Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 300 I... can go even faster!

The wind whistled past her ears, but her almond-shaped eyes paid no heed, their gaze fixed only on the finish line beyond the bend ahead.

Her breathing became increasingly rapid, her chest heaving violently, each inhalation seeming as if she were gathering energy for the next outburst.

Sweat streamed down her face and dripped onto the grass, but it did nothing to stop her from moving forward.

As she sped up, she silently analyzed her opponent's position in her mind.

She keenly observed that although one of her opponents on the inside was slightly ahead, his physical strength had clearly declined, his steps had become heavy, and his breathing had become disordered.

Another person followed closely behind, leading on the outside, trying to seize the opportunity to overtake the opponent in front, but a hint of fatigue was revealed in her eyes.

Her almond-shaped eyes and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a confident smile.

She seized the opportunity, suddenly accelerated towards the outside of the track, and with her excellent cornering skills, she quickly overtook the two competitors beside her like a black lightning bolt.

Her acceleration caught her opponents off guard. They tried to stop her, but could only watch helplessly as her almond-shaped eyes darted past like a ghost.

The commentators, Hikari and Taka, noticed the change in the almond-shaped eyes. Hikari, unusually surprised, exclaimed:

"The race has reached the final corner, a bit early, but..."

"Almond-eyed contestant is accelerating!"

Her voice, broadcast over the entire stadium, was full of surprise and delight, as if announcing to all the audience the start of a spectacular show.

The eagle's surprise was even more evident, and her voice trembled slightly with excitement:
"Wow, that's fast... Awesome! Go for it, Alimee-kun!"

Shenying's eyes were fixed on Xingmu, who was speeding along the track like lightning. Her eyes were full of admiration and praise. At this moment, she was completely immersed in the fierce competition and cheered for Xingmu's outstanding performance.

The stands erupted in excitement. The younger racehorse girls jumped up excitedly, their eyes wide as they followed Almond's figure closely. The older racehorse girls were also astonished, their eyes showing surprise. The trainers whispered among themselves, discussing Almond's performance.

Beside the track, Wang Ziding clenched her hands tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms.

Her gaze never left her almond-shaped eyes, and she kept muttering to herself:

"Almond Eyes, you can do it! Keep it up!"

Although her voice was drowned out by the noisy cheers, her sincere expectation and encouragement seemed to transcend the clamor and reach the eyes of the players in the arena.

On the track, Almond Eyes ignored the cheers and chatter around her, her entire focus was on the finish line ahead.

Her breathing was rapid and powerful; with each inhale, it was as if she were drawing all the surrounding air into her lungs to provide her body with a continuous source of energy.

Sweat soaked her clothes, trickling down her cheeks and neck, but she was completely unaware.

All she knew was that she was getting closer and closer to the finish line, and the dawn of victory was shining brightly ahead.

Sayaka, sensing the change in the situation behind him, felt a pang of anxiety.

She looked back and saw Xingmu effortlessly overtaking one opponent after another.

A flicker of panic crossed her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"I absolutely cannot let her surpass me!"

Sayaka gritted her teeth and used her last bit of strength to accelerate.

However, at this moment she realized that her physical strength was nearing its limit, her legs felt as heavy as lead, and every step she took required tremendous effort.

Gao Jiebaihe also noticed the outburst from Xingmu. A complex expression flashed in her eyes, a mixture of surprise, admiration, and above all, resentment.

"I won't lose to you, Almond!"

She shouted in her heart, quickening her pace and charging forward with lightning speed, just in time with the rushing almond-shaped eyes.

The situation on the track changed dramatically in an instant.

Sayaka's previously steady steps were now completely thrown off balance, she clearly lost her speed, and each step felt incredibly heavy, as if her feet were glued to the ground.

Her eyes were filled with exhaustion and resentment as she watched helplessly as Almond Eyes and Pure Lily shot forward like arrows.

Almond Eyes moved with agility, like a black whirlwind, with an indomitable spirit; Lily was not to be outdone, her jaw clenched, every muscle working hard, trying to compete with Almond Eyes.

At the same time, Gentle as a Song also quietly exerted its strength from the inside, like a nimble fish, skillfully weaving among the other contestants, quickly approaching forward.

The team's pace, which had slowed down slightly due to the athletes' exhaustion, suddenly increased under the influence of these three, as if they had been injected with a powerful stimulant.

Grasshopper and Eagle's voices, like rapid drumbeats, broadcast the contestants' movements at breakneck speed. Grasshopper spoke quickly, his voice filled with tension and excitement:
"Ladies and gentlemen! The competition has entered its final, intense stage!"
"Almond-eyed and noble lily are neck and neck, engaging in fierce competition!"
"Gentle as a Song" has also made a strong breakthrough from the inside and is catching up with all its might!

Sayaka seemed to be struggling, and her speed noticeably decreased.

"We've now passed the bend and entered the final straight, close to the finish line..."

“200 meters to go!”

Shenying then added, "That was fantastic! These contestants all displayed extraordinary skill and tenacious fighting spirit!"

Almond Eyes maintained her amazing sprinting speed, while Lily of High Purity gritted her teeth and persevered, trying to hold onto her position!
"Qingrou Ruge's performance was equally impressive. Her skillful positioning and sudden bursts of speed added more suspense to the match!"

Let's cheer them on together!

The competition entered a heated phase, and the atmosphere in the stadium reached its peak. The spectators in the stands stood up, their eyes fixed on the teams rushing forward on the track like a whirlwind.

Cheers and shouts rose and fell, with cries of "Go for it!" and "Charge!" echoing throughout the stadium.

Feeling the excitement of the entire arena, Xingmu also felt as if something inside him was about to explode, and he rushed forward like the wind.

She felt the wind cutting through her long hair, and her sweat glistened in the sunlight, drawing bright arcs in the air as she sped along.

At this moment, she had forgotten everything around her and was completely immersed in this contest with herself and her opponent.

And then, at some point, whether it was a hallucination or something else, she suddenly felt that she had inexhaustible strength all over her body, and she ran faster and faster, and the more she ran, the easier it became.

As if driven by a mysterious force, each step covered an extremely long distance, making a crisp and powerful sound as it trod on the grass.

Her breathing became increasingly rapid, but it was no longer the heavy panting of exhaustion; instead, it was a rhythm full of explosive power. Each inhale was as if she were absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, and each exhale was as if she were unleashing a burning fighting spirit.

The gazes that had been fixed on him, the figures that had been following him closely, had all vanished without him noticing; all that remained in front of him was the wind, the track, and the finish line.

Uncontrollably, she kept shouting in her heart:

"Not enough, not enough, not fast enough, I..."

“It can be even faster!”

Her gaze grew increasingly determined, gleaming with an intense light, as if she wanted to burn a hole through the finish line.

At this moment, she was even more immersed in this all-or-nothing charge, unable to contain her excitement at the touch of every breeze on her skin and the undulations of every inch of the track beneath her feet.

Just as she reached her maximum speed, Grasshopper's excited, almost screaming voice came over the loudspeaker:
"Cross the finish line! The winner of this simulation race is..."

"Almond eyes!"

This announcement, like a heavy hammer, jolted almond-shaped eyes awake from their almost ethereal state.

She snapped out of her daze, looking at the finish line she had already crossed, and was momentarily at a loss.

A deafening cheer erupted from one side of the field, a sound that seemed to shake the entire stadium.

The spectators in the stands stood up and applauded enthusiastically, their faces beaming with excitement and joy as they cheered for the spectacular sprint they had just witnessed.

Beside the track, Wang Ziding jumped up and down excitedly, shouting Xingmu's name and clapping her hands vigorously.

Northern Black Horse jumped up excitedly, waving his arms and shouting, "I knew it! Little Almond Eyes can do it!"

Yasui Makoto stood to the side, a relieved smile on his face, and nodded slightly.

He knew that Almond's performance in this match was far from perfect, but it was enough.

More importantly, today's victory is not just a victory in a race, but also a solid step forward for me as a racehorse girl on my racehorse girl journey.

On the track, Xingmu slowly stopped, her chest heaving as she gasped for breath.

Sweat soaked her entire body, and her clothes clung tightly to her skin.

She looked around at the cheering audience and her rivals who were also running hard. After a long while, an indescribable sense of accomplishment finally welled up in her heart.

"I... won..."

She lowered her head, looked at her palms, and slowly clenched them. Suddenly, she looked up, raised her arms high towards the stands, and cheered:
"I... won!"

(End of this chapter)