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

There was no room for Dong Shang to change. Just when she noticed the runner approaching, she subconsciously wanted to judge whether the pursuit would pose a threat to her.

However, the next moment, the long howl of the lone wolf was heard beside my ear——

(This speed——?)

In the blink of an eye, the distance of 8 horse lengths disappeared, and the footsteps of the runner named Narita Shirahito were already close, coming behind her.

Even with the changes in the East Business, she did not feel a tremor in her heart. It was not because she was afraid, but her instinct as a horse girl was alerting her:

The guy behind you is the most dangerous predator!

The air became sticky, and every step and every wave of the hands felt extremely heavy. The hot and fierce aura swept over everything around in an instant.

It was as if a giant wolf with dark flames burning all over its body had opened its huge fangs and mouth and sucked her into its extremely smelly mouth!

“…Gah!”

Gasping for breath, the approaching Narita Bairen's eyes were so bright that it was difficult to look directly at them.

(If this continues... it will work!)

Looking at the distance between herself and the two people in front of her getting closer and closer, she couldn't help but think so.

(Let’s put aside the Stardust Illusion and defeat this little guy first… Dongshang Reform!)

At her current speed, plus the distance to the front, it would be enough to take the front position away before entering the final 600m of the race.

In the beginning of the race, although the other runners were more or less affected by these two escapees, the pace of the entire runner team was a few points faster than usual.

But he was just conserving his physical strength, and his strong physique played an extraordinary role at this moment.

For others, it was a speed that consumed energy, but for Narita Shirahito, it was just a jog to accumulate energy.

[Golden Skill Competition Planner, start. ]

Under this premise, even if the two runners in front of her can burst out with extraordinary last-minute kicks, she will not encounter any accidents... but at the same time, she will not encounter any difficulties either.

If it comes to a competition of last-minute kicks, Narita Shirahito is confident that he can beat anyone.

This is the rhythm... This is how she, Narita Shirahito, runs.

The conditions for victory have been met at this moment!

Whether it is Stardust Illusion or Dongshang Reform, they are no match for my Hungry Wolf Tactics - this match will be my victory...

I, Narita Shirahito, shine alone!

Originally...it should be like this.

"—?!"

However, at this moment, Narita Bairen felt an inexplicable sense of restlessness in his heart.

Why? Is there something wrong with your strategy?

She couldn't think of any omissions.

Not only could this feeling not be eliminated, but it felt like a thorn in his throat, making Narita Bairen, who was sweating profusely, feel even more unhappy.

Is there a problem with the distribution of physical strength?

Narita Shirahito immediately checked his condition again, but found nothing abnormal.

(Then it is...)

Suddenly, Narita Bairen saw it.

As we entered the third bend, the face of Dongshang Reform turned slightly sideways.

The pair of pupils just stared at her, the rare lavender color and the witch's hat added a bit of magical color to the girl.

At this moment, the two of them exchanged glances, and Narita Shirahito suddenly discovered something unusual—

Although he had been forced to get so close that there was only a distance of one horse's length left, Dong Shang Bian's expression remained calm, as if his pursuit did not exist at all.

Not only that, Narita Shirahito could even see a hint of disdain in this expression.

She smiled brightly and opened her mouth to speak to Narita Bairen.

What does Dongshang Reform say?

The hurried footsteps of the two people immediately drowned out the sound of that sentence.

But the confidence in his words was conveyed to Narita Shirahito without any hindrance.

allow……

The two people's gaze was like a fleeting glimpse, and as Narita Shirahito stepped into the bend, they passed each other.

But the scene of Dong Shang Bianzhi speaking just now lingered in her mind and she couldn't let it go.

What did she say and why was she so confident?

Narita Shirahito was eager to figure this out.

allow……

Recalling the shape of Dongsho Kaizen's mouth when he spoke in the scene just now, Narita Bairen thought quickly in his mind -

Be prepared...

(Ready for what?)

"Are you ready... for my great magic?"

After saying this, Dong Shang Bian turned his head back and continued to stare at the back of the Stardust Illusion in front of him.

Saying these words to the approaching Shirahito Narita was already her greatest compliment to the runner for being able to get so close to her.

For the reckless witch, she naturally does not need to accommodate other people's ideas, let alone take care of other runners.

She has studied the Stardust Illusion's game videos many times with her trainer.

Naturally, Dongshang Transformation knew that with less than 800 meters left, the opponent would start its first final burst.

If she wants to defeat this runner, she must at least not start slower than the last leg of Stardust Illusion...she must even start earlier!

(I want to complete the magic of the game... I can't stop here!)

Having taken the lead until now, Dongshang Transformation can clearly feel that its status is declining.

My limbs have begun to ache and breathing has become hot and difficult.

But inexplicably, the girl felt that she was in the best condition ever.

Better than any previous match.

(Is this what it feels like to win at all costs?)

In Dongshang's mind, a sentence flashed through his mind:

[You can do things that ordinary people can't do... because Sweepy is an extraordinary witch! ]

He once again assumed that javelin-like running posture, thrust his right leg straight back, scooped out a large chunk of the grass, and flew backwards.

He suddenly kicked backwards, like a shooting arrow, and rushed out again towards the back of the Stardust Illusion in front of him!

Accelerate and speed... no, speed beyond the limit!

The desire to win, the sense of honor, the emotion for the stardust illusion, the obsession with magic... and the attachment to family.

At this moment, I feel completely manic.

The incredible power contained in the runner's blood has completely erupted.

A slight breeze blew across the stadium at this moment.

[Color skill Fiery Love☆A String of Red, activated! ]

But in Narita Shirahito's eyes, even though she had already run to her limit, three ghost images of witches in gorgeous clothes seemed to appear in front of her.

They held hands and looked behind them at Narita Shirahito, floating in the air and gracefully bowing to her...

The next moment, Dong Shang Bian's figure suddenly turned into a residual image and gradually blurred and disappeared, while her real body had already turned into a gust of wind, leaving the fire wolf behind without mercy!

(The distance could not be shortened—it was even widened again!)

Narita Shirahito looked at the runner in front of him in disbelief, almost biting his teeth in hatred.

(How could it be possible... How could I lose here!)

boom!

Hao stomped his feet hard on the ground, trying to continue exerting force.

However, a whirlwind suddenly blew from behind at this moment, sweeping the air into the gaps in her clothes.

The sudden stimulation of the coldness made Narita Bairen shudder and his eyes suddenly widened.

His face turned pale, and his body lost all coordination as if it were a deflated balloon, and he staggered to the side twice.

“Ha-ha-what’s going on?!”

Gasping for breath.

The foot that stepped on the ground seemed to be stuck to the ground, and it was even difficult to lift it up again.

foot……

it is good……

Heavy! ! ! ! !

A strong feeling of fatigue came over me, as if my bones were being torn apart.

It seemed as if his legs and feet were not moving, but were dragging on the field dying. In the next moment, he would fall completely to the ground and lose consciousness.

Strengthfully, Narita Bairen took another step forward.

However, this lone wolf is very clear about his current situation...

Thinking so, Narita Shirahito looked forward.

The gap between them and Dongshang Reform had just been narrowed to more than one horse length, but now it has increased to more than three horse lengths.

The road ahead is still long, and you can’t even see the destination at a glance.

The host's voice also sounded at the right time and reached Narita Shirahito's ears:

[The third bend, all the players have entered the third bend! This means that there is only 800m left in the race. The current leader is still Stardust Illusion, and the second is Dongsho Transformation. Narita Shirahito, who just caught up, seems to have encountered a bottleneck temporarily, and his speed has dropped sharply...]

The sound behind was still unclear.

Fatigue made Narita Shirahito's brain start to become dull, and he was unable to clearly process the cause and effect of the matter.

The race has just reached the third bend, and there are still at least 800m left.

And she...had lost control for no apparent reason? !

What happened? It was only a 1200m run, and I was running with limited stamina - how could I lose my speed?!

I subconsciously lowered my head to check the condition of my feet.

Saw something unexpected.

It was a pitch-black mist that connected from the ground, tightly wrapped around her feet, calves, and even began to spread to her thighs.

This fog was like a thorn in my flesh, and I couldn't get rid of it even if I moved my legs.

Suddenly, his chaotic brain seemed to be poured with a large basin of cold water, and Narita Shirahito suddenly realized what had happened.

It's evil!

In this race, there was a runner who could use his magic so silently, as if it had never happened at all.

Why wasn’t it discovered?

Only then did Narita Bairen remember his previous arrogance and conceit.

The audience's support for Stardust Illusion and Dongshang Reform filled her heart with anger.

Even though it seemed to have calmed down at the time, that thought was accompanied by contempt for the audience's knowledge...

I think others don't understand the situation, and I think I just didn't take action...

This arrogance blinded Narita Shirahito's eyes.

This demonic nature that almost drained her of her strength was just like the shadow that frightened her that year, but she took the initiative to put on a mask to avoid it...