Uma Musume Girl, I'll tell you about my Santa Hat special move too?

In the next moment, shorten your stride, lift your right foot, and point your left toes diagonally towards the front.

From the perspective of runners behind, the movement would appear as if the runner was about to sprint to the right of the outer lane.

Then, at that instant, forcefully twist your body using your left foot as the axis, step out to the other side with your right foot, and thus stabilize your body and move forward.

In this way, the Stardust Illusion will appear like a ghost, casting a phantom shadow to the right out of thin air!

Ikuno Didos could also perform such a move, but at this moment, the Star Illusion had an additional prerequisite—she maintained a near-final sprint speed without slowing down at all.

All the actions just now were completed within 0.1 seconds, and each step was performed continuously!

(All I can say is, it really is a monster...)

Ikuno Didos steadied himself and fixed his gaze on the swaying First Ruby in front of him.

Even if the chances of defeating the Stardust Illusion are slim... it doesn't mean we should give up now.

First, overtake the first ruby, then go head-to-head with her at the final corner!

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(Impossible, impossible, impossible, impossible!)

Seeing that she was being left behind by the Stardust Illusion, the First Ruby tried her best to catch up, but found that she could not close the distance no matter what she did.

(Running and running... it just vanished right in front of me, like a ghost?!)

A tearing, stabbing pain shot through my chest, and each breath I took in the cold air intensified the pain.

The bones were creaking, and the muscles began to groan.

He pushed his body to its limits, unleashing all his strength, and strode forward.

But... it still didn't work!

The gap simply cannot be narrowed!

How could such a thing be? My speed is definitely not slower than anyone else's!

Being left behind like this...

It's not fancy at all!

The opponent was clearly just a slightly outstanding runner in the previous two races.

She, on the other hand, enjoys the services of her entire family, with everyone devising the most scientific exercise methods for her.

Even tests have shown that her speed as the first Ruby is already approaching the limit of a racehorse girl.

But now, it seems we can't keep up with the pace of the stardust illusion ahead at all?

I can't catch up with him?

What a joke!

(Stardust illusion, she's just an ordinary person born in the countryside, but I am... I am—)

I am the offspring of the Pegasus and the magnificent race...

—I am the first ruby ​​with dreamlike potential!

The elegant young lady focused her mind, clenched her teeth tightly, and even her eyes were bloodshot.

We can't lose, we can't lose here.

What should I do?!

Does the analysis data record the current response methods?

We cannot end here; we must deliver a perfect opening to the magnificent clan with a victory.

(I have a reason why I absolutely cannot lose!)

In her current situation, she has no energy left to think about anything else.

Neither solutions nor plans can help her right now.

To catch up with those ahead, the First Ruby has only one way left—

Go after it with all your might, abandon all burdens and go after it.

Catch up with your opponents and seize victory!

Take a step, gather strength, and explode.

[Skill activated at the mid-curve.]

"Aaaaaahh ...

For the first time, Ruby completely abandoned the etiquette she had always upheld.

Like a wild beast, she roared to vent the pain her body was enduring.

(It's not too late! There's still time to catch up!)

(My body, trained with the most perfect method, is definitely capable of catching up—)

Click.

A discordant note appeared.

For the first time, the runner in front turned his head to look in her direction, taking advantage of the curve created by the bend.

That stardust illusion exuded an indescribable sense of presence and oppressive power.

The moment our eyes met, my burning fighting spirit was instantly extinguished as if doused with a bucket of cold water.

A sharp edge, accompanied by killing intent, emanated from that ferocious face.

Her brown hair swayed in the breeze, and tiny flashes of lightning appeared around her.

This overwhelming difference in aura instantly locked onto the First Ruby's entire body, and a deep chill froze her completely.

what is this?

What is she?

Am I afraid? It's just a race for runners, why should I be afraid?

It was as if an invisible hand had gripped her throat.

The first ruby ​​felt its breathing becoming increasingly difficult, and finally, it was completely extinguished...

She suddenly understood the meaning behind that look:

That was a warning from the monster!

The entire arena has been completely transformed into a hunting ground for stardust illusions.

She will lock onto all the enemies and then crush them all into dust...!

Can we really win?

Can I defeat this monster?

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Stardust Illusion maintains its lead! Ruby and Ikuno Dedrus are close behind! All three runners have entered the final corner!

Is it too late?! Can the First Ruby and Ikuno Dedus catch up?

[Will this race see Stardust Illusion's escape tear everything apart, or will she be successfully defeated by her pursuers?]

That's not enough! I can go even faster!

Ikuno Didos had unleashed all his power, propelling himself forward with all his might using his feet.

She knew that competing with runners like Stardust Illusion on a straight line would be extremely difficult.

Therefore, to seize the only chance of victory, we must settle the score with her at the final bend.

At that moment, she kept her eyes fixed on the feet of the runner in front of her, trying her best to shorten the distance between them.

With only this final stretch of the journey left, I can unleash my full speed even if it's just for myself.

Run with everything you have, and surpass the Stardust Illusion!!!

All I need is the fact of victory!

Her body was emitting mournful cries, warning her that if she continued to overdraw her energy, something very bad would happen.

But what about that?

(Even though she has overcome the illness that was considered incurable by Uma Musume, you think you can make me, Ikino Dedus, bow down?)

Should we relax a little here to avoid aggravating the injury?

Stop joking!

No matter how calm or rational you are in normal times—ultimately, all of this has only one purpose.

I'm standing on this field because I want to run, I want to win!

Did we win?

This isn't a question of whether we can win or lose.

I can do it! I can even fight monsters!

"Aaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!!"

Shout loudly, take a step forward.

Her burning fighting spirit had completely incinerated her to the point of trance, so much so that her eyes, bathed in golden light, only saw the scene directly ahead—

end.

You have to be the first to reach the finish line!

[The golden skill has been activated swiftly and decisively.]

[Skill in the middle of the curve ◎, activated.]

At that moment, the hero raised his longsword.

Charge at the monster that's dominating the entire battlefield with its escape!

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