The way Uma Musume looks at me is so scary!

All Nakayama Knight wants now is that tiny bit of self-esteem.

As long as she gets close to Xiu Xingmeng, even if it's just by a fleeting moment, she can find a reason to calm herself down.

Yes, my failure wasn't because I couldn't outrun this country racehorse girl; I was just blinded by momentary anger.

If I could do it all over again, I'm sure I could calm down and knock that country girl off her champion's throne.

Just as Nakayama Knight was about to speed up, her body seemed to completely disobey her commands, and she couldn't muster any strength at all.

No matter how much she wanted to run, her legs seemed to be resisting something, refusing to continue moving forward.

"Eh?"

My heart is pounding, and strength is surging into my limbs. My legs are clearly signaling that they want to run, but why?

Why can't I speed up?

Nakayama Knight's eyes were glazed over. She stared at the red streak of light in front of her and, in a daze, she remembered a line from an animal documentary she watched when she was a child.

"In nature, when a weak creature encounters a strong one, the only thing it can do is—"

"escape."

Nakayama Knight lowered his head, looking at his running legs as if he understood something.

It wasn't that she couldn't run, nor that her body didn't want to run, but rather—

I dare not run forward.

Nakayama Knight's instincts had already kicked in, and it was timid and fearful. Not to mention getting close to Xiuxing Dream, it even wanted to stop on the spot, turn around, and run away in the opposite direction.

"How can it be……"

"How could such a monster exist in a competition like this?!"

The moment he became aware of his instincts, Nakayama Knight's will crumbled.

If she didn't even dare to chase, how could she convince herself that this match was just a temporary setback?

Gradually, she could no longer maintain her original speed. The racehorse girls who caught up surrounded her in the group, and Nakayama Knight could only watch helplessly as the red streak disappeared before her eyes at a speed that she could never reach.

"Number Seven, Embroidered Star Dream! It's that signature escape of hers again!"

"She's already left all the racehorse girls behind. Can she maintain this pace until the end?!"

"The answer is yes! Easily! Absolutely! Xiu Xingmeng will leave all the racehorses behind with this unparalleled escape, just like she did in the local races!"

"Charge! Brave man from the countryside, show the people of the Central Plains your brilliance!"

Rin Akasaka's commentary bordered on madness, and it was precisely this kind of burning passion that allowed her to stand out from the local level and reach the center.

The audience, whose hearts were already boiling with excitement because of the match, became even more restless after hearing Rin Akasaka's commentary.

The stadiums of the famous clubs are too boring, the stadiums of Central Treisen are too boring.

To achieve victory, renowned teams only pursue the safest running methods and tactics. In the eyes of experts, every race is a brilliant exchange.

But in the eyes of ordinary viewers, they can only see one repetitive match after another. No matter how eloquently the commentators talk, the matches they see will not change.

As for the racehorses at Central Tressen, they were even more boring. What was so interesting about a race where the order of rankings was decided before the race even started?

Therefore, the speed of Xiu Xingmeng, Xiu Xingmeng's great escape, and the crimson light that seemed to shatter all formalities were what allowed the audience to feel the long-lost excitement.

This is how Uma Musume (Horse Girls) races should be!

The young audience members clenched their hands, shouting and thinking to themselves.

Some older spectators couldn't help but shed tears as they watched the game and reminisced about the past.

It's so dazzling...it's like going back to that time—

Generation of Miracles.

Chapter 81 Incitement

Her body was very light, and even running at such high speed, there was no abnormality. After half a year of racing on the mud track, Xiu Xingmeng returned to the grass without any resentment. On the contrary, the grip she had developed on the mud track allowed her to lean at a more exaggerated angle when turning without losing speed.

Apart from her already unrestricted root nature, her other attributes were still at their limits, but Xiu Xingmeng felt that her speed was much faster than before.

This is the significance of trainers. In the past, although Hidehoshi Dream could outrun other racehorse girls in G3 races like the Common Communication Cup by relying on instinct, it was impossible for her to be as relaxed and fast as she is now.

Acceleration points, breathing techniques, and how to find your limit angle when cornering—these are just some of the knowledge that Chizuru Haibara gave to Yume Hide.

All the competitive tactics she had learned, the tricks to stand out from other racehorses of the same level, were completely useless in this Common Communication Cup.

The racehorses in the central area have long lost their competitive spirit, and naturally, they won't push their limits in training. They're always a little short here, a little short there; when they finally step onto the racetrack, the distance between them and Xiuxingmeng will be—

An insurmountable barrier.

The gap in ability, mentality, and determination combined meant that they could not catch up with Xiu Xingmeng in this competition.

Xiu Xingmeng did not use any domain, but the aura she exuded was enough to frighten Nakayama Knight into losing his speed.

The other female racehorses are the same; they are like herbivores huddled together, subconsciously forming a group on the track to gain that tiny bit of security.

This is the insurmountable barrier between them, the distance between Embroidered Star Dream and Racehorse Girl, a barrier called fear.

Without a single surprise or a single thrill, Xiu Xingmeng, like a lion driving a flock of sheep, drove all the racehorse girls behind her and won the Common Communication Cup by an absolute margin.

After crossing the finish line, Xiu Xingmeng didn't rush to wave to the audience. Instead, she closed her eyes and took deep breaths of the scent of grass and earth in the air.

This is the flavor of the central arena, the flavor of the central competition arena, and only here can the competitive spirit of Xiuxing Dream be truly awakened.

But now these racehorse girls can't put any pressure on Xiu Xingmeng at all. Her burning competitive spirit hasn't been able to fully unleash its potential before the race is already over.

But Xiu Xingmeng was not disappointed. She knew that the formidable opponent who could put pressure on her was just ahead, right after the Common Communication Cup.

All she needs to do is wait quietly.

"Central government, I'm back."

After opening her eyes, Xiu Xingmeng murmured softly to the cheering crowd.

In the commentary room, Rin Akasaka, already breathless with excitement, gripped the pendant tightly in her hand, her eyes never leaving the Embroidered Star Dream, as if she wanted to etch it into her soul.

Even the commentator who had protested before the match that Akasaka Rin was too biased was lying on his chair, panting. He tore open his collar, as if to release the burning passion in his heart.

This is the great escape, this is the dazzling spectacle, this is the Xiuxing Dream she knew.

Even the central races cannot stop her. This country racehorse girl, representing Kasamatsu and all the local racetracks, will leave her name in the center with her speed.

That red ribbon fluttering on the field will surely become an unforgettable memory for everyone in this generation.

"I will witness that day with my own eyes."

Rin Akasaka touched the glass in front of the commentary booth, and because of her body temperature, she felt as if the glass was reflecting her own burning heart.

Pushed and shoved by the jubilant crowd, Tian Shenguan stared blankly at the arena until Xiu Xingmeng untied her ribbon and waved it in front of the audience, bringing him back to his senses as he witnessed this classic scene.

The great escape just now was like an illusion, completely engulfing Tian Shenguan's mind. He even forgot his job as a reporter to take pictures and devoted himself wholeheartedly to the game.

"This is the scene..."

"Is this... a celebrity?"

Previously, he had only watched the games on TV and streaming media. Tian Shenguan, who was visiting the venue for the first time because of Xiu Xingmeng, was still a little dazed. He never imagined that there would be such a big difference between watching the games on a screen and actually being there in person.

The cheers of the crowd seemed to shake the heavens and earth, resonating in Takami Kane's mind. This was the sound of the entire Tokyo Racecourse. Although it was only a G3 race and not full, there were at least 10,000 people.

Can you imagine ten thousand people chanting one person's name in unison?

Ten thousand people are captivated by one person, and are all drawn to his brilliance.

With such a story of someone single-handedly touching everyone's hearts right before their eyes, how could Tian Shenguan not be overwhelmed by it?

But just as he was watching Xiu Xingmeng about to leave the arena, Tian Shenguan's professional journalistic instincts suddenly jolted him awake. He jumped up from his seat, bypassed the crowded throng, and used his press pass to get to the staff's backstage area.

After taking a short break to tidy himself up in the players' tunnel, Tagami finally saw the figure he had been dreaming of walking towards him.

He immediately grabbed his camera and shouted at Xiu Xingmeng.

"Hello! I'm Tagami Kane, a reporter dispatched by Gifu Publishing. May I ask you a few questions?"

Seemingly surprised that reporters were waiting for her at her first match in the Central District, Xiu Xingmeng's horse's ears visibly trembled with fright, but she relaxed after hearing Tian Shenguan's self-introduction.

"Gifu... Gifu City is the city near Kasamatsu, isn't it?"

"Yes, and I also grew up in Kasamatsu. Many people from Kasamatsu go to work in Gifu City after they grow up. You are undoubtedly a star in our area!"

Upon hearing that it was a reporter from Kasamatsu, Hideyuki smiled and relaxed as she spoke to him.

"Feel free to ask any questions."

After receiving permission, Tagami carefully lifted the cover on the camera, then took out paper and pen from his waist and asked.

What are your plans for the upcoming competitions?

"It hasn't been finalized yet, but I've decided to participate in the Triple Crown Classic."

"The classic triple crown match... which means we'll be facing the Golden Master."

Upon receiving the answer, a bead of sweat trickled down Tian Shenguan's forehead, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of worry for Xiu Xingmeng. No matter how much he supported Xiu Xingmeng, he had to admit that the Golden Master was now recognized by everyone as an absolute powerhouse.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing the name "Golden Master," which almost represents the current generation, Xiu Xingmeng did not show any fear. Instead, she nodded solemnly to Tanaka Kan and said...

"Yes, so I will beat her."

Chapter 82 Doll Battle

"The classic triple crown match... which means we'll be facing the Golden Master."

The expressionless Embroidered Star Dream plush toy shook itself as it spoke, with another Embroidered Star Dream plush toy opposite it.

"Yes, so I will beat her."

After staring at each other expressionlessly for a while, the two dolls turned around and spoke at the same time.

"I'm so handsome."

"I'm so handsome."

Three black lines appeared on Xiu Xingmeng's forehead. Huang Jinchuan and Xiaolin Feng not only pretended to be talking to each other while holding up their plush toys, but they also started teasing the real person.

She walked up to the two and tapped the two expressionless Embroidered Star Dream dolls on the head.

"That last sentence wasn't in the interview, was it?"

Even after being hit by the real person, the Xiuxingmeng doll still wouldn't give up. Even with its fluffy head flattened, it still rushed in front of Xiuxingmeng and shook itself, saying something.

Do you know who you just hit?

"That's it!"

"I am the hero of the countryside, the savior of Kasamatsu, the rising star of the region, the 'Hyōkai Yume-koya'!"

Seeing that the two showed no remorse whatsoever, Xiu Xingmeng simply chopped each of the two racehorse girls on the head with a chopstick.

"Guwa——"

Watching the two who were crying out in pain as they were defeated, Xiu Xingmeng looked thoughtfully at her palm. No wonder Nan Ye Jin liked to hit them so much; it turned out that this move was so effective.

A wonderful idea began to emerge in Xiu Xingmeng's heart, making her sigh unconsciously.

"Karate, only..."

Just then, Anjiang Lingyin suddenly walked in from the dormitory door, waved to Xiuxingmeng and said.

"Ameng, Chizuru is looking for you. She wants to discuss the upcoming schedule."

The interrupted dream of Embroidery Star emerged from that wondrous state and asked the saddle maker, Bell Sound, a question.

"Where is she now?"

"Of course it's the office. Today is the weekend, not a training day. Why would Chizuru-nee go to the playground to sunbathe?"

After Anjiang Lingyin finished speaking, Xiuxingmeng nodded to her and then walked towards the dormitory entrance to head towards the teaching building.

Just as Saddler Lingyin tilted her head, wondering why Xiuxingmeng would ask such a strange question, she heard the sound of Golden Ship breathing a sigh of relief from behind her.

"Luckily she was interrupted, otherwise she might have become a horse racer killer."

"why?!"

Leaving aside the bewildered Kobayashi Kaze and Anjaku Rinne, not long after Xiu Xingmeng left the dormitory, she saw Minamino Sumire sitting in the corner, muttering to herself.

Curious, Xiu Xingmeng went over to take a look and saw a small plush Xiu Xingmeng in front of Nan Yejin, who was holding a small accessory in her hand and gesturing at it.

"Red and black, red and black, it would look even better with this..."