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

Previously, when Stardust Illusion was training with Oguri Hat, she gradually learned starting techniques from her, which allowed her to master the ground-fixing and focus techniques to reduce the possibility of starting errors.

In addition to the learned skills: non-standard distance and counter-clockwise, this gives you three starting abilities that can trigger the ground-fixing effect.

However, today's track is a 2400-meter track, which means that the non-standard distance of the three opening skills cannot be triggered.

So, is it impossible for Stardust Illusion to trigger its own Earth Solidification?

of course not.

Before the match began, she had already selected two skills, Tokyo Arena O and Standard Distance O, to deal with this situation.

[Standard distance 0, activate!]

[Tokyo Arena, Initiate!]

Stardust Illusion suddenly stomped her foot on the lawn in front of the gate, and a loud bang rang in the ears of all the contestants. Her figure shot out directly!

The prominent families did not rush to compete with anyone, but instead stayed behind the main force, maintaining a distance from the advance troops.

She didn't interfere with the other runners at all, as if she were just an ordinary runner.

However, no one really thinks so.

This French tyrant could unleash his power at any moment and crush everyone in one fell swoop!

At this moment, she was observing all the runners around her with great interest, thinking about how she should cooperate with the others in the race.

When she saw the runner accelerating ahead of her in the inner lane pass by Zoe and head towards the other French team members at the front, she smiled slightly:

"As expected of a runaway horse that excels at the start, it overtook Zhuo Fu in such a short time."

"But—the others won't let you take the lead so easily!"

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[Oh! All the players have successfully exited the gate! Let's take a look at the early game!]

The commentator's mouth moved like a machine gun, rapidly describing the situation of the match to all the viewers:

The racecourse we're using today is almost a complete simulation of the Tokyo Racecourse, so you can see that the starting line is an uphill section.

[Where's Stardust Illusion? Stardust Illusion's start was incredibly fast; she immediately overtook the crowd and surged towards the front of the main group from the inside lane!]

[She seems to have chosen to lead again in this race?! Stardust Illusion is accelerating, overtaking Zofu (number 15), and rushing forward—wait, what is that?!]

At that moment, everyone in the audience, including the host, stared in astonishment at the running athletes.

Stardust Illusion, who was just about to accelerate and overtake everyone, was equally astonished. Her plan to take the lead encountered an almost insurmountable obstacle right from the start—

Six French runners stood in a row on the straight track, their tall figures blocking everyone's way.

The Stardust Illusion tried to pass from the side, but was still blocked by the opponent's moving body.

In that initial straight line, they left absolutely no openings for anyone to overtake them; even the Stardust Illusion couldn't find a way to do so for the time being.

"What's going on? Why didn't Lord Stardust Illusion display his escape power from the very beginning?!"

In Dancing City, the racehorse girl who had come all the way from America watched the race in astonishment, her face filled with disbelief.

What she wanted to see was Stardust Illusion, the runner, taking the lead from the start and leaving everyone far behind. Why were these French runners trying to stop her?

"That's despicable! They actually blocked other people's way during the competition!" Dancing City angrily clenched his fist and cursed.

"You can't say that, Miss. Blocking your opponent is a normal tactic in a match."

A male spectator nearby overheard the dancing hall's complaints and turned around to explain things to her:

"The French runners are all specially selected. Each of them has a considerable physical advantage."

"Although they bear an extra burden and have other disadvantages, these runners can easily block the path of their opponents on the track."

"Furthermore, the strength and endurance that this physique brings are inherently advantageous in middle- and long-distance races. Even if they are forced to take the lead or engage in a head-on collision, they will not be at a disadvantage. They can be described as quite formidable."

"Now... whether it's Stardust Mirage, Miura Bourbon, or any of the other leading racehorse girls, things will be very difficult."

The man rested his chin on his hand, analyzing the situation with great professionalism.

"How could this be! Is this method really that difficult?!" Dancing City asked unwillingly.

“Nowadays, even one French runner can stop their opponent’s advance, but now there are six runners of the same type lined up, completely blocking any opponent who tries to get past them—it’s practically the Maginot Line!”

"However, little sister, you don't need to rush."

Seeing that Dancing City looked like she was about to cry, the man quickly changed the subject and comforted her:

“I’ve watched Stardust Illusion’s matches before. Her greatest strength is breaking conventional perceptions.”

"There must be a way!"

Chapter 75 A Quiet Bonus Chapter That Amazed Everyone

[The match had barely begun when the French exchange students unleashed a Maginot Line they'd never seen before! Using their size advantage, they built a high wall, blocking everyone behind them!]

[Stardust Illusion! Stardust Illusion accelerated forward, trying to force her way past—Ah! How dangerous! Stardust Illusion nearly collided with the Laurel Crown, but had to retreat to avoid it!]

Everyone is in a very awkward situation right now; no one can get over this high wall!

[What to do! There's a clear difference in strength, I can't even bring myself to clash with her! Is the Japanese horse racing show going to be completely blocked until the very end?!]

"This is definitely not a good situation." Nishizaki Ryu frowned as he stood at the edge of the rest area.

Despite the light rain, he kept his eyes glued to the situation on the field.

"Even Stardust Illusion, which excels at taking the lead, failed to seize the opportunity to break through?"

In that case, McQueen and Golden Ship would probably have a hard time competing with French racehorse girls in terms of power, and could only maintain a slow and steady pace to look for opportunities.

“…” Vodka, standing next to him, did not agree with the trainer’s opinion.

She gazed at the stardust illusions in the arena for a moment in silence before speaking:

"No, she just used the wrong method to break through."

"Method?" Nishizaki Ryu turned and asked, "Do you really think she can overcome that?"

This derby queen is the same type of French athlete on the field. She relies on the strength and endurance provided by her physique to dominate the field and win many G1 trophies.

She is also one of the few heavyweights whose size and weight can truly rival those of European and American racehorses. Even her old rival Yamato has to admit that Vodka's strength is absolutely unparalleled.

She is also best at using these advantages to gain momentum in the race and defeat her opponents one by one before the finish line.

Whether it's breaking through or preventing others from breaking through, she has done it countless times in her career. You could say that Vodka is an expert at breaking through and blocking.

At that moment, she stretched out her right hand and clenched it into a fist, her knuckles cracking as she demonstrated the remarkable strength of this young woman.

"While it is true that strength is important to break through an opponent's forceful blockade, that's not the key."

"Isn't the key strength?"

“Ah, besides power, there is something more important than anything else.” Vodka nodded:

"That's momentum! The momentum of never backing down, even if it means colliding with the other side!"

“In this kind of competition, even if you are weaker than your opponent and it is difficult to break through, just by maintaining this speed, no one can say what will happen once a collision occurs—if the Moon Laurel Crown is not prepared to perish together with the Stardust Illusion, then she still has a chance.”

"I want to use my will and my spirit to tell the other party that even if an accident occurs, I will never back down."

"At that point, if the opponent hesitates for even 0.1 seconds, she will have a chance to break through!"

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How can Stardust Illusion counter the Maginot Line?

She didn't even consider this issue.

If the Great Tree Express could observe this runner who was focused on running, it would realize that the Stardust Illusion had already entered the state that it only activated at the very end of the last race—

Clear Mind, a heart as clear as a mirror and as still as water.

Stardust Illusion initially had some reservations about this match.

However, after being enlightened by Ennis and immersing herself in the techniques in that notebook, she had completely focused her mind and attention on the competition.

At this moment, her body was surging with fighting spirit, and even the raindrops falling from the sky were blown away by the aura bursting from her body.

The moment Stardust Illusion's first attempt to break through was thwarted, it changed its running strategy.

She lowered her head slightly and followed closely behind Lady Laureates from the outermost lane, chasing after her step by step.

The laurel wreath, which had been pressed tightly against her head, turned around abruptly, her eyes gleaming with high spirits:

"Want to come over? But I absolutely won't let you through!"

Stardust Illusion completely ignored the other party's provocation and simply focused on sprinting on the track.

100m...

200m...

300m...

The first straightaway is fleeting, and all runners are about to enter the first bend of the race.

Now—!

The phrase flashed through Stardust Illusion's mind in an instant.

[Skill: Shrinking the Earth, activated.]

That strange marching style instantly brought the Stardust Illusion within half a horse's length of distance.

In her beast-like eyes, a gleaming road stretched before her, guiding her toward the direction she truly desired—

"Don't even think about it!"

She wanted to overtake on the curve!

"Laurel Crown!" the tall racehorse girl shouted immediately, realizing Stardust Illusion's intentions.

Without the slightest hesitation, she shifted her feet at the bend, using her body to block her path, intending to use her size advantage to force her back—

--no.