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

"In my opinion, Stardust Illusion is indeed a very capable runner. In the first two G3 events, her big escape method had an overwhelming advantage."

"She is really strong in this aspect. Whether it is the accelerated charge in the early game, the position handling in the middle game or the final burst in the end game, the level of Stardust Illusion is quite strong. It can be said that she is a player who swept through the field at a very fast speed like a storm."

This father fan objectively expressed his views on the Stardust Illusion, but the next moment, he changed the subject:

"If we only look at her speed and acceleration, she is indeed extremely threatening... Unfortunately, her most important body is like a piece of paper."

"In the past competitions, Stardust Illusion has not participated in even one physical confrontation. This is the best proof of her physical shortcomings."

"It's just a paper airplane flying at top speed. Facing a wall, all it can do is sigh in despair, right?"

"You asked me what Qingzhu Yihui's greatest advantage is? Without a doubt, her advantage is her body that has been tempered over the past five years."

"Her physical fitness and basic training are definitely the most powerful weapons in this game and the best guarantee for defeating the big escape."

"In fact, I am also looking forward to it. Facing Qingzhu Huiyi, who has such a self-restrained physical fitness, and Xingchen Huanxiang, who obviously has shortcomings in strength and endurance, how will she respond?"

"Just thinking about the game is enough to make my blood boil!"

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People in the audience were enthusiastically discussing what might happen next, which is also what they would imagine before every game.

However, what they ultimately want to watch is the real game.

[All the horse race ladies have entered the gates and are ready! Today's Yomiuri Mile Race has finally officially opened. The referee has raised his right hand, and the race is about to begin——]

In the arena, all the horse girls were ready to run, and their momentum reached its peak.

beep--

boom!

As the whistle sounded announcing the start of the race, twelve gates opened simultaneously and all the contestants rushed directly onto the track.

However, among this group of players, there is one person who stands out:

[Now all the runners have finished the start, and the runners' echelons instantly begin to separate. The runners use this to decide their running methods based on their foot quality... Wait, who is this runner who is at the end!? ]

[It's the Stardust Illusion! Did the Stardust Illusion make a mistake in launching the gate!? ]

Mistakes in starting the race are not uncommon in the arena. Before the start, the athletes may not sprint at the first opportunity due to various reasons.

In addition, the terrain of today's racecourse is so heavy that if you are not careful it may affect your starting pace, causing you to be one step behind others when leaving the gate.

If you are just one second late in starting, you will be left several horse lengths behind these speeding runners.

Especially for Stardust Illusion who was using the Great Escape Method, this one-second time difference forced her to fall behind the team that would only be chasing horses!

[This is, this is really true! The much-anticipated Stardust Illusion has just left the gate and has already fallen into such a disadvantageous situation. Can she still catch up and achieve a reversal!? ]

[Let's take a look at the opening scene first. Ringing Mach has already rushed to the front of the team. It seems that she is ready to become the leader of this game! ]

[Following closely behind was Mach's teammates ringing bells in a parade. This runner and Qingzhu Huiyi, who was behind him, kept the distance from the leading horse and continued to move forward on the inner side of the track——]

Chapter 3 ( more) The experience of being a sports student

Late...

On the track, Stardust Illusion looked at the dense crowd in front of him and the empty track behind him.

Even she couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat.

The moment she stepped out of the gate, she adopted a starting posture that leaned forward to the extreme in order to gain a greater initial speed.

However, when he took the first step, he stepped on a piece of broken grass and instantly lost his balance.

Even though Stardust Illusion stabilized herself immediately, this short period of time was enough for the other contestants to leave her behind.

(Are you kidding me? I am actually the last one left?)

The Stardust Illusion lowered his head slightly, his eyes already burning with rage.

This was not because he was worried that others would surpass him, but because he was angry at the fact that he was in such a mess at the beginning.

Leading one person.

Five people go first.

The rest are the players who use the center and rear-chasing methods.

Stardust Illusion narrowed his eyes slightly, calmed his slightly anxious heart, and analyzed the current situation.

Judging from her running style and current observations of the players, once she is able to seize the starting position and start her escape, it will be difficult for these opponents to pose an effective threat to her.

The only problem now is...how to turn the pursuit into an escape?

You know, if you want the escape to be effective, you must establish a sufficient advantage zone in the first half of the race.

In other words, Stardust Illusion needs to complete the feat of catching up with 800 in the first 1 meters of the race, and also leave everyone behind completely -

(Just thinking about it makes me feel that it is indeed very difficult.)

Looking at it from another perspective, the A-level pursuit adaptability of Stardust Illusion's feet is also a perfect match for the current situation.

Although she had not been specially trained in the method of chasing from behind, she could always rely on the powerful acceleration of her last foot and start overtaking in the second half of the race.

however…

Stardust Vision simply didn't consider other options.

In the system page that no one can see, that skill is constantly shining.

Its name is…

[Gold skill explosion, activated! ]

boom!

Unlike other runners, after adjusting their position, they start running at a constant speed.

The moment Stardust Illusion took this step, his entire body suddenly lowered down.

She lowered her waist to the limit, clearly preparing to run at full speed and surpass—

(Is she crazy!?)

The horse racing girls at the end of the team turned around and looked at the runner in astonishment.

Although this movement is quite difficult, it is undoubtedly a posture used to accelerate sprinting, which is not difficult to see.

But the problem is…

Stardust illusion. Even if this runner was late and fell behind, did he not consider temporarily accumulating energy to catch up later or running in the middle to complete this race?

What's more, due to the rain, the grass in the stadium has become muddy. Even Stardust Illusion himself was affected by the heavy track at the start, causing him to be late.

In such a difficult situation, even if the horse girl just runs at her usual pace, she may still step on empty air, slip, or even take a wrong step.

Although they have the speed of a car, their bodies are still flesh and blood. If an accident occurs while sprinting at full speed, it will definitely be an irreversible tragedy!

In this situation, doesn't Stardust Illusion feel even a little bit afraid?

Is it just a running position in the opening round of the game, is it worth her to speed up and sprint so hard! ?

the answer is--

侎——Is there any need to say that!?

For those who have already comprehended the stardust illusion called Explosion Collar, escaping is already something engraved in their bones.

Running at the front of the competition, he showed his speed and left everyone behind, bringing the audience an unparalleled shining moment!

This was her great escape.

Isn't this kind of refreshing feeling worth fighting for?

The Stardust Illusion suddenly took a step forward, creating a shallow pit on the lawn in front of it.

In her eyes, the shadow of a runner seemed to appear in front of her.

The runner is wearing a white lab coat-style robe, with his hands hidden deep in his sleeves…

Airi Hayabusa, the runner who became her trainer, also taught her about running techniques.

At this moment, Stardust Illusion was not displaying a certain skill or running method, but something more fundamental...

If it were placed in the previous Uma Musume game, this state would be named:

【EX acceleration mode! 】

Her figure instantly disappeared from the eyes of the last few people, leaving only the howling storm and the thunder that tore through the rain curtain!

As he ran wildly with his head down, one could only barely see his grinning mouth with fangs showing, but it was impossible to make out his expression.

It was also more difficult to tell whether she was actually laughing.

But what we know is that the clear fighting spirit in the Stardust Illusion has been completely ignited.

At the very beginning of the race, this runner turned into a whirlwind, attacking the eleven opponents in front from the end of the echelon!

[The Stardust Illusion, who fell into the last group of runners, had no intention of staying still, and she changed her running posture! ]

[Is it going to speed up? Just a dozen seconds into the race, is Stardust Illusion going to speed up and overtake the player in front!? ]

[She really accelerated! So fast! Too fast! It was like a storm!]

[This escape queen did not swallow her anger. Even if she fell to the last place, what did it matter? She did not want to give up any opportunity at all. She made up her mind in just a few seconds and still chose to rush to the front of the competition! ! ! ]

[Will she succeed? Can Stardust Illusion defeat these eleven contestants?]

"This is too much... Runners like Stardust Illusion are so rare. Does he not intend to use any other running methods besides the Great Escape?"

In the audience, the dad fan of Qingzhu Memories couldn't help but be amazed.

"Is the Stardust Illusion really going to get rid of Chu Chi's influence and return to the Great Escape now?"

The telescope man who was standing next to the dad fan and supporting the Stardust Illusion asked quickly.

"No, it's not that simple. It's not easy to surpass eleven contestants."

"Stardust Illusion only has less than 700m to complete these eleven overtakes, which requires extremely high strength. Moreover, the opponent also has Qingzhu Memories!"

“Is strength really that important?”

The man with the telescope also picked up his equipment and watched the situation on the field closely.

The dad fan shrugged and pointed to the center of the field:

"It is indeed so important. Not to mention that acceleration is highly correlated with strength, when Uma Musume is running, in addition to using position awareness to crush the opponent, the most basic way is to use your body and strength to force a path."

"And she definitely can't squeeze out the memories of Qingzhu with the Stardust Illusion. That's the accumulation of five years of her life!"

Chapter 7.5 (plus ) Phantom Steps...Failed?!

Qingzhu recalled that she was currently running in fourth place, which was the tactic she had discussed with her trainer in advance.

She was not in a rush to defeat her opponent in the early stages, but instead maintained a not-too-bad running position and used her most powerful last kick to start from the second half to win the victory.

She also heard the words that the commentator just shouted.

Even without explanation, the sound of "Oysters~!" that gradually began to come from behind and the sound of breaking wind that was getting closer and closer also showed this thing:

Stardust Illusion, who made a mistake in starting, has already caught up, and will start to speed up and grab a position in the early stages. Her only goal can be to escape!

(Come on, Stardust Illusion——!)

"You want to prove to me that you are the second generation of the Little Shrimp Hat, right?"

Qingzhu recalled the running moment and shouted without even turning his head.

Her footsteps also gradually became hurried at this moment. Qingzhu Huiyi slowly adjusted her position to block the opponent rushing from behind.

"——Then now is a good time, let's have a pure confrontation of strength.

I will also let you see my extremely strong body that once fought against the real Oguruma...hiss!!!"

"..."

However, the response that Qingzhu recalled as expected never came.