Their restricted abilities are refreshed every week.

The Emperor of the East Sea glanced at the two people in the inner passage. This king, who did not belong to this young generation, said to them with great ease, "Come and feel the strongest last kick in all of Japan - if you can still keep up, come and try it!"

After crossing the last bend with the longest distance, amidst the howling wind, the Emperor of the East China Sea issued a challenge to everyone:

"Come on! New generation! Let me see your potential!"

Chapter 20: "Compensation" for Oguruma

"We're already halfway through the race, entering the final 300m straight, and the racegoers still haven't managed to pull off a significant difference! So, the only way to compete is on the last leg!"

The Emperor of the East China Sea took the lead, using the most sophisticated technique to turn on the outside with almost no deceleration - but even so, the gap between the inside and outside lanes allowed the horse racing women to close the gap with her.

But, that's exactly what she wants!

——Can’t catch up!

His lungs were working like an overloaded bellows, and with 300 meters left to the finish line, the scenery in front of Oguruma was already showing overlapping phantoms.

300m... Is there actually a full 300m?

Before, it seemed like I was trying too hard.

Ogurumao turned his head stiffly and saw the Emperor of the East China Sea running and laughing, getting farther and farther away from him.

——This is the gap between the contemporary top and myself.

Never before had Oguruma felt so clearly at this moment how cold the word "gap" was.

My legs feel as heavy as if they were filled with lead - too much lactic acid has accumulated and I can no longer sprint.

As the main group crossed the bend together, Ogurumao barely maintained his lead, but was overtaken by the sharp-eyed Yae Mudi.

Right behind him, Aldan Mejiro, who excels in the latter stages, is about to overtake him.

There was still plenty of energy left in my lungs, but I was gradually losing feeling in my legs.

"hiss--!"

The heavy breathing of a monster sounded on the track, attracting everyone's attention.

Yajū Invincible, who was running at full speed in front, felt a chill on his back, as if he was being stared at by a predator. Even the Emperor of the East China Sea paused slightly.

"call--!"

Cold and warm currents with a strong smell of rust exchanged in Xiao Limao's mouth and rushed out quickly. There were clear bloodshot in the whites of her eyes, but she raised her eyes again with force.

Oguruma was looking straight ahead at the straight road that was less than 250 meters long.

It was as if a robot was ruthlessly controlling the body thousands of miles away, forcing the legs, which were already filled with lactic acid, to move again.

If your thighs and calves are too heavy, then use the strength in your upper arms, waist, abdomen, back of the buttocks, and even each toe!

Lift your leg, take a step, fold, and step down.

Obviously every step is so difficult, and the stiff face is obviously full of pain, but he can still pick up the speed that has slowed down, and stand out from the crowd again!

"——It's Ashima's horse girl, sprinting out from the crowd! And her speed is getting faster and faster!"

'What a joke!'

Seeing out of the corner of his eye that his body was almost flattening against the ground and that Oguruma was accelerating again, Yae Invincible, who had already reached his maximum speed, frowned.

——The way this guy runs is just like he’s running for his life!

It's just a training match, why bother?

The monster's footsteps gradually approached, and Yaezhe Wudi's heart trembled along with them.

——What are you doing!

Yae Wudi gritted her teeth. The pressure from both front and back made it almost impossible for her to breathe.

She closed her eyes and put all her strength into it.

Fight!

100m!

This is the final distance!

Whether you're Xiaolimao or the Emperor of the East Sea, come and compete if you want to!

"—The gap keeps widening! Widening! Three lengths, four lengths... The unfavored Ash-haired horse girl has crossed the finish line!"

The green grass at the finish line was torn apart by three gusts of wind that were rushing to the front.

The moment she crossed the finish line, Xiaolimao felt that all the strength in her body had been drained. She fell to her knees weakly on the ground, barely using her hands to support herself from falling to the ground.

Finally...yes, which one is it?

"Wow, you ran pretty well."

In the shadows, a hand was extended in front of Xiaolimao's eyes. She looked up and saw the Emperor of the East China Sea with a slightly sweaty forehead.

Didn't the other party try their best...

No, that's natural.

One is the king who is about to dominate the classic triple crown, while the others are the horse racing ladies who have won the most G3 victories.

Whether it's competition experience, grasp of the battle situation, or pure physical fitness, there is a huge gap.

Not to mention, they are competing in the opponent's comfort zone.

After holding the hand, Ogurumao stood up tiredly and saw his ranking.

He was lucky enough to defeat Eightfold Invincible by a neck, but was easily pulled over three body lengths by the Emperor of the East China Sea who had not used his full strength.

The sound of the game broadcast came from the big screen in the distance, continuing the previous words:

"—A raging third consecutive victory, and also the first major prize! Tamamo Cross crossed the finish line with a massive six-length advantage!"

Xiaoyu, you win.

Oguruma stared quietly at Tamamo Cross, who was making a scissors sign and smiling cheerfully, on the screen for a while, then let out a soft breath. Then, he heard the question from the East Sea Emperor beside him:

"But the tactics you use are really weird."

The Emperor of the East Sea rubbed his chin in confusion, narrowing his eyes as he recalled, "Why did he take the lead in the opening game when he clearly had such a powerful last leg?"

……

"I have an idea."

Yesterday, Shirakawa Haru, who seemed to have a lightbulb in his head, said to her: "First take the lead, then slow down, forcing everyone else to slow down, and then come to second place to catch the wind..."

"Finally, I'll compete with a sprint - I often do this when I run middle- and long-distance races."

"I'm not sure if this running method will work for faster horse girls, but a little research in a training match shouldn't cause any major problems."

……

"That's it."

Oguruma said seriously.

"You really... you have a scientific spirit."

The horse racing ladies, including the Emperor of the East China Sea, couldn't help but show expressions of shame.

Outside the field, Shirakawa Haru, who was being watched by Aoyama Normal University, looked up at the sky.

The old man said, "This way of running is really not suitable for Oguruma."

"Empiricism is harmful." Shirakawa Haru looked away awkwardly. "I thought it would be fine after practicing it in an international competition."

He sighed:

"But while the distance of Uma Musume races is similar to the 800, 1500, and 3000m marathons, the actual speed is even faster than our sprints—at such extreme speeds, the running styles are completely incompatible."

Upon hearing this, the old man tapped Baichuan Qing on the top of his head with the bamboo sword he had been holding. "Boy, you should have known about this kind of thing from videos or books a long time ago."

"Books can't teach people, but practical experience can teach people once they are taught." Shirakawa Haru helplessly spread his hands: "Anyway, I originally wanted Xiaoli to try to take the shortcut I took... but now it seems impossible to do so."

On the big screen in the distance, the victorious Tamamo Cross was happily being interviewed, while Oguruma was standing alone, looking in his direction.

——You need to give some compensation.

Because it's your own problem.

After saying goodbye to the teacher representative, Shirakawa Haru walked down the stands, wondering what compensation he should give to the other party.

——He didn't remember that at this time this morning, Class A and Class B of Grade 1 would be having physical education class at the same time.

——Of course, he didn't remember the previous phone call telling him that Xiangzi hadn't come to school today.

Chapter 21: Pochi-chan, you were born a devil...

"Sun-kun, I lost."

"I saw it."

Kourimo was the last to leave the pasture. By the time she reached the tunnel that alternated between light and dark, the other horse girls and trainers had already left.

Oguruma walked over and looked up at Shirakawa Haru, but there was no obvious disappointment on his face.

"Xiaoyu has won three games in a row. She's amazing."

"I saw it too."

The two looked at each other for a while, and then silently changed from staring at each other to walking side by side towards the large playground that was not used for competitions.

After walking for a while, Baichuan Qing suddenly said, "So, have you seen the gap between yourself and the seniors?"

Ogurumao rarely answered with an idiom: "I look up to the lofty mountains."

What it means is that you can see clearly, but you can't catch up at all - because of this, you can know that your failure is not due to some illusory luck.

Even if he didn't follow Shirakawa Haru's tactics, but instead ran according to her usual way and competed in the final sprint, he would definitely lose.

We will lose, there is no doubt about it.

"That's a good thing, Oguri."

Shirakawa Haru raised his hand and touched the top of the horse girl's head, rubbing her aho-hair. Seeing that she didn't resist, he said calmly, "Because in a year, everyone will feel the same way when they see you."

There was no reprimand, no encouragement, and no constant apologies for tactical mistakes.

Just explaining.

Let me state a fact - Oguruma, in a year, you will definitely be at the top of all horse girls.

"Are you trying to comfort me, Sun-kun?"

Xiao Limao grabbed his hand that was touching his head, put it aside, and then smiled helplessly.

"I just want to say that I trust you more than anyone else."

Baichuan Qing looked up, thought for a moment and replied: "So you should also believe in yourself, that's all."

"—Besides this, is there any compensation you would like, Oguri?"

As they were about to walk out of the short passage and onto the crowded playground, Baichuan Qing hurriedly asked.

compensate?

Seeing Oguruma's puzzled look, Shirakawa Haru explained: "After all, it's because of me that you haven't been able to exert your full strength."

That's it.

Mr. Sun, you are really so reserved.

——This tactic, which may not succeed, was obviously only used with the mutual consent of both of us.

The moment the two of them reached the exit of the passage, Shirakawa Haru suddenly stopped.

It wasn't because Oguruma spoke, nor was it because he wanted to stop.

But... the whole world stopped again.

Oguruma activated the time freeze.

There were the athletes running not far away, the girls playing volleyball during class, the glistening sweat scattered in the air, Pochi-chan secretly hiding behind a tree stump watching here, and even Takamatsu Deng picking up stones on their right.

Everything stopped.