Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 280 An Unprecedented Schedule

Jinlang Longli stood by the track, his eyes fixed on the figures speeding along the track.

After all the racehorses had charged out, he turned his head slightly, looked at Yasui Makoto, and said with a hint of approval in his eyes:

"Mr. Yasui, your son Xiaobei's start is truly impressive."

"This explosive power and reaction speed show that he has put in a lot of effort in his training. He has a bright future ahead of him."

My family... Xiao Bei?
A slight unease flickered in his heart, but he quickly composed himself, offering a humble smile in response:
"You flatter me, Senior Jinlang."

"Xiao Bei has indeed been working very hard, but there are still many areas where he needs to improve."

"For example, today is a great learning opportunity to adapt to different starting methods."

As he spoke, his gaze fell on Wang Ziding, and he continued:
"Moreover, Wang Ziding must have been training very hard on a daily basis."

"Although he was slightly behind at the start, his composure was truly remarkable."

"Senior Jinlang, what do you think of her starting line?"

Following Yasui Makoto's gaze, Imamichi Takatoshi nodded slightly and remarked:
"Little Dingxiang is a calm and composed child who doesn't panic in the face of adversity. This is her greatest strength in character."

"Although she didn't get an early advantage, you should be able to tell that her breathing and stride adjustments weren't slow."

Yasui Makoto wholeheartedly agreed, nodding and saying, "Yes, your on-the-spot reaction was indeed quite good, and your mindset was very stable."

"Don't panic when you fall behind in the early stages... This kind of mentality is very important in a game."

"Personality, mindset..."

Nodding as well, Takatoshi Imanami stroked his chin and said, "This thing has a profound impact on racehorse girls."

"Little Dingxiang's personality gives her an advantage in the starting line and early rhythm control."

"But in the later stages of the game, whether they can unleash strong fighting spirit and perseverance in the face of intense competitive pressure remains to be seen."

Yasui was deeply moved, because what Imamichi Takatoshi said was exactly what he had predicted before the match.

The slow start of Wang Ziding was, in a sense, expected.

She is indeed much more composed than Almond-eyed, but correspondingly, her reaction speed may be slower than that of the lively Almond-eyed.

If, beneath her seemingly composed exterior, she was still somewhat nervous about the presence of so many seniors around her, it would be quite normal for it to affect her starting speed.

However, this composure, like almond-shaped eyes' competitive spirit, has both advantages and disadvantages.

The downside is that it may affect her reaction time, but the upside is that because she is calm and collected enough, her performance in actual combat may be better than she thinks and what Grandpa Jinlang is worried about.

Thinking of this, Yasui Makoto nodded slightly and said to Imamitani Takatoshi:

"What Senior Jinlang said is absolutely right, but I have a slightly different opinion."

"Wang Ziding's calm personality, though not giving him an advantage at the start, has laid the groundwork for many possibilities in the later stages of the race."

"Perhaps in the later stages of the race, she can use this composure to skillfully handle complex situations and achieve a comeback."

"Take her performance just now as an example. Although she was behind at the start, she quickly adjusted her state. Surrounded by several seniors, her steps remained steady and her breathing was not out of rhythm."

"Given time, once they master the knack of a quick start, their strength will be formidable."

Takatoshi Imanami's gaze remained fixed on Wang Ziding on the track. Upon hearing Makoto Yasui's words, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

"Yes, this child has always had great potential."

"Her training attitude is beyond reproach; she gives it her all every day."

"I also hope that she can continuously break through her own limits in actual races and become a racehorse girl who shines in the Shining Series." Just as Yasui Makoto and Imami Takatoshi were exchanging ideas quickly, the situation on the track gradually became clear.

The northern black horse still leads the way.

The gold master and Zhongshan celebration are locked in a tight battle.

The Dream Journey and the Golden Journey are poised to begin in the Chakra position.

Meanwhile, the Golden Ship and Wang Ziding are also steadily accelerating, striving to catch up with the teams ahead.

While running at the forefront, the Northern Black Steed maintained its familiar slow pace, focusing most of its attention on its predecessors behind it.

Her keen senses made her realize that although this simulation match was not of any particular standard, the pressure coming from behind was no less than that of the G1 tournament.

Come to think of it, after all, apart from Wang Ziding, whom she was meeting for the first time, every other horse chasing behind her was a G1-level racehorse girl.

The veteran gold medalist had a solid running style, swift steps, and relentless pressure.

The agility and explosiveness of the senior athletes from Zhongshan Celebration on the field should not be underestimated; they may break through the defense and surpass the others at any time.

The Dream Journey seniors and the Golden Journey seniors lay in wait at their respective positions, like cheetahs lurking in the shadows, waiting for the best opportunity to strike.

While the Golden Ship's initial start was slightly slower, its rapid pursuit from the mid-game onwards was a force to be reckoned with.

In addition, the venue setup for this race was completely unfamiliar to Northern Black Horse.

2000 meters, two and a half laps, which means running a course with 10 curves that you've never tried before.

This is not simply a matter of longer curves and shorter straightaways.

This also means that she will need to expend more energy on the curves to counteract the effects of centrifugal force.

Furthermore, on the straightaways, you need to adjust your state even faster to prepare for the next turn.

Each bend was like a unique challenge in front of her, requiring her to precisely control her body's balance and rhythm, and skillfully use the curve to maintain speed.

The shortened straightaway is more like a race against time, requiring her to quickly accumulate enough momentum during the brief straight sprint to prepare for the challenge of the next bend.

This sense of novelty surged through her body like an electric current, making her both apprehensive and excited.

She was uneasy because she wasn't sure if she could perfectly handle the various complexities brought about by this unfamiliar race schedule. Every turn and every straight was full of unknown variables.

Excited by this new challenge, she longs to explore the boundaries of her body and potential, and experience the exhilaration of breaking through her own limits.

This complex mix of emotions caused her heart to beat faster involuntarily, and her blood to surge even more intensely through her veins.

At the same time, she didn't forget to keep an eye on Wang Ziding at the very back.

Out of the corner of her eye, she would occasionally glance behind her. Although she couldn't turn her head to look directly at him while running at full speed, she could sense Wang Ziding's location and movements.

She discovered that although this junior colleague she had just met had a slow start, her steady rhythm remained perfectly intact.

A sense of admiration welled up in the heart of the Northern Black Horse.

As a fellow racehorse girl, she knew all too well how difficult it was to remain calm in such an atmosphere.

The powerful aura of the veterans behind them was enough to throw many novice racehorse girls off balance.

Despite the pressure and momentum created by her seniors, Wang Ziding maintained her unique and steady pace. Every step she took seemed to be measuring the track, precise and determined.

If you really encounter an opponent like that in a competition... Little Almond, you really need to work twice as hard!

The Northern Black Steed couldn't help but think this with admiration.

(End of this chapter)