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

Stardust Illusion nodded in agreement at the mention of dual turbines.

He knows several contestants who are like this.

These athletes are usually able to perform various movements freely, which allows them to adapt to different running styles and thus exert more powerful leg strength.

However, this also increases the likelihood of injury.

"You're probably planning a massive escape later, right?"

Stardust Illusion inspected the condition of the horseshoes, casually continuing its chat with the twin turbines beside it.

"A mass exodus?"

Twin Turbine's body stiffened for a moment, then he quickly broke into a bright smile:

"I don't need to go through all that trouble of choosing a racing strategy for tower pumps—as long as I can win, that's all that matters!"

"..."

"..."

"..."

The two looked at each other for a moment and then fell silent.

No way, does this guy really not know anything about this?

"Alright! Contestants, please proceed to your respective tracks!!!"

Ikuno Didos shouted and gathered everyone together.

She stood at the starting line, adjusted her glasses, pointed to the opposite side of the field, and continued:

"This final simulation race will determine the final results, so everyone must take it seriously—the race distance is 1200 meters, at the Liangma Racecourse. The finish line is the poetry theater at the other end of the track, understand?"

"understood!"

"it is good!"

"Understood!"

The other six contestants, excluding Stardust Illusion, all answered.

"Now, the eighth Canopus team recruitment test, the 1200m simulation race group stage, ready—"

Stardust Illusion stands on runway seven, its eyes fixed on the distance ahead.

(I feel like I'm filled with fighting spirit once I step onto the field...)

Although this was just a mock match for other teams to qualify, Stardust Illusion's body trembled again.

It was only then that she realized that even without a truly satisfying opponent, the competition itself—

Just standing here was enough to make her feel excited!

"I feel like I understand a little bit of what the prominent families were thinking back then."

Stardust Illusion reached out and pressed his hand on his hat, sighing softly.

"Hey, don't be scared! This is just a mock competition!"

The Twin Turbine, standing beside her, immediately noticed the Stardust Illusion trembling and quickly tiptoed to pat her shoulder in comfort.

However, at that very moment, Ikuno Dedus's command rang out:

"—Start!"

[Skill standard range 0, activated.]

[Skill Tokyo Arena O, activated.]

[Skill Focus, activated.]

(However, let's not activate this one...)

With a strong gait, it pressed down, leaving a deep hoofprint on the grass.

[Skill: Grounding... Not available.]

Chapter 105 Twin Turbocharged Firepower at Full Speed

"Aaaaaah! The tower pump is starting too slowly!!!"

The spectators watching the training race were immediately drawn to the strangely screaming blue-haired racehorse girl from the very start.

At this moment, Twin Turbo, which was a step behind due to comforting the Stardust Illusion beside it, could only shout and chase after it frantically ahead.

She had absolutely no strategy; from the very start, she unleashed the full power of her body, with only one goal:

That's number one!

Born in Hokkaido, Twin Turbine was not very healthy as a child, which meant that even though her normal growth period was basically over, she was still petite, even smaller than the Emperor of the East Sea.

At the end of last year, she received an invitation from Central Teresen Academy, but initially had no intention of becoming a racehorse girl.

I originally just wanted to come and have some fun with the twin-turbo, but when I arrived, it happened to be the day of the Japan-France exchange simulation competition.

The first time I saw that Stardust Illusion running, it left a deep impression on Twin Turbo.

What a dazzling figure it was!

A figure whose entire being is focused on the frenzied run, a runner who never gives up—Stardust Illusion.

I want to become a strong person like her, too!

After watching the game, Twin Turbo made this firm decision in his heart.

What happened next is easy to understand: in order to become a formal player, she accepted the invitation from Treson Academy to join.

And just then, I heard that this team was recruiting, so I excitedly rushed over to join—

In other words, the current twin-turbo engine has virtually no knowledge of racing; it's a complete novice.

The running posture, the waving gesture, the rhythm of breathing—everything about it seemed to Stardust Illusion was full of things to criticize.

It can be said that the original strength of the twin-turbo setup was only around 70 or 80 points in this game.

With so many flaws, her chances of winning against other players who have studied the system are now extremely slim.

(This little guy, who calls himself a tower pump, does seem to have some speed to it.)

(Well, there's no other way then. Let her know the consequences of being a step behind at the start!)

The two runners, running side by side in the middle, exchanged glances.

Immediately afterwards, the two of them changed their running positions at the same time, firmly holding the twin turbines behind them.

"Hey, the tower pump can't get through!?"

Seeing the passage that had been there suddenly disappear, the speeding twin-turbo engine shouted in surprise.

However, having no relevant experience or knowledge, she had no idea how to handle the situation and could only anxiously follow behind the crowd.

(At this rate, she'll definitely be last.)

Stardust Illusion, which was silently observing from the rear of the group, also realized the predicament of Twin Turbine.

If it were her at this moment, even without forcibly breaking through, she could choose to cut towards the outside lane at the bend and then pursue.

However, the twin-turbocharged engine clearly hadn't thought of this solution, and could only anxiously follow behind the crowd, unable to unleash its true speed.

(...)

Looking at the twin-turbo engine now, Stardust Illusion seemed to see the excellent qualities that had been secretly admired in front of him earlier.

Although their figures were vastly different, they both exuded the same aura in her eyes at that moment.

That was a feeling of anxiety, frustration, and confusion.

(Do you feel like you're doing something pointless because you can't see the road ahead?)

Only now did Stardust Illusion understand why someone of superior qualities would lament such a thing.

Unlike having a system, even with excellent qualities, one cannot be sure whether they have made progress, no matter how hard they train.

In addition, they lost to the East Sea Emperor, and even lost to other teammates in their own team.

She must have felt very lost, wondering what the point of her efforts was and what to do next.

I simply cannot bring myself to have the same level of dedication and commitment to racing, where one risks their entire life.

This is a heartfelt cry from people of outstanding character.

But it wasn't that she was truly incapable of making such a decision; rather, she was afraid... afraid that even if she did, she might only end up failing.

What should we do when that time comes?

(I'm sorry, Netcha, I didn't understand what your troubles meant at first.)

(But as I said, I'll save my answer for the run ahead!)

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"Damn it! What are we going to do about the tower pump now?!"

Twin Turbo was so anxious that his forehead was covered in sweat as he watched the two people in front of him refuse to give him a clear path.

She was even considering whether she should force her way through the middle.

Will I get hurt doing this?

The twin turbines hesitated, glancing at the gap ahead.

However, the 1200m race was already halfway over in the blink of an eye, leaving her with virtually no time to think.

"Aaaaaah! Forget about the tower pump!"

"How can I hesitate and call myself Master's disciple! Charge!!!"