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

Meanwhile, six equally tall and even robust racehorse girls followed closely behind the noble family.

The pink-haired racehorse girl walking at the back appeared even smaller in comparison.

At this moment, only she seemed very friendly, quietly waving to McQueen and the Golden Ship as a gesture of goodwill.

The noblewoman's face was cold and indifferent, and she exuded an aura that made people feel uneasy. The attitude that this legendary racehorse girl was showing at this moment was in line with her title: Tyrant.

Even McQueen, who had received elite education from the Mejiro family since childhood, couldn't help but show some fear in front of this tyrant.

She could sense that there was still a fundamental gap between herself and this prominent family.

Is this... the world's top racehorse girl?

McQueen had mixed feelings.

Although she had actually met this noble family once in Meguro Castle, the way she treated Lady Meguro then was completely different from the tyrant she was now.

Is this her true nature...?

No, the competition hasn't even started yet, what's the point of me being so scared?

Were you scared off simply by the aura the other party was projecting towards you?!

She gritted her teeth, forcing herself to suppress the wavering in her heart.

McQueen raised his head, his eyes hardening as he looked toward the noble family.

Only by not being afraid to look her in the eye can you prove that you have regained your courage!

As McQueen thought this, he watched the noble family slowly approach from a distance, getting closer and closer to him...

Then, we passed each other by.

what? !

Completely ignored, McQueen suddenly turned around, only to see the eight of them walking towards the arena without looking back.

It was only then that McQueen realized that the noble family had never even noticed her from the beginning.

The aura emanating from her was nothing more than the unconscious residual power of a powerful clan preparing themselves before the competition!

"Damn it!" McQueen muttered in frustration.

As the racehorse girl of the Mejiro family, she has always been proud, and being so ignored like this is something she simply cannot accept.

However, if you think that this will anger me, you are sorely mistaken, noble family!

A fierce fire blazed in McQueen's eyes, and she showed no sign of wavering in the face of this rage. At that moment, only one thought remained in the mind of this racehorse girl:

We absolutely must win this game!

"Hey, were those French exchange students? They looked so tall and strong. Will they get in my way during the race?"

The Golden Ship stood beside McQueen, tilting its head with a curious expression, seemingly completely unaware of the change in atmosphere that had just occurred.

"You idiot, can't you at least put me on a little bit of a nerve?!"

McQueen, who had been clenching his fist tightly, suddenly lost his composure and threw a powerful punch at the golden ship.

Chapter Seventy-Two: The Japan-France Exchange Simulation Competition Begins!

"This is a transnational battle being held at Central Teresen College."

"The surrounding audience members are all here to support everyone."

Amazon Lizard, this dark-skinned, sporty racehorse girl, is now standing energetically in the rest area next to the racetrack, warming up.

Even though it was drizzling, the training ground was already packed with spectators holding umbrellas.

Everyone enthusiastically cheered on the racehorse girls they supported.

Amazon turned to his companion beside him, grinned, and asked, "How are you doing, Bai Ren? How's your condition today?"

Narita Shirahito is fully prepared today. At this moment, she is using her right arm to hold her left hand and stretching the joints of both arms to the right side of her body.

During the last competition, Narita Shirahito realized from the winner's stage that his underestimation of his opponent was actually an insult to the one who craved victory.

To express his apology for the Stardust Illusion, Narita Shirahito was now mentally prepared.

Even if I break both legs today, I will still give it my all to respond to the other party.

Let Stardust Illusion see just how powerful she really is as a "Shadow Monster"!

Wow! It's finally starting!

[In this highly anticipated Japan-France showdown, will the French riders unleash their full potential, showcasing the strength of Europe's top teams? Or will the Japanese racehorses pull off a surprising victory, leaving even the tyrant of the Arc de Triomphe in awe?!]

[This race will be held on a training track simulating the Tokyo Racecourse, a 2400m counter-clockwise middle-distance track, in rainy weather! Today, eight French racehorses and seven Japanese racehorses will gather on this track to compete for victory. Which rider will emerge victorious?!]

As the host's voice rang out in the arena, Amazon instantly felt a heavy aura pressing down on her shoulders.

She quickly turned her head to look—

ゴゴゴゴゴゴゴゴ

This aura seemed to have solidified into a jet-black substance, enveloping the eight people who emerged from the competition tunnel.

These racehorse girls from France are almost all tall, with strong muscles visible in their arms and legs, clearly indicating that they are of exceptional physical condition.

Even the largest Amazon team, the Tree Express, is slightly inferior to them.

Speaking of the French exchange student teams, one cannot help but mention the name of this tyrant: the elite! Everyone should still remember the regrettable Arc de Triomphe prize and the thrilling Neon Cup a few years ago!

[This tyrant is leading her troops on another expedition to Japan today. What kind of ending will she create?!]

[Next, we can't overlook this contestant, the French racehorse, who is highly intelligent!]

This runner is hailed as France's most talented runner this year and is currently considered a strong contender for the French national championships. Her formidable strength cannot be ignored!

"Ah! Why bring up the previous Neon Cup?!" Zhou Yi exclaimed in surprise as the host began introducing the French team's players one by one.

"I've already retired!"

"Alright, Special Zhou, even the Eagle hasn't said anything, so don't act all innocent now that you've gotten the benefit." Nishizaki Ryu patted Special Zhou's head, telling her not to make a fuss.

In his opinion, this competition will definitely be decided by endurance, and both Golden Ship and Mejiro McQueen have a certain advantage in this regard, so Nishizaki Ryu had already explained the tactics to the two of them.

He is now standing in the rest area with the other members of the team, watching the situation on the field.

The most eye-catching figures on the field were undoubtedly the tall French players who had already stepped into the rain, although there was one petite player among them.

But these tall racehorses are definitely athletes with exceptional endurance and strength. McQueen and Golden Ship... how can they compete with such athletes?

The situation doesn't seem optimistic...

Ryu Nishizaki frowned, beginning to worry about the two girls' match.

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"The track in Japan...it's so tough." Cai Zhigao frowned slightly as he stepped onto the track he was about to run.

If this kind of rain were in France, the playing field would be soft and muddy by now.

But when she stepped on it, she felt that the ground was still hard. Although she could still feel some muddy stickiness, it was indeed very different from the environment where they had trained before.

The discomfort caused by this surface, while not particularly affecting runners of the high intelligence level, can be quickly adjusted to with experience.

However, her friend happened to be the most inexperienced type, and thinking of this, Cai Zhigao turned to ask:

"Zhuofu, what do you think?"

The girl being called was now leaning back with her hands on her lower back, almost folding herself up from behind, her body appearing as flexible as if she had no bones.

When she heard her friend's question, she replied happily, "That's true, the track here is a bit harder, but it's okay - because I train the same way on the streets, so I'm used to it."

"In the end, I'm already grateful enough that the noble family is willing to take me along in the race. No matter what kind of track it is, I will run with all my might!"

The girl appeared very optimistic. For her, simply being able to stand on the field was enough; all that remained was one more thing—

On this field, she will face off against her long-awaited opponent, Stardust Illusion!

[The much-anticipated racers from the Japanese horse racing series are now entering the arena!]

The host then introduced the other seven female racehorses. Although this wasn't an official public race, the host still called out their names in order of popularity among supporters:

Alright, next up are the top three most popular contestants from Japan—third place goes to Mejiro McQueen!

This rising star from the Mejiro family, hailed as the queen of long-distance running, defeated Shiraishi to claim the championship at last year's G1-level Kikuka Sho race, once again upholding the Mejiro family's honor in long-distance running. Will she be able to shine as brightly as she did in the 2400m race this time? Let's look forward to her performance!

In the arena tunnel, Megumi McQueen, whose name was called, slowly walked into the arena, her gaze resolute despite the rain dripping from her head.

[Then, in second place in popularity, is Big Tree Express!]

This rider is revered as the queen of the mile race, but her abilities extend far beyond that track. In her last race, she battled another female racehorse to the very last moment. Her incredible stamina and explosive speed were like a bullet piercing the hearts of the spectators. Can she avenge her previous defeat today?!

The old man, whose train was being asked about the results of the previous match, was not slow at all.

Today, she wore her lucky cowboy hat, smiled, raised her hands high on the track, waved to the audience in all directions, and interacted with them warmly.

[Finally, the most popular contestant from Japan has arrived! She is—Stardust Illusion!!!]

As the host announced the girl's entrance, the entire audience erupted in cheers. Even the winter rain did not dampen their enthusiasm.

Speaking of Stardust Illusion, she is definitely the most familiar racehorse girl to the audience within these academies right now.

Just a week ago, everyone witnessed her thunderous run and her triumphant stage performance, leaving a deep impression on them.

Upon seeing the racehorse girl's entrance, cheers erupted from the crowd, almost drowning out the announcer's next words.

[This racehorse girl has been fighting for survival in every race since her debut defeat, and she's undefeated! Just last week she defeated six competitors, including the Great Tree Express. What kind of race will she deliver this time? Will the Thunder Dragon once again shine with the brilliance of a great escape?!]

Now, let's cheer for these 15 athletes who have entered the gate!

"Ooooooooooooooo!!!"

Chapter 73: Is it the Great Escape or the Last Stand that Shines?

"Ah! That's Stardust Illusion! I finally see her! So cool!!!"

In the stands, a little girl with yellow-orange hair struggled to squeeze out of the crowd, jumped up in front of the stands, grabbed the railing with both hands, and peered into the stadium.

Even though the raindrops in the sky never stopped, the child's enthusiasm remained unaffected. Her eyes shone brightly as she stared intently at the tall racehorse girl walking toward the gate.