Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 303 The Most Luxurious Competition

In late March, on a Japanese airliner bound for Dubai.

Almond-shaped eyes sat by the window, practically pressed against it, staring intently at the dreamlike sea of ​​clouds outside.

At this moment, her face was filled with barely suppressed excitement, and her mouth was firing off a rapid-fire description of her feelings about her first time flying:

Wow, the clouds are so beautiful!
"Trainers, Senior Xiao Bei, do you know what? I've been so excited since last night that I can't sleep. I keep imagining what it's like to fly on an airplane."

"I never imagined that from such a high place, the clouds would look like a huge, soft cotton candy field, as if you could reach out and grab them. It's amazing!"

As she spoke, she reached out her hand as if to touch the clouds, her eyes filled with wonder and surprise.

Northern Black Horse sat beside him, equally excited.

She gently patted almond-shaped eyes on the shoulder and said with a smile:

"Yes, I never expected to be able to go abroad like this."

"Before, when I flew, it was either to travel with my grandpa and the others, or to travel with Guangzuan-chan and the others. But this is the first time I've ever flown for training and learning."

"This trip will definitely have a very special meaning!" she said, looking out the window with anticipation in her eyes.

Almond-eyed nodded repeatedly, looking like a cheerful little bird.

Then, as if suddenly remembering something, she curiously turned her gaze to Yasui Makoto, who was sitting by the aisle, and asked with a sparkle of curiosity in her eyes:

"So, trainer, do we really get to stay at the Burj Al Arab hotel when we go there?"

“I heard from others that it’s one of the most luxurious hotels in the world, with incredibly opulent decor, all kinds of delicious food, and fun things to do.” She said, gesturing with her hands as she spoke, her face full of longing.

Yasui Makoto was engrossed in reading a match guide for the Dubai World Cup.

Hearing Almond's question, he slightly raised his head, looked at Almond with a touch of emotion, and then nodded gently:

"Yes, I didn't expect that either."

"Unyielding like true steel, resounding like thunder"—it's understandable that they, as contestants, would enjoy such top-notch treatment.

"Unexpectedly, even those of us who are just visiting and studying abroad will receive the same treatment."

"All I can say is that the Dubai URA Association... is really rich and powerful."

At this point, he couldn't help but shake his head slightly, a hint of amazement in his eyes.

Compared to Japan, Dubai's Shining Series started later, but its development speed is quite astonishing.

In just a few decades, Dubai has invested a huge amount of money in this series of races to cultivate a variety of outstanding racehorses and trainers.

Today, the Godofen Tressen Academy in Dubai is the world's largest and most luxurious academy, bar none.

As for events, Dubai's global events are concentrated on the "Dubai World Cup".

Similar to the match days in Japan, the Dubai World Cup also features matches held in different venues and sessions within a concentrated period of time, which are known as "the most expensive competitions in the world".

The prize money for the first tournament was nearly $800 million, and it has continued to rise ever since.

So far, after just one day of competition, Dubai has awarded more than $2 million in prize money to the winner.

Furthermore, in order to attract more participants, they cover all participants' food and accommodation expenses after arriving in Dubai.

Racehorse girls, trainers, and related professionals can stay at a seven-star hotel for a week, and the hotel even has a dedicated training ground. This seven-star hotel is what Akimoku refers to as the "Burj Al Arab Hotel".

After marveling at the Dubai URA Association's immense wealth, Yasui Makoto briefly shared what he knew with Anme and Kita Genko.

Almond-eyed listened intently, finally unable to resist exclaiming, "Incredible! A hotel that cost 30 billion US dollars... how comfortable must it be to stay in?"

"That's an artificial island that's currently in the planning stages, little almond. That's the building the trainer was talking about, the one that cost 30 billion."

Smiling, he corrected Almond-eyed's words, and then Kita Genko's face also lit up with anticipation:

"But the hotels that have already been built must be very luxurious. I've never been to Dubai before; I've only heard my grandfather talk about it."

"It seems to be saying that many places here are deserts with no trees."

"But the hotels there can be filled with trees and have grass stadiums built, which must cost a lot of money."

"I'm really curious about what it's like to live there, and what it's like to run and compete on that kind of track."

Looking at the two energetic racehorse girls, Yasui Makoto smiled and said, "There will be opportunities."

"Once we arrive, the Dubai Association will have someone to receive us. We can then take you on a tour, and you can also try running around on the field."

"Furthermore, as a trainer and as an active racehorse girl, Xiaobei can also get in touch with the racehorse girls participating in the Dubai World Cup and see if we can train together."

"I wrote these applications before I came, and I should get a reply after I arrive."

Almond and Northern Black Horse nodded vigorously, their eyes sparkling with boundless anticipation for their upcoming trip to Dubai.

On the plane, the three chatted and rested for a while.

Almond-shaped eyes still occasionally cast their gaze out the window, immersed in the sea of ​​clouds, as if trying to imprint this unique beauty deeply into their minds.

Kita Genko leaned back in his chair, sometimes sharing anecdotes from his past travels with Aloe, and sometimes discussing his upcoming trip to Dubai with Yasui Makoto.

While patiently responding to them, Yasui Makoto occasionally flipped through the Dubai World Cup match booklet in his hand, trying to extract more useful information from between the lines.

As the plane slowly descended, the fuselage swayed slightly. Xingmu and Beifang Xuanju sat up excitedly, their eyes fixed on the gradually clearing Dubai landscape outside the window.

The plane landed smoothly at Dubai International Airport, and as the cabin door slowly opened, a wave of heat carrying the scent of the desert rushed out.

The three of them, dragging their luggage, stepped off the plane with great anticipation and entered this land full of mystery and luxury.

At the airport exit, they quickly met up with the pick-up personnel sent by the Dubai Association.

The people who came to pick them up were dressed in traditional Arabic attire, with warm smiles on their faces, and extended their sincere greetings.

Led by the staff who were picking them up, the three walked out of the airport, where a luxury van was already waiting.

The car slowly started moving and drove through the streets of Dubai.

Almond and Northern Genko are like two curious little birds, their eyes never idle, greedily admiring the scenery outside the window.

The road is lined with tall buildings, where modern architecture blends with traditional Arabic style, creating a unique charm.

In the distance, the vast desert shimmered with golden light under the sun, creating a stark contrast with the city's prosperity.

The car sped along, and soon a magnificent building resembling a sailboat appeared before them.

(End of this chapter)