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

From the Stardust Illusion's rapid pursuit, to the East China Sea Emperor's desperate sprint, and then back to the present moment, it all happened almost in an instant.

Just like the ever-changing unpredictable weather under a typhoon, the sudden change in atmosphere caused everyone on the field to involuntarily turn their eyes to the girl.

It’s like standing in the center of the stage, bathed in the stardust illusion of all the audience’s gazes, and feeling the incomparable brilliance of this moment.

Then, the action began.

[Shrinking the Earth], [Miracle Runner of Holy Night].

These are the two skills that Stardust Illusion uses most frequently. No matter in which game, they can allow her to draw strength from them stably and accelerate vigorously.

【Shooting at the speed of sound】.

It was originally a combination of two top-level running methods. It was her own unique running method, and it was an unbeatable last-minute kick on the curve.

This confidence drove her to take a step towards the lawn in front of her.

then……

【Checkmate (King's hand).】

The cold statement echoed in the hearts of all the players on the field.

The key to victory is in your hands, Emperor of the East China Sea... let us fight it out here!

——!

In the world that was already ablaze with white, the Stardust Illusion felt a ray of starlight flashing from behind him to the front.

That was guidance, guiding her to the other side of the destination!

The instinct to win that has been rising since before the game started is the true talent of Stardust Illusion.

It symbolizes her simple yet extremely extreme character, her determination to always enjoy shining and to become stronger than everyone else for this, reflected in the mirror deep in her heart.

I will...not let the failure of my debut battle happen again.

To do this, I must surpass this limit!

……

"Oh hiss! Come on, Oguruma No.2!"

Qingzhu recalled the time when he was watching the match in the ward with his trainer, and punched hard to cheer for his former opponent.

However, the action accidentally touched the wound, and she immediately sat back on the bed, grimacing in pain.

"Boss, just watch the game carefully." The trainer sitting next to the bed advised.

Neither of them noticed that a particle that only existed in imagination emerged out of thin air from Qingzhu's body of memories.

Then the particle seemed to be pulled by something and flew directly through the window and towards the Zhongshan Racecourse.

……

"You have to win, brother!"

"The probability of victory for Stardust Illusion cannot be calculated. The calculator center needs to be upgraded."

Standing next to Toyama Hiruzen was Mi Yu, who was praying for his teammates on the field with his hands clasped together.

And Miura Bourbon, who had a frown on his face and a worried look on his face.

No matter what they were thinking at the moment, their hope that Stardust Illusion could win the game was definitely not false.

Two imaginary particles also emerged from the chests of these two people, and flew towards the direction of the stardust illusion in the arena at a speed that no one could capture with the naked eye!

……

Sitting next to Tojo Hana, two runners from the United States were watching the live race on TV intently.

The Gaoyue Sho competition has entered the most tense moment, and even Tojo Hana is staring at Narita Shirahito on TV with concern.

However, the tree express sitting on her left suddenly noticed something was wrong. She lowered her head and stared at a fantasy particle floating out of her body for a moment.

Immediately, he waved to the particle with a smile on his face:

"See you again, have a nice day~"

"Hey~ Xiaoying is here too!"

The Condor, who noticed the movement of the Tree Express, also excitedly put his hands in front of his chest and gently lifted up the particles that emerged from his chest:

"Come on, Bai Ren too... and Xingchen too!"

"What are you talking about?" Tojo Hua turned around and looked at the two girls with confusion.

The two particles instantly circled each other, rising into the sky like a double helix and flying towards the stadium.

……

“Another bowl please!”

Ogurimao put down the washbasin-sized ramen bowl in his hand and asked the boss for help with great energy.

Although it was not mealtime, the entire store was very busy as everyone worked together to refill the bowl of ramen for this legendary big eater.

While waiting for food, Oguruma looked at the fantasy particles floating out of his body, with a look of confusion on his face.

"What is this, can I eat it?"

Before the monster could confirm whether the thing in front of him was edible, the particle had already rushed out, flying directly through the wall of the kitchen into the sky as if escaping.

……

Clear Mind.

No, it’s no longer as simple as Clear Mind.

Countless particles gathered towards the chest of the Stardust Illusion, and she could feel the joy as if she had broken out of a cocoon.

(Now I am… I have enough awareness as a horse girl, and I no longer hesitate whether to take the final step.)

It was like the body was gradually dissolving in this world of light speed, merging with the wind and thunder.

Now, this runner's instinct, combined with the summoned field, has taken on a whole new look at this moment.

Its name is:

Top Clear Mind, the top clear and still mind!

Combine multiple top-level running methods to create your own brand new technique. This power is the ability to do something so incredible, so unreasonable, and beyond everyone's imagination!

The girl tilted her waist and leaped out suddenly as if she was going to fly into the sky, and she crossed the final bend in the blink of an eye.

The static world was completely shattered as she ran, but before all the horse girls could react, strong winds and lightning instantly penetrated the entire stadium!

Immediately afterwards... there were lightning, thunder, and strong winds.

It swept across the entire arena and turned into a black hole-like vortex, completely swallowing up everything between heaven and earth, and all existence was completely reduced to nothingness!

It was a scene that was beyond anyone's imagination.

Even Dong Shang Changhua, who was also a domain holder, could not see how the stardust illusion was accelerating. The only thing fixed in reality was the reality of her running towards the finish line.

Add [Shrinking the Earth] to [Miracle Runner of Holy Night]... Then, add [Sonic Shooting] to the skills created by combining the two.

(Show me the power that belongs to me... the power that truly belongs to me alone!)

[Inherent skills... have been awakened.]

【System prompt】

[It is detected that the host is comprehending his own inherent skills. 】

[The current inherent skill is: Unnamed. Skill effect: It can be activated when stepping into the final straight line, increasing the corresponding speed, acceleration and endurance. Depending on the time you occupy the leading position in this game, this inherent skill can be activated once every 30 seconds. ]

[Please name the inherent skill and choose to include it in your own inherent skill column or inherit the inherent skill column. ]

[Tip: There is only one inherent skill column, please choose carefully.]

(The crystallization of dreams gathered together will open a new door to evolution - turn into the shining road under your feet!)

Let's turn this last bit... into an illusion that can surpass stardust!!!

Gnashing teeth, with a ferocious face!

At this moment, the only thing left in the girl's eyes was the endless grace beyond the finish line.

This game no longer has any significance to it.

Want to win! Want to shine!

This is the only thought that remains in my mind.

He let his body run wild and defeated all 17 opponents in the match, declaring the fact that they surrounded him and won the championship.

Be born, a running method named after yourself——

[Inherent skill has been named: Stardust Illusion! ]

[This skill has been included in my inherent skill column. 】

Every step the girl took was faster than the previous one.

The fragments of the shattered white world had re-condensed at some point, and a giant dragon, larger than ever before, gradually emerged in the air, passing through the sky like a meteor.

The dragon that controlled the strong wind and possessed the power of meteors was directly entangled with the phoenix warrior that came out of hell.

Both sides kept attacking with the aim of killing the other, and the whole world was shaking completely in the battle between these two monsters.

The Stardust Illusion was running wildly on the final straight, all the muscles in his body were squeezing out all their potential for the next step, and even his eyelids could hardly keep their eyes open because of this squeezing.

As a result, the illusion of the past that had always been lingering in my ears and eyes began to blur...

However, no matter how hard she tried, she burned her soul again and again to speed up and rush forward.

The hot and scorching figure beside me was still like a thorn in my side, always clinging to the inner track.

It seemed that if he relaxed even for 0.1 millisecond, she would surpass him without hesitation.

(This is it... This is what I was expecting...),

“The Emperor of the East China Sea ahhhhhhhhhhhh!!!”

In this terrifying state where he could faint at any moment, Stardust Illusion had to rely on such shouting to survive the last stretch of distance.

The finish line was getting closer and closer, and she no longer had time to think about who was ahead of her, the Emperor of the East China Sea or herself.

She wanted to listen carefully to the host's shouts echoing in the stadium, but due to the hallucinations and the whistling wind, she was unable to do that.

Never mind, if you want to win you have to run!

The finish line is right in front of him, and the Emperor of the East China Sea, who is regarded as his arch-enemy, fights with him until the last moment!

At this point, both she and I are completely exhausted, right?

That’s why we have to keep running!

Keep running forward without stopping!

As long as I can get there...as long as I can be the first one to cross the finish line!

My thoughts stopped at this moment.

The stardust illusion and the petite figure beside her took the last step of running at the same time.

The heat beside him suddenly rose, completely suppressing the momentum of the Stardust Illusion in an instant.

This overwhelming aura, I don't know where she got the power from, but...

(No! The one who wants to win──)

Step forward, step forward more powerfully than any previous time!

The reason why it was more powerful than any previous time was because—

The finish line is just around the corner, and at this moment, she... no longer needs to step on the grass!

The figure in front of the finish line is so beautiful.

It's like a soaring stardust dragon.

In the final moments before reaching the finish line, the runner puts all his speed and strength into this one step.