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

"This is my Stardust Illusion!"

A deep voice echoed.

The proud and domineering aura of Stardust Illusion swept across the entire stadium, causing the cheering audience to suddenly pause.

But the next moment, their calls turned into an even more turbulent tide, hitting the shore again.

It’s okay to be proud, it’s okay to be arrogant!

That's how it should be, that's how it can show that unique charm!!!

If you want to call yourself the king, then let us be the king's followers.

Now there is only one thing the Followers need to do...

Offer your burning passion to the king!

“AAAAALALALALALALALALALALA!!!!”

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However, there are not only winners on the field.

Unlike the Stardust Illusion who enjoyed the cheers of the stadium alone, this player had no positive emotions at all. Embarrassment and despair enveloped her at this moment.

“Hoo…Hoo…cough cough cough cough…”

Panting, First Ruby rested her hands on her knees, panting in exhaustion.

Looking at the figure pointing one finger to the sky, she was so annoyed that she almost wanted to fall down on the spot.

Lost, I only got the third move in this game.

She had her own reasons for not losing.

The revival of the gorgeous family lies on my shoulders...

Since childhood, No. 1 Ruby has been taught that he must lead the family back to glory.

Her talent that is praised by the whole of Japan, and her most scientific training method that was deduced by countless people day and night.

How can it be?

Is this... a dream?

In this competition, let alone announcing her comeback, the girl could be said to be just a pitiful foil.

The only thing worth mentioning to other viewers was that she charged at the Stardust Illusion without knowing her own strength, and was defeated as expected...

She lowered her head, tears and sweat streaming down her face.

What should I do?

I messed everything up myself.

What a gorgeous young lady, she is nothing but a loser...

"Obviously...Obviously he's a runner who's running fast, why is his last leg so much stronger than my central run..."

"Even I am exhausted, why is Stardust Illusion still standing in the arena now? Why is she still so energetic?!"

“Is it wrong to believe in sports medicine and everyone’s research results?”

"Huh...Sports medicine isn't useless, but you can't win a game just by relying on that."

The second move of the game, Ikuno Didus came up to her and said to her while panting:

"You haven't heard of Stardust Illusion's recent games, have you?"

"Didn't she just finish her debut match and undefeated match?" The First Ruby asked in surprise, eyes wide open.

“…That was a month ago.”

Ikuno Didus sighed, she had also heard about the first ruby.

Since the young lady was injured last year, she was taken to the United States for recuperation by her family, and after that she directly quit her trainer's team.

Naturally, it was impossible for him to learn about the popularity of Stardust Illusion in the academy during this month.

However, this does not mean that she should be as ignorant of the [monster] Stardust Illusion as she is now.

This kind of performance can only mean that the Gorgeous Clan has never thought about updating the information of each player in real time...

Perhaps in their opinion, such a terrifying speed of progress as the Stardust Illusion is certainly not scientific?

However, Uma Musume is not a scientific existence.

If these people, who are protected by the three goddesses, could be explained by some theories, how could so many people be fascinated by this competition?

"You obviously have more outstanding talents and bloodline than me, but you ended up like this..."

"All I can say is that you should think carefully about what a horse girl should do."

"Disdaining training, disdaining competition, disdaining opponents... Even the Gorgeous Clan has no right to be so arrogant."

Looking at Ruby who had fallen into autism, Ikuno Didus shook his head.

When I looked up, I saw a woman in a kimono who seemed to be from the gorgeous clan running towards me at the edge of the arena.

The First Ruby noticed this as well and her entire body shuddered and she flinched involuntarily.

I want to escape from here, but I don't dare to face the housekeeper...

Such a thought popped into the First Ruby's mind.

His right foot moved subconsciously, pointing the toes in the direction of the exit passage.

But she couldn't take a step.

Because as the only heir of the gorgeous family, he absolutely cannot escape.

Watching the butler getting closer and closer, Ruby closed her eyes tightly, not knowing how the other party would blame her.

Anyway, it's because I didn't win the game...

Ruby thought so, waiting for the storm of accusations.

However, the imagined scolding did not come.

What happened?

Ruby opened her eyes again, wanting to see what the butler was like, but the scene before her made her temporarily forget her previous annoyance.

The woman in kimono who had been rushing over aggressively was now sitting limply on the ground, with fear written all over her face.

Between her and Ruby stood a tall figure with a straight back.

Stardust Illusion, the winner of the competition has been standing in front of Ruby without her knowing.

Without saying a word, he stared at the housekeeper who was slumped on the ground.

Sitting on the lawn where the game had just taken place, the woman seemed to have regained some courage. She asked:

"Stardust Illusion, what are you doing? I just want to talk to our eldest daughter..."

The woman, who had originally had some confidence, looked at the pair of bloodshot pupils in front of her and her voice became weaker and weaker involuntarily.

"This is my arena." There was no emotion in Stardust Illusion's voice.

"But--"

"Now it's the contestants' time to shine—do you want to go against me, Stardust Illusion?"

"..."

"terribly sorry."

The woman gritted her teeth but didn't continue to be tough. She apologized, stood up from the ground and bowed reluctantly.

Then he glared at Ruby who was hiding behind the Stardust illusion and hurriedly turned and left.

In the stadium, the audience who witnessed this scene cheered even louder and louder.

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"Hey, the First Ruby looks even more exhausted than the Stardust Vision, and was completely defeated in the competition... Why is that?"

Sato asked curiously to the young reporter assistant standing at the edge of the stadium.

During the interview with the gorgeous family, he saw the whole family of this contestant serving Ruby.

That kind of scientific training method is indeed the most advanced program from the United States, but...

"Could it be that the physical fitness that comes from training is just for show but not for use?"

Kawashima glanced at his worthless disciple and felt helpless at his stupidity.

In fact, he noticed this problem that day, but because he was just an outsider, he couldn't tell Ruby about it.

He explained his thoughts that day to Sato:

"The so-called horse girl competition is——"

"You can't become stronger just by training your muscles to a very developed state and then reading some materials that teach techniques..."

"Every female horse runner does the most boring exercises and repeats various basic training day after day."

"Only by accumulating what we have gained and with the trainers' cultivation of their desire to win can we eventually bring victory to them."

"The First Ruby... or the Gorgeous Clan, were completely wrong from the very beginning. They underestimated this sport."

"They thought that the trainers were not as good as their research team, so they fired them and relied on the so-called sports science program, and even made runners half-heartedly learn other things..."

"The bitter fruit of this pride was swallowed by the gorgeous family today."

Thinking back to the polite demeanor of First Ruby when it received him that day, Kawashima felt a little bit sorry.

He knew that this young lady was not the culprit. It could even be said that she was just a victim under the heavy pressure of the family.

But he had no better solution and could only pray silently:

"I can only hope that she...can truly realize this after this failure and move on."

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"Hey! Stardust Illusion!!!"

Feeling the voice calling him, Stardust Illusion turned around in the corridor of the players' lounge.

What I saw before me was the Umamusume dressed as a hot chick who looked vaguely familiar.

Remember the name is... Datuo Sun God?

"Is there a problem?"

She replied.

At this moment, the blood burning in Stardust Illusion's body has not completely cooled down. Even when facing the newcomer, he can't help but show his vicious side.

Even a simple question sounded provocative and contemptuous in the ears of the Sun God Datuo.

She was not very happy to begin with, and now she was even more angry. She rushed to the Stardust Illusion and shouted through gritted teeth:

"You can obviously run all the way to the end in one go, why did you slow down a little bit in the middle and let the young lady think that you still have hope?!"

"Don't try to lie to me. As a member of the Leader Alliance, I can see what your condition is!"

What is she saying?

Stardust Illusion pondered for a moment in his mind the meaning of the words of the Great Sun God.

Then, I understood.

Is the other party questioning why he accepted the challenge of the First Ruby?

This hot girl JK who looks carefree in front of us is said to be a former teammate of First Ruby. It seems like they must have a very close relationship, right?

That's why he comes to me to fight for justice over such things.

but……

"so what?"

"Varied--"

"I mean, so what?"