In the VIP Seats!
The elegant and refined face of Mejiro McQueen, the heiress of the Mejiro family, was struggling to maintain its usual composure.
Her sharp violet eyes, capable of piercing through any illusion, were locked onto the petite white-haired girl who had taken the lead with an overwhelming dash.
As Japan's undisputed, unrivaled queen of long-distance races, McQueen had mastered the art of controlling her presence—her aura.
And precisely because of that, she could instantly sense the terrifying potential hidden within that small frame.
For the most elite horse girls, reaching a level where their aura verged on a domain wasn't unheard of—every generation had a few who achieved it. But the problem was… this filly was way too young. She had just debuted a week ago!
At this stage, she might as well be called a kindergartener, yet she had already reached such heights? She was probably this close to forming her own Domain!
'To drain the stamina of every racer on the field, single-handedly warping the entire race… What a monstrous aura.'
'But the truly terrifying part… is that overflowing, undisguised talent of hers!'
'Looks like next year's [G1 Long-Distance Race · Spring Tenno Sho] will have a new challenger.'
McQueen didn't hold back her praise for this Pegasus of a girl.
Before she knew it, Platinum—had widened her lead to a staggering eight, nine lengths! Just a hair's breadth away from the legendary "Daisha"—a ten-length domination!
(T/N: Don't know if the terminology is correct.)
And they had only just passed the second turn! The race wasn't even halfway done!
Keep in mind, Mejiro McQueen was currently the pinnacle of long-distance racing. For her to acknowledge Platinum's potential and feel threatened? If this got out, it would dominate headlines for days.
Beside her, the usually silent Mejiro Dober nodded in agreement, her gaze also fixed on that silver-white streak.
McQueen, unable to tear her eyes away, suddenly reached into her pocket.
When she checked her phone and saw the caller ID—[Symboli Rudolf]—her expression shifted subtly.
President Rudolf?
"This is Mejiro McQueen. What is it, President?"
Answering the call, she kept her eyes glued to the race.
Soon, she got her answer.
"Huh?"
"So… Platinum isn't actually from Tracen Academy?"
"Understood. After the race, I'll relay the message and ask if she's willing to join."
As McQueen spoke, under Dober's watchful gaze…
Platinum, who had started from the outermost gate, had actually maintained the legendary, near-mythical "Daisha" lead!
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[A sight beyond comprehension—no, the very imagination of most spectators… is unfolding before their eyes!]
[A horse girl shifting from Chasing to overtake the Frontrunner, then completely seizing the lead—this is the first time anyone had seen such a thing live!]
[Platinum, blazing through the third turn, is now charging toward the final stretch with an eleven, twelve-length lead!]
[And her speed is still increasing! Is she planning to maintain this insane pace all the way to the finish line?!]
The commentator's voice grew more frenzied, electrifying the entire stadium as the race reached its climax.
Normally, races didn't escalate this quickly.
But right now, there was a lone Assassin on the track—a girl who had, in the blink of an eye, shifted into an all-out "Oikiri" (Runaway Lead), dictating the pace and leaving everyone else in the dust.
If this kept up, she might even stretch her lead to over a dozen lengths! And this was on Japan's fast turf, in a middle-distance race!
The other racers were terrified—if they didn't act now, Platinum would slip completely out of reach. A few couldn't hold back any longer and kicked into high gear early.
Soon, more and more would follow.
—At least, that's how it should have gone.
But Platinum, the Assassin who had claimed the Platinum Throne, would never allow anyone to enter her line of sight—not even in her peripheral vision!
Even letting someone trail just one or two lengths behind was unacceptable for a Runaway leader like her.
Sure, Platinum might seem lazy in her daily life. But once she decided to work, to race, she left no room for variables.
Even if this race, this mission, didn't seem to have any notable rivals worth hunting down from behind… she'd still play it safe and keep them all at bay.
"Sorry, but there's no worthy prey in this race…"
"Guess I'll just wrap things up early and clock out!"
In most people's understanding, runaway leaders didn't have a strong finishing kick—they couldn't accelerate twice.
But in the next instant, Platinum—already radiating an overwhelming aura—narrowed her deep, blazing eyes with absolute resolve.
She transformed into a Pegasus in full flight, unleashing another burst of speed that left the crowd gasping, widening her monstrous lead even further!
By the time the other racers realized their mistake—that waiting for Platinum to burn out was futile—it was already too late.
Even as the chasing pack gritted their teeth, faces flushed with effort, only a handful of specialists in late-stage surges could even hope to avoid falling too far behind.
This was a lead no one could hope to match!
In the stands, many spectators had initially doubted Platinum—too young, too inexperienced—and had rooted for others. But now, they switched sides, captivated by the silver-white Pegasus dominating the track.
"PLATINUM!! PLATINUM!"
"Can she win by a Daisha?! In a graded stakes race?!"
"Incredible… She's like the Pegasus from myth!"
With an insane lead, Platinum tore through the final turn and stormed down the homestretch.
And on the stadium's giant screen—something unbelievable played out. The screen showed only Platinum now.
Right before she crossed the finish line, the display zoomed out repeatedly, just to show how colossal the gap between her and the others truly was.
It looked… way beyond twelve lengths, and it wasn't shrinking at all!
A Daisha?
No—even if you halved that lead, it'd still be close to a Daisha!
[Can anyone catch the runaway Platinum?]
[The answer is—no…]
[The radiant Platinum charges toward the finish line with absolute dominance—victory is already in her grasp!]
And in the next moment—
The rookie named Platinum crossed the line first, breaking the tape in an unstoppable dash!
Finally…
The entire stadium erupted, chanting her name, the roar shaking the very foundations of the racecourse.
At the finish line, Platinum slowed to a graceful stop, her flawless face as calm as ever, her breathing barely even elevated.
Without a fun rival like Daiwa Scarlet to play with, she hadn't been particularly motivated—just eager to end this hunt quickly.
[Truly… a Pegasus from another world! Her journey stretches to the stars and beyond!]
The final margin?
A whopping sixteen lengths!!
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Meanwhile, in the school dorms.
Daiwa Scarlet stood frozen, staring at the screen displaying Platinum's flawless start and monstrous lead.
"Huh??"
"Kgh… Sorry for not making you go all out, Platinum…"
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