What does it mean to have a lead of over 500 meters?
The answer is, it's like a dream.
But now, this so-called dream has appeared in reality. Polaris, with her strength far exceeding her era, has indelibly etched this scene into the eyes of all spectators.
That posture, like low-altitude flight over the turf, was too impactful—so much so that it could drive people mad and instill fear in all her rivals.
The entire Hanshin Racecourse erupted in a frenzy, and people's voices uniformly shouted Polaris Absolute Speed's name.
As for the other Horse Girl in the same race, they had lost their competitive spirit long ago, merely running the course in a daze.
Among them, Sirius Symboli's expression was very complex. She didn't know what to say for a moment, nor did she know how she should interact with Polaris Absolute Speed in the future.
Undoubtedly, she lost, and she lost completely, in a crushing manner.
Just as Polaris Absolute Speed once said, if you dare to try and surpass her, you must be prepared to be frozen solid.
Now, she could feel her will to win truly frozen solid, crushed into nothingness.
"【I can't win, it's simply impossible to win. That's Polaris, a realm no Horse Girl's body can ever reach...】"
Looking at the blue-haired figure bathed in cheers, Sirius Symboli slowly lowered her head, her expression a mix of unwillingness and sadness, with a hint of struggle visible.
She clenched her fists, then released them weakly.
She unconsciously took steps towards Polaris Absolute Speed, with the final thought of congratulating her on her victory.
But before she could get close, she felt an icy chill blocking her way, as if scrutinizing whether she was worthy of approach.
Seeing this, Sirius Symboli slightly opened her mouth. If it were the old her, she would certainly have released her aura and forced her way forward.
But now, she hesitated. The thought of congratulating the other party gradually faded, and at the same time, another negative emotion emerged:
"【There's no need, is there? Polaris is so strong; she'll definitely keep winning from now on. It's just a simple congratulation...】"
Thinking this, she lowered her gaze again and turned to leave.
However, in the very next moment, she suddenly felt a cold hand quickly pass through her hair and press firmly onto her neck.
"?!"
"So cold!!!"
In a reactive response, she immediately bristled, her ears and tail standing straight up.
Perhaps subconsciously she guessed who was making such a move, so she didn't kick back.
Of course, Polaris Absolute Speed was mentally prepared. If sirius really did react by kicking, she would dodge out of the way immediately.
"sirius, you look terrible. Are you alright?"
Withdrawing her hand, Polaris Absolute Speed stepped back slightly, asking softly with a gentle smile.
Hearing this, Sirius Symboli turned around and looked at her face, finding it completely different from the coldness she displayed during the race.
The current Polaris seemed to have reverted to her usual young lady demeanor.
It was just puzzling why she still hadn't reined in her aura, even though the surrounding temperature was already low enough to make one shiver.
Frowning slightly, Sirius Symboli decisively released her own aura, while consciously stepping back to prevent Polaris Glare's chilling aura from sweeping across her face.
"I'm fine. Instead, Polaris, your change is truly noticeable."
She paused slightly, then continued:
"However, whether it's your current appearance or your racing appearance, you are very charming."
"Hehe, thank you for the compliment, sirius."
Polaris Absolute Speed chuckled softly, her tail at her lower back wagging slightly:
"But that's not what I want to hear, you should have something else you want to say to me, right?"
Seeing this, Sirius Symboli paused slightly, then nodded in acknowledgment:
"Ah, yes, there is something I want to say to you—"
"Congratulations on your victory, Polaris, congratulations on winning your first G1 championship."
"As a friend, I am genuinely happy for you."
"Mm-hmm, thank you again, sirius. I'm also very happy to have a good friend and rival like you."
"Rival..."
Sirius Symboli suddenly turned her head away, her face once again showing signs of struggle:
"That's not right... How could a Horse Girl like me, who can't even stand beside you, be your rival...?"
"Hmm?"
Polaris Absolute Speed tilted her head slightly, seemingly not quite understanding why the other party had suddenly changed so much.
Where had her confident sirius gone?
Looking at the other party's obviously abnormal expression, she then turned to glance at the state of the other Horse Girl, finding them all very dispirited.
Vaguely, she seemed to realize something.
Her worries before the race were not unfounded. The Horse Girl had been in an environment of mixed rain and snow, and during that time, they were constantly assaulted by her aura. It would be strange if their mental state was intact.
Silently apologizing to them in her heart, Polaris Absolute Speed raised her hand and took off the crown floating on her head.
The effectiveness of her winning uniform, lacking its components, immediately weakened. The snowflakes falling from the sky gradually decreased, and before long, they stopped.
Polaris Absolute Speed also felt her control over her aura return somewhat, and her first action was to rein it in as much as possible.
Looking at sirius again, she thought for a moment, then changed her tone:
"sirius, are you perhaps afraid?"
"Because you fear my strength, you no longer dare to call yourself my rival, no longer dare to compete with me in the same race?"
As the mocking words fell, Sirius Symboli clearly froze in place, turning her head to look at Polaris Absolute Speed with a mix of confusion and disbelief in her eyes.
"You turn into such a pathetic sight just from losing one race. Is your inner self really that fragile?"
Polaris Absolute Speed stared at her, an appropriate look of disappointment appearing on her face:
"And here I was expecting you to give me an intense chase. I never thought you were only capable of this much..."
"It's truly... so disappointing..."
Saying this, she controlled her expression, slowly turned around, and prepared to walk towards the jockey's tunnel.
To be honest, she wasn't entirely sure. What if the taunts didn't work and sirius really became despondent?
Fortunately, the flame in the other party's heart was clearly not something that would easily be extinguished. The competitive spirit belonging to a Horse Girl, especially a proud genius, was not something cheap.
Before she could take a step, she suddenly felt her shoulder being pressed down very hard, followed by a low voice filled with anger:
"Polaris, I can't pretend I didn't hear what you just said. Who are you calling pathetic?!"
Sirius Symboli's eyes burned with a dark aura, and her expression became somewhat distorted due to anger.
In response, Polaris Absolute Speed's lips curved into a smile, then quickly settled down. She turned her head slightly, her eyes filled with icy frost:
"I'm talking about you, you pathetic one. If you have the guts, compete with me again."
"Ah, as you wish! Watch me turn you to ashes!"
As if responding to her will, the aura surrounding her actually swallowed some of Polaris Glare's chilling aura. Fine, mist-like water droplets gradually condensed around the two of them, sprinkling onto their respective winning uniforms.
Seeing sirius recover, or rather, become even more spirited, Polaris Absolute Speed immediately pulled back:
"But that will be for the next race."
She didn't plan to compete again this year. She would wait until the Classic season next year.
"sirius, struggle as much as you like, strive to become stronger, and then please me in the end."
Her goal achieved, she closed her eyes slightly and smiled:
"I'm looking forward to it."
Sirius Symboli's ears twitched. She didn't reply, only gave a soft snort, then crossed her arms and turned her head away again.
Upon arriving at the jockey's tunnel, they met up with the waiting Head Maid and Kumi Trainer, and the three of them returned to the jockey's lounge together.
The winner's stage for this event was scheduled for 8 PM, so they would likely be resting locally today and returning to Fuchu tomorrow morning.
In the lounge, the Head Maid used a towel she carried to wipe her young mistress's face and hair.
Polaris Absolute Speed had run a race in the rain, and combined with her conversation with sirius, she was pretty much drenched all over.
Her winning uniform was also soaking wet, placed separately in a zipped bag.
Sitting on a chair, Polaris Absolute Speed, now changed into casual clothes, blinked as she looked into the mirror, suddenly noticing something unusual.
"This is..."
They were lines of text she had seen before, and upon closer reading, she found them to be:
"【Innate Skill: Han Ku (Cold Body) Lv.3 → Lv.4】"
"【Description: The struggle will only grow more intense! After each official race, your stamina, strength, and mental power will greatly increase, and your leg strength will become increasingly tough, until you become steel-boned.】"
"【If the participated race is G1 level, the upper limit of physical attributes will be additionally increased.】"
"(Hidden: Not easily fatigued, the accumulation of fatigue will continuously be maintained at the minimum.)"
Noticing her young mistress staring intently at the mirror, the Head Maid looked up with some confusion, but found nothing strange, and then continued to comb her long hair.
After that, they left the racecourse and returned to the hotel in the Old Butler's car.
Upon entering the room, Polaris Absolute Speed immediately took a bath, focusing on washing her long hair and tail.
After some time, she emerged from the bathroom and sat by the bed, using a hairdryer with a whooshing sound.
Once done, she picked up her phone, lay on the duvet, and prepared to browse Jun Yu Circle before lunch.
It's worth noting that the duvet in this hotel was incredibly soft and fluffy, seemingly very well sunned beforehand.
"【Polaris, congratulations on your first G1 victory! Rudolf and I have already returned to Fuchu.】"
"【Oh, by the way, your winning uniform looks great and suits you so well~】"
Looking at the message displayed on the screen, Polaris Absolute Speed's lips slowly curved into a smile.
Her fingers moved, and she typed a reply:
"【Thank you, Maruzensky, and please thank Rudolf for me too.】"
