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

Zhuo Fu took a deep breath and gasped for air.

She suppressed the overwhelming urge in her heart and adjusted her state of mind.

Since they've already extended this invitation, what else is there to say?

Let's settle this on the field!

The words that the stardust illusion had spoken to him the night before seemed to echo in his ears once more.

To be able to stand on the field, to be able to compete against an opponent like you...

What reason do I have not to respond to you with all my might?

"I'm coming."

There were no excited shouts, no shrill roars.

Zhuo Fu simply declared this.

She seemed to be suddenly enveloped by something unseen, and her expression became strange.

For the first time, a strange expression appeared on that pretty, smiling face.

His expression was almost identical to that of the Stardust Illusion, with a slightly wild quality.

In a daze, a crystal-colored illusion flashed through the eyes of all the runners behind the two.

—Give it your all!

Let's chase after that person!

At that moment, Zhuo Fu held her breath again, immersing herself completely in the run.

Everything around them seemed to have vanished without a trace.

In Zhuo Fu's eyes, at this moment there was only a road shining brightly.

From beneath my feet, it extends to the stardust illusion ahead.

And all she has to do now is—

Snap.

Light footsteps sounded.

Time seemed to freeze completely at that moment.

The next moment, it will all be completely torn apart!

Zhuo Fu stepped onto the track made of pure light and rushed forward.

One step, two steps, three steps!

She felt the strong wind mixed with raindrops hitting her face.

But this sensation did not make Zhuo Fu hesitate to run; instead, it reminded her of the countless times she had practiced running on the streets.

The pale pink ends of her hair swayed gently.

Beneath that, Zhuo Fu's azure eyes were fixed on the approaching figure, undeterred!

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[Stardust Illusion! The stardust illusion has sensed the arrival of the visitor!]

She immediately accelerated, the Stardust Illusion changing its running style and increasing its speed, leaving Zofu, who had just caught up, far behind!

[Wait! Zhuo Fu has sped up again!!! Are these two runners really going to have this level of competition on the second straight?]

The two racehorses were neck and neck, neither willing to give way, but who was faster? It was Zoe! Zoe was faster! She was gradually closing the gap between them!

[So fast, so fast!! Zofu is about to catch up with the Stardust Illusion!!!]

"..."

The Stardust Illusion, currently in the lead, has now completely abandoned any distracting thoughts.

She looked back and saw that Zhuo Fu's speed was gradually closing in on her again.

(Sure enough, she can maintain her top speed for a longer time than I can...)

Let's have a contest!

A boiling desire burned within her, reducing everything to ashes.

This runner, who had already inherited the name of the monster, now bared his fangs.

Stardust Illusion had no time to think about skills or running techniques; she surrendered her body entirely to instinct, with only one goal—

With his maximum speed, he completely blasted Zhuo Fu apart!

The falling raindrops seemed to freeze in her eyes at that moment, frozen in mid-air before being smashed apart by her own speed.

The ground seemed to have been completely destroyed by her trampling, and cracks could appear at any moment.

Every step Stardust Illusion took felt like a heavy blow to the hearts of others; at this moment, she unleashed all her power.

I want to be the winner!

At this moment, her mind was filled with the games she had won time and time again.

Every victory she achieved etched into her heart a mark of perseverance, obsession, and most importantly, selflessness!

The feeling of being watched by others brings her unprecedented joy.

But today, Stardust Illusion will use these things to make itself stronger, stronger than ever before.

I want to use this most familiar stride to completely defeat the challenger, Zhuo Fu!

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!!"

The sudden roar that echoed across the track embodied the unwavering will of Stardust Illusion!

This runner's all-out effort has pushed her speed to its limit.

Although this speed did not surpass that of before, it was already comparable to the ultimate sprint that could only be unleashed in the final moments before defeating the Great Tree Express!

But now, how should Zhuofu respond to her?

(I will become the strongest professional runner...)

Zhuo Fu's movements were light and joyful.

She understood that the stardust illusion was now responding to her with everything it had.

But she can't afford to lose!

In her eyes, Zhuo Fu's unwavering determination was no less than that of Stardust Illusion.

Even their breathing was completely held back.

At this moment, Zhuo Fu also used her strongest state to face the domineering intent of the Stardust Illusion!

These two runners, who had been eagerly anticipating this showdown, finally faced off head-on.

Zero-gravity running style versus explosive power running style!

The first second passed...

Zhuo Fu galloped along the outside of the track, chasing the Stardust Illusion. The two were less than a quarter of a horse's length apart, practically neck and neck.

The second second passed...

Zhuo Fu's figure suddenly disappeared from the stardust illusion.

The third second passed...

[Skill Phantom Step, activated.]

The Stardust Illusion suddenly kicked out in a marching step, its footwork instantly becoming disordered.

Each step she took was accompanied by several afterimages. Zhuo Fu, who had just been able to hide in the line of sight, was now forced to reveal her whereabouts again.

The fourth second has passed...

The two returned to their initial contest, neck and neck, chasing each other as both runners sprinted forward with all their might.

Five seconds have passed...

(...)

Six seconds have passed...

Zofu surpasses the illusion of stardust.

She did not try any more tricks or strategies.

But even with speed...

Even in a mere contest of speed, the Stardust Illusion was being overwhelmed by Zofu's relentless, step-by-step movements...

We surpassed them step by step!

(She's faster than me?!)

18.23 m/s, this is the maximum speed that the Stardust Illusion is currently exhibiting.

But how much is Zhuo Fu at this moment?

The answer is... 18.35 m/s!

Converted to three waves, that's a completion time of 32.7 seconds for a distance of 600 meters!

Pale pink hair tips, a crystal-like illusion.

The petite runner gradually sprinted forward in front of the stardust illusion.

Can't catch up...

Can't catch up?

How could that be...

Stardust Illusion's muscles groaned as she repeatedly unleashed her full potential, chasing after the figure in front of her.

But we can't catch up!

The distance cannot be shortened!