Uma Musume, do I have to tell you that I know how to use the Santa Hat special move?

"Injury...?" Thinking back to the troubled career of the Emperor of the East China Sea, Stardust Illusion realized that the soft body is just a double-edged sword.

Her systematized body has become a guarantee that she will never get injured, which can be said to be her unique advantage - by the way, there seems to be a panacea reward in the system mission?

"Okay, now that we're almost ready, let's start entering the gate."

After confirming that the two were warmed up, Liu Ping led them to the gate.

The training ground here is built completely in accordance with the standards of the Horse Racing Association. It can be said that this track is the standard venue for a 1600m good-quality counterclockwise winter race.

As Stardust Illusion and Oddball entered the gate one after another, she instantly felt the aura of Oddball beside her suddenly change, as if a dragon about to wake up was standing there.

This is... the one I felt before!

The Stardust Illusion instantly recalled the creepy fear he felt when he first saw the chestnut hat in the store, and the suffocating feeling as if something was strangled at the throat when he saw the Rudolph symbol before.

Is this the oppression of a top-level horse girl!?

"Then both of you get ready."

Old man Liu Ping, who was standing nearby, held the button to control the gate and raised his right hand to the two of them:

"Three, two, one... start!"

boom!

Stardust Illusion and Oguruma started at the same time. Their right feet stepped on the grass, and accompanied by the explosion of air waves, two figures flew out of the gate at the same time like arrows from a bow!

Oguruma's exit speed was even slightly higher than Stardust Illusion's, but she immediately adjusted her speed and let Stardust Illusion pass by her.

Stardust Illusion secretly marveled in her heart. She was actually very confident in her speed out of the gate.

Facts have also proved that Oguruma's exit speed was indeed not faster than hers, but Oguruma seized the moment when the gate opened and surpassed her by a slight margin in exit time.

Concentration, or focus?

Stardust Illusion secretly guessed what skills Oguruma might have.

Her speed at this moment was already close to its maximum speed, and Oguruma was running effortlessly on the track outside her.

The two men did not look at each other, but just by looking at the stardust illusion in their peripheral vision, they could tell that Oguruma was far from displaying his true strength. Even every step he took on the ground felt light and fluttery, without the heavy sense of acceleration at all.

"It seems that speed is her advantage, but she seems to be lacking in strength and endurance."

Old Man Liuping, who was standing nearby, stared at the Stardust illusion running on the track and thought about the training plan.

It’s not that he doesn’t care about Oguruma’s situation, but based on Liuping’s study of the race video, Stardust Illusion’s special running style should erupt in the second half of the track, close to the final sprint, so there is no need to worry before then.

The race soon entered the second half. Stardust Illusion felt the warmth of his second recovery of physical strength and turned his gaze to the last bend in front. The last 777 meters of the race would be at that bend.

If you want to see the Holy Night Miracle Runner, show it right there!

Thinking of this, she suddenly kicked out in a goose step, and her body changed from standing upright to leaning forward. She seemed to disappear on the track for a moment, and the next moment she appeared in a position half a horse's length ahead of Xiaolimao!

Skill, Shukuchikai... Hmm!?

boom!

Almost at the moment when the Stardust Illusion completed the action, a burning aura suddenly came from behind, and Oguruma's body suddenly leaned forward to the point where it was almost close to the ground, and his steps suddenly became hurried.

Skill, linear acceleration!

Oguruma barely gave Stardust Illusion any time to react before catching up again. The two of them drove side by side, tightly on the inner lane, and entered the final turn directly.

"It's a stretch to think she can surpass Oguruma in this situation. Is she really that competitive?"

Old man Liuping frowned. Of course, he could see the current state of the Stardust Illusion, including the shrinking technique just now, which was very harmful to Uma Musume's legs and feet. If used frequently, it would likely result in injuries.

It seems that she needs to pay more attention to basic training. Otherwise, relying too much on skills will only make this horse racing girl lose sight of the main goal.

He planned this secretly.

Chapter 16: Endurance Training. You still want me to surrender? Trash~

800m.

The two had 800m left to the finish line.

Stardust Illusion still used his most comfortable method of running on the curve, which was to break the curve into two straight lines and one turn.

Although this would allow her to run about ten meters further, it would also avoid being forced to slow down on the curve.

Oguruma seemed to have noticed this as well, and did not try to stop her. Instead, he slowed down and made way for her to run towards the outer path.

And then... I felt it, the location is right here!

Skill, 777 activated!

As a warm current surged up her body, the phantom in Stardust Illusion's mind flashed again, and Lumao's Holy Night Runner ran at high speed, adjusting her running movements to the most correct posture -

In an instant, Stardust Illusion's entire temperament suddenly changed. Every step she took unleashed an astonishing force, and even the grass was dented by her heroic steps.

The speed, acceleration, and endurance of the entire Uma Girl were all improved. Then, at the turn on the big outer road, the stardust illusion turned into a gust of wind and suddenly rushed towards the direction of the final straight.

coming!

Old man Liuping immediately focused his mind. The sudden change in running style was exactly what he and Oguruma wanted to learn. He slammed the ground with all his strength with every step to gain more powerful explosive power.

This running method is very similar to the stunt that Oguruma used in the last 200m, but it has been improved into a continuous enhancement ability that can be used earlier. This is definitely the last piece of the puzzle for Oguruma to win the championship!

He held his breath and looked at the situation on the field.

The moment Oguruma saw this running method, she slowed down and landed behind the stardust illusion. She needed to carefully observe every step of the running method from this angle.

"Ha ha……"

Having entered this state, Stardust Illusion could no longer care about other things. She felt the physical recovery brought by this running method and tried her best to adjust her physical condition.

She felt as if she was back at the racecourse in Zhongjing.

Following closely behind her was the Emperor of the East China Sea, burning her back like a phoenix, and she was the contestant whose first place could be snatched away at any time.

If I keep running like this, will I be overtaken by the Emperor of the East China Sea?

I won't give up just like that!

"Is it the second last kick!?"

Along with Liu Ping's exclamation, Stardust Illusion's desire to win has been completely ignited by the illusion.

Feeling the strong wind blowing on her face as she ran quickly, she gritted her teeth, lowered her body, and accelerated forward a second time!

Is parallel running training such a passionate thing?

Oguruma, who was running behind the Stardust Illusion and observing the footsteps, was completely confused. He didn't know why the person in front of him suddenly started to speed up again.

At this moment, the two of them have rushed into the final straight one after another. Now there is only 300m left. In order not to be left behind, Oguruma has to start increasing her speed.

Skills, final sprint launched!

boom!

For a runner like Oguruma, there is only one way to accelerate, and that is to inject more power into the legs and feet, and then slam into the ground!

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The oppressive feeling behind me not only did not go away, but it got closer and closer to me.

A vaguely perceptible pressure gradually enveloped the stardust illusion, and an indescribable atmosphere spread on this final straight road.

The Stardust Illusion's pupils suddenly shrank.

Can't get rid of her?

She couldn't even shake it off after the second acceleration, could it be that...she was going to accelerate a third time? !

I don’t want to… give up again like I did last time!

Thinking of this, Stardust Illusion gritted his teeth and tried to increase his speed again, stepping towards the ground with all his strength.

How is it possible...the speed can no longer be increased?

No, it’s the person chasing behind who started to speed up!

The last 200m straight distance!

Oguruma's already low-lying running style made her lower her body even lower. At this moment, she was like a fighter jet flying close to the ground. Her beast-like eyes suddenly widened. She was not going to give up the last 200 meters to anyone!

puff.

Stardust Illusion continued to run with gritted teeth, only to feel a chill on her back. She seemed to see a terrifying monster so huge that it made her feel frightened approaching step by step from behind.

This is not something that should appear on a racetrack at all. It is simply a monster that can destroy a city. It is Godzilla... No, this is an illusion!

The Stardust Illusion reacted immediately, but its movements were still slow.

At this moment, a gray-white phantom from the side took this opportunity to rush out!

Cross the finish line!!!

Xiaolimao finally won the first place with a 2-length advantage.

"Hahaha……"

Stardust Illusion, whose stamina had been completely exhausted, was now leaning against the wall and breathing heavily. Only then did she realize that what had just happened was just a parallel running training.

I remembered the time when I was surpassed by the Emperor of the East Sea, so I suddenly became competitive...

"I'm really sorry, I just got a little drunk."

She quickly turned around and apologized to Oguruma. She had clearly said at the beginning that they were going to do a side-by-side training to let the other party learn the Holy Night Runner, but she suddenly started to speed up several times for no apparent reason and disrupted the rhythm.

"what?"

Oguruma wiped the sweat off his forehead and looked confused when faced with Stardust Illusion's apology.

"It's just... I wanted to win so badly that I didn't keep running that way."

Stardust Illusion explained with an apologetic look on his face.

"I just want to win. That's normal, right? What's wrong with that?"

Little Chestnut Hat answered with his cheeks puffed out.

She seemed to be using her own methods to recover her strength, but her whole face looked like a bun, and her ears on top of her head were shaking slightly, which made her look very cute.

"What Xiaoli said is right."

Old Man Liuping also came up and confirmed what Xiaolimao said:

"If you have to suppress your desire to win, then what's the point of running? So you don't have to apologize for this. It's better to say that Xiaoli's desire to win is stronger than yours, otherwise she wouldn't have shown her true skills in the last 200 meters, hahahaha."

Rokuhei Ginjiro burst into laughter, which made him feel relieved even though he felt a little guilty about the stardust illusion.

After all, Mr. Liuping had always emphasized that Oguri was short of time. It would be terrible if she really delayed Oguri's precious training time.

"Okay, now the warm-up is almost over." Old Man Liuping clapped his hands, attracting the attention of the two, and then continued:

"Let's start the formal training now!"

"Was that just a warm-up?!"

The Stardust Illusion, which was almost exhausted, suddenly widened its eyes when it heard these words.

Her legs felt like they were filled with lead, and it was hard for her to even lift them up. And now this trainer actually said... the training hasn't officially started yet! ?

What a joke!

"Haha, I just noticed that your endurance is a weak point." Mr. Liuping smiled even more brightly, "But this also means that you need to overcome this weakness even more."

"Otherwise, if you are exhausted after running 1800m and 1600m, how can you expect to win the Classic Triple Crown? You have to know that the Japanese Derby is 2400m, and the Chrysanthemum Appreciation is a full 3000m."

"Well, if you want to win, you can't refuse."

"Tsk... let's practice! Can you make me vomit?!"

Facing Liu Ping's inquiring eyes, Stardust Illusion agreed with trembling legs.

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