Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 484 I will never let you down!
On the track, like a sudden gust of wind, Milan Hai continued to pursue the Northern Black Steed.

As her muscles contracted and relaxed, her feet rose and fell, and blades of grass fell and flew everywhere under her high-speed impact.

Sensing the approaching force from behind, a sharp glint flashed in the crimson eyes of the Northern Black Steed, which were fixed on the front.

This scenario of being relentlessly pursued by an opponent is not unfamiliar to her.

When she first stepped onto the competition field and faced this kind of pursuit, she would feel nervous, flustered, and even at a loss, her mind would go blank.

But through repeated training and competitions, she has long since become accustomed to being the target of everyone's criticism.

Not only can she calmly deal with any pursuit, but her way of dealing with it is also like instinct, deeply engraved in the deepest part of her body.

She tilted her head back slightly, took a deep breath, letting the air flow smoothly into her lungs before slowly exhaling. The even rhythm seemed to proclaim her composure to the world.

At the same time, her originally steady and rhythmic pace subtly quickened slightly without her noticing.

Her steps became more compact, and with each contact between her feet and the grass, she could precisely feel the reaction force from the ground, and then skillfully transform that force into the power to move forward.

She adjusted herself slowly and steadily, trying to maintain her own unique rhythm, and used this to suppress Milan Hai's aggressive pursuit from behind.

However, nearly twenty seconds later, she couldn't help but feel a surge of surprise.

This was just a simulation race, so the pace should be slower than in a real race. However, based on my experience and physical feeling, it should be at least 15 meters per second.

At this speed, twenty seconds is about 300 meters.

This is already the distance of the entire opening in previous matches, and in those matches, whenever she made a pace adjustment, her opponents would often give up the fight for the lead after a short period of persistence.

Among the current players in the Shining Series, almost no one is unaware of her enormous advantage in terms of physical strength.

Everyone understands that engaging in a prolonged contest with her in this area will not only be difficult to gain any substantial advantage, but may also lead to premature exhaustion and subsequent difficulties in the later stages of the competition.

Therefore, in most cases, the opponents' pursuit in the early stages is more of a test of her running style than a real all-out effort to compete for her position.

Moreover, even setting aside this common tactical approach, they generally wouldn't pursue an opponent for so long, even against someone they're not familiar with.

Position in the early stages of the game is important, as it can provide an advantage for the rest of the match.

However, different positions require different approaches, and it is not necessary to forcibly compete for a specific position.

Take herself as an example. Although in most competitions, she was able to successfully take the slow escape position with her excellent strength.

However, when necessary, she can also flexibly consider and utilize other positions such as making a great escape, escaping quickly, or leading the way, depending on the actual situation.

So, what exactly happened during the pursuit that followed?

Filled with doubt, Beibu Xuanju couldn't help but tilt his head slightly and glance behind him out of the corner of his eye.

At that very moment, she met a pair of eyes filled with burning fighting spirit.

What came into her view was a horse racer with a reed-haired coat.

Her long, silver-gray hair shimmered with a unique light under the sunlight, making her stand out.

She remembered that this racehorse girl came with Satomi Hikari and Miki Rocket, which meant that she was also a classic racehorse girl of this year.

When they introduced themselves earlier, she had asked the other person's name and learned that her name was Milan Hai.

However, when everyone gathered together to get to know each other before the match, Milan Hai gave her a completely different impression.

At that time, the Milan Sea looked so gentle and serene.

His demeanor and bearing possessed a serene quality reminiscent of the Golden Ship when silent, or perhaps the affable nature of Megumi McQueen in private. But at this moment, in the eyes of Northern Genko, Milan Hai seemed to have become a completely different person.

From a burning gaze to a determined expression, and then to a posture of all-out pursuit...

This normally gentle junior was now radiating an indescribable fervor, as if declaring to the world her desire for victory in this match and her determination to take the lead.

Looking at the Milan Sea, Beibu Xuanju suddenly had a sense of déjà vu.

Before she could fully figure out where that sense of familiarity came from, another figure shot up from behind Milan Hai like an arrow.

With a slight shift in his gaze, at high speed, the Northern Black Horse instantly recognized the racer as the Miqi Rocket, whose pre-race enthusiasm had been excessive.

He moved like a gust of wind, the hood of the Miqi Rocket blown behind his head, revealing a face full of excitement, his eyes sparkling with the same fervor as Milan Hai.

One second he noticed the pursuit of the Miqi Rocket, the next, the familiar defiant expression, the familiar stubborn gaze, the familiar light yet powerful steps...

Northern Black Horse could clearly see that she exuded the same fervor and familiar competitiveness as Milan Sea and Miqi Rocket, and her familiar almond eyes appeared in her peripheral vision like a cheetah hunting its prey.

In that instant, as if struck by a sudden enlightenment, Beifang Xuanju understood why he felt a sense of déjà vu.

It is an almond-shaped eye.

In every training session and in every competition like this, this junior who idolizes him will relentlessly pursue him with that same fervent and competitive expression.

That fighting spirit was just like a replica of when I was chasing after my idol.

No, it's not just almond-shaped eyes, and it's not just these younger generations.

And herself.

This was the first time I'd seen the East China Sea Emperors speeding across the track on TV...

This is the first time I've had the opportunity to train alongside seniors like the Emperor of the East Sea...

Stepping onto the competition field I've always longed for and dreamed of for the first time...

Wasn't I... exactly like Almond and the others at that moment?
All I could see were the backs of my seniors...

My mind is filled with the desire to catch up and surpass...

He radiated intense passion and an indomitable determination...

It turns out that time has already quietly slipped away without us even realizing it...

I have transformed from a naive junior who once desperately chased after the shadows of my seniors into a senior whom these racehorse girls behind me are eager to follow...

"It feels so good to be chased..."

Suddenly, a mix of emotions—gratification, satisfaction, and fighting spirit—emerged in the heart of Beifang Xuanju.

In that instant, overflowing with excitement, she parted her lips slightly and let out a low, excited growl from her throat:

"My seniors have never let me down..."

"In that case...

"Catch up with everything you can! I... will never let you down!"

(End of this chapter)