The socially anxious girl doesn't want to stick to me!

The scene cuts back to the field.

Igarashi Sakuraba gradually stopped and paused on the grassland.

Because she heard the voice of Silas system.

[It is detected that the host has independently learned the running method of Silent Suzuka. 】

——[Bonus Skill: Pegasus Soul]

——The long-term task [Versatile] is completed.

——【Learned how to run (3/3)】

——【Reward a random character card (limited edition)】

It looks like I will win the Gaoyue Sho!

Igarashi Sakuraba's lips curled up slightly, with a smile on his face. Suddenly, he had some confidence that everything was in his hands.

——[It has been detected that the host has completed autonomous learning for the first time... The system will be upgraded to Silas version 1.1. 】

…What the hell.

I finished learning the silent Suzuka running method by myself, and it turned out that it was the first time I learned the running method independently.

The system needs to be upgraded?

Was he afraid that he would no longer need this system, so he quickly upgraded it? Would he not put pressure on the system? Igarashi Sakuraba fell into deep thought, but the answer to this question was obviously yes.

If there is no pressure.

[Silas] The system will not be upgraded.

Before the maintenance period.

I quickly clicked on [Skill: Soul of Pegasus] and prepared to see its effects.

[Skill: Pegasus Soul]: "This is the essence of the [Escape] path, embodying the forms of famous escape horses throughout the ages. When the host begins to escape, all attributes will increase by a certain amount, minimizing negative effects to the greatest extent possible."

——This is the first time that Igarashi Sakuraba has acquired such an awesome skill.

…She opened her mouth.

I didn't have time to say anything.

……

"System upgrade detected, Silas system temporarily shut down."

The electronic sound rang immediately.

Before Igarashi Sakuraba could react, the light blue panel in front of him closed, and the icon of the random character card that he had not yet drawn also turned dim.

"wait."

She was confused.

Isn't the reason I study so hard just to get the character card so that I can be sure of winning the Gaoyue Competition?

but……

No way……

A bad premonition was born.

"During the maintenance period...can I still use the character color change card?"

--【cannot.】

The answer is a categorical no.

——【Not only can the item character card not be used, but the active ability of changing freely cannot be used either. All active abilities are temporarily sealed, but the passive skills will not be affected. Please host.】

……

"?"

So you train so hard, but your strength is weakened, right?

Chapter 98: The Big Account is Sealed/The Gaoyue Competition Begins

——[Silas] The system has been temporarily sealed.

This is the information we know so far.

Igarashi Sakuraba sat cross-legged on the bed, the moonlight illuminating her cheeks...an expression of confusion.

so.

If I hadn't taken the initiative to learn how to run, wouldn't there be so many problems? But now... because he learned the Silent Suzuka's running method on his own, his strength was greatly weakened. This was something Igarashi Sakuraba never expected.

The situation is very bad at the moment.

Not only are random character cards no longer useful...but also, Transformation is also at a time when it is sealed.

This means that he is not sure of winning and cannot challenge the derby again in the dream world.

The two fastest paths to progress have been blocked.

then.

Igarashi Sakuraba glanced at the calendar - the circled day was the day after tomorrow.

Two days later.

The meaning of the circle is Gaoyueshang.

In other words, two days later is the day of Gaoyue Shang... Thinking about it, even my fingers are shaking a little.

Now the first one is bigger than the other two.

It's like the big devil who was urgently patched before the decisive battle with the hero - the strongest sword of heaven and shield of earth are useless, and he can only fall into the mortal world and fight the hero one-on-one in close combat. He has no guarantee of "winning", and his heart is filled with 100% tension and negative emotions that affect his state.

Two days.

Two days to go.

Even two days will pass in the blink of an eye.

The pressure of time once again squeezed my mentality.

Um....

Don't let yourself get distracted.

Igarashi Sakuraba tried to maintain her mentality. She had already achieved Nirvana, so she couldn't do such a low thing. She had to work hard and prepare for the competition. Would she be unable to achieve anything without the system? Wasn't the horse girl named Igarashi Sakuraba just a parasite? Since she could learn how to run without the Silas system, she could also learn how to run without the Silas system!

Thinking.

Just get out of bed and train, and through training, regain your self-confidence bit by bit.

……

just.

Time flies by.

Two days is just a moment, and when you realize it... you will be standing on the most important stage - like now.

Igarashi Sakuraba came to the preparation room of Gaoyue Shang without any preparation. She looked at the mirror blankly. If it weren't for the memories of the past two days in her mind, she would have thought she had traveled through time. It was too fast!

Are I going to run in the race for no apparent reason?

——Although he has been training frantically these past two days, Igarashi Sakuraba has not yet regained his confidence!

but.

The noisy sounds on the ground were telling her that this was not an illusion, but reality, the real fact.

The victory suit next to it feels real… The countdown to entering the venue is gradually decreasing, and the ticking sound echoes in the dead silent space, making people feel more nervous for a while.

broken--

Igarashi Sakuraba began to doubt whether he could win the Gaoyue Sho in this state.

but.

It is useless to be full of doubts now, because the game is about to begin. The first championship of this classic triple crown attracts everyone's attention. It is drizzling outside, but even if it is raining, it does not affect the seats and the fullness of the seats, as well as the betting tickets.

Take a deep breath.

Igarashi Sakuraba looked at herself in the mirror.

Some of them are even almost unrecognizable... because she can't believe that one day she will take the initiative to stand on the track and compete for the championship that symbolizes glory - speaking of which, what happened recently, no, everything that happened since her rebirth was inexplicable. She was inexplicably involved, grew up... and came to this point now.

Everything is so inexplicable.

——It still happens inexplicably now.

Igarashi Sakuraba has come this far and has no reason to retreat. She wants to defeat Good Opera head-on, complete Sukuno, and defeat Aimu Orihime and Narita Road once again, because what she wants now is to stand at the highest position.

That...

The level called [Hall of Honor], the level called [Best] and [Epic] levels.

and so.

Run hard.

Thinking.

I won't back down anymore - I won't tolerate you any more.

Igarashi Sakuraba unbuttoned his clothes and took them off.

Then she took the winning suit from the hanger and stroked the smooth fabric like milk. This was a beautiful gesture of friendship. She also smiled and said to herself that she wanted to win the championship. It seemed that everyone was looking forward to her like this. Should I say that as a friend, I naturally hope that my friend will have a better life? Or... do I want to see Igarashi Sakuraba win?

I no longer know.

Complex thoughts emerged, then retreated and disappeared the next moment.

One hundred and eighty thousand branches of distracting thoughts are being slowly pruned, leaving only a clear mind.

Immediately.

Put on this pitch-black winning suit with a blue rose tattooed on the chest.

Many people's winning suits are long fluttering skirts, but it will not affect running, because the three goddesses will protect your winning suit and make it impossible for them to affect your speed in any way - naturally, it can be as beautiful as possible. Some horse girls who are born into wealthy families can even wear extremely luxurious winning suits, with even the details embellished.

but.

Igarashi Sakuraba is different.

Her winning outfit was a sweatshirt - a plain-looking pure black sweatshirt, with the only bright spot being the blue rose tattooed on the chest and the treatment of the sleeves. Everything was designed in a simple style.

Pull the sweatshirt over your head and button up the hood.

The faintly visible jawline is sharp as a knife, yet round as jade. These two points are not mutually exclusive attributes. Above the half of the high nose bridge, everything is shrouded in darkness. The only word that can be used to describe it is "mysterious".

A dangerous yet fascinating feeling.

Igarashi Sakuraba's temperament has always been good, with a hint of decadent aesthetics.

It is like a withering flower, retaining the warmth of its blooming and the quietness before withering.

——Sniff your fingertips.

Very wonderful...put on the winning suit.

The whole person... feels different, a feeling that cannot be described in words. Is this the blessing of the three goddesses?

Igarashi Sakuraba smiled.

At this point...really...there's nothing to be afraid of anymore.

As the countdown on the table gradually reached zero, it meant that the start time of the game was slowly approaching, and Igarashi Sakuraba simply pressed the pause button, then tidied up the instruments and made sure that the horseshoe was nailed again. Everything was in the best condition.

She walked out of this door.

……

The passage we were heading towards was an exit with dazzling light.

Chapter 99: Magnificent Opening Song