In the early morning, sunlight streamed through the window onto the simple bed. Shadow Radiance slowly opened her eyes and stretched lazily. She quickly got up, washed up, and enjoyed a hearty breakfast.
After the meal, Radiance decided to go for a morning run to get some exercise. She ran along the street, feeling the fresh morning air and the comfortable breeze on her face. After a few laps, she returned to the shop and began helping with some daily tasks.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was afternoon. After a full day of work, Shadow Radiance finally finished all her tasks. She lay tiredly on the bed, stretching out her body like a big 'X', allowing herself to completely relax.
Lying on the bed, Radiance's thoughts gradually drifted. She began to recall her experiences over the past few years, and by continuously gathering information, she discovered that this world seemed to be a parallel world, different from the one she originally inhabited.
Here, horse racing has unique rules and restrictions. Racehorses generally don't begin full-scale racing until they are 18 years old, and before that, you can even see 17-year-old loli Uma Musume (Horse Girl). Additionally, there are races specifically for Uma Musume (Horse Girl) who haven't yet reached full-scale racing, but the minimum age requirement is 15, and a series of strict checks are required before participating to ensure there are no issues.
Now, Shadow Radiance is 15 years old, and she couldn't help but wonder if she should participate in a race.
Races like the Starry Sky Cup are not considered debut races; they are just unofficial competitions to gauge the popularity of promising Uma Musume (Horse Girl). Of course, they are officially recognized, but they are not considered true debut races. A true debut race must be a race for 18-year-olds.
She also looked at her core skills, focusing on the passive skills accumulated over the past few years.
The speed increase of passive skills depends on the consumption of passive points. Passive points are divided into ordinary passive points and advanced passive points. Ordinary passive points are accumulated in daily life, while advanced passive points are accumulated during races. Consuming ten ordinary passive points can increase speed by 10% for one second, while consuming one advanced passive point increases speed by 10% for ten seconds. Currently, she only has ordinary passive points, but the quantity is unusually large, with 756,864,000 passive points.
Just as Shadow Radiance was still pondering, she heard a knock on the door. She quickly got out of bed and opened it, finding Kiryu Ryu.
"Grandpa, what's wrong?" Shadow Radiance poked her head out, looking at the kind-faced old man in front of her.
"Little Radiance, do you want to participate in a race?"
Shadow Radiance stood there, quietly looking at the old man in front of her.
Although the old man's eyes were closed, she seemed to be able to feel his deep anticipation and longing—he hoped Shadow Radiance would participate in a race.
Shadow Radiance's gaze fell on the old man's slightly trembling fingers, as if she could see him silently cheering her on in his heart. The corners of her mouth curved slightly, revealing a faint smile.
Without the slightest hesitation, Shadow Radiance nodded her head slightly, her movement gentle and natural, as if this decision had long matured in her heart, requiring no further thought.
"Okay, Grandpa, I want to go." Her voice was clear and pleasant, with a hint of determination.
Kiryu Ryu looked at his granddaughter, a relieved smile appearing on his face. However, the smile was fleeting, and he quickly adopted a serious expression.
"Little Radiance, there are still a few months until the race begins. During these months, I will train you rigorously. I won't hold back; I will train you with all my might." Kiryu Ryu's tone was strict and solemn, revealing his emphasis on training and his expectations for his granddaughter. Even though they weren't blood-related, he exuded a sense of warmth.