Tokai Teio didn't hesitate for even a moment—she unleashed the Zone she took such pride in!
[Zone: Activated]!!
[(Flashy Steps): Reduces likelihood of being boxed in; improves positioning ability and slightly increases acceleration.]
[(Tactical Master): Route selection…]
[(Lightfoot Dance): Slightly enhances own…]
But the instant her Zone flared to life, just as it was about to clash with the [Pegasian Sight] from the white-coated Platinum…
Something unbelievable happened. Almost simultaneously, another Zone ignited—only a heartbeat slower than Tokai Teio's.
Both Tokai Teio and the long-distance queen Mejiro McQueen, who had once defeated her over extended grounds, had now unleashed their Zones!
"If we don't accelerate now, it'll be too late!"
Mejiro McQueen, running up front, had sensed the danger early. But she knew all too well that against these mid-distance monsters with their explosive final kicks, victory was nearly impossible.
So rather than saving her strength for a futile last-minute sprint, she decided to go all out at this critical moment—to test and understand the full extent of that White Pegasus' power!
[Zone: Activated!]
The moment Mejiro McQueen's domain went live, both she and Tokai Teio felt it—an undeniable truth.
'No way…'
'Is this even possible? How can there be such a gap between Zones?'
Just how terrifying was this Pegasus charging forward with what seemed like speakers on her back?
It was absolute dominance. Even as an experienced senior, the moment Mejiro McQueen activated her Zone, she wasn't just at a disadvantage—she was completely and utterly suppressed. There was no struggle, no fierce contest—just sheer, overwhelming force.
Even Tokai Teio, watching intently, was stunned into wide-eyed disbelief.
Yes, from the perspective of both Mejiro McQueen and Tokai Teio, the Silver-White Platinum could only be described as terror personified!
Even Tokai Teio, with her exceptional talent, perfectly healed by Lin Anran and now at her peak, had estimated before the race that while she might be outmatched in raw strength and stamina by Platinum…
In experience, technique, and sheer presence, she should at least be on equal footing—if not slightly ahead.
After all, Platinum was known as a [Stats Monster]—her physical prowess was absurdly high, and her limits were still unknown. Even Tokai Teio lacked confidence in matching her there.
But when it came to skill and experience, Tokai Teio had always prided herself on her advantage. And as a senior, there was no reason she should be inferior to Platinum in the accumulated weight of competitive spirit.
Weren't a stat monster's stats usually just about body, power, and adaptability?
There was no way Platinum was some kind of Pegasus or Assassin, right? That she'd had some intense, aura-filled career before becoming an Uma Musume?
That kind of thing was definitely impossible. This world, this land—it wasn't that cruel or dark… right?
So, in Tokai Teio's plan, she should have some advantages and some clear disadvantages.
Overall, Platinum was still stronger… Technique and experience were useful, but relying on them as trump cards was risky. In the end, it would come down to spirit and her own grit!
But now, as Tokai Teio gritted her teeth and poured her entire being into her Zone, unleashing her full power, she was stunned to discover—
Her aura, her Zone's pressure—all of it was completely overwhelmed by the Silver Pegasus! Even Mejiro McQueen, with her own Zone active, was being suppressed just as thoroughly!
Why were they, the seasoned seniors who had trained relentlessly through countless battles, being dominated by this Silver Pegasus?
Tokai Teio's brow furrowed slightly; her usually ice-cold expression showed a rare trace of panic.
But soon, her fighting spirit rekindled. A fierce will shone in her eyes, and her gaze hardened with determination.
A race wasn't over until the very end. The final straight was still ahead! How could she give up so easily?
Tokai Teio's eyes fixed on the distant fourth turn. If she could just hold on until there without being caught by Platinum…
Then she'd have a chance to win!
But in the very next instant, that Silver-White Maiden, brimming with overwhelming momentum, surged into the leading group—blazing past the rearmost front-runner like a whirlwind!
Around the leading pack, most of the Uma Musume had turned pale.
From [Pegasian Sight] to the Zones of Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen, under the pressure of these clashing Zones, only Platinum—who not only wielded a Zone but dominated with it—could accelerate so freely.
As for the others without Zones? They struggled as if trying to run through a swimming pool, their legs heavy and sluggish.
Even though they could see that Silver-White figure closing in from not far away, and knew that falling too far behind would be dangerous…
Right now, the front-runners felt like they were desperately trying to pull themselves through mud. Even those who chose to accelerate found their efforts pitifully ineffective against the approaching Platinum.
Before they could even build up speed, Platinum had already blown past them!
In the blink of an eye, Platinum had positioned herself near the very front of the leading group—right behind Mejiro McQueen, Agnes Tachyon, and Tokai Teio!
Starting from the outermost gate with a delayed break, the Silver-White Maiden had showcased her overwhelming power to these seniors in an astonishingly short time!
Then, in the next moment, the pure, holy figure of a Goddess reappeared above the finish line, drawing her bow.
This Goddess, whose form closely mirrored Platinum's, didn't nock just one arrow this time—she aimed several at once, targeting multiple front-runners in the large leading group!
Meteor Shot!
Stella!
The Radiant Arrows, dazzling and swift as flashes of light, beautiful and shocking like meteors, pierced through the stunned front-runners—their slender forms collectively struck down!
That Silver-White Maiden, dominating under the Twin Moons like an eclipsing, profound, and boundless force, now seemed as terrifying as a nightmare—a sight that would forever haunt the dreams of these Uma Musume!!
"No way! The final straight hasn't even started, and we're already getting shot by that brutal Pegasus?"
"Wait, if I catch up and pass Platinum now… will I get shot again?"
"Seriously, even in Europe and America, it's rare to find an Uma Musume of this caliber. Why isn't she making a name for herself overseas instead of crushing us here?"
"No… I can't give up. Nothing's certain in a race! Flashy effects don't guarantee victory. I have to push on!"
"It's over… I should've skipped the Arima Kinen. Next time there's a vote, I'm avoiding the Takarazuka Kinen…"
Some of the demoralized Uma Musume let out shocked cries of despair.
A few were already thinking up excuses to skip the next voted race.
Others, still burning with fighting spirit, refused to yield, glaring at the fading figure of the Pegasus as they struggled to keep up.
But Platinum paid no attention to those she had overtaken. Her goal was clear: surpass and defeat the last three popular Uma Musume!
--+--
[That music—is this the legendary song that plays when Pegasus activates her Zone?]
The commentator's voice still carried thick astonishment, slow to fade.
The appearance of "Radiant" in an Uma Musume race was unprecedented—and for those who knew and loved the sport, the impact was magnified endlessly!
After all, in past races, even historically famous classic battles, it always came down to tense, exciting final kick duels.
But Platinum hadn't just changed the scenery, unveiling the never-before-seen Colosseum of Kazimierz—she'd also summoned Twin Moons, much like the mythical Eclipse of old!
After constructing this unprecedented stage, it was as if she'd switched on speakers, and a fitting, stirring battle anthem began to play!
If she failed to win in the end, it would be a dramatic, nearly tragic outcome.
So what kind of victory could possibly match such world-shaking legendary effects?!
Then, the commentator's voice gradually rose, reporting on the increasingly tense situation.
[This is the Pegasus's incredible closing acceleration! Not long after the third turn, she's not only overtaken the stalker group—she's blown past most of the front-runners too!]
[The landscape of the race has transformed once again.]
[At the head of the leading pack, the long-distance queen Mejiro McQueen has started her acceleration, effortlessly catching the two leaders ahead and seizing first place.]
[And on either side of her, Tokai Teio and Agnes Tachyon are accelerating in perfect sync, overtaking the leaders to claim second and third.]
[Amid these rapidly shifting, intensifying dynamics, the race has entered its final white-hot phase. How will the Silver Pegasus respond?]
As the commentator's voice echoed through the vast Colosseum of Kazimierz.
Out on the turf ahead!
Agnes Tachyon glanced at Mejiro McQueen, who had activated her Zone and briefly taken first, calculating the gap.
She was already slightly behind Tokai Teio, sitting in third now.
Agnes Tachyon wasn't so exceptional that she could rely solely on her physical prowess to catch up to seniors like Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen once they'd activated their Zones.
So, she would gradually fall behind, but she was still waiting for something.
Agnes Tachyon's Zone—she'd tested it repeatedly during training, experimenting with how her final kick's power changed over different durations…
To maximize her final sprint and boost her chances of winning, Agnes Tachyon was meticulously gauging the race's volatile flow, waiting for the perfect moment to unleash her domain.
Her stamina wasn't particularly strong, and her training hadn't been long enough to overcome long distances—so Agnes Tachyon had chosen to become… a gambler!
She intentionally lingered not far behind Tokai Teio, waiting for the Pegasus who was bound to accelerate early.
'When the Zone-wielding Pegasus closes in, that's the best chance to activate my Zone and unleash my full final kick.'
'At that moment, Teio and McQueen won't react immediately.'
'I'll blow past them and charge for the finish line!'
But if she went all out too early, Agnes Tachyon wasn't entirely confident about the final hundred meters of the straight… Yet, that was precisely why the other monsters wouldn't see it coming.
If she waited until a safe, unstallable distance to unleash her final kick, a senior like Tokai Teio—whose stamina was no worse than hers—would also start accelerating.
So, Agnes Tachyon believed that when the critical moment arrived, she'd have to rely on sheer grit to fight it out!
Either she'd tap into her Zone, accelerate first, and win outright—or she'd stall completely!
'It's… coming!'
The next second, Agnes Tachyon noticed that the trailing leader behind her had also been swallowed by that silver-white figure, followed by a streaming arrow that pierced through like a meteor!
This gifted, Phantom Triple Crown horse girl—her eyes wild yet calm–suddenly erupted with an astonishing aura despite being heavily suppressed by the Pegasus's Zone!
[Domain: Activated!]
[Race Strategist: Reduces fatigue, lowers stamina consumption.]
[Efficient Recovery: Restores stamina and slightly increases speed.]
[Monopolize: Enhances suppression, reduces speed of Uma Musume ahead…]
[Pursuit Tactics: …]
Agnes Tachyon's acceleration was visibly faster than Tokai Teio's carefully planned, calmly distributed effort.
"Huh?"
Tokai Teio, who had only just taken a slight lead, felt an inexplicably immense pressure—and then saw Agnes Tachyon, moving at a breakneck, all-out pace, pull up beside her!
Being slightly suppressed or boxed in by another Zone didn't surprise Tokai Teio.
But the final straight hadn't even started! How was she already being overtaken by Agnes Tachyon?
'Accelerating like this—is she not worried about stalling in the latter half of the straight?'
'Should I match her crazy pace…'
Tokai Teio hesitated for just a moment—and in that instant, Agnes Tachyon surged past.
Hesitation means defeat!
The moment Agnes Tachyon overtook her, a dazzling silver-white figure burst into Tokai Teio's field of vision.
Instantly, her pupils contracted sharply.
!!!
What shocked Tokai Teio even more was that her current speed couldn't maintain her lead.
The Pegasus was closing in visibly.
Even though she hadn't gone all out yet, how could the gap be shrinking so rapidly before the final straight?
'I see… Tachyon's acceleration—she doesn't want to get caught early, so she's unleashing her final kick now, planning to break away entirely?'
Gritting her teeth, the girl could no longer stay calm. Tokai Teio clenched her jaw, her face full of shock.
Then!
She'd use her final kick too!
Finally resolved, Tokai Teio poured every last bit of her strength into her signature final sprint.
Tokai Teio's figure accelerated once again!
But—
"Too late."
From behind her, that silver-white figure—as if her acceleration after activating her Zone still wasn't her full power—kicked into yet another gear?!
A second acceleration from the Pegasus?!
The Silver-White Maiden gazed with a cold, detached look, as if viewing Tokai Teio as nothing more than prey trapped in a jar.
Now, the girl Platinum seemed to have stepped onto the final act of her own orchestrated drama—her eyes saw only herself, with no room for any supporting characters!
[Pegasian Sight] revealed its true might!
[(Ascension): Total dominance over the field; immunity to most suppression and weakening effects from opponents' domains; partial resistance to charm effects; can steal some enhancing effects from opponents' domains.]
[(Unvoiced Rage?): Slightly drains stamina and reduces speed of Uma Musume with weaker aura than herself; when facing Uma Musume with stronger aura, slightly restores stamina and increases speed.]
[(Come-from-Behind): When Uma Musume are ahead or beside her, own fighting spirit, aura strength, speed, and power are slightly enhanced until she takes the lead.]
As Tokai Teio widened her eyes, her face flushed with effort, pushing herself to the limit…
The despairing scene unfolded: that silver-white light continued to close in, until it was right beside her!
That Pegasus, who seemed to carry speakers on her back, showed no signs of fatigue, no hesitation—she blew past Tokai Teio, her number one patron, without a second thought!
Then, Mejiro McQueen—who had been ahead of Tokai Teio, her Zone active but without a powerful final kick—was also overtaken by Agnes Tachyon.
Freshly dethroned from second place, Mejiro McQueen now wore exactly the same expression as Tokai Teio.
"Huh…"
Instantly, the rich lady of the Mejiro family was sweating buckets.
Seriously, you little monsters from the classic year—aren't any of you afraid of stalling? Your final kicks are just unreal!
In Mejiro McQueen's subtle, shocking gaze!
Without even a chance to think of a counter, she could only watch as that Silver-White Maiden, with powerful, flying steps, drew up beside her and then surged ahead.
In the next moment, the Sacred Goddess figure above the finish line drew her bow once more—firing arrows straight at Tokai Teio and Mejiro McQueen!
'So this… is what it feels like to be shot??'
--+--
[The positions are changing faster than anyone could have imagined. Unexpectedly, it's Agnes Tachyon—whose stamina was doubted before the race—who has temporarily taken first!]
[But right behind her, less than two lengths back, the Silver Pegasus Platinum has overtaken Mejiro McQueen to claim second!]
[It's worth noting: in the quiver on Platinum's back, only one arrow remains!]
[It's happening! Before the final straight, it's going to be a showdown between the Phantom Triple Crown and the Irregular Quadruple Crown?!]
[That long-regretted, unseen clash between the two young kings in the Japanese Derby… is finally happening!]
The commentator's voice, now hyped once more, echoed throughout the venue.
And the spectators, repeatedly stunned by Platinum's Zone and its endless spectacular effects, finally managed to tear their eyes away to focus on the very front of the grass track.
Agnes Tachyon, wearing a wild and dangerous smile, was unleashing the strongest final kick of her career.
Agnes Tachyon's strides were incredibly rapid. Once considered a potential Undefeated Triple Crown winner, the form she displayed upon her return lived up to all those past expectations.
"—You're merely a mediocrity born in an era without me…"
Platinum's pre-race taunt echoed relentlessly in Agnes Tachyon's mind.
Mediocrity?
Just someone who got lucky, stealing a Satsuki Sho victory because Platinum hadn't shown up?
No! Agnes Tachyon would never accept that.
'Platinum, you are the challenger!!'
Her crimson eyes burned with extreme madness!
Then, from her body, where stamina was not yet exhausted, an astonishing power erupted! She continued to sprint forward!
Agnes Tachyon's steps were the first to reach the fourth turn.
But—
Almost simultaneously, in the very next instant, a figure appeared right beside her on the outside lane—also entering the turn.
It was the dazzling, Silver-White Pegasus!
"How… why…"
Agnes Tachyon's mind reeled with shock. She had prepared extensively for this Arima Kinen.
How could she already be caught by Platinum—who started from the outermost gate, with all those disadvantages—just before the final straight, on the turn?!
No, she couldn't yield or back down…
Even now, as the Pegasus took the turn on the outside, she was keeping pace effortlessly.
Even as they entered the final straight together, Platinum pushed ahead slightly, beginning to pull away!
In the stunned, unwilling eyes of the young scientist… she was overtaken in an instant!
The frantic Agnes Tachyon, her eyes wide with disbelief, her crimson pupils filled with shock—could she not even hold her lead for a little longer?
Why did such a terrifying, all-around monster exist in this world? Was this girl even an Uma Musume?!
And at the end of the final straight, high on her throne, the Goddess figure grasped the last arrow from Platinum's quiver—
That sacred Goddess apparition appeared one final time, drawing her bow and taking aim at Agnes Tachyon…
In an instant—pierced!!
What was penetrating wasn't just Agnes Tachyon's body and heart, but also her utmost confidence!
--+--
To the outside world, the Arima Kinen was always destined to be a fierce battle.
Not just because it pitted classic-year Uma Musume against older-generation ones.
But also because of its unique course: not quite long-distance, not really mid-distance, and with an extremely short final straight!
Even in races with one dominant runner and several strong contenders, the lead could usually only be built in the very last segment of the straight—there was very little time to extend advantages.
So, in past years, winning by three to five lengths in the Arima Kinen was already considered amazing—a sign of overwhelming strength that crushed the field!
Even with someone as powerful as the Pegasus, while most thought she had the highest chance of winning, far fewer believed she could repeat a large-margin miracle.
But now…
[A miracle? A miracle! A come-from-behind Uma Musume has taken first from the outermost gate—a position she's never won from—right at the front of the final straight!]
[That means… there's plenty of time left for the soaring Pegasus to showcase her flight!]
[Two lengths! Three lengths! Four lengths!]
[Flawless, undeniable—this is the Absolute Monarch ruling the track! Agnes Tachyon, Tokai Teio, and Manhattan Cafe behind her are going all out, but they can't close the gap at all!]
[Six lengths! Seven lengths! With more than half the straight still to go, is the Pegasus's large-margin miracle going to continue?!]
In the stands, tens of thousands of pairs of eyes were filled with astonishment, stunned silence, or sheer shock!
And the Silver-White Pegasus, by the midpoint of the final straight, was already approaching a large winning margin.
So… in the latter half, would she stall?
Under countless eager eyes hoping for the large-margin miracle, and worried gazes fearing an unexpected stall, that silver-white figure showed no signs of slowing down.
It was simply… no, it was undeniably, unshakably powerful!
Behind the Pegasus, Agnes Tachyon—the last to be pierced—could only watch with crimson eyes filled with bitterness and helplessness.
Eight lengths, nine lengths…
Agnes Tachyon, silently observing and recording the gap, had given her all. She couldn't even think about catching up now; her stamina was nearly depleted, and she had to rely on pure grit to hold on to second place.
She had prided herself on her deep understanding of Uma Musume, but now the Pegasus had thoroughly schooled her.
'Did I… even after rating Platinum so highly, still misjudge and underestimate the upper limits of a true monster like a frog at the bottom of a well?'
'Let me see just how high you can soar, how much you can win by, Platinum!!'
Under Agnes Tachyon's watchful eye, that silver-white figure continued to gallop through the latter half.
[It's over]
['Cause I'm coming]
[I'm coming for you]
The music that started when Platinum activated her Zone continued to play—pleasing to some, grating to others.
And in the commentary box, even temporary guest Symboli Rudolf watched with surging emotions and visible surprise.
Beside her, the commentator solemnly declared words of praise, even before the finish line was reached.
[Without a doubt, Agnes Tachyon is a commendable rival, worthy of the title "Successor to the Emperor."]
[But what she faces is Platinum—a new generation of Japanese Uma Musume racing history's strongest, who needs no inheritance from any previous Uma Musume, who has surpassed the Emperor herself!!]
[Against Platinum, All Challengers, All Courses, All Records will be Broken!]
[Behold—the Titan of the Turf has Descended!]
[Among the Strong, there is None Stronger; Among the Mountains, None Higher than Platinum!!!]
That passionate, excited commentary, combined with the roaring cheers from the stands, accompanied by the perfectly timed music—all set against the Silver-White Pegasus charging toward the final segment of the finish line—painted an unprecedented picture of glory!
Suddenly, the cheers reached a fever pitch never heard before.
Eleven lengths!
Twelve lengths!
Thirteen lengths!
This wasn't some immensely important or memorable race—Platinum didn't bother looking back!
The not-particularly-long latter half of the straight was nothing to the Silver-White Pegasus, who showed no signs of stalling.
[You thought that I'd be slowing down by now]
[Think again]
[Full speed ahead]
Amid the earth-shaking, thunderous cheers!
As the music reached its finale—
Simultaneously, the Silver-White Maiden, with an astonishing lead of fifteen lengths, crossed the finish line first in a dazzling solo performance!!
…
The commentator's hyped words were not yet exhausted, continuing to resonate throughout the venue!
[I never witnessed the legend of Eclipse, nor the greatness of the champions of old—I've always regretted that…]
[But—not anymore!]
[From now on, I will be a firsthand witness to history. Ten, twenty years from now, I will tell future generations:]
[I never saw Eclipse or the champions, but I was fortunate enough to have seen Platinum with my own eyes!]
Eclipse! Pegasus!
Perhaps this would be talked about for half a century, or even as long as Eclipse herself!!
--+--
Even after the music stopped upon crossing the finish line, the crowd's cheers showed no signs of fading.
It was an endless, booming roar of cheers and celebration that seemed to shake the entire racecourse.
"Platinum!! Platinum!! This is the Strongest!"
"In all my years watching the Arima Kinen—six or seven times now—at least half the winners crossed the line by a [neck] or [half-length]. The margin Platinum won by here is like several of those races combined!"
"I won't argue whether Platinum is stronger than the Emperor, but facts are facts!"
"Wait, the next target on Platinum's death note might be long-distance—my specialty… Is she coming for the Tenno Sho (Spring)? Me vs. Platinum? Seriously?"
"Pegasus!! Pegasus!! Pegasus!!"
"Such an incredible Uma Musume—when will she race in foreign G1 events? Having to fly to Japan every time to watch her race is going to be such a hassle…"
"She's worth it! Even as an Irish fan, I admit she's the most captivating Uma Musume—I'd come watch every race!"
Amid the countless fervent cheers.
Even many foreign spectators were completely won over!
Most had only one thought on their minds… Platinum, what race will she run next?
What surprises will she bring?!
And the two youngsters, Kitasan Black and Satono Diamond, were so excited they hugged each other tightly.
"That was amazing! As expected of Miss Platinum!"
"We're so lucky to have seen Miss Platinum's race with our own eyes!"
Even though they weren't fully matured yet—still just fillies or foals—they could sense and knew for certain…
After this race, trending topics worldwide would undoubtedly be all about the Silver Pegasus Platinum.
And it might not just be about the Arima Kinen victory, but detailed discussions about Platinum's special effects, music, the Colosseum of Kazimierz, and more.
Soon, people all over the world would be buying tickets just to witness and experience an Uma Musume's domain, to hear Platinum's "Radiant".
The era of big ticket sales is here!
In the future… it's going to be really hard to get tickets!!
--+--
In an unnoticed, overlooked corner.
In the commentary box, temporary guest Symboli Rudolf was squirming uncomfortably, sweating profusely.
Not only that, she had to listen to the commentator beside her, fully immersed in the moment, outright praising Platinum as the strongest in history right to her face.
Now not only was she out of a job, but her title had been unequivocally snatched away by the Pegasus.
Even Tokai Teio wouldn't be able to say "The Emperor is the Strongest" anymore.
This is nuts!!!
But looking on the bright side:
The Emperor stayed silent, didn't say a word, and still got paid for commentating this race…
--+--
At the same time.
URA office building, a high-level conference room.
The large screen showed the moment Platinum crossed the finish line.
On the table, over a dozen executives were reviewing various statistics from this Arima Kinen.
Not just the incredibly high voting rate, but also the surge in foreign viewership—which had surpassed the total from the past ten years… combined!!
"Excellent! As expected of the Pegasus—she won!"
"Another record-breaking victory, just as predicted!"
"Japanese racing's overseas ratings are rising now. As long as Platinum keeps running—from the Osaka Cup to the Takarazuka Kinen, winning the Spring Triple Crown—the hype and viewership will skyrocket both domestically and internationally, right?"
The spring triple crown consists of the Osaka Cup, the Tenno Sho (Spring), and the Takarazuka Kinen.
The Osaka Cup was only upgraded from G2 to G1 a few years ago—its history, prestige, prize money, and influence weren't particularly high.
Plus, it's held relatively close to the Tenno Sho (Spring), so no Spring Triple Crown Uma Musume had ever emerged, and it hadn't generated much exposure or impact.
Now, some URA executives believed that as long as Platinum participated, everything would fall into place!
The Pegasus's value was already incalculable!
If Platinum could handle a packed schedule from the Kikuka Sho to the Japan Cup and the Arima Kinen, then challenging the spring triple crown should be possible too, right?
In a corner, a female executive frowned slightly and spoke up.
"She's a talent capable of winning the English Derby—she doesn't need to run ordinary G1 races like the Osaka Cup to prove herself."
"She could run it, she could win it, but there's no need to challenge it. It's unlikely she'll come for the Osaka Cup."
"Let Platinum rest or choose her own races. Don't push her into a packed schedule—if she gets injured, it would be a loss for all of Japan."
Immediately, another executive responded with confidence.
"It's simple—just like with the Kikuka Sho, offer extra prize money for achieving the Spring Triple Crown."
"The Spring Triple Crown's prize money isn't particularly high anyway. Give her a bit more—we can earn even more from it."
"Even if Platinum gets tired from the packed schedule and loses, we can use her fame to create headlines like [The Pegasus's Undefeated Streak Broken! By…] and build up a new super star."
"I agree. Let's do this—the association can't lose."
"Makes sense. I second."
"Relax, even if Japanese G1 races aren't the most prestigious, the prize money is still high. Few G1 races worldwide offer more than we do."
"With increased prize money for the spring triple crown, the pegasus will definitely come!"
In terms of value and influence, Platinum—by showcasing her Zone's special effects, overtaking effects, and music for the first time—had already attracted tens of millions of new overseas viewers in a very short time!
No Japanese Uma Musume had ever achieved that before.
So, many URA staff were eager to have Platinum run more races in Japan!
But hearing this, the female executive felt a growing sense of unease.
Would this really work?
Could they truly invite or lure the Silver Pegasus Platinum?!
--+--
Overseas.
And not just anywhere overseas.
Dubai!
Since Dubai began hosting Uma Musume races, it had focused on expanding its influence, constantly inviting top Uma Musume from around the world.
In a relatively short time, it had become a booming success.
Not for any particular reason—just because… the offers were simply too good.
The power of money was reassuring.
But internally, Dubai race officials felt it wasn't enough. They could invest even more—as long as they could attract the most influential, attention-grabbing horse girls, no cost was too high!
In a building even more luxurious and spacious than Japan's URA headquarters…
Inside a conference room, a large group of local staff, discussing the [Dubai World Cup], stared dumbfounded at a race playing on the large screen.
They were collectively stunned, even after watching that silver-white figure cross the finish line!
It took a while before their eyes finally cleared.
In front of them, the association president—eager to expand Dubai's racing influence—slammed his hand decisively on the table.
The official president of the Dubai racing association pointed at the Silver-White Maiden on the screen, who had summoned the Colosseum of Kaizmierz and played "Radiant".
"I want all her information—within three minutes!"
--+--
Arima Kinen, racecourse.
After crossing the finish line, the slightly lazy Silver-White Maiden deactivated her Zone.
She finally ended the Colosseum of Kazimierz that had stunned countless viewers worldwide and turned off the "speakers."
"Whew… finally over!"
Platinum glanced around.
She noticed that Agnes Tachyon, who had also crossed the finish line…
The extreme madness that had once filled her delicate features had completely vanished.
In its place was… clarity.
Platinum waved to her number two patron, Agnes Tachyon.
Then, out of habit, she said:
"That was a wonderful race. I don't think I'll ever forget you."
How many times had she said that now?
--+--
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