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

Chapter 204 (9K) (plus 26) BGM Sword and Halberd Raging Waves

After sending Mi Yu back to the dormitory to rest, Stardust Illusion began his daily training until the agreed time in the evening.

The players who had booked the training matches in advance arrived as scheduled. Since everyone had become familiar with each other, they now formed groups of two or three and started warming up while chatting.

Only Aimu Orihime, who arrived last, stood silently in the corner of the training ground and stretched her body for the last time, with no intention of interacting with anyone.

"Okay, time is almost up, how is everyone preparing?"

Holding a clipboard and pen, and a stopwatch on her body, Toyama Crimson came to the center of the arena and announced to the horse racing girls who were warming up on the training ground:

"We are currently conducting a 1600m training race, a grass right turn, with a total of nine participants..."

“Hahahahaha! This time, Tower Pump must perform well in front of Master—Tower Pump’s escape engine is fully activated!!!”

Before Toyama Feihong could finish her words, she was interrupted by a girl next to her.

This girl has jagged shark teeth, long blue hair in twin ponytails, and a petite figure that exudes confidence and pride:

"Master, please watch the tower pump later... Woohoo!!!"

"Don't interrupt other people's trainers - Twin Turbine!" Necha covered his teammate's mouth with his hand, then bowed to others repeatedly with an apologetic look on his face.

“Mi Yu…Mi Yu will also work hard!”

Mi Yu, who was inspired in the morning, now seemed to have lost some of his courage.

But she still clenched her fists in front of her chest and encouraged herself:

"Become a hero...Mi Yu can also be a hero!"

"Self-check results of the aircraft: Good, the power reactor is operating normally. Miura Bourbon - ready to depart at any time."

There was no emotion in Bourbon's tone. He walked indifferently towards the starting line and stood still, then he took a starting stance and stood still, waiting for the training match to begin.

"Everyone, come on, tell me if you have any difficulties~" What caught my eye was the big girl under the sportswear. Super Stream encouraged other runners around her in a soft tone, and it was completely impossible to tell that she was also an opponent in the race that would start later.

And on the left, the lavender-haired lady from a noble family, Mejiro McQueen, is talking to Narita Shirahito...

"..."

Aimu Orihime looked at her opponents on the field one by one. Although there were only eight opponents, they covered arguably the entire stage of Uma Musume.

The Miyu and Twin Turbo that have not yet debuted.

Miura Bourbon who just finished her debut competition.

Stardust Illusion and Narita Hakuhito, who have already started preparing for the classic year triple crown, also have excellent qualities in the classic year.

Mejiro McQueen, a veteran runner who is starting to work towards his consecutive championships in the King's Run.

And the super stream who has retired but whose strength should not be underestimated.

It can be said that he is definitely qualified to be her opponent in terms of strength. Even Orihime, who loves him, is beginning to look forward to how much useful things he can learn from this game...

"Well, the momentum is good, isn't it?"

The voice of Stardust Illusion suddenly came from beside her, awakening Aimo Orihime from her thoughts.

"How is it, are you satisfied with this training match?"

"I can see that you, Orihime, are also a top-notch runner, so I'm looking forward to the results of this training match—"

As soon as Stardust Illusion said this seemingly indifferent words, all the horse girls in the racetrack suddenly turned their heads at the same time and looked at Aimo Orihime with burning eyes.

"How--"

This momentum frightened Aimu Orihime so much that she took a half step back. Soon she reacted, pursed her lips, and glared back at the other contestants unwillingly.

Very good, everyone’s morale is excellent!

Although Stardust Illusion didn't understand the source of this atmosphere, she felt the awe-inspiring fighting spirit of the runners in front of her, and she nodded secretly:

"Running is the best way to convey your thoughts. I've always believed this - Orihime, find the answers to your confusion in this training match."

"……I'll try."

Aimu Orihime did not respond to Stardust Illusion's words. She said this in a cold tone, then turned and left, standing at the starting point of the simulated competition field with the other contestants:

"Get ready - even though this is a training match, it's no joke."

Standing at the starting point, Toyama Crimson raised her right hand holding the scoreboard high, and gave a wicked smile to all the runners in front of her:

"Try your best... to kill your opponents - start!!!"

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A 1600m race... Compared to her usual training, this distance is neither far nor close, and is probably within her adaptability range.

After the training match started, Aimo Orihime was distracted for a moment.

It is already seven o'clock in the evening and it has already darkened.

In the dark sky, there are twinkling stars.

And among them, there is an extremely special star that gradually flashes with a special light...

The runners around her gradually formed running teams, just like in the many training races she usually participated in.

Although there are many players who have participated in the competition before, the pace is not much different from the usual training matches...?

No, we can't take it lightly like this.

With a thought, everything on the entire field appeared in Orihime's mind in every detail, just like a holographic bird's-eye view map.

This is one of her special talents.

Since she was a child, Aimo Orihime would often enter this special state while running.

There was no need to observe deliberately. Just relying on the corner of her eyes, her hearing, her sense of smell, the touch of the wind brought by her opponent, and even the revelation that guided her from nowhere... they worked together to project the entire game into Orihime's mind in this form.

In other words, when running at full speed, her perspective would inexplicably float from the ground to the air, as if she were hanging on the sky, having a comprehensive grasp of the race situation.

Aimu Orihime knew that this was also... a special ability given to her by her.

[Golden skill, the one who knows destiny, activates! ]

At a moment when no one noticed, her lavender eyes had already emitted a bright light, which flickered in an eerie sync with the rhythm of the star in the sky...

Stardust Illusion is already a strong enough runner, and although she may not take her training matches too seriously, there is no doubt that she is monstrous and powerful.

Moreover, the opponents include Mejiro McQueen, Super Stream, Excellent Quality, Miura Bourbon and others...

(Excellent Quality, Mejiro McQueen, and Super Stream, did these three runners choose to run in the first position?)

Aimu Orihime calmly judged the situation at the beginning of the game and analyzed the characteristics of each opponent.

Then there is the child named Mi Yu. She follows behind Mejiro McQueen. Is she preparing to accumulate strength in the center position?

But this game... No, there are too few people - they are here!

Noticing the unusual admiration for Orihime, he suddenly turned his gaze to the front of the team:

“Wahahahahahahahahahahaha – tower pump, in excellent condition aaaaaaaaah!!!!”

Laughing and screaming wildly.

The first runner announced himself to everyone with a shrill voice like a child. Twin Turbine took the lead and broke away from the group of runners and rushed forward!

[Golden skill: wins first, activated! ]

Behind her, Stardust Illusion and Miura Bourbon seemed to have cooperated in a tacit understanding as if they had done so countless times, and the two of them, one in front and one behind, formed a leading team.

The two were led by Stardust Illusion Breaking Wind, followed closely by Miura Bourbon.

The synchronization rate of these two people's movements is almost off the charts, full of mechanical rhythmic beauty.

It was like a Shinkansen train running on the railway, whistling and chasing after the twin-turbo engine.

Great escape?

Or a two-person escape?

No, neither!

In this nine-person race, three runners have resolutely chosen to respond by escaping!

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As expected of the Stardust Illusion, that Overlord suddenly didn't even care about someone eating his wake, and just used the Great Escape to deal with all the enemies? !

And the little guy who ran forward one step ahead of the Stardust Illusion is called Twin Turbo, right?

I didn't expect her strength to be so strong. Before anyone realized it, the Twin Turbines had already discovered Stardust Illusion's intentions, and then started in advance to suppress her.

Horrible, is this the intensity of their training? !

Aimu Orihime was somewhat surprised by the intense competition in front of her, but she did not show much fear.

From the very beginning of this training match, what I should have focused on was how much I could learn rather than winning.

And even with such a strong opponent... is it true that she has no chance of winning just because she loves Orihime?

Now is the time to rush forward!

This time she not only wants to gain something from the training match, but also cannot let go of the victory.

Because she had already sworn to that dazzling star that she would win the game alone!

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Super Creek, who participated in this competition as a trainer, was observing all the contestants from left to right from the start.

At this moment, she instantly discovered Ai Mu Zhiji's plan. Even though the opponent was facing such an outrageous game situation, she still judged the opportunity in a very short time.

Aimu Zhiji suddenly started to exert force from the back position, instantly leaving Mi Yu behind, and sprinted towards the three-person team ahead of them.

(She should be okay, right?)

Super Stream was a little worried about Aimu Orihime's condition. She could see that this runner's mind was not completely focused on the race.

As if she was competing with something invisible, the look in her eyes that showed her admiration for Orihime conveyed that message.

This type of runner is often the most dangerous on the track. They may fall irreversibly or even crash at any time due to ignoring something.

No, it would be too rude to worry about other opponents at this moment...

Aimu Orihime is also a proud runner, and even though she is still confused at the moment, the steps she takes to chase herself are by no means false.

As a runner standing on the track, what should she do in her super stream?

Of course, it was to respond to her! To respond to this rival named Aimo Orihime!

Super Stream took light steps and also began to increase his speed.

This unique way of running was indeed a special pace that she happened to master in order to cover up the injuries on her legs and feet.

As if she was rejecting the ground, her super-stream steps greatly increased her time in the air, which correspondingly reduced the amount of time the horseshoe stepped on the grass.

This unique way of running allows her to save a lot of energy to deal with the next situation.

And the second turn of the race is just around the corner...

Mejiro McQueen and Excellent Psychology beside him also took action. The rushing Aimu Orihime was like a signal, causing the three people who had taken the lead to start the competition at the same time!

[Golden interference skill Charming Whisper, activated! ]

[Gold skill Gale Ichimonji, activated! ]

Super Stream suddenly felt a non-existent humming in her ear. The voice was full of temptation, persuading her to stop and rest for a while...

Mejiro McQueen on the other side suddenly raised her head, a faint lavender light emanating from her body, breaking through the wind resistance in front of her, and her pace continued to speed up as she rushed forward -!

With Aimu Orihime already approaching from behind, Super Stream was immediately double-teamed by three people.

However, in this situation, she did not look worried at all, but instead smiled.

(It’s like… I’m back to the time when I fought alongside my trainer.)

Want to surround me? It won't be that easy.