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

But what Mr. Liuping admired most was not these.

During the 17 days of training, Stardust Illusion never gave up because she couldn't stand the hardship of training. No matter how Liu Ping increased the training volume, she would grit her teeth and persevere.

If this was just a desire to win, it would be fine, but no matter how tired she was every night, she would be able to recover as before the next day, and there would not even be any physical damage. This was what Rokuhei Ginjiro could not believe the most.

"This guy, Stardust Illusion, is simply a natural candidate for the Hall of Fame."

Seeing such a healthy stardust illusion, Rokuhei Ginjiro could only sigh in this way.

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Chapter 19: The Great Wave of the Classic Triple Crown

December 12, Nagoya training ground in the early morning.

"Stardust Illusion, come here."

At the side of the track, Mr. Liuping called out to Stardust Illusion, who had just finished his first parallel running training and was about to start today's training.

"Master, what do you want to ask me for? Do you want to change the training today?"

Stardust Illusion panted slightly, ran down the track, walked up to Old Man Liuping and asked.

She respected the old man in front of her from the bottom of her heart. After all, he was able to help her improve her level and even took care of all matters other than training so that she could concentrate on her work.

If Rokuhei Ginjiro hadn't said that he would also retire and enjoy his old age after Oguri Hat retired, she would have asked the old man to become her official trainer long ago.

"Tomorrow is your undefeated match, which is equivalent to your second debut. Are you ready?" Grandpa Liuping asked cheerfully when he saw her running towards him.

"I...I'm ready!"

Stardust Illusion hesitated for a moment, because she had never caught up with Little Chestnut Hat once in these days.

But she immediately remembered that Oguruma was a horse girl who had been selected as a hall of famer, and the race she was about to participate in was the Arima Kinen, which was full of miracles and strength.

What she was about to participate in was just an undefeated competition that did not even carry a big reward.

"Don't worry, old man. I will prove that your training is absolutely effective!"

Stardust Illusion raised her eyebrows, and the white-tipped ears on her head twitched. In order to make up for the hesitation just now, she added confidently.

"Haha, Stardust Illusion, it's best if you have confidence in it."

Old Man Liuping reached out and patted the horse racing girl on the shoulder, feeling very pleased.

"Grandpa, I've been wanting to say this for a long time. Didn't I tell you to just call me Xingchen? That's what my sister calls me at home, too."

Stardust Illusion felt a little helpless. The old man in front of her was good in every way except the question of how to address her, and he refused to change it even after being told several times.

“I think it’s more formal to call her Stardust Illusion.” Mr. Liuping explained, “As a trainer, I will give every horse girl enough respect. You must not forget this.”

"What about Xiaolimao? You've been calling him Xiaoli, right, old man?"

Stardust Illusion asked.

"Hahahaha, Oguri is another story. I don't think she's the horse girl I'm responsible for, but more like my granddaughter."

Looking at Oguruma who was still running, Rokuhei Ginjiro smiled kindly, with a look of reminiscence in his eyes. He continued:

"At first, it was just my stupid nephew who asked me to take care of Xiaoli, but over the past two years, I have gradually poured extra affection into this child...haha, like a fool."

"Oh, sorry, once people get older, they tend to start reminiscing for no apparent reason."

Mr. Liuping scratched his head and turned the topic back to the Stardust Illusion:

"Let's talk about your match tomorrow. Even though it's just a win, you can't be too relaxed. Use this match to announce your appearance towards your goal."

Stardust Illusion raised his head and looked at Liu Ping in surprise when he heard the words.

"What's wrong? Didn't you make an appointment with that little girl, the Emperor of the East Sea, to compete in the Classic Triple Crown?"

Old Man Liuping tilted his head with a smile on his face.

"Then, a sufficiently amazing debut is essential. When the time comes, you will stand at the top of the winners and announce to everyone: you are going to challenge that genius, the [Emperor II] of the center."

"Isn't this a bit too ostentatious?"

Stardust Illusion hesitated, not knowing whether he should listen to Grandpa Liuping's advice. After all, if he said that, it would not be as simple as winning or losing with the emperor.

It can be said that it is a symbol of declaring war on Rudolf behind the emperor, or even on the central government.

After all, the East China Sea Emperor was hailed by the central government as a genius who would challenge for the undefeated triple crown next year.

"Hahahahaha, what's wrong with being a little more flamboyant?"

Old Man Liuping laughed as he looked at Xiao Limao gulping down an energy drink not far away.

"Oguri also went through this. If you want to challenge the Classic Triple Crown, how can you be afraid of such a little pressure? You have to know that those are the three races where the strongest horse girls gather every year."

"Just do as I say when the time comes. It will definitely pay off. Believe me."

Rokuhei Ginjiro turned around and looked seriously into the eyes of the Stardust Illusion:

Emperor Ludo once told me that you have the potential to succeed Oguri and become the new generation of Cinderella, the dream of every local horse racing girl.

If you want to achieve that goal, you have to become a Hall of Fame player, Stardust Illusion... Can you do it?

"Can you do this for an old man like me who makes unreasonable demands?"

He asked directly.

"Master Liuping, since you said so, am I really going to refuse?"

Stardust Illusion rolled his eyes and replied helplessly:

"Let's do as you say. I hope the emperor doesn't mistakenly think that I'm trying to scam her to get more exposure."

"Don't worry, the little girl from the East Sea Emperor is very sensitive. Since you and she have run away once, she knows exactly what kind of person you are."

Liu Ping waved his hand to dispel Stardust Illusion's worries, then pointed at the track and continued:

"Well, it's about time you continue training. Today is your last day of training before the Ogururoku game, so go over there and get started in earnest."

"Okay, I must surpass Oguruma once today!!"

"This kid is finally getting into the groove."

Looking at the Stardust Illusion that ran back to Oguruma, old man Liuping stroked his chin thoughtfully.

When Stardust Illusion is able to use the power of the champion to openly declare war on the Emperor of the East China Sea, she will be pushed to the forefront.

The fact that he lost to the emperor in his first debut match will definitely be dug up. Those annoying reporters will definitely not miss this hot topic and will definitely report it extensively.

Maybe they could even establish her as a local representative challenging the central government. She would become the new generation of Oguri, carrying her unfinished dream of the classic triple crown forward.

When the time comes, let Xiaoli and I help you.

Seeing you with this posture and running in the same way as Oguri, I believe that any audience who truly supports Oguri will hope that you can fulfill her unfulfilled ideal.

And then...Stardust Illusion, you will be able to feel how many people support you.

These supporters will eventually turn into a wave of support and rush towards you at the top of the Classic Triple Crown.

At that time, will you be completely submerged by this huge wave, or will you be able to ride it and finally reach the top?

Let me, an old man, wait and see!

Chapter 20: The Emperor of the East Sea? Just garbage!

December 12, the entrance of Zhongjing Racecourse.

The standard of the Uma Musume No Victory race held at the Chukyo Racecourse this time was no worse than the previous one.

On the one hand, it is because this is the last unbeaten race at the end of the year, and many horse girls who want to make achievements next year want to make their debut this year.

On the other hand, some horse girls wanted to avoid the Emperor of the East China Sea during their last debut battle, so they simply postponed their debut to today.

This resulted in a total of 16 people participating in this debut battle, reaching the highest number.

Stardust Illusion came to the entrance alone, holding his stomach, showed his entry certificate and ran straight in.

This morning she also had a big meal with Ogurume. After all, if you spend some time with a horse girl like Ogurume, it is hard not to increase your appetite.

But what comes with it is the dilemma of having an uncomfortable stomach.

"Oh no, I need to go to the bathroom before the game starts."

Stardust Illusion, feeling somewhat distressed, trotted towards the toilet. However, before she pushed the door open and walked in, she heard an arrogant voice approaching the door:

"...Humph, the strongest horse to debut this year will only be my great Tai Tendou."

"The Emperor of the East Sea? That little kid is just trash!"

The door of the toilet opened, and Stardust Illusion felt a shadow covering his front. He looked up and saw a muscular horse girl standing in front of him.

This horse girl looks like someone who is not easy to deal with. Not only is she at least 190cm tall, but her legs are also much longer than those of Stardust Illusion.

Her fluffy red short hair was messy and uneven, and coupled with her ferocious expression, she looked even more difficult to deal with, like a bad female gangster.

"Why are you blocking here? Get out of my way."

The giant's voice was exactly the same as the one Stardust Illusion had just heard. She casually stretched out her hand and was about to push away the little man who was blocking her way and walk out -

--no.

The palm pushed hard, but it was like pushing on a huge rock. Not only did the other party not move at all, but the female giant was even pushed back two steps.

The pushed Stardust Illusion slowly raised its head and spoke word by word to the horse girl in front of her who called herself "Ota Tendou":

"The Emperor of the East Sea should not be looked down upon by a horse girl like you. She will step onto the stage of the Classic Triple Crown, and I will defeat her there."

"what?!"

Veins popped out on Da Tai Tiantong's face.

It was embarrassing enough that he didn't push this strange horse racing girl who was 20cm shorter than him, and now she actually dared to directly refute what he said.

In a rage, she actually reached out and grabbed the Stardust Illusion.

Back off!

The Stardust Illusion suddenly took two steps back, trying to avoid Da Tai Tiantong's palm.

However, the other party took a step forward, caught up with her body, and pressed his palm on her shoulder.

This guy has such a wide stride!

Stardust Illusion was secretly shocked. It was the first time she faced a horse girl of this height. She didn't expect that the other party could stride such a long distance and directly capture her when she tried to dodge.

"If you have the guts, say it again."

Daita Tendou lowered his head and put his face in front of the Stardust Illusion, and threatened in a threatening tone:

"With your level of skill, you dare to imitate others and talk about the classic triple crown, huh?"

Just as Stardust Illusion was about to continue speaking, another horse girl rushed out of the toilet and forcibly separated the two.

"Okay, okay, don't get excited."

This new horse racing girl with brown hair and a ponytail and wearing a pair of round-frame glasses looks like a literary girl.

She was slightly shorter than Stardust Illusion by half a head, and when she stood in front of the little giant Da Tai Tiantong, she was only up to her shoulders. However, when he saw her appear, Da Tai Tiantong obediently withdrew his hand, turned around and walked out.

"Tsk, that's boring. You're also going to be a contestant, right? Then let me show you what I can do."

"I'm so sorry, actually that's not what Ota Tendou meant."

Seeing the female giant walking out after leaving such a harsh remark, the girl with glasses politely bowed repeatedly to the Stardust Illusion to apologize.

"My name is Victory Momiji, and I and Tendou are both horse girls from Ise City."

"I was delayed by some things before. So I didn't participate in the same debut match with the East Sea Emperor at that time. Now I can only directly participate in the undefeated competition to debut. So Tiantong has been brooding over this matter. I am really embarrassed."

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Stardust Illusion, who was originally a little angry because of what Tai Tiantong said, couldn't get angry at the girl with glasses at this moment. He could only wave his hand and continued:

"No matter what, it's never good to attack others behind their backs. You should try to persuade her... But it's not necessarily a bad thing that you didn't participate in that competition."

"It's not necessarily a bad thing?" Shengli Hongye was a little confused by what she said.