Was this truly a victory? An eerie silence fell over Kyoto Racecourse, devoid of the cheers that should have celebrated the victor. Tokai Teio stood at the finish line, gasping for breath. Her legs trembled uncontrollably, her petite frame teetering on the verge of collapse.
What miracle or sheer tenacity could have enabled those legs to run again? Even in defeat, no one would have blamed her. Why stake her future on winning this one race? No one knew the answer.
The crowd stared ...
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No one could intervene in this situation. The only way out was...
Unless... unless the solution was right here.
Rounding the third turn, the race entered its final stretch. The gap between Tokai Teio and Leo Durban widened with each stride. As the race progressed, Teio surged ahead by six lengths. Though sweat beaded on Teio's forehead, Leo Durban's condition was far more concerning than Teio's fatigue.
"What's happening? Has Leo Durban lost her nerve against Tokai Teio?"
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The King descends, and the Celestial Star shines brilliantly upon this place.
A streak of blue-white light bursts across the horizon, shattering the rain curtain. The clouds part, revealing a clear, sunny sky. Teio sprints with a low center of gravity, her light-footed gait as swift as the wind. Her flying speed proves she is worthy of the title of the Umamusume who can run to the ends of the earth.
Everything happens too fast. Leo Durban only feels the luminous aura swirling arou...
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"Whew!" Douglas breathed a sigh of relief. That had been terrifying; he'd almost thought his rear end was about to be violated.
Feidric, however, was shocked. "Now?!"
Nathaniel replied matter-of-factly, "Of course now! When else would we go?"
Feidric protested, "No, no, no! What about preparations? What about the plan?"
Nathaniel raised an eyebrow. "What's all that nonsense? Isn't it just a matter of storming the Blazing Fire Gang's headquarters and taking out their bo...
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"Good morning, Sister Lumina!"
The next morning, as Lumina stepped out of the hotel, she saw Qingque waiting for her.
Qingque's eyes lit up at the sight of Lumina, and she hurried over with a cheerful greeting.
"Hmm? Not slacking off today?" Lumina asked, surprised to see Qingque waiting punctually.
Based on Lumina's understanding of Qingque, she should have arrived a few minutes late, a piece of bread dangling from her mouth, looking flustered and rushed.
"Uh......
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Ding-ding-ding...
Lumina lay in bed, listening to the special group ringtone on her phone. Without a flicker of emotion, she unlocked it, as if she had been expecting a message all along.
[March 7th: Sister Lumina, we're going to Xianzhou Luofu too!]
[Lumina: Hmm? What made you suddenly change your destination?]
Reading the message, Lumina feigned ignorance and gently tapped out a reply.
The thought of March 7th's soft h...
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"Today was such a lucky day!" Lumina exclaimed.
After leaving the Card Pavilion, Lumina arranged to meet Qingque again the next morning and returned to her hotel room.
Lying on the bed, she stared at the ceiling, reminiscing about her masterful performance on the Celestial Jade Battlefield. She sighed contentedly, relishing the memory of her strategic brilliance.
[ Luck? Cheating is cheating. Why pretend it's luck? ] the System's words appea...
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"Hu~"
"Hu la~"
"I'm on a winning streak♪"
For the next while, thanks to Lumina's... cough... Lumina and the System's formidable teamwork, the other three players felt like mere supporting characters.
On this Celestial Jade-themed battlefield, Lumina reigned supreme, her position unshakeable, like an empress on her throne!
"Lu... Sister Lumina, is this really... really your first time playing?"
Even Qingque, normally so composed, nearly lost her c...
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"Oh, Qingque's back again? Didn't the Master Diviner catch you today?"
"Shush! Don't mention her name. The Master Diviner appears out of nowhere—she might suddenly materialize right here."
As soon as Qingque entered the Card Pavilion, she was greeted by numerous people. It was clear she enjoyed considerable prestige there.
"A regular, huh, Qingque?" Lumina teased.
"Well, I just stop by every day and play a little. You naturally become familiar with the place," Qingqu...
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Having recovered from her recent fright and with the perpetrator of the serial suicide case now dead, Hydro Archon Furina felt herself again. Even her blueberry cake tasted sweeter lately, and she resumed her public appearances.
"My beloved citizens, long time no see! Have you missed me?"
"It's Lady Furina!"
"I'm so lucky! I just stepped outside and got to see Lady Furina!"
"Protect Lady Furina, the cutest in the world!"
Having been away from her beloved people f...
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Later that afternoon, Ningguang woke up.
Looking around, she noticed Qin Yu sitting on the floor, leaning against the bed and reading.
Staring at Qin Yu's back, Ningguang felt an inexplicable sense of contentment. She reached out and gently touched the back of Qin Yu's hair.
Whoa! What was that?!
Qin Yu startled and turned around, then sighed in relief.
What was that about? You scared me! Despite her silent grumbling, Qin Yu smiled warmly. "You'...
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"Huh? Lady Ningguang is sick?!"
Qin Yu nodded solemnly. "Yes, but I've convinced her to rest. The problem is today's schedule..."
Baiwen sighed. "Looks like we'll have to handle it ourselves."
"Let me double-check... hmm, this workload should be manageable for us," Baishi said.
"Lady Ningguang actually got sick. You haven't told anyone else about this, have you?" Baixiao asked.
Qin Yu quickly reassured him, "Of course not! I'm well aware of the consequences. I've...
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The next morning, Qin Yu yawned and knocked on the door of Ningguang's bedroom.
"Lady Ningguang, are you awake? Breakfast is ready."
After a moment, there was no response.
Still sleeping in? How nice. I wish I could too... but alas, it's time to get up! Qin Yu knocked again and called out.
After a moment, Ningguang's voice drifted from within.
"Mmm... I'm already awake."
A few moments later, Ningguang emerged from her room.
I need to gree...
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"A transparent barrier?" Castorice asked, puzzled.
Feidric nodded. "Yes. That wizard tried countless methods to break through it and ascend higher, but all failed. Even today, small groups of wizards continue to research and experiment with the barrier, but all attempts have ended in failure. No one knows what lies beyond the sky."
Castorice silently raised her head and gazed out the window. The heavy snowfall blanketing Chaos City obscured her view, leaving only a hazy, gray sky ...
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Long-distance races were Leo Durban's forte, and she possessed unwavering confidence in her stamina. Even with Teio leading and dictating the pace, Leo believed she could conserve enough energy for a final sprint on the homestretch.
But Leo refused to back down. If that arrogant Teio could lead on a track that didn't suit her, how could Leo cower in her own domain? No! Leo Durban would never retreat! This was the pride of a true hero!
Knowing the mountain harbors tigers, yet d...
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"The Kikuka Sho—the longest race on the Triple Crown Route. It's a formidable challenge for Tokai Teio, who has never competed in a long-distance race before. Her opponent, Derby runner-up Leo Durban, possesses considerable aptitude and experience at this distance. The final Triple Crown Race promises to be exceptionally difficult."
"True, but fortunately, long-distance races tend to have a slower pace, and Leo Durban's running style is relatively straightforward. This should give Tei...
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"The undefeated genius, the undisputed champion, the reigning queen of popularity! Tokai Teio!"
"Teio! Teio! Teio!"
Confetti rained down as tens of thousands roared in unison. The blue-and-white Umamusume strode confidently to the center of the arena, head held high.
Hey!
With a flourish of her wrist, her cape billowed in the wind as she raised three fingers.
"Roar!"
The crowd erupted again. Tokai Teio remained silent, yet the mere sight of her three finger...
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Following the intense G1 race, public attention on McQueen skyrocketed.
Her rival, Kousei, also garnered some attention. Her remarkable performance in the G1 and her unique running style captivated certain fans, making her a particularly intriguing Umamusume.
Though still far from matching McQueen's popularity, Kousei had shed her image as an ordinary Umamusume.
Meanwhile, the two stars of the hour were embroiled in a trivial dilemma.
"Alright, McQueen, can't you just ...
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Under Miss Mizunoe's care, Teio's training was progressing steadily.
As the Kikuka Sho approached, the classroom buzzed with excitement despite the heavy academic workload. Most conversations revolved around Tokai Teio's Triple Crown bid. If Teio achieved an undefeated Triple Crown, it would be an unprecedented triumph in the annals of royal tradition.
The legend of the royal path always stirred hearts with excitement.
Despite Kousei's impressive progress, no one in class sp...
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Hearing Aria's heartfelt praise, Castorice blushed slightly and softly replied, "Thank you~"
At that moment, Feidric even wondered if the Prophet Old Mage's magic had malfunctioned. Could this young girl named Castorice truly have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Mydeimos and slain a god?
It wasn't just her stunning beauty, gentle voice, and polite demeanor. It was especially her current appearance—slightly blushing and somewhat shy—that made her seem utterly adorable!
Sh...
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"Hmph, what would you do, Master Diviner, if I brought Lady Lumina with me to the Card Pavilion?"
Recalling Fu Xuan's words from their phone call, Qingque dismissed them without concern. You said you couldn't see me alone at the Card Pavilion? Well, if I bring Lady Lumina, I won't be alone anymore, right?
In an instant, Qingque had found the loophole in Fu Xuan's statement.
"So, do you accept this assignment?" Jing Yuan asked with a smile, observing Qingque's expres...
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[Fu Xuan: Qingque, I know you're at the Exalting Sanctum.]
[Fu Xuan: Now! Immediately! Go to the Seat of Divine Foresight. The General needs to see you.]
[Qingque: ?]
Upon receiving the message from her Master Diviner, Qingque, who had been raking in chips and winning big at the Card Pavilion, suddenly snapped to attention.
"The General? What could the General possibly want with me?"
Staring at the message, Qingq...
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"General, I... I apologize," Yanqing stammered, bowing his head before the visibly furious Jing Yuan.
Jing Yuan's anger, however, had little to do with Lumina. Even if the victim of the attack at the Central Starskiff Haven had been an ordinary citizen of Luofu, Jing Yuan would have reacted the same way. This was a failure of the Cloud Knights' duty.
Moreover, arresting the victim immediately after the attack, without even investigating its cause, and attempting to send them to th...
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"Big Sister, so, as you said, he was stalking you and attacked without warning?"
"Your self-defense was justified. However, Luofu's law stipulates that self-defense must not exceed what is necessary."
"You could have simply knocked him unconscious and incapacitated him. Why did you kill him?"
Yanqing watched the confusion in Lumina's eyes, his arms crossed, his smile slowly fading.
"Oh, you mean that?" Lumina turned to him, offering an explanation. "He's not dead, you ...
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"A vale... to send you!"
Blade gave Lumina no time to recover from her shock. He instantly maxed out his stacks and unleashed an follow up attack on the spot.
A torrent of black gas erupted from Blade's body, and crimson Red Spider Lilies, symbols of death, bloomed instantly around him.
With a swing of his weapon, a scarlet arc slashed through the air.
The surrounding buildings crumbled into dust, which billowed outward, obscuring the figures of the group.
"Quick...
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The perspective shifts to Little Herta. After passing through the mirror, she finds herself in a bizarre place—a true void, utterly devoid of anything. Even space itself seems to have lost all color.
While the universe is often perceived as black, this place is different. It is utterly colorless, like transparent water.
Despite not using any magic, Little Herta floats effortlessly here. There is no gravity, no concept of direction. In this realm of nothingness, any anomaly would...
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"Hey, have you heard? Robin's finally holding a concert here!"
"What do you mean 'here'? There are four hundred shows across the country! It's all over the news—something about cutting-edge holographic projection technology. It's a massive event, even international!"
"Huh? Holographic projection? That sounds incredible!"
"I'm not sure how it works, but it's officially confirmed. It must be real."
For days, the entire country buzzed with excitement. The hype was unpre...
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"In a week?" Elysia blinked, startled. Naturally, Herta had also halted her data collection efforts. No matter how she looked at it, this accelerated disaster must somehow be connected to her.
"What kind of disaster did you see?" Elysia asked.
The Prophet frowned deeply, her face etched with terror. "I saw... a pitch-black sky blotting out the sun. The entire planet shattered into fragments. And somehow, this disaster—the one in a week—feels far more terrifying than the ones I...
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Previously, Herta had never upgraded her Puppets' network capabilities. It simply hadn't been necessary, as her research primarily focused on spatial phenomena.
However, "choosing not to" didn't mean she "couldn't." A simple network upgrade was child's play for her.
Yet, in this world, what unfolded next was utterly absurd. One moment, hackers were frantically trying to breach Little Herta's systems. The next, every screen—from the hackers' devices to the highest-level governmen...
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Watching the trembling figure before her, Elysia pondered. Until now, she had believed all Dimensional Rifts originated from a single source—a massive "infection hub." Whether it was her current world or other realms plagued by these rifts, they were all merely bystanders clustered around this infectious source.
The disease-like spread from this hub, affecting these bystanders, gave rise to the phenomenon known as Dimensional Rifts.
But now it seemed that wasn't the case. How ha...
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