending time with Stardust Illusion, she discovered that this junior was quite similar to herself in this respect, as they could both speak their minds directly. That's why she always treated her with special regard.

"The race is called the Marawit Grand Prix, a G2 level event, and it takes place at the Longchamp Racecourse—the same venue as the Arc de Triomphe, right? The upcoming races will also mainly take place at this venue, which will make it easier to become more familiar with the Arc de Triomphe track."

Although Stardust Illusion felt that the G1 level competition would be more rewarding for her, since she had already said that these matters would be handled by Toyama Scarlet, she wouldn't have many objections.

No matter what level of competition she participates in, she will do her best to achieve the best results.

"By the way, Divine Eagle, could you show me the player information for this match? I'd like to know more about our opponents."

"We haven't received the information for that match yet. Coach Toyama is currently in his room communicating with the French tournament officials—but I've found out who the favorites are."

Divine Eagle revealed a smug smile; this intelligence was obtained through the connections she had built in France back in the day.

As the sole person chosen to accompany Stardust Illusion to France, Condor Heroes came with the sole purpose of helping her conquer the Arc de Triomphe Prize and fulfilling his own unfulfilled wish from years ago.

Therefore, they are now doing their best to help Stardust Illusion resolve its worries outside of the competition:

"The runner's name is 'Flight Attendant,' and she mainly competes in France and England. Her current record is 5 wins out of 13 races... Coincidentally, she is also a runner who participated in the Great Escape."

As he spoke, Divine Eagle took out his phone, fiddled with it for a moment, and then handed it to Stardust Illusion. The screen displayed a news article:

[A stunning escape unfolds at the Newcastle Safari Flats! A clear mismatch occurs as the rider leads by a staggering 13 horse lengths in a historic run!]

The news article was accompanied by a front-facing photo of the racehorse girl, who is a muscular, short-haired woman with impressive muscles all over her body, embodying the typical big-breasted style of a Frenchman.

"A great escape, the equivalent of 13 horses' lengths."

Stardust Illusion gripped his phone, carefully reading every word of the report, his whole body trembling slightly without him even realizing it.

"I really look forward to having a good match with her—I think this is the first time I've met a runner who is truly good at long-distance escape!"

"Hey—! Don't get excited now! Save your fighting spirit for the day of the competition!"

Chapter 339 The Treasures of France

Paris, France.

Today is the day that Hiiro Toyama registered for the competition.

Next, Stardust Illusion will participate here in her first official international high-stakes event in France: the French G2-level Marawit Grand Prix.

Toyama Scarlet had already sent the Stardust Illusion to the players' lounge, and then went to the spectator stands to observe the situation of the entire arena.

She was in a great hurry, even submitting the application for the race before heading to France, mainly so that Stardust Illusion could familiarize itself with the grass track in front of it.

Longchamp Racecourse has existed for over 160 years and can be considered the most representative racecourse in France, bar none.

There are 27 G1 prize races in France throughout the year, and a full 16 of them are held at Longchamp Racecourse, demonstrating its high status.

Especially at this racetrack, the Arc de Triomphe, considered the pinnacle of flatland horse racing in Europe and even the world, is held every year.

With its hefty prize money of nearly ten million euros and its unparalleled historical status in the world of horse racing, it is regarded as the ultimate battleground for horse racing girls around the world every year.

Unlike the racehorse girls who grew up in the French Academy, Stardust Mirage only had three months until the start of the Arc de Triomphe this year, which is why Scarlet Toyama was determined from the very beginning.

Even if it means bypassing the restriction of being a "national racehorse girl" by becoming a citizen of the French Academy, she still wants Stardust Illusion to participate in as many races as possible in this arena, so that she can become familiar with this star-studded path that is essential to reaching the top.

"Hmm...this track feels really strange. Hasn't it been raining in Paris these past few days?"

Upon arriving at the racecourse for warm-up training, Stardust Illusion stepped onto the grass of the Longchamp Racecourse, his brow slightly furrowed.

With each step she took, she could feel a strange stickiness under her feet, with a slight cushioning sensation when she stepped down, completely different from the feeling she experienced at the Neon Racecourse.

"Because the grass here is specially maintained every week to prevent it from becoming too firm, which would cause the racehorses to experience greater recoil when running on it—that's different from what you do in Japan, isn't it?"

A voice suddenly spoke from behind. Stardust Illusion turned around and saw a somewhat familiar-looking big guy—the contestant that Divine Eagle had specifically emphasized to him earlier, the one who, like himself, was good at escaping...

"Flight attendant?"

"Hello, you must be Stardust Illusion, the runner from Japan? I'm your flight attendant." The big guy seemed quite friendly and immediately opened his arms to hug Stardust Illusion.

As soon as I hugged the Stardust Illusion, I felt that although its muscles looked intimidating, they weren't actually hard to the touch. Instead, they were slightly elastic, clearly indicating that it was a body that combined strength and endurance.

Looking at his formidable rival, Stardust Illusion recalled something that Scarlet Toyama had told him before he entered the arena.

In this G2-level event, the overwhelming number one in popularity is none other than the flight attendant in front of us.

Perhaps because of her extraordinary escape in her previous match in England, most people thought this match would be a piece of cake.

It's fair to say that everyone considers her a strong contender capable of challenging G1, a level of skill that would make her a formidable opponent in this G2-level match.

As for Stardust Illusion, which is second in popularity, although it is favored by both Zhuo Fu and the Noble Family, only a minority of viewers will actually go out of their way to watch foreign competitions.

Most of the people who came to watch the competition had never witnessed her true skill level, so they naturally had considerable doubts about this assessment.

Furthermore, compared to established horse racing regions like Europe, the Japanese horse racing scene has only existed for a mere two or three decades, and can be considered to be still in its nascent and growing stage.

From the perspective of true Parisians, let alone the European and American regions, even regions like Australia and Dubai are better than Japan.

In their view, although Stardust Illusion has a good reputation in Japan, he is ultimately just a fourth-rate mortal active in third-rate races. How can he compare with the top runners in France?

You're an FMVP from a wildcard region, you probably can't even beat the play-in stage of our top region, right?

Do you think any random Moon Man team could capture my champion AD's super team?

It doesn't exist.

Furthermore, even if there is no difference in strength, the environments of European racetracks and Japanese racetracks are vastly different.

Can Stardust Illusion, who are only standing on a formal stage for the first time today, really adapt to the new venue?

By any measure, she doesn't have much of a chance of winning.

The fact that it can still maintain its position in the top three in terms of support under these circumstances is entirely due to the fans of Wangzu and Zhuofu extending their affection to them.

(This feels quite novel; it's been a long time since I've been out of the top spot in popularity.)

Listening to the scattered cheers coming from the surrounding arena, most of them were calling out the name of the big guy in front of him.

Stardust Illusion tilted its head, not feeling disappointed by the sudden lack of attention, but rather finding the long-lost atmosphere of "not being the protagonist" quite novel.

In her view, this is different from a competition that has been the focus of attention from the very beginning.

A competition like this, where not many people pay attention, yet they are drawn to the brilliance they display on the field and eventually become loyal fans—this is what a true stage should be!

Staring at the stardust illusion before her, she suddenly began to stare blankly. The flight attendant scratched his head, wondering what was wrong with her.

She initially approached him to strike up a conversation because this girl named Stardust Illusion was quite different from another Japanese racehorse girl she had met. She didn't have the caution and wariness one would expect from someone in a foreign country; she was so carefree and seemed even more at ease than she, a local.

Most importantly, the flight attendant also heard that this young woman, like himself, was a skilled runner who excelled at escaping.

I heard that there's a guy in Japan called Silent Suzuka who's pretty good. He even defeated the Divine Eagle. You know, the Divine Eagle was the second strongest person after the Noble Clan back then.

It's a pity I heard that the Silent Suzuka was injured and had to retire soon. There's nothing that can be done about it, since the Great Escape does indeed take a bigger toll on the bodies of racehorses...

So, in this match, will this guy in front of me run away?

The flight attendant was a little hesitant to make a judgment.

Generally speaking, once a female racehorse gets used to a long run, she rarely tries to switch to other running styles, because the feeling of leaving everything behind and enjoying the scenery ahead all by herself is very addictive.

However, if the flight attendant were to judge from the perspective of Stardust Illusion, she would probably choose the more prudent option of going first or staying in the middle.

After all, this is the first time they've stepped onto a European track. If they rashly try to escape, it's almost impossible to fully control the rhythm. It's easy to start too late or lose speed before even starting.

"Hopefully we can all perform to our true potential in this match."

Hearing the announcement that everyone was preparing to enter the gate, the flight attendant patted Stardust Illusion on the shoulder, then turned and walked towards the starting point.

"Anyway—welcome to France, Stardust Illusion."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

In Neon Horse Pretty Derby, besides Stardust Mirage, two other runners have come to Europe to compete this year.

They are Sirius, a runner from the same family as Rudolf and whom the emperor designated as "no less talented than himself."

The other is Golden Master, a triple crown runner with the same bloodline as Golden Ship and Dream Journey, who is now making a name for herself in France.

However, unlike the other two, Stardust Illusion, which came to Longshang Racecourse today, has a height of 180cm.

This height is among the best even in all of Japan.

Even so, Stardust Illusion looked around from inside the gate and discovered that there were more than one or two racehorse girls taller than herself on the track.

(It seems the French, just as the wealthy say, really do admire large physiques.)

The pre-race music was already playing over the loudspeaker, and each of the racehorse girls began making their final preparations inside the gates.