The way Uma Musume looks at me is so scary!

"But it doesn't matter!"

"So what if she suffers two defeats?! As long as there's a chance, she'll roar on the field once more, running for victory with that monstrous figure—"

"Second most popular! Second most popular contestant! Narita Shirahito!"

The moment Rin Akasaka finished speaking, an extremely terrifying aura, carrying a strong smell of blood, surged out from the contestant tunnel, and a pair of golden eyes, like those of a wolf, suddenly lit up in the dark tunnel.

As the terrifying sense of oppression materialized like a raging wind, causing the red cloak behind Xiu Xingmeng to flutter wildly, the cold, mechanical voice rang out once more.

Challenger Badge.

"Triggered".

Chapter 219 May Become a Battlefield of Asura

Feeling the power surging from within her body, Xiu Xingmeng felt no surprise. After several months of recuperation, Cheng Tian Bairen had reached her peak.

Although the basic attributes may not improve much due to the training, the power and momentum that can be exerted are worlds apart from those of the Spring Emperor's Prize.

When the Emperor was enjoying the spring, Narita Shirahito was like a blood-soaked wolf. Every time his ferocious golden eyes swept over his opponent, he would let out a low growl that sent chills down one's spine.

At that time, she was terrifying, yet incomplete. Narita Shirahito, who desperately wanted to defeat Xiuxing Meng, almost transformed himself into a demon, and his fierce aura nearly swallowed up the arena.

But she is different now. Narita Shirahito was no longer as excited as before when the Emperor was enjoying the autumn scenery. She simply waved to the audience according to the procedure, but the aura she naturally exuded was even more terrifying than when the Emperor was enjoying the spring scenery!

Like a storm about to break, Xiu Xingmeng knew she would definitely stir up a huge wave on the field later.

This time, her Shadow Wolf will not give up halfway.

"I am coming."

After greeting her supporters, Narita Shirahito walked straight towards Xiu Xingmeng. Unlike her previous excitement, she appeared much calmer this time.

But Xiu Xingmeng could still see the desire for battle in her golden eyes. Narita Shirahito's nature hadn't changed; she had simply learned how to control her desires.

This is perhaps proof that she has completely mastered the domain. In the past few months, Narita Shirohito has not only been recuperating, but has also been tempering her heart every moment after making a vow to fight Xiuxing Meng again.

The purpose is to defeat the opponent in the third duel at the Emperor's autumn appreciation event today!

"I knew you were coming."

Xiu Xingmeng paused for a moment before speaking.

You were very strong today.

Narita Shirahito smiled slightly upon hearing this, and looked down at her clenched fists as she spoke.

"It's thanks to your reminder that I realized I had accumulated so many hidden injuries in my body."

"If I hadn't received that reminder and had continued training, I might have lost the chance to reach my current level forever due to the cumulative effect of my injuries."

"But it's okay, right now... I am the strongest me!"

Narita Shirahito suddenly raised her head and gave Xiu Xingmeng an excited smile, it seemed she couldn't wait to have another showdown with her on the field.

Moreover, in her view, Xiu Xingmeng had clearly seen through her hidden injury before reminding her, which proved that the other party also longed to compete with her at her peak.

What could be more exciting for Narita Shirahito than being recognized by a sworn enemy he considers a kindred spirit?

"This is exactly what I want to see."

Xiu Xingmeng nodded to Narita Shirohito. Although it was difficult, she could only complete the second stage of the mission by defeating Narita Shirohito.

Xiu Xingmeng is absolutely fearless in order to revive her mother.

Narita Shirohito's heart pounded wildly at Xiu Xingmeng's words. She could sense that the other person was also extremely looking forward to the moment of the duel. Being able to have a peak battle with someone she respected on the field made Narita Shirohito so happy that she couldn't express it in words.

Her excitement practically spilled from her golden eyes, and the beast-like aura that she unconsciously exuded due to her thirst for battle instantly engulfed the entire arena.

At this moment, all the female racehorses who had entered the arena turned their gazes toward the two of them.

They are all strong racehorse girls who have experienced countless storms and trials, unlike the younger generation from the classic years who are easily intimidated and disoriented by their imposing presence.

The racehorse girls standing at the Tokyo Racecourse at this moment have all experienced similar terrifying auras more than once.

But not being mentally confused is one thing, feeling overwhelmed is another.

The terrifying aura that Narita Shirahito unconsciously exuded at this moment made their hearts sink even more. Although they had heard of his name before, it was only hearsay.

It wasn't until today, when we faced each other on the same field for the first time, that I truly felt how strong the other was.

"Narita Shirahito, truly a classic double crown racehorse girl."

Sakura Chitose, with her braided hair, said in a low voice that she had reached the end of her professional career and could count the chances of winning G1 on her fingers.

Encountering a formidable opponent like Narita Shirahito under such circumstances is not a good thing.

and……

She then turned her gaze to Narita Shirahito's side, looking at the racehorse girl who remained unfazed even at the very center of the blast wave, and frowned somewhat heavily.

"Northern Star Dream... a powerful racehorse girl that even Narita Shirahito couldn't defeat. Judging from her absolute advantage of five to seven horse lengths, she can only be more terrifying than Narita Shirahito!"

"This autumn appreciation event by the Emperor... will turn into a battlefield of carnage."

Feeling the strength of his opponent, Sakura Chitose felt an immense pressure on his chest, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

But there was no fear in Sakura Chitose's eyes. She didn't have many chances left. If she backed down this time for the Emperor's Autumn Viewing, what about next time? What if she faced a strong opponent like today in the next G1?

Is she going to keep backing down?

Sakura Chitose's answer was absolutely not. She didn't consider herself a racehorse girl with unparalleled talent. Winning one G1 in the professional arena might be her limit. For this one and only glory, she would never back down even if she had to face racehorse girls like Narita Shirahito and Hidehoshi Yume.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to clear her mind of all distractions. Facing such an opponent, she wouldn't have any energy left to be distracted.

Sakura Chitose-o's eyes, etched with cherry blossom petals, scanned the other racehorse girls on the track, recalling information about each one as she passed.

"Sincerity, the symbol of Elton, the Eastern Liffa..."

They were all powerful racehorse girls. When Sakura Chitose turned her gaze to a brown-haired racehorse girl with a hat and fluffy hair, she paused for a moment, then quickly looked away.

Meanwhile, the other racehorse girls were also quietly observing each competitor. They all knew how strong Narita Shirahito and Seiseki Yume were, but each of them also had their own reasons for not giving up easily.

Before the match began, they used their own eyes to see who their most likely opponent would be. Time passed slowly as they observed in silence.

When Kentaro Sugiki finished reading the name of the last contestant and watched her walk into the racecourse, the entire Tokyo Racecourse knew it.

The match is about to begin.

Chapter 220 Believe First

"So handsome."

At this moment, Xiu Xingmeng was dressed in the signature cavalry-style victory uniform of the Northern Family, the sleek black, gold and red cut standing out against the gloomy sky.

The golden crown pinned to her hair and the six-pointed star pendants on her ears shone even brighter, as if to say that no matter how dark the world was, it could not stop their brilliance.

Anyone who saw her would think that she absolutely deserved the title of the last glory of the Northern family.

Of course, I think so too for the poetic drama.

She glanced at the dashing Xiu Xingmeng, then at the fierce Narita Shirohito beside her. Every racehorse girl nearby had her own unique charm, but only Machika Shigeki stood there, looking as out of place as an ordinary person wandering into a pack of wolves.

"It seems there's nothing special going on regarding the Emperor's autumn appreciation this year."

Machigane's eyebrows twitched. Although she had been intimidated by Hideyuki a few months before the competition, she finally realized the gap between herself and Narita Shirahito and Hideyuki when she actually arrived at the competition venue.

However, she felt no regret or disappointment.

Dai Jian, the poet, patted his cheeks, straightened his slightly askew hat, stuffed his horse ears into the holes he had cut, and muttered to himself.

"We still need to do our best."

Even someone as ordinary as her has supporters. Although she can't see any hope of winning the championship, she still wants to show her best side to everyone, even if it's just for their encouragement.

Just as she made up her mind, Kentaro Sugimoto's voice came from the sky.

"Please take your positions, all you racehorse girls!"

Upon hearing the sound, Kazumi immediately composed herself. After all, she was a seasoned racehorse girl who had won G2-level races, so she could handle this kind of thing.

Following the main group, the poetry drama of Taiken entered its own gate.

The moment she stepped through the gate, she immediately sensed a subtle change in the atmosphere of the arena. If it was a volcano poised to erupt before, then this explosive mountain had now reached its limit and was about to burst into terrifying flames at any moment.

"Why is this momentum getting stronger and stronger?!"

A few beads of cold sweat appeared on the forehead of the poet. She could feel that Narita Shirahito's aura by the gate was becoming increasingly ferocious, like a wild beast that had awakened and was ready to tear everyone apart on the field.

On the other side, Xiu Xingmeng's aura, though not as strong as Narita Shirohito's, was like a slightly drawn blade; its fleeting cold light sent chills down Machigane's spine.

Under the pressure of these two forces, more and more sweat poured down Machigane's forehead. She had originally thought that this autumn appreciation competition by the Emperor was the luckiest competition she had ever participated in.

But now it seems that this might not be the worst game they've ever had.

While the poetic drama was still preoccupied with the intense rivalry between the "Embroidered Dream" and "Narita Shirohito" dramas, the starting gate had already been opened with a bang.

Despite her still somewhat confused thoughts, Masako's body, guided by muscle memory, propelled her through the gate. Every muscle in her body unleashed its power in the most perfect way she could. Even though the gate hesitated slightly from time to time, it still displayed astonishing explosive power, not lagging behind the main force by even a fraction.

The world rushing past him and the scent of grass that wafted towards his nose with the wind calmed him down a bit. The sweat on his forehead was swept away by the strong wind, as if the unease was blown away along with it.

On this rapidly changing track, feeling the intense breathing of the racehorse girl beside him, Machigane's mind unconsciously calmed down.

She recalled the tactics that each player was good at. Although the hope of winning the championship was slim, she did not intend to give up at the beginning.

A purple figure flashed through the gaps in the racehorse girls' running. When Kaneshiro realized it was Narita Shirahito's trench coat, she had indeed chosen to run ahead, just like in the previous races.

Naturally, as the poetic drama extended his gaze further ahead, looking at the first horse, the second horse, the third horse, he still couldn't see the red streak that led the race.

However, it was not unexpected that the opponent was able to escape by a large margin of seven horse lengths during the Emperor's Spring Appreciation Festival, and even when crossing the finish line, this terrifying gap did not decrease in the slightest.

She must be in a more prominent position.

But as she looked further ahead, even after seven or eight horse-lengths of sight, she still couldn't see the red streak of light, and she began to sense that something was wrong.

"Could the mass exodus have been this extreme...?"

"To be more than ten horse lengths ahead so quickly, isn't that even more terrifying than Narita Shirahito, whom I mentioned before?!"

Just as she was about to perform the poem in disbelief, she keenly noticed that the horse girls behind her had paused, and their eyes also revealed an incredulous look.

"They saw where the Northern Star Dream was..."

Before Masakabe Shigeki could even finish expressing her feelings, a sharp and chilling sense of danger came from behind her. The sensation, like a blade slicing across her spine, made Masakabe Shigeki's heart pound. An idea that she could never believe spread through her mind.

"Northern Star Dream! Northern Star Dream? Northern Star Dream is at the very back of the group?"

In the commentary booth, Kentaro Sugimoto's voice went from excitement to confusion, and finally roared out with nothing but endless shock. He really didn't expect that Hideki Hoshi would be at the very back of the team.

However, he quickly adjusted his mindset. As a professional commentator and a supporter of the Dream of Embroidery, he guessed the other party's decision almost instantly.

"A chasing running style? This is the first time a Northern Star Dream athlete has shown this running style on the track. It seems she wants to show us a different kind of surprise!"

"Moreover, the final straight section of the Emperor's autumn viewing route is so long that a great escape tactic would be difficult to implement. This must be a tactic she devised for victory!"

Rin Akasaka glanced at her partner out of the corner of her eye and noticed that although he spoke casually, his shirt was already soaked with sweat, and large beads of sweat slid down his cheeks to his shoulders.

Being straightforward, she didn't think too much before blurting out a sentence.

"But isn't she known for her escape tactics? Isn't it risky to change strategies so suddenly, especially with such a drastically different style?"

Kentaro Sugiki remained silent for a few seconds, a pause that would be an extremely shameful mistake for a commentator, especially in such an important event as G1.

But he still managed to say it before Rin Akasaka could speak and prepare to leave.

"I believe her."

“She has shown me miracles so many times, this time it’s my turn to give her strength.”

Chapter 221 Believing Again

Kentaro Sugimoto had expected his words to cause a huge stir in the audience, but as a professional commentator, he didn't offer any credible analysis. Instead, he simply said that he believed it and quickly moved on.

To his surprise, the audience seemed to ignore Kentaro Sugimoto's somewhat naive answer and nodded in agreement, and a cheer for Xiuxingmeng immediately broke out in the crowd.

It was only then that he truly realized that everything had changed. The current Xiuxing Dream was no longer the one who cut off the Triple Crown and avoided the battle like Arima Kinen.

Instead, he genuinely defeated Narita Shirahito twice using his own strength.

Her story is even more legendary. Born into a fallen noble family, she single-handedly raised the banner of the Northern Family's revival. As the last glory of the family, she stood alone in front of the behemoth Meguro family to declare war, yet she was still able to retreat calmly.

Such stories had already spread throughout the horse racing world within months. Compared to the thrilling legend of Xiu Xingmeng, what did changing the racing method at the last minute matter? She had already done something even more remarkable.

"Go for it, Xingmeng! Let us see your amazing pursuit!"

"Besides her overwhelming strength, she also has an unpredictable gait... Northern Star Dream, what a terrifying racehorse girl!"

"Eek! Just go for it, I want to watch you dominate the world for the rest of your life!"