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

This brilliance is the true splendor she yearns for and longs for, and it is also the biggest reason why she chose to become a racehorse girl.

"By the way, Zhuo Fu, could I borrow your bathroom... and a change of clothes while I'm at it?"

After Zhuo Fu put down her phone, Stardust Illusion, who had been running around all day, scratched his head and said in a natural tone.

Based on her recent experience ordering takeout in Paris, I estimate that it will take at least half an hour for Zhuo Fu's pizza to be delivered, which will give her a good opportunity to take a relaxing shower.

Upon hearing the words "Stardust Illusion," Zhuo Fu's pretty face flushed slightly.

She wanted to huff and puff and say a few more words to Stardust, but the words that came out of her mouth were unexpectedly stammering:

"What are you saying! Why are we almost at the bath time!?"

"What kind of person do you take me for?!"

Hearing Zhuo Fu's question, Xing Chen was also confused: "Didn't you just ask me if I wanted to take a bath? If I had to say what kind of person I consider Zhuo Fu to be... a close friend with whom I can share everything?"

"That's not what I meant at the time...!" Unexpectedly, Stardust suddenly threw out such a direct question. While secretly pleased, Zhuo Fu put her hands on her hips, raised her head arrogantly, closed her eyes slightly, and said with feigned displeasure:

"It's clearly Stardust who's being impolite! Who would want to take a bath in someone else's house as soon as they arrive as a guest?!"

"Huh? If they're close friends, there's no need for such formalities, right?"

"Who said it's unnecessary? This is basic etiquette... Hey! You, how could you...!!!"

Zhuo Fu wanted to say something more, but as soon as she opened her eyes again, she saw Stardust Illusion standing in front of the bathroom, already unbuttoning its shirt and with its hands on its waist, preparing to take off its lower garment as well.

Upon suddenly witnessing such a bustling scene, Zhuo Fu felt a sudden throbbing in her heart and involuntarily covered her eyes in a panic.

What... what's going on?!

We're all just racehorse girls, so why am I suddenly panicking?

"Thank you for the clothes, Zhuo Fu."

"Hmm... Oh!"

In her panic, Zhuo Fu gave a vague and uneasy reply.

Hearing Stardust Illusion enter the bathroom and close the door, she finally lowered her hands and stared blankly at the clothes Stardust Illusion had just taken off.

Zhuo Fu is actually well aware of her current situation.

But she didn't want to be seen as a pervert by the Stardust Illusion... by this true rival who could communicate with her spiritually!

No.

It's all because the match I watched today was too exciting, which confused my thoughts about Stardust and led to this situation.

We need to pull ourselves together!

Zhuo Fu heard rustling sounds coming from the bathroom, followed by the sound of water splashing from the showerhead, and then she made up her mind:

Even if I have those thoughts, I shouldn't say them now. I should confess my feelings to her openly and honestly, right behind the Arc de Triomphe!

Anyway, she's so dense, we can talk about it a month or two later...

Zhuo Fu nodded in satisfaction with her idea before stepping forward to begin tidying up.

…………

An hour later, Stardust Illusion, with his short brown hair still wet, sat down at the coffee table and began to feast.

Perhaps it's an effect of systematizing this body; the greater the daily energy expenditure, the more food is needed.

For Stardust Illusion, who has always loved food, eating has now become almost as much a hobby as running.

"According to the competition schedule that Toyama gave me, I will probably participate in 3 more G1 level events before the Arc de Triomphe."

Stardust Illusion reached out and stuffed a pizza covered in hot sauce into its mouth, chewing on this perfect blend of starch and cheese with a blissful expression.

"I really envy Stardust's monstrous physique. Master also said that this is what makes you most frightening—even if ordinary racehorse girls are very healthy, they rarely schedule races so frequently."

"Especially since we are about to reach our ultimate goal, the Arc de Triomphe, my legs definitely won't be able to take it if I keep running like this."

Across from Stardust Illusion, Zhuo Fu sat cross-legged on the ground. She carefully picked up a slice of pizza that didn't look very spicy and put it in her mouth to taste.

"Don't worry, Zhuo Fu, these are all preparations to be in better form at the Arc de Triomphe. I definitely won't let you down."

Stardust Illusion quickly stuffed the food into its mouth, then looked up earnestly and promised:

"When that time comes, I will definitely let you, Zofu, witness the true speed of light."

"Truly exceeding the speed of light...?" Hearing this, Zhuo Fu couldn't help but recall the [Stardust Illusion] she had seen at the end of that race.

"Breaking through the Star Shattering Realm at the Arc de Triomphe... To be honest, although I am also standing on this edge, I can't think of how to break through myself and become as powerful as my master, surpassing the limits."

"So, Stardust, what about you? How confident are you that you can break through at the Arc de Triomphe?"

"Perfect!"

Stardust Illusion answered without hesitation, "As long as you, Zhuofu, can keep our promise, I am absolutely certain!"

Hearing Stardust Illusion's tone, as if breaking through to the Shattered Star realm was child's play, Zhuo Fu was momentarily speechless and could only reply:

"Don't worry. Unlike you, I've decided that I'll only participate in one G1-level event before the Arc de Triomphe."

Zhuo Fu knew, of course, what Stardust meant by the agreement: that she would not lose to any other opponent before she and Stardust met at the Arc de Triomphe.

"If you're only participating in one G1 match, which one is it? I might be able to find the time to go and cheer you on in person."

"Huh?! How can it be 'maybe'... You have to come then!"

Zhuo Fu slammed her hand on the table, pointing triumphantly at the pile of pizza boxes: "The pizza I'm treating you to today is a deposit!"

"...Okay, okay, I promise you."

Stardust Illusion looked helpless, but she also knew that at her current level, simply engaging in basic training would only provide minimal improvement, so taking a day off wasn't a big deal.

"That's more like it..."

Zhuo Fu crossed her arms and nodded in satisfaction: "I originally planned to participate in the Ruby Championship, but to avoid the 2400m being too strenuous, I have changed it to the 1600m mile race in mid-September, the Longshang Mill Race."

"Stardust, remember to come then! I'll definitely win perfectly, I won't lose to you like I did today!"

Chapter 365 Justice Descends from Heaven!!!

A luxuriously decorated car drives by on a street in Paris.

In the back seat of this limousine, a middle-aged man was sitting opposite a horse racing woman with an expressionless face.

The man looked to be around 4 or 50 years old, with blond hair and blue eyes that exuded the unique charm of a mature man, and he also radiated a calm and profound aura.

He leaned back in the leather car seat, his lips slightly pursed, his left hand fiddling with the large emerald ring on his middle finger, his eyes gazing absently at the street scene flashing past the window, clearly lost in thought.

To outsiders, he may simply appear as an old gentleman exuding an air of nobility.

But anyone familiar with the European female horse racing scene would immediately recognize that this old man is none other than Mane Kumo, the head of the Kumo family, one of the world's three major female horse racing families.

The reason why Magnus made a special trip from headquarters to Paris today is mainly for the Arc de Triomphe, the biggest event of the year for horse racing girls, to be held here.

However, Magne did not plan to do much at the Arc de Triomphe this year.

After all, the few truly promising runners in the family had already made their own plans, so as the head of the family, he had decided to tactically abandon the competition for the Arc de Triomphe and instead help his girls win other honors.

The horse girl sitting opposite him looked to be about fourteen or fifteen years old in human years, but her figure was perfectly developed. She had long, jet-black hair that cascaded down her back, and she was wearing a bright blue dress, as if she were going to attend some high-society banquet.

The girl sat upright beside Manekumo, her face cold and stern.

Even in the sweltering heat of August, she remained like an iceberg frozen for millennia, radiating an aura that kept strangers at bay.

"Have you been keeping an eye on any potential winners at this year's Arc de Triomphe Awards?"

Looking out the window, Mane casually asked the racehorse girl a question without even turning his head.

“Zhuo Fu and Stardust Illusion... and Ah Xing, the champion will be decided among the three of them.”

The girl's delicate brows furrowed slightly as she answered in a clear and melodious voice.

"Galileo, you haven't mentioned any of the racehorses from our three families, and even Mingyue Baili, personally trained by Haidu City, doesn't seem to have any chance of winning in your opinion?"

Maneku spoke in a gentle tone, and although his question was simple, it revealed a lot of information.

However, the girl known as Galileo's expression remained unchanged, showing no fluctuation whatsoever. If it weren't for the intimacy in her words, such as "Ah-Xing," no one would have guessed that she was talking about the biggest challenge in her younger sister's horse racing career.

“Ah Xing’s strength has improved rapidly since her debut battle, and she is probably even slightly better than Zhuo Fu now. As for Stardust Illusion… I don’t understand how she has achieved this level, but she will definitely have an impact on the Arc de Triomphe’s schedule.”

"As for the racehorses you and the others sent out, their chances of winning against these three runners are absolutely zero."

Galileo presented his analysis in a clear and unbiased manner, offering a completely objective evaluation.

Even when she said that she couldn't understand the Stardust Illusion, she didn't show any of the pride that a world-class senior should have, as if not understanding a junior was nothing for her to hide.

"Hahaha, you're as outspoken as ever, but it's exactly as you said... I'm afraid this competition will only have these three girls competing."

Mane was amused and laughed heartily, completely ignoring her statement that the three major families' horse racing girls were bound to lose. Instead, she found the contrast between Galileo's serious tone and his seemingly contemptuous statement that "their win rate is 0%" quite amusing.

But he quickly suppressed his joy. After all, compared to amusing the girl he valued most, he was more concerned about the deeper meaning of the meeting that was about to take place.

"...Speaking of which, Galileo, if you could also participate in this competition, how would the odds of winning be calculated?"

"..."

Galileo remained silent, only glancing at the trainer with his cold eyes, as if blaming him for asking such a foolish question.

"Ah, well, this question really doesn't mean much."

Seeing her expression, Manekum understood its meaning and shrugged in apology:

"But there's no harm in saying it, it's just a guess anyway, isn't it?"

"If I were to compete against them at the same age as them in their classic years, my chances of winning would be around 30-40%. But if I were to participate now..."

Galileo remained silent, only nodding slightly to indicate that Mane's thoughts were correct.

Looking at the young girl's matter-of-fact expression, the old man already had the answer in his heart: if Galileo had participated in that competition today, then the winning rate would certainly be... 100%!

The atmosphere inside the car gradually froze, and the two stopped talking until the car drove directly into a luxurious high-rise building.

Beneath her azure dress, her slender, jade-like legs, clad in jet-black boots, stepped out, the horseshoes of a racehorse girl clattering on the ground.

Galileo completely ignored the gazes of the other people in the hotel, which were filled with amazement, longing, or even a hint of admiration.

He simply followed Manekumo, who was holding a cane, with a blank expression, and headed straight for the elevator.

Once they stepped out of the elevator, the two had arrived at the venue of the meeting, which was the top floor of the Winnie Hotel, a five-star hotel owned by the Kumo family.