The way Uma Musume looks at me is so scary!

Under such circumstances, how could she possibly have any extra energy?

But what Narita Shirohito didn't know was that Hidehoshi Yume had already found the path to victory through intuition the moment she stepped onto the field.

The 3,000-meter escape, coupled with the expansion of the domain, would have been something Xiu Xingmeng would never have been able to endure before.

However, having inherited the blood of the North, Xiu Xingmeng no longer has attribute restrictions. When she descended into the scenario world, her endurance attribute was already at level A.

After realizing that her goal was long-distance racing, she devoted almost all her time to endurance training, which was much more tangible than the vague notion of improving physical endurance.

So when Xiu Xingmeng was ready to step onto the chrysanthemum appreciation stage, her stamina wasn't A-level, but A+ level.

However, while a single plus sign provides a significant boost, it ultimately cannot sustain Xiu Xingmeng's 3,000-meter escape. But don't forget that she also has the support of skills and items.

At the Kyoto Racecourse on a rainy day, the hidden Tokyo Swifts can be triggered to increase stamina in the rain.

The "Reverse Wave Banner" item from the last scenario world settlement further enhanced the endurance of Embroidered Star Dream in adverse environments.

Adding both together, the endurance attribute on the Embroidered Star Dream panel is still A+ grade, but it is not far from the S grade, which is called the crown grade.

Not to mention that her root ability is also at level A. The second breath triggered after her physical strength was exhausted gave Xiu Xingmeng another burst of energy for a sprint.

Moreover, from the very beginning, Xiuxingmeng had already manipulated the racehorse girls' mentality by maintaining a low-intensity domain and making a great escape, and the entire racetrack was already under her control at that time.

Embroidered Star Dream can accelerate whenever she wants, and the other racehorse girls, seeing her back, have no choice but to strive to catch up.

While she was recovering her strength, the other racehorse girls were on high alert, not daring to relax for a moment, and kept their eyes glued to the red streak in front of them.

The battle that Narita Shirahito envisioned never existed from the start. Before she was even ready to bare her fangs, Xiu Xingmeng was already caressing the demon sword in her hand.

Only those who are well-prepared can win a game, and Narita Shirahito, who has been facing weak opponents all along, was clearly not well-prepared.

Although he had been looking forward to a battle with his peers, the uninteresting victories in the first two classic triple crown matches inevitably made Narita Shirahito lower his guard.

Before her fangs could be polished to perfection, Xiu Xingmeng had already drawn her demonic sword, which had been honed to its limit.

Like an assassin lurking in the shadows, she gripped the bloodthirsty demon sword in her hand, revealing its true sharpness only at the final moment of victory, raising the demon sword named Murasame to slash at Narita Shirohito, who was about to receive the triple crown.

With a flash of light, the throne was split in two.

The red subtitles flashing on the giant screen standing in the rain seemed to be the embodiment of the blood that a demonic sword must drink when it is drawn.

First place: Northern Star Dream.

Her black victory uniform, resembling that of a hussar, was obscured by the distant rain, making it impossible for the audience to see her clearly. The gold decorations, symbolizing past glory, also appeared dull and lifeless under the gray sky.

Only the blood-red cloak on his right shoulder was deeply etched into everyone's eyes.

With the blade in her hand, she slew Narita Shirahito, who was about to ascend to the throne, and turned the blood, which exuded the smell of rust, into a cloak that fluttered fiercely in the wind and rain.

As the red streak of light danced in the rain, the entire Kyoto Racecourse fell silent because of the dream of the embroidered stars.

She won the Chrysanthemum Prize and used her demon sword to cut off Narita Shirohito's path to coronation.

At the same time, it also shattered people's hopes.

Chapter 159 It Doesn't Matter

The entire Kyoto Racecourse was silent, with only the sound of rain and heavy breathing from the people. If someone had told them before the Chrysanthemum Sho race that the winner wouldn't be Narita Shirahito, everyone would have considered it a ridiculous joke.

But today, right before their eyes, this joke has become a reality.

Narita Shirahito lost, undeniably lost. The gap between her and the number one wasn't a difference in appearance or neck shape, but a distance that could drive anyone to despair.

Five horses.

Narita Shirajin's records in the Japanese derby were all returned at this moment, as if to say that the gap between Narita Shirajin and Seiseki Mu was as big as the gap between her and other racehorse girls.

The commentary room fell silent. No one could believe what they were seeing. Kentaro Sugiki's partner slumped in his chair, muttering incredulously.

"This is impossible...this is impossible?! She clearly has such strength, so why would she give up the previous two classic matches?"

The commentator who had been a fan of Narita Shirajin since her debut was completely baffled by what he was seeing. Moreover, as a public figure, he had made countless vows on various occasions that he would do this or that if Narita Shirajin did not become a triple crown winner.

Such remarks would have been taken as a joke before the match, but now it's hard to say.

Filled with fear of the future, mixed with a bit of anger and embarrassment, and already blinded by the competition results, he subconsciously said something into the microphone.

"A sniper! This must be a sniper targeting Narita Shirohito! They came to the Chrysanthemum View specifically to snipe Narita Shirohito because she was a little relaxed after winning two championships!"

He originally just wanted to vent his emotions, but the words that came out of his mouth became smoother and faster under the influence of his emotions, and even Sugiki Kentaro, who had just realized what was happening, did not have time to stop him.

"That's it! Isn't she that woman from a once-prominent but now-fallen family? She must be trying to take advantage of Narita Shirahito's carelessness to win the championship and then bring her family's name back into the world of horse racing!"

"Hahaha, I get it, I understand everything—"

"Shut up! What have you figured out?!"

Kentaro Sugiki's expression changed drastically, and disregarding their colleagueship, he kicked him off his seat. He then rushed to his former partner's seat and turned off the microphone, while simultaneously gesturing with his eyes for the staff to come and restrain his former partner.

In a professional match of G1's caliber, for a commentator to personally step onto the field and dictate the pace of the game will undoubtedly result in extremely severe punishment afterward. Forget about reuniting with Kentaro Sugiki; he might not even be able to participate in any CCTV matches in the future.

However, Kentaro Sugiki had no time to pay attention to him anymore; he had already figured out what was going to happen next.

It would have been better if his former partner hadn't said anything, but once he did, it was all over. As a public figure, his influence was definitely enough to attract a group of supporters.

Moreover, the vast majority of those present were dissatisfied with Narita Shirajin's failure to win the triple crown. After their expectations were dashed, they were then instilled with such a distorted theory, which inevitably made them feel disgusted with Northern Star Dream.

Kentaro Sugiki was sweating bullets at the thought of letting public opinion fester, and he quickly grabbed the microphone and spoke.

"Heroes are as numerous as carp crossing a river. I think Narita Shirahito's defeat is not a disgrace but rather a testament to his glory. It proves that she is not the only shining star of this generation. There are other shining stars in the night sky of horse racing. Only in this way can each generation surpass the last, and only then will the horse racing world become more and more prosperous!"

"The end of the Chrysanthemum Sho cannot summarize their careers. At the Arima Kinen at the end of the year, they will face more seasoned veterans, and they will also represent this generation to face those legends on the track!"

In those short ten seconds, Kentaro Sugiki almost racked his brains. Compared to his former partner's unrestrained nonsense, he not only had to make the perspective hopeful but also pique the audience's interest in the future of Hokuhoku Seimu.

After finally thinking through the words and confirming that there should be no problem, Kentaro Sugiki breathed a sigh of relief and spoke loudly.

"But right now, more than looking to the future, we need to celebrate the champion. This is the first horse girl in 35 years to win the Kikuka Sho with a runaway strategy!"

"The name Northern Star Dream will be etched in history, and the best response we can give to witness this history is to praise the victors!"

After finishing his speech, Kentaro Sugiki nervously closed his eyes. He had never spoken so much in his career before, but in order to redeem his former partner's mistake, he had to pull the audience away from baseless conspiracy theories and get their attention back on the field.

He wanted to tell everyone that Northern Star Dream was not a despicable assassin, but a racehorse girl who carried the glory of the Chrysanthemum Festival Escape, and her victory deserved people's cheers.

The heavy breathing of Kentaro Sugiki after he finished speaking echoed through Kyoto Racecourse. After a brief silence, applause gradually broke out in the stands. Although it was sparse and almost drowned out by the noisy rain, some people still chose to stand on the other side of the crowd to offer their blessings to the newly crowned Chrysanthemum Prize champion.

Xiuxing Meng naturally heard what the former commentator and Sugiki Kentaro said, but she didn't react at all. Even in the face of the sparse applause, her expression didn't change in the slightest.

To be honest, this was the fewest cheers she had received since her debut victory. Even when she defeated the highly anticipated genius Tokai Emperor in her debut and won against the Golden Master, hailed as the future of Japanese horse racing, in the second scenario world, she still received overwhelming praise.

But perhaps people had too high expectations for Narita Shirahito's triple crown, or perhaps the words spoken by the former commentator before leaving the field were too persuasive, because even though Hideki Shiki won the Chrysanthemum Award with a five-horse saddle, she still failed to gain their recognition.

However, Xiu Xingmeng didn't really care.

The goal of this main mission is not to meet the audience's expectations. Her goal is to win the Emperor's Spring and Autumn reign and defeat Narita Shirohito at his peak. All she needs to do is win one match after another.

As for the cheers?

She doesn't need to.

Facing the sea of ​​faces in the audience, Xiu Xingmeng placed her hands on her chest and gave them a slight bow, causing the red cloak on her right shoulder to fall to the ground, stained with muddy water.

Chapter 160 Invitation to Arima Commemorative

Although Xiu Xingmeng wanted to end this scenario world quickly, she had worn the decisive outfit representing the Northern Family after all, and even if it was just for the sake of that stage of the mission, she had to uphold the honor of the Northern Family.

So even if the cheers from the audience were faint, she still had to give a graceful bow, just like the noble families she remembered.

"..."

"Are you all crazy?!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Fujino Marko in the audience and the person on the thank-you stage, one of them simply turned his head away in silence, his eyes showing a look of pity, while the other simply shouted loudly to the audience next to him.

Seeing that the dazzling crimson streak on the field, as brilliant as a blade, win the match but didn't even receive the most basic honor, and even her red cloak fell to the ground, stained with mud that didn't belong to her, the stage could no longer bear what she was seeing.

"Did we really take that lousy commentator's words seriously?! How could Uma Musume do something like that?!"

"That's not what we're after when we step onto the field!"

The girls on the thank-you stage were so angry that they shed tears. These guys outside the racetrack simply couldn't understand how much courage they needed to step onto the track, nor did they understand what victory meant to a horse girl.

At that moment, she thought of herself, and also of Fujino Mark and Starlight beside her. How could the spectators outside the racetrack possibly understand how much effort these racehorse girls had put in to pursue a fair and square victory?

Now, finally, a female horse racer has stepped forward and won against Narita Shirahito. Her efforts have finally blossomed into a dazzling achievement. But instead of praise and cheers, the audience has given her silence?!

The stage was unwilling and unable to accept the thanks. She stared intently at her surroundings with her already red eyes wide open, and everyone who met her gaze unconsciously lowered their heads.

"She will prove it."

Fujino Mark, who had been silent all along, finally spoke up. She looked at Xiuxing Meng on the field and said in a low voice.

"The strength of Uma Musume is never just a pipe dream. Since she can now win the Chrysanthemum Prize and defeat Narita Shirohito, then in the future..."

"Whether it's Arima Kinen or other races, as long as she keeps winning, those idiots who can't understand the race will one day realize just how big a mistake they made today."

"Then we'll see their ridiculous faces, full of regret."

Whether it's Fujino Marko or the thank-you stage, regardless of their personalities, they are ultimately Uma Musume (Horse Girls) who have stepped onto the G1 racetrack, and their words carry weight.

So when they opened their mouths, the surrounding audience could only lower their heads and pretend not to hear.

But Nebula Sky was different. She hadn't even stepped onto the G1 stage, let alone become a professional player. Faced with the silence of the adults around her, even if she wanted to say something, she would only be tacitly ignored.

Seeing this, she could only bite her lip and clench her hands silently, her eyes never leaving the figure on the field.

In that instant, Little Nebula Sky made up her mind: she would follow the racehorse girl named Northern Star Dream and become one of her few devoted followers.

When she steps onto the racetrack in the future, she will definitely win the Chrysanthemum Award in the same way, and use that glory to wash away today's shame for Xiuxingmeng.

Just as the female horse riders outside the arena were lost in thought, a figure with a black single ponytail quietly walked up behind Xiuxingmeng.

"They're just a bunch of ignorant fools that even true powerhouses can't see through."

“You are very strong, extremely strong, and you even awakened your domain before me. Therefore, the glory of this Chrysanthemum Appreciation is absolutely genuine.”

Hearing the voice behind her, Xiu Xingmeng subconsciously turned her head and found that it was Narita Shirahito trying to comfort her in an awkward tone.

However, she was clearly not good at expressing herself. Not only were her words of comfort roundabout, but she also subconsciously turned her head away from Xiu Xingmeng's gaze while speaking.

"But I will never admit defeat."

"Let's have another showdown when it's Arima's anniversary."

As he spoke, Narita Shirahito forcibly turned his head and stared intently at Xiu Xingmeng.

In her view, winning her dream of becoming a star horse was different from other racehorses, and that final glance straight ahead made her even more certain that the other horse was one of her own.

Narita Shirahito had no complaints about her triple crown achievement being cut short. She simply felt that her training was not yet up to par, and that she had become prey because she was not well-prepared for this battle.

She will quietly hone her skills before the Arima Memorial, and then have a real battle with Hideyuki Yume in the subsequent competition.

Xiu Xingmeng didn't want to pay attention to her, but Narita Shirohito stood like a wall between her and the contestants' passage, even sticking out his fist as if he wouldn't let her leave without a fistfight.

Because of the influence of Good Opera and Golden Master, Xiuxing Meng subconsciously thought that a powerful racehorse girl like Narita Shirahito would be a bit troublesome, so she could only speak up.

"Arima Memorial? Do you think I, having won the Kikuka-sho, would go to the Arima Memorial?"

Arima Kinen's entry method is different from any other race. The qualification required is not simply winning a race or accumulating wins. It requires the popularity of a racehorse girl.

Even a racehorse girl who has never won a big prize can still ride the horse to the Masahiro Commemorative event as long as she has the love of the audience.

Conversely, even if a horse girl has won a G1 race, she cannot appear on the Arima Kinen stage if the audience does not vote for her. However, generally speaking, horse girls who can win G1 races have good popularity and can usually be selected if they are willing to participate.

But Xiu Xingmeng is different. She knows how many people's dreams of witnessing a triple crown have been shattered by her victory in the Chrysanthemum Award. She also heard what the former commentator said and has a clear understanding of her current popularity.

"So you should go find other opponents."

After saying this, Xiu Xingmeng bypassed Narita Shirahito, who was in front of her, and planned to leave.

But at that moment, Narita Shirahito suddenly grabbed her hand.

"If even you are not qualified, then no one is qualified."

"If you're not going, then there's no need for me to go either."

Looking at Narita Shirahito gripping her wrist, Xiu Xingmeng's head started to ache. She thought of those two guys, Good Opera and Golden Master.

Actually, her main quest didn't mention attending the Arima Memorial, so the Arima Memorial didn't really matter to her. It was just that Narita Shirahito's attitude made it seem like he would cause trouble if she didn't go.

As the most popular horse girl of this generation, if she suddenly announces that she is not going to Arima Kinen because of herself, then the following scenario world will definitely be very troublesome.

In order to complete the mission smoothly, Xiu Xingmeng had no choice but to say it casually.

"Let's talk about it when I'm able to get in."

However, Narita Shirahito's eyes lit up when she heard this. In her opinion, this was an agreement, so she immediately spoke in an urgent tone.