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

Whether it was a false illusion or a real, breathtaking scene, it is now impossible to tell.

That figure was like ocean waves, that surge was like a storm!

All the spectators and other runners were drawn to her powerful presence and couldn't take their eyes off her.

Because that sea-blue girl's figure had already rampaged up the slope, breaking limits and speeding at a pace that other racehorse girls could hardly match!

[The final uphill climb! As it ascends the final bend, the Ocean Star accelerates once more. Wasn't that its limit just now?!]

She was clinging tightly to the innermost lane, completely oblivious to the rain-soaked grass—it was too dangerous! It was like running on a tightrope! Haidu Star! Haidu Star! Haidu Star had widened the gap even further!!!

The host's shout completely awakened the enthusiasm that everyone had almost forgotten in the corner after being drawn to the spotlight.

The heavy rain already severely affected the racehorse's stamina and senses. Coupled with the slippery, muddy grass on the uphill slope, it's safe to say that even the slightest mistake or oversight could lead to an unimaginable accident.

Even with such terrifying consequences, she didn't hesitate for even a second before transforming into a tsunami-like tidal wave that surged toward the finish line.

Showing their utmost skill and speeding along such a dangerous track, Haidu Star's unwavering determination to win is palpable even to spectators who are just watching the spectacle.

That was a desperate sprint, betting one's future and one's life on the competition; it was a true determination to win, a resolute unwillingness to yield even if it meant fighting tooth and nail!

Worry, excitement, admiration, joy, and... respect.

At this moment, even the French audience had to put aside their prejudices.

That's right, the people running on the racetrack are not English or French, but rather pure racehorse girls, born for the race and for winning!

Chapter 373 You're Next, Star Illusion!

Everyone cheered and watched.

There was either jubilation or exclamations of surprise.

Even the rain pouring down from the sky couldn't extinguish the heatwave.

Only in this way can the true determination of this racehorse girl at this moment be justified.

Bathed in the heat of fear and cheers, the passion of Haidu Star surged within them.

That's right. If she wants to become the world-class racehorse girl her family talks about, then a racetrack of this caliber would never be able to confine her.

Here, everything is completely surpassed, and the girl named Zoe is defeated before even reaching the Arc de Triomphe.

She wanted to show everyone the absolute power of the Star of the Sea.

Then, step onto the ascension staircase leading to the true strongest racehorse girl.

You're next, Stardust Illusion!

The girl, stepping onto the slope, stared intently at the finish line ahead, focusing solely on overtaking the surging momentum.

The blessing of the horse farm descended upon the young girl once more, and the sound of the waves grew even louder.

The track, which originally required a burst of full force to step on with each step to avoid slipping, has now succumbed to the vastness of the sea.

In a very short time, she easily shook off the flight attendant who was chasing her from behind and headed towards the finish line at an astonishing speed.

This dominance, which allows them to surpass other competitors even at the Grand Prix, is the best testament to Haidu Star's top-tier strength.

A jet-black aura emerged from beneath her feet, enveloping all the racehorse girls behind her.

The shadowy tentacles lurked beneath the depths of the Netherworld. Even Zhuo Fu, with her exceptional perception, failed to notice this demonic invasion before her feet were directly bound.

The source of this demonic power is that indescribable monster from the deep sea.

This terror, deeper than the darkness itself, finally revealed its terrifying tentacles in the final moments of the match!

Despite being left far behind by the Star of the Sea, and even trailing behind, the racehorse girl lost sight of the girl at the front due to her unfamiliarity with the racetrack.

But no matter who it was, at this moment the demonic force bridged the distance, and all the racehorse girls' legs seemed to sink into an abyss, being completely swallowed up in an instant.

The surging waves crashed down from above, the immense impact almost causing the racehorses to sway precariously.

Even if they managed to resist, their bodies were eroded by the biting cold that followed, their movements became completely stiff, their faces turned pale and bluish, and their hand and foot movements began to falter.

This eerie feeling of being unable to move an inch was like being in the deepest darkness of the ocean. The terrifying pressure coming from all directions made them completely lose the desire to resist.

How can humans fight against the entire deep sea?

"Your Excellency, please allow me to report. The demonic current that disrupted the opponent has been successfully executed. Next, I will unleash the final decisive move, the unique skill [Stars Return to Their Positions, Illuminating the Deep Sea], to secure victory."

However, just as the Ocean Star tilted its body and began to develop its own unique running style.

A sudden chill ran through the girl's normally mechanical and unmoving heart.

What is it...? Has someone caught up with us?!

However, even when the Star of the Seas listened intently, it could not hear any sound of anyone approaching.

Apart from the sound of her own legs stomping on the ground, the panting as her strength gradually wore off, the raindrops falling, and the noise of the spectators shouting at the edge of the field, she didn't hear any other unusual sounds.

Keep in mind that each competitor is currently traveling at nearly 70 km/h on this muddy track soaked by heavy rain.

And what everyone is currently stepping onto is an uphill track that demands extremely high strength.

In this situation, if someone approaches the Star of the Sea, she is confident that she can perceive their every move through her extraordinary five senses, sound, and changes in the flow of air.

But at this moment, no sound could be heard that could be from someone else approaching, not even a breath.

Even the chill she had felt earlier vanished completely, as if it had all been a hallucination.

Even so, Haidu Star did not ignore it as a hallucination.

Because she knew very well that, with her cognitive abilities and five senses, she had not been able to gather any useful information.

But as a racehorse girl, sometimes what is more trustworthy than the five senses is that inexplicable sixth sense.

The terrifying aura that made even the hairs on her neck stand on end just now...

There's definitely something that happened behind her back that we don't know about!

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"Damn it... Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it!!!!"

Everyone's running speed was noticeably reduced under the onslaught of the Sea Star.

The flight attendant felt as if his legs were filled with lead, incredibly heavy, as if he were stuck in a muddy runway, and each step required immense effort.

(It's that demonic energy again... I was just one step away from activating my domain, and it was that demonic energy that erupted at this crucial moment that interrupted me!)

She watched helplessly as the figure ahead, whom she had just barely managed to catch up with, was now left behind once again.

And the distance between the two is being widened at a desperate rate.

What made the flight attendant even more upset was that during the process of the Haidu Star leaving her behind, the pressure from her gradually decreased, which made him feel an involuntary sense of relief.

It was as if they were relieved that after being thrown off, they no longer had to endure the immense pressure of the deep sea that seemed capable of crushing them completely.

It was obvious that with her current speed, stamina, and strength, she was simply not capable of supporting the flight attendant and withstanding the immense pressure from that already pushed-to-the-limit area.

But that's true...

Gritting his teeth, filled with hatred and anger.

Tears welled up in my eyes and mingled with the falling raindrops, yet I was still powerless!

Currently, Haidu Star remains the runner at the very forefront.

She had fully entered the rhythm of the final sprint, and the race naturally entered the second half of the final corner, which was also the final stage of the entire Longchamp Mill Race.

To be the runner who came in second place on the track, yet had already effectively lost the race before crossing the finish line, is undoubtedly a desecration of the most exciting part of the competition.

As the second-ranked woman, she was in a similar situation, having lost even the strength to launch a decent offensive.

Just like the last time, the battle against the Stardust Illusion was over before the final act even began.

Who else...?

Who else can take their place and challenge for the title of Star of the Sea in the final sprint?!

The flight attendant, who had no energy to look back, could only strain his ears to listen.

I wonder if there's someone behind me who can get close enough to take over the climax of this stage.

However, no matter how intently she observed, she could not hear any noise from the other racehorses, not even a gasp on the verge of collapse.

correct.

Even I, under the immense pressure of the Star of the Sea just now, lost a huge amount of physical strength.

The flight attendant who personally experienced the demonic power of the Stardust Illusion could tell that the terrifying power today was absolutely no less than that of the Stardust Illusion, and was an out-and-out domain-level demonic power.

And right in front of us is the most difficult uphill bend to handle in this race.

Under such conditions, who else could possibly have the strength to leapfrog from third place or even further back to the very front in one fell swoop...

"—?!"

Thoughts froze in that instant, and in the flight attendant's already dimmed vision, a fleeting orange-yellow hue suddenly appeared above the giant waves.

What came into the girl's view was the orange-haired girl she had caught up with and overtaken several hundred meters earlier.

They looked up and their eyes met.

(Zhuo Fu...it's Zhuo Fu?!)

That talented girl, known as the Flower of France, was a racehorse girl who had long been forgotten by the stewards as a loser.

Without her noticing, the flight attendant suddenly appeared from her side, overtaking her completely!

On this uphill course that can completely swallow up ordinary runners, no matter who you are—even Haidu Star running at the very front—you have to take every step firmly.

They were afraid that stepping on the shallow ground would cause them to slip and fall, or even cause an irreversible accident.

But at this moment, under the astonished gaze of the flight attendant, the young girl was doing the exact opposite.

The first thing she saw was Zhuo Fu's confident and graceful smile.

Zhuo Fu's running steps were as if she hadn't even stepped on the grass of the track.

She stepped out with her right foot, but couldn't even see the mud splash.

It was as if I had been completely forgotten by gravity, like a fantastical sprite flying close to the ground, leaping forward up the slope!

"How...is this possible...?"