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

A whirlwind suddenly rose up in the stadium.

The wind blew strongly, bringing coolness to all runners.

This is not the wind direction that should exist when running... What on earth is the wind blowing towards me from behind? !

The sudden scene before her had already made Ruby feel dizzy.

In the field of vision, one can see the silhouette of the stardust phantom ahead, which becomes blurry the moment one turns the bend.

Phantoms split out from her body one after another, each using a different running method...

This scene almost overturned her imagination. It was an impossible task to judge how Stardust Illusion ran in this situation.

And without being able to judge the opponent's running style, Ruby has no way to seize the position and rush forward!

"SIU——"

What I heard was a shrill cry. The figure of the stardust illusion in front of me suddenly exploded, turning into smoke and dust that completely swallowed up the first ruby...

No! That's an afterimage!

"Disappeared?"

The stardust illusion that has rushed to the final bend, is it running or has it already started flying?

Ruby lost her judgement.

The other party was like a ghost, turning into smoke and dust, and then when I looked again, she was already halfway through the bend.

The most important thing is that even I can't do that perfect cornering technique.

Even in terms of speed and burst alone, Ruby could see that she had no advantage at all.

But, how is it possible...

[I actually managed to shake off the First Ruby's pursuit so easily! ! ! ]

The host at the arena shouted in shock.

but……

easy?

The prominent family standing in the stands with their arms folded, their eyes sharp.

From the beginning, the only thing in her field of vision was the running feet of the Stardust Illusion.

(At that level of speed, without any deceleration... is it easy to cross-pedal and arc without affecting each other?)

The tyrant watched the running in front of him and couldn't help but recall the scenes from the previous game.

At the end of the race, the Stardust Illusion transformed into a monster, relying on instinct to combine several top-level techniques together, bursting out with extraordinary power...

It's called the power of the domain.

Today, she was not able to touch the realm again compared to that day, but... she had gone one step further than before.

She completely mastered the curve running method that originated from the Condor.

That's why it can be combined with another running method, phantom step.

"Stardust... Is there no end to your progress?"

Mejiro McQueen on the side whispered to himself.

"What is First Ruby doing?!"

Not far from the crowd, passers-by who originally supported the gorgeous family couldn't help but complain:

"She was thrown off so easily. Was she just in a daze?! There was clearly room inside the passage for her to rush over!"

"Tsk, an amateur is an amateur." Hushan Feihong, who was standing aside, showed an evil look on his face when he heard this and started to mock him directly.

"What did you say—huh?!"

The passerby who was inexplicably jumped in the face immediately turned around in anger and was about to explode.

But when he saw the several Umamusume girls standing together and Toyama's blushing face, the passerby's tone involuntarily dropped again:

"So what do you think is going on?"

"When you see it in front of you, you'll understand." Mejiro McQueen, with lavender hair, politely explained to the passerby:

"That is not a way for ordinary runners to turn, and because you need to lower your head to control your center of gravity when turning, your vision ahead will be narrowed."

“If you really run behind the stardust illusion, you will know…” Zhuo Fu couldn’t help but speak.

She recalled her ghostly steps in the last game and continued:

"Yes, that's true... She will turn into wind and disappear right before your eyes!"

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(Stardust Illusion... She is indeed the biggest opponent in this game!)

Didus Ikuno, who was running in third place, also saw clearly how Stardust Illusion ran in front of him.

She was originally a runner who was good at staying in a central position to observe the overall situation, collecting and analyzing intelligence, and then making temporary countermeasures.

It can be said that what the Iron Lady Ikuno Didus is most proud of is not her legs, but her eyes.

Eyes that can see clearly all factors ahead!

[Golden skill Overall View has been activated. ]

At this moment, her eyes were already coated with a layer of golden light.

Because they were at a distance, the ghostly movements of the Stardust Illusion did not confuse her, and Ikuno Didus immediately saw the essence of that running style...

But precisely because I see it clearly, I can't help but feel fear in my heart.

What was that, that kind of running—how could it be possible to process it all at once?

That’s right, Ikuno Didus has completely understood the secret of this running method.

The Stardust Illusion rushed forward at the beginning, and then when entering the curve, it suddenly kicked out in a goose step, and the whole body leaned forward.

In the next moment, shorten your stride, lift your right foot and point your left toes diagonally forward.

In this way, to the runners behind, the movement seems like rushing to the right of the outer lane.

Then at this moment, forcefully twist your body with your left foot as the axis, and step your right foot to the other side, keeping your body steady and moving forward.

In this way, the stardust illusion will be like a ghost, pulling out a phantom to the right out of thin air!

It's not that Didos Ikuno couldn't do such a move, but at this moment, the Star Illusion had an additional prerequisite - she maintained a speed close to that of a final sprint without slowing down at all.

All the actions just now were completed within 0.1 seconds, and each step was performed continuously!

(I can only say, it is indeed a monster...)

Ikuno Didus calmed himself and fixed his eyes on the First Ruby that was swaying in front of him.

Even if the chances of defeating the Stardust Illusion are slim...it doesn't mean we have to give up now.

Overtake the first ruby ​​first, then fight her in the final bend!!!

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(Impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible!)

Seeing himself being left behind by the Stardust Illusion, the First Ruby tried hard to catch up, but found that he could not close the distance.

(He was running... right before my eyes, and then he disappeared like a ghost?!)

A tearing pain came from my chest, and every breath of cold air made the pain more intense.

The bones were creaking and the muscles were beginning to groan.

He pushed his body to the limit, exerting all his strength and striding forward.

But...it's still no use!

The gap cannot be narrowed at all!

How could this be possible? My speed shouldn't be slower than anyone else's!

Being left behind like this...

Not gorgeous at all!

It was clear that the opponent was just a slightly outstanding runner in the first two races.

She is enjoying the services of an entire family, and everyone is working on formulating the most scientific exercise methods for her.

Even the tests showed that her First Ruby's speed was close to the limits of Uma Musume.

But now, it is impossible to catch up with the pace of the stardust illusion in front?

Can’t catch up with myself?

What a joke!

(Stardust Illusion, she is just an ordinary person born in a poor place, but I am... I am——)

I am the blood product of that Pegasus and the gorgeous family...

——I am the first ruby ​​with fantastic potential!

The gorgeous young lady concentrated, clenched her teeth tightly, and even her eyes were filled with bloodshot.

We can’t lose. We can’t lose here.

What should I do? !

Are there any records of current coping methods in the analyzed data?

It can't end here, we must use victory to give the gorgeous family a perfect opening.

(I have a reason why I cannot lose no matter what!)

In this situation, she no longer has the energy to think about anything else.

No matter what strategies or plans there are, they can help her now.

In order to catch up with the figure in front of him, the First Ruby had only one way left -

Chase it with all your might, abandoning all burdens.

Catch up with the opponent in front and win!

Take a step, accumulate strength, and explode.

[Skill center curve, ◎ has been activated. ]

“Ahhhhhh——!!!”

For the first time, Ruby completely abandoned the etiquette she adhered to.

Like a wild animal, she roared to vent the pain her body was enduring.

(There’s still time! There’s still time to catch up!)

(My body, which has been trained with the most perfect plan, can definitely catch up—)

Click.

A discordant note appeared.

For the first time, the runner in front of her turned his head and looked in her direction due to the arc created by the bend.

That stardust illusion exudes an indescribable presence and oppression.

The moment his eyes met hers, the fighting spirit that had just been burning fiercely seemed to be completely extinguished as if a large basin of cold water was poured over it.

The sharpness, accompanied by murderous intent, came from that ferocious face.

Her brown hair swayed in the breeze and tiny flashes of lightning flashed around her body.

This overwhelming difference in momentum instantly locked onto the First Ruby's entire body, and a deep chill completely froze her.

what is this?

What is she?

Am I afraid? It's just a runner's race, why should I be afraid?