Uma Musume: From Being Knocked Ten Meters Away

Chapter 548 Revenge?

In a text message, Ming Sheng Lei Dong, who was far away in Europe, said it was a real pity that he couldn't return to Japan in time, but he would watch the live broadcast and cheer him on. He also said that he would watch it with Rong Hou Zai Jue and sent Rong Hou Zai Jue his best wishes.

Even a senior like Golden Ship sent her a text message, which was unusually serious, and to her surprise, he said that he was watching a live stream with another senior, Extraordinary Steed.

There were also text messages of blessings from family members, filled with care and encouragement.

As he scrolled through the text messages one by one, his smile grew brighter, and Beibu Xuanju became more serious and his demeanor more composed.

When the announcement for the appearance came over the loudspeaker, she checked her battle suit and horseshoes one last time before leaving the preparation room.

As she walked along the underpass towards the exit, she paused at the exit. Looking at the green belt on one side, she couldn't help but recall that on several occasions during competitions, her seniors had met her here.

The time I met Special Weekly was hilarious; I almost mistook her for a strange horse girl.

I was a little nervous when I met the seniors from Da Zhenhan, but I relaxed a little when I realized they were there to cheer me on.

Meeting with an emperor or senior figure is naturally the most special occasion.

That time, she thought her childhood idol would say something special, but in the end, it was just a simple "good luck." No, perhaps it wasn't just simple.

Judging from that small competition that followed, it seems that at that time, the Emperor Senior... already hoped that he could surpass her, right?
Thinking this, Northern Black Horse unconsciously curled up the corners of his mouth and walked towards the stage amidst the thunderous cheers.

Her steps were firm, each one steady and firm, and her crimson eyes shone brightly, as if declaring her determination to the world.

The rain continued to fall drizzly, but in her eyes at that moment, it was nothing more than an embellishment to enhance the atmosphere of the great battle.

She is all ready to enjoy the autumn scenery for the Emperor.

……

Deep within the stands, as the horse girls, soon to participate in the Emperor's Autumn Festival races, ascend the platform in their final outfits.

Like a child playing outside for the first time, the Emperor of the East Sea sat in his seat with great interest, waving a small flag bearing the emblem of the Northern Black Steed and remarking:

"As expected, the decision to finish all the work in one go was the right one. It feels so good to come to the game in this simple way!"

"It feels...right, it feels like we've gone back to the days when we cheered for the games together, don't you think, McQueen?"

Beside her stood Megumi McQueen, but upon hearing the words of the East Sea Emperor, her usually elegant face twitched slightly at the corner of her eye.

She turned her head and looked at the excited Emperor of the East Sea:

"Is it good? I think... it's not good at all, Your Majesty."

"Aren't you worried about Xiao Bei? This is the Emperor's autumn viewing."

"Worried? What's there to worry about, McQueen? What are you talking about?"

The Emperor of the East Sea smiled and waved his hand, his face radiating confidence, as if he had already anticipated the outcome of the competition:

"Didn't I tell you? Xiao Bei is not the same as my unlucky senior."

"I only finished seventh in Tianqiu that time, and I still feel a little regretful when I think about it now."

"As for Xiao Bei... she'll definitely surpass me this time!"

"Really? So you weren't worried after all..."

McQueen's eyes continued to twitch, and he nodded helplessly.

Suddenly, as if a fuse had been lit, she abruptly pointed at her arm:
"Then why don't you pinch yourself?"
"You did this on purpose, Your Majesty?"

"To get revenge for the time I accidentally scratched you when we were admiring the chrysanthemums last time?"

"The atmosphere was too tense at the time, and I couldn't help myself. Besides, I apologized later, didn't I?"

"Huh? This...this..."

With a sullen expression, the Emperor of the East Sea slowly withdrew his hand from McQueen's arm, a sheepish smile on his face, and waved his hands repeatedly in explanation:

"Hahaha... No way, McQueen, you're overthinking it. Why would I take revenge on you?"
"I was just... so engrossed that I didn't even notice my movements. It really wasn't intentional." Then, before Megumi McQueen could react, the Emperor of the East Sea, as if grasping at a straw, quickly looked towards the stage and tried to change the subject:
"Okay, I... am a little worried."

"But like you said, this is Tianqiu after all, even if it was that time of yours..."

Before she could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a cough from the person next to her.

The Emperor of the East Sea was taken aback, only then realizing that for his friend, the Emperor's Autumn Appreciation that his friend had attended was a taboo subject and absolutely could not be mentioned.

In that competition, based on the rankings, White McQueen should have been the first.

However, following her trainer's instructions, she veered off course at the finish line, nearly causing a serious collision.

After the deliberations, her score in that competition was reduced to eighteenth place, which is last place.

That landing was also the first G1 case after the URA officially established the rule.

To be honest, Donghai Emperor feels that match is an excellent example right now.

The Emperor's autumn appreciation, or rather, the G1 tournament, is like this.

Driven by the pursuit of ultimate glory, all racehorse girls and trainers will go to great lengths, sometimes even resorting to methods that teeter on the edge of illegality, which introduces all sorts of unimaginable variables into the races.

That's exactly what she was worried about.

However, to avoid upsetting her friend, she naturally changed her tune after hearing the cough:
"...No matter who it is, no one can guarantee that the run will go as smoothly as expected."

"For example, it's raining now. Rainy days are actually quite rare. The track becomes slippery and muddy, so it's hard to say how much of their usual level they can perform on this kind of terrain."

"Under such circumstances, every female racehorse needs to readjust her rhythm and tactics to adapt to the special track conditions."

"However, my concerns... are limited to this."

As she spoke, as if she were a competitor who had just finished her introduction and was warming up to go on stage, she smiled confidently, her eyes shining with unwavering trust in the Northern Black Horse:

"Xiao Bei... there won't be any problems."

"Even if some weird accident happens, she will be fine."

"She is like a shining sun, able to radiate her own light no matter how dark the environment."

"Seriously... I just don't understand what you're thinking."

Staring at the Emperor of the East Sea, McQueen suddenly sighed, then rubbed his forehead and muttered a complaint.

She then crossed her arms and focused her gaze intently on the racehorses warming up on the track:

"But you're right, this kind of venue... I mean, rainy days, is actually very advantageous for Xiao Bei."

The Emperor of the East Sea was taken aback. He had been immersed in his confidence in the Northern Black Steed, but upon hearing this, he couldn't help but look at Megumi McQueen beside him, his eyes full of doubt.

McQueen looked slightly embarrassed, but continued:
"Xiao Bei and I are both good at long-distance races. In terms of endurance, physical fitness, balance, resilience... in short, she is the same as me in many ways. If I had to point out any difference, it would be her finishing speed... well, I'm not bragging, but she is indeed a step behind me."

"And my autumn day... was a rainy day."

She paused here, as if recalling the details of that match, and her feelings became complicated.

But soon, she quickened her pace, trying to shake off that emotion:

"The problem with rainy days is that the ground is muddy, requiring more endurance and stamina to reach the speed it should have, but racehorses like me and Xiaobei are not lacking in this ability at all."

"Our usual training revolves around long-distance races, and our endurance and physical fitness have been greatly improved through countless runs."

"On the contrary, if one's endurance is insufficient or if one is only capable of medium-distance or even mile-level events, one may not be able to take advantage of such a venue."

"Therefore, in this situation, Xiao Bei's advantages will be amplified, while the impact of her disadvantages... will be much smaller than that of the Emperor's autumn viewing at a good venue."

(End of this chapter)