Half of a Umamusume

"After all, she is a horse racing girl who will be facing the world."

"Then I look forward to hearing her name in the world-class competition." Aoi Kiryuin smiled.

On the other side, Bai Xue walked off the stage and started to warm up before the game. Qing Yuntiankong pressed her legs and simply warmed up her body. Her blue eyes inadvertently observed the white girl behind her.

"All contestants please enter the gate."

Bai Xue came to position three, and Qing Yun Tian Kong stood at the gate next to it, hesitating and refusing to go in.

"Sky-chan, what are you doing?"

"Bai Xue, this kind of cold and narrow place will increase the pressure in your heart and make you feel uncomfortable. Just like sleeping, everyone wants to lie in a spacious place. No one wants to be in a cold and narrow corner. Isn't that like being in a coffin?"

"Qingyun Tiankong, please hurry up and enter the gate." Unable to bear the other party's dawdling outside, the staff pushed Qingyun Tiankong into the gate. The other party had a reluctant look on his face, and after he took the starting position, Qingyun Tiankong's ears drooped listlessly.

Mood: Absolutely no mood.

Is this really okay? No matter how you look at it, Qingyun Tiankong's condition today is too bad.

Fujiwara Shirayuki shook her head and put these thoughts behind her. After all, she was Qing Yun Tiankong's opponent and it was impossible for her to let him win just because he was in poor condition.

Anyway, let's focus on the game first.

Bai Xue patted her face and waited for the game to begin.

As the indicator light of the gate flashed, there was a "clang" sound, and the view in front of her suddenly became clear. Shirayuki rushed out in an instant. The results of her training were reflected. Ever since she was left several horse lengths behind by Tetsuro Tsuchiya at the start, Shirayuki began to practice strength. Now she can make maximum use of the muscles in the soles of her feet to provide starting acceleration.

The strategy adopted by Bai Xue in this race was to go first. The focus of the 2,000-meter race is on the competition for position in the early stage and the accelerated sprint in the last three waves. Bai Xue had to establish an advantage for herself in the early stage and disrupt the rhythm of others.

There were a total of four escaped horses in the team. One was a little slow at the start and was overwhelmed by the herd. Another one was overtaken by Bai Xue and was forced to fall behind. Now two escaped horses have been successfully dealt with, and there are still two fighting in the front row.

It turns out that the runaway horse is the most difficult to deal with!

Especially when there are several escaped horses, they are completely powerless to defend and can only hope that these two people will use up all their energy in the fight.

As for the rest of us...

Qianye looked at the stadium. After the game started, Qingyun Tiankong landed in the outer lane of the middle row, which was the worst position for a runner. Kiryuin Aoi next to him was extremely nervous. Obviously, she did not expect Qingyun Tiankong's condition to be so bad.

Qingyun Tiankong will probably have no chance of winning this game.

Then let’s focus on the horse girls in the front row.

Fujiwara Chiya immediately changed his decision and stopped caring about Qingyun Tiankong.

The game continues to move forward.

"First place is Kangbahana, second place is New Song, and third place is Snow Dancer!" The host quickly described the situation on the field. At this time, the competition had reached the second bend and the competition for position had entered the final stage. At this time, Bai Xue was three lengths away from the second place. As a escape horse, this distance was obviously too conservative.

As long as you maintain this distance, accelerating later shouldn't be too difficult.

Just as Bai Xue was preparing to wait for the game to enter the second half, from Qianye's perspective, a green figure quietly appeared and rushed to Bai Xue's side at an extremely fast speed.

what! ?

Bai Xue was startled and turned her head suddenly. She was shocked to find that Qingyun Tiankong had appeared behind her.

Hello~

The opponent had a confident smile on his face, with none of the decadence he had before the game.

Qingyun Tiankong, you actually played me!

Chapter 242: Midfield Escape

At this moment, Fujiwara Shirayuki felt as if she had been cheated because everyone said they had not reviewed before the final exam, but after the exam results came out, they were higher than each other. Qingyun Tiankong, who looked like he was about to collapse before the competition, instantly stood up during the competition.

Looking at the other person's energetic face, it's not that he had a stomachache, it's clearly that he took stimulants!

"I can't help it. I don't want to be sealed by you, Bai Xue."

Qingyun Tiankong looked at the white figure in front of him cunningly. If he didn't pretend to be in a bad condition and let Bai Xue relax her vigilance, the other party would definitely choose the most tricky position and force her into the crowd.

Bai Xue said that she had watched her own games, and Qing Yun Tian Kong was the same. She would watch every game of Bai Xue's, and even watch the replays when she went back, with the aim of studying the opponent's game habits thoroughly.

As the research deepened, Qingyun Tiankong gradually discovered Bai Xue's terrifying side. Her control over the arena reached an astonishing level, and she could even notice changes behind her.

It's like there are eyes on the back of Snow White's head! She can change at a position that cannot be seen from behind, and at the moment when the horse girl is moving. Once or twice, it can be explained as coincidence, but it happens every time, so I can only say that Snow White really has another pair of eyes.

Therefore, Qingyun Tiankong could not just treat Bai Xue as one person when dealing with her, but also had to add a person who could see the entire field, so that the entire field could be included in Bai Xue's observable range. In that case, simply blocking the perspective would be useless, and the opponent would not have blind spots in vision.

In this case, there was only one way left, disguise and deception. Qingyun Tiankong pretended to be in a bad state to let Bai Xue relax her vigilance against her. When Bai Xue focused her attention on someone else, she would get out of the crowd and regain her leading position.

Regardless of whether Snow White really has an extra pair of eyes compared to others, it is Snow White herself who will make the final judgment. She is not an emotionless analysis machine that considers all possibilities. Snow White is also a human being, and as a human being, she will definitely be careless sometimes.

And Qingyun Tiankong caught it at this moment!

Qingyun Tiankong looked at Fujiwara Shirayuki who turned back. She seemed to know that he was approaching, and her eyes were tense and serious.

really.

Bai Xue discovered her location without being seen. Could it be that Bai Xue, you really have some special ability? For example, a sixth sense, or a second pair of eyes...

Forget it, now is not the time to think about these things, let’s ask after the game is over.

Having successfully deceived her opponent and safely passed the early stage, Qingyun Tiankong began to exert her strength. Without Bai Xue's obstruction, she could show her mid-field escape without any scruples!

"It's Qingyun Tiankong in position six, Qingyun Tiankong is catching up!" The host shouted when he saw the green figure.

I thought the competition for position was over, but I didn't expect there would be a rising star! The two runaway horses at the front obviously didn't expect there would be such a person. After showing Bai Xue a smile that everything was under control, Qingyun Tiankong passed her and came to the front row of the team.

In the audience, Qian Ye pursed his lips, his mind in a mess. He did not expect that Qing Yun Tiankong would not try his running skills but acting skills, and deceived him in the early stage and successfully escaped the defense. Thinking about it carefully, with Qing Yun Tiankong's personality, it is impossible for him to say it out on purpose when he is uncomfortable. Instead, he has to pretend to be nothing and make Bai Xue take unnecessary defense and waste her energy.

Unfortunately, Qianye did not have the chance to regret. Qingyun Tiankong, who escaped from the defense, began to flee in full condition. She ran to the two escaped horses and began to change the team's rhythm.

Should I follow or let go? Qianye was caught in a dilemma. Every time a runaway horse appeared, he would fall into a painful decision. Following meant changing the rhythm and accelerating the consumption of physical strength, while letting go meant handing the initiative to the opponent and allowing them to establish an advantage.

Why do I have to answer multiple-choice questions every time I compete? I hate running away!

Aoi Kiryuin beside him looked at Qingyun Tiankong who rushed to the front with excitement, and shouted excitedly: "Come on, Tiankong——!"

Through Shirayuki's perspective, Fujiwara Chiya watched Qingyun Tiankong's powerful footsteps, and finally he made a decision.

and!

Qingyun Tiankong's center of gravity was very stable when she was running, and her step frequency and stride also maintained a considerable sense of rhythm, indicating that she still had plenty of physical strength. If she encountered such a runaway horse, allowing the opponent to establish an advantage would only lead to death.

Bai Xue made a decision and immediately quickened her pace.

"Qingyun Tiankong is in the lead, Kangbaha is in second place, and Snow Dancer is catching up! Sure enough, Snow Dancer will not let his opponent go easily!"

I don’t know if they made the same judgment or simply followed Shirayuki’s footsteps, but after Fujiwara Shirayuki accelerated, the other horse girls followed suit, and the overall rhythm of the team was increased.

After performing a rhythm that she was not good at, Bai Xue clearly felt that the burden on her body was increasing. If this continued, she would be mostly consumed by Qingyun Tiankong in the middle and late stages of the game.

If I don't feel comfortable running, you won't feel comfortable either!

Bai Xue gradually approached the opponent, and Qing Yun Tian Kong looked back with a little fright.

Why are you still speeding up!?

Qingyun Tiankong thought that there were only two results after she took the lead. One was that Baixue would completely let go and ignore her, and Qingyun Tiankong could run very freely. The other was that Baixue would speed up and maintain a position to overtake, but the cost would be the accelerated consumption of the opponent's physical strength. However, now Baixue chose the non-existent third option.

Take the initiative to attack, force Qingyun Tiankong to abandon her original rhythm, force her to give up her strategy and escape without thinking.

Are you kidding me? She is not Silent Suzuka! Qing Yuntiankong broke out in a cold sweat. Her legs were not strong enough to support her to run at a very high speed. Qing Yuntiankong was still good at endurance. The longer the distance, the more advantage Qing Yuntiankong had in running away.

The speed was not forced by Qingyun Tiankong. If she were to speed up by force, it would have too much impact on her.

Qingyun Tiankong gritted his teeth as he watched the white snow getting closer and closer out of the corner of his eye.

Is this your desperate counterattack, Snow White...

Every time I think I know you well enough, you always bring me new surprises.

In that case, let’s fight to the death!

Thinking of this, Qingyun Tiankong gathered all her strength and increased her speed, which was already fast enough, to another level. At the same time, an ugly look appeared on her face.

"Victory won't give you what you give it, Sky!"

Bai Xue gritted her teeth. It was still far from the best time to accelerate, but it was her only chance to fight against the fleeing horse! She would probably run out of energy by the end of the race, but as Narita Shirahito said, what she lacked in energy, she would make up for with momentum!

Chapter 243: Smart People Will Be Tricked

"The Snow Dancer is catching up! Charging towards the first place, and Qingyun Sky is also speeding up!" The host quickly explained the situation, and the audience's enthusiasm rose.

Fujiwara Chiya covered his chest and stared at the arena intently. He would either be completely devoured by his opponent or launch a desperate counterattack. Facing this kind of strategic escape horse, the best way is to attack head-on.

Aoi Kiryuin beside her had a nervous look on her face. She could see that both Qingyun Tiankong and Shirayuki were in a very unfavorable situation. The match that was originally sure to win became tense again.

On the field, Qing Yun Tiankong tried her best to tell herself not to look back and to focus on the front, but the terrifying aura from Bai Xue continued to stimulate Qing Yun Tiankong's nerves. The pressing footsteps even stepped on Qing Yun Tiankong's chest, making her breathing rapid and increasingly difficult.

Experiencing it in person and watching from the front are two completely different concepts. Qingyun Tiankong saw how fierce Bai Xue was when she surpassed her opponent, and was fascinated by her wolf-like wild aura. However, when she stood on the enemy's side and became Bai Xue's opponent, she had no time to praise her.

When I knew you were going to participate, I had a feeling that this competition would definitely not be easy!

Qing Yun Tiankong's eyes burst into blazing blue flames, and her body seemed to be pierced with two holes. Her physical strength poured out, and while her speed increased, her rhythm was also disrupted. But there was no other way. Now Qing Yun Tiankong could only rely on this method to maintain her advantage.

"Two horse lengths, two horse lengths! Two horse lengths--!"

The race came to the final bend. The distance between Shirayuki and Qingyun Tiankong was always maintained at two horse lengths. The other horse girls gradually fell behind because of the fight between the two. The escape horses, who were originally in second and third place, were exhausted due to the violent physical collisions in the early stage. Their leg strength became weaker and weaker, and they were finally overtaken by Shirayuki.

"No one can get close. Qingyun Tiankong is still in the lead!!"

Hearing these words, Qing Yun Tiankong's somewhat weak heart cheered up again. At this moment, she was sweating profusely and her breathing was disordered. In such a fast-paced escape, her physical strength had run out. But similarly, Bai Xue's condition was not good either!

Qingyun Tiankong knew that Bai Xue was the type who would exert her strength in the late stage, so her main goal in the first and middle stages of the race was to conserve her leg strength and avoid confrontation with others. She was like a bow and arrow, constantly accumulating strength and waiting to release it at the very end.

However, now, Bai Xue had to release the bowstring and shoot the arrow in advance, which caused her speed to be weak!

Hearing the sound of the other party maintaining a certain distance and unable to get close, Qingyun Tiankong's sweaty face curled into a tired smile. The goal has been achieved, and Bai Xue's first defeat will be achieved by her!

"There are only two hundred meters left in the race!" The host's voice echoed in the stadium. Qingyun Tiankong felt his steps getting heavier and the people around him were catching up one after another.

Almost there, just a little bit more! Qingyun Tiankong forcefully squeezed out strength from her exhausted body. She would not allow herself to fail here, let alone lose to others. The snow was hers, and so was the victory!

Move, move my legs faster!

call--

Accompanied by a deep breathing sound, Qingyun Tiankong's heart suddenly tightened. With an incredible look, Qingyun Tiankong turned back, and then she saw a snow-white figure.

How... is it possible! Qingyun Tiankong's eyes widened.

Bai Xue, how could you still have the strength!

Fujiwara Shirayuki bit her lips tightly, and her heavy breathing even made Qianye feel short of breath. Looking at Qingyun Tiankong's surprised expression, Shirayuki snorted weakly.

It’s time to retract your strength, blue sky!

Just like Qingyun Tiankong deceived her and made her let her guard down before the game, Bai Xue did the same.

When she was about to catch up with the other party, Bai Xue deliberately slowed down her pace to create the illusion of exhaustion, making Qing Yun Tiankong think that her physical strength had run out, and then she slowed down her pace and did not continue to widen the distance.

This is Bai Xue's purpose. Qian Ye is constantly calculating the distance and speed between the two people. He knows that if this continues, Bai Xue will definitely lose the game, so he must stop Qing Yun Tian Kong from continuing to accelerate.

The method he thought of was to make Bai Xue show weakness. Qing Yun Tiankong was a smart person. She would not waste her energy meaninglessly. When she knew that Bai Xue could not catch up, she would not speed up. Qian Ye took advantage of Qing Yun Tiankong's psychology.

Only a smart person would fall for this.

Compared with Qingyun Tiankong, Baixue has one biggest advantage: her acceleration force is much greater than Qingyun Tiankong. Under the same distance, it will take Qingyun Tiankong a longer time to reach the same speed as Baixue.

And what Qianye wants is the time difference!

Seeing Bai Xue suddenly chasing after her, Qing Yun Tiankong used up her last bit of strength to take a step forward, but she was still a step too slow. Bai Xue had already come to her side, and the two of them were walking side by side.

"With the last 100 meters left in the race, they are tied! Snow Dancer and Blue Sky are tied! Who will win in the end! Snow Dancer or Blue Sky!?"

After leading Qingyun Tiankong by half a head, Bai Xue could no longer move forward. She had reached her limit, while Qingyun Tiankong's eyes were wet with sweat and everything she saw was blurry. However, her physical strength was still slightly better than Bai Xue's, and the original head gap was gradually eliminated by Qingyun Tiankong.

The two men shouted deafeningly with all their strength, and with the host's shout of "Cross the finish line!", the competition was declared over.

The two people who had exhausted all their strength stopped walking with weak hands and feet, sweat dripping down their cheeks. They raised their heads and looked at the big screen in the center of the stadium. The word "photo" was flashing on the first two names representing the champion and the runner-up. The distance between the two people was so close that they needed to use the photo to judge the winner.

The screen flashed a few times, and finally showed a photo of the two people crossing the finish line. Bai Xue's body was lowered to less than half of the normal running posture, while Qing Yun Tian Kong held his body upright, and the forward leaning posture allowed Bai Xue to touch the finish line faster.

"It's the Snow Dancer! The winner is the Snow Dancer--!"