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

The super acceleration brought by this high-frequency running method is simply not comparable to the horse girl in front of him named Stardust Illusion.

Victory is just around the corner...

2 horse body.

1 horse body.

Half horse body!

Stardust Illusion, Miura Bourbon, maybe I should also thank you for your escape that defeated all my other opponents. But now...

Sorry, little sister, if you want to blame someone, just blame yourself for not having your strength reach its peak yet... huh?

The sudden burning sensation and the wild beast-like aura completely enveloped the Big Tree Express, and even the air seemed to be filled with the smell of blood.

The cowboy's entire body froze at this moment, and he felt as if he was being stared at by a ferocious beast.

What's wrong? What happened?!

Is there someone catching up with me from behind?

...No, not behind.

It's ahead!!!

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When there were more than 700 meters left in the final race, Stardust Illusion had already changed into a running posture.

Miracle Runner of Holy Night, this inherent skill once again played a sufficient effect. Although it could not determine the victory with one blow like Oguruma, the triple increase in physical strength, speed and acceleration also made Stardust Illusion feel a lot better.

At this moment, every step she took left solid footprints on the grass, and her arms swung with a wonderful rhythm. Her running posture, which had been corrected by the system, was evolving into a more perfect form.

As the race continued, Miura Bourbon, who was breaking the wind in front, also left the team, and Stardust Illusion was able to sense the current situation.

His endurance attribute was not outstanding to begin with, and under the crazy acceleration of the escape, it was quite difficult to maintain it throughout the whole process even if there was someone breaking the wind in front of him and three white recovery skills and a Holy Night Runner were triggered in succession.

At this moment, the Big Tree Express was chasing after him from behind, and it looked so easy. Stardust Illusion suddenly realized that if he didn't have enough physical strength to forcibly stop the Big Tree Express's breakthrough, he would probably lose the victory in this match.

Does the Big Tree Express really have such strong endurance? How could it still hold on to the escape after its rhythm was disrupted, and still do it so easily?

No, she was definitely just bluffing!

On the field, time passed by minute by minute, but the footsteps of the big tree express behind him were getting closer and closer, and he couldn't get rid of it at all.

The two figures stepped into the final bend together, and at this moment, the feeling of being locked in that had been there since before suddenly burst out!

boom!

It was a gunshot as fast as thunder.

The bullet flew out of the revolver in the hands of the Big Tree Express in order to penetrate her heart, completely shattering her chest...

Stardust Illusion bit down on the tip of his tongue without hesitation, and the illusion just now was instantly swept away.

The bite was so hard that Stardust Illusion immediately felt the taste of blood in his mouth and had no time to think about the problem anymore.

Because even though she was stunned for just a moment, at this moment... the silhouette of the Big Tree Express, accompanied by the almost continuous footsteps, had already entered the edge of her vision.

Just less than a horse's length away!

How is this speed possible?!

Stardust Illusion suddenly turned her head to look, and what she saw was a pair of eyes so sharp that they almost pierced her eyelids.

That is the opponent's will to win!

This will almost became a physical entity and was filled into the revolver called Big Tree Express. He aimed at the stardust illusion blocking his way and pulled the trigger.

Impossible, impossible, impossible!!!

At this point, could the Big Tree Express still have enough energy to unleash such a terrifying and swift sprint? !

How could she have the endurance of a long-distance runner when she was just a mile runner? She must have reached the end of her strength and would definitely lose speed!

However, no matter how the stardust illusion deceived herself at this moment, the gun was already against her back.

Stardust Illusion could even feel the flames from the bullets licking her back. This burning sensation, this oppressive force...

This is definitely not something that can be explained by bluffing. The Big Tree Express is undoubtedly reaching out its hand towards the final crown of victory.

No, my current level of running skills is not enough to leave behind the top runner, Tree Express.

Stardust Illusion gritted his teeth and tried desperately to think of a way to win. Should he stop her? Should he block the opponent's sprint by running? !

However, the more anxious she became, the less her brain obeyed her commands. Not to mention the techniques to block the runner behind her, she couldn't even remember the content of her previous training and learning. Her mind was almost blank.

His running posture was no longer perfect, which further consumed Stardust Illusion's already limited physical strength. If this continued, he wouldn't even be able to complete the final sprint.

No, I can't do it...

You have to rely on your legs to defeat runners of the level of Dashu Express and seize the only chance!

How can I stop her now? Think quickly, there must be a way!

it hurts……

No, faster, I want faster!

Once I calmed down a bit, I could feel that every time I took a step, my muscles seemed to be torn apart, and every inch of my lungs, which were desperately trying to inhale fresh air, felt as if they were pierced by golden needles...

It was hard to even hold on, how could I keep running...

Run!!! My body, hold on a little longer!!!

I can’t do it anymore… I’m too tired…

My consciousness is starting to become... a little... blurry...

Will I lose...?

Eh?

It's so strange, why did it suddenly get dark and I can't see anything...

.

.

.

In this pitch black darkness, Stardust Vision had no idea of ​​how to win.

Obsession with victory and aversion to failure.

Anger, sadness, passion, responsibility...

All these emotions were numbed.

【You have already failed.】

[In this situation, even if you try a thousand times, you won't succeed once. ]

[At this moment, the more you put in your passion to create a miracle, the more you will be overwhelmed by the feeling of powerlessness brought about by defeat. ]

There seemed to be a voice beside her ear saying this to her temptingly, making her sink deeper and deeper into the darkness.

But...are we going to give up just like that?

Stardust Illusion didn't understand what he wanted now.

[The Emperor of the East Sea! The Emperor of the East Sea! The Emperor of the East Sea——!!!]

At this moment, I suddenly heard the very familiar voice of the commentator.

The darkness before Stardust Illusion's eyes gradually began to change, and scenes began to flash by.

She still remembers those scenes.

That was what I saw just now during the game, when she fell behind the Bourbon team. She had an expression on her face that showed she was almost exhausted from running, but still remained determined.

It was the tired but merciless scolding from the Crimson Trainer Toyama, who had trained with him countless times in a week.

It was the figure of that godly runner running at the Arima Kinen, tearing the race apart and creating a victory beyond miracles.

It was the passion of the phoenix that exploded in desperation during the debut match, when it had almost lost the ability to run.

what is this?

The burning sensation in his chest suddenly woke Stardust Illusion from the hypnosis of the magic sound.

Just give up like that?

How is it possible——!

What the voice said might be right. From an objective point of view, the gap between her and Dashu Express had indeed reached the point where even if she tried a thousand times, she would not succeed once.

However, this does not mean that there is no possibility of success.

Let's run.

If you can't succeed even after trying a thousand times, then try to succeed the thousand and first time!

[Even if you try your best for the thousandth time, the facts will not change at all. Why do you still insist on doing this? ]

The voice in my mind asked.

[That’s because… I don’t want to lose. ]

Stardust Illusion felt the rusty taste of blood again in her mouth, and she grinned:

[After that defeat, I decided that from now on I would never lose again and would always win.]

[Now, I have been burdened with many obsessions, and countless people are working hard for my career. ]

[So I want to win. I want to be a runner who surpasses the Emperor of the East Sea and all the horse girls! I...]

"——I will never let the chance of victory slip away from me!!!"

Violent gales swept in from all directions, sweeping away all of Stardust Illusion's complicated thoughts.

At this moment, her heart had completely turned into a calm and peaceful state.

She stepped out with her right foot suddenly, creating a deep groove in the grassland. An invisible shock wave suddenly exploded from the point where her foot landed and spread out to the surroundings.

The surrounding time and space seemed to stop at this moment, and the entire field of vision of the stardust illusion was covered by green light.

From the perspective of his field of vision, a runner rushed out from the left side, his figure was almost close to the ground, and he was like a fighter jet flying over the stadium with the encouragement of victory in his heart.

She was running side by side with the Stardust Illusion, her figure like a shooting star, and the wake behind her turned into a tornado that completely destroyed the entire runway.

How is this going?

No matter who suddenly sees such a scene in the game, they will inevitably have all kinds of doubts, right?

But Stardust Illusion doesn't.

[If we continue at this speed, we will definitely be overtaken by the Big Tree Express before the finish line...]

[So, I want to go a little faster, a little faster! ]

At this moment, this was the only thought in Stardust Illusion Mingjing Shishui's mind.

She was completely absorbed in the matter, with only the view of the destination in her eyes.

The taste of rust in his mouth became stronger. He had no time to think about how to run or how to control his speed. Stardust Illusion completely left the control of his body to instinct.

Beside her, the shadow of the little chestnut hat gradually overlapped with her...

Strong winds and thunder gathered under her right foot, and the next moment, they burst out from her already exhausted body with overwhelming force!

The blazing wind swept across the land, and the chaotic thunder tore through the sky...

Clear Mind

[Inherent skill: Victory Incitement has been activated]

This doomsday-like scene completely destroyed the scene before her eyes!

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