One might wonder if she was carefree or had a tendency for bad thoughts, but after the previous two experiences, she was still willing to get into Maruzensky's car.
"Polaris, which road does Big Sister want to speed on this time?"
"Hmm... that highway from last time."
In the car, the two briefly confirmed the main section of the drive, and then Maruzensky stepped on the accelerator.
The familiar feeling of being pushed back suddenly surged, but Polaris Glacier's expression remained unchanged, completely calm, though her emotions inevitably fluctuated.
"It's really hard to get used to, though Maruzensky has a driver's license, so her actual age must be older than she looks."
Thinking this, Polaris Glacier turned her head and carefully scrutinized Maruzensky's face.
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Maruzensky was still accelerating the car when she suddenly felt an extremely strong gaze. She couldn't help but turn her head slightly, looking a bit strangely as she asked,
"What's wrong, Polaris? Is there something on Big Sister's face?"
"No, it was just an unconscious action out of temporary curiosity. Maruzensky, you don't need to mind it."
Hearing this, Polaris Glacier also snapped back to reality and withdrew her gaze, but in her heart, she was even more certain about certain things.
The entire afternoon, the two of them were speeding.
There's a saying that wind that's fast enough can blow away worries. Whether Polaris Glacier had worries or not was unknown, but her thoughts were almost at a standstill.
The car finally stopped at a scenic overlook on a mountain road, where they watched the entire process of the sun setting.
"Maruzensky, although this might ruin the mood, I still want to ask, how are we getting down the mountain later?"
"How to get down the mountain... Of course, by driving down, at high speed."
Upon receiving this answer, Polaris Glacier's hanging heart finally died.
Speeding along a mountain road, the danger aside, the thrill was undoubtedly maximized.
Fortunately, Maruzensky's driving skills were superb. Not only was her speed control stable, but every drift around a corner was perfect. She safely brought Polaris Glacier back to the city, even managing to have dinner at a restaurant.
"Polaris, Big Sister had a lot of fun today. Thank you for accompanying me the whole time."
At eight in the evening, in front of the manor gate, Polaris Glacier was about to get out of the car when she suddenly heard these words.
Turning to look at Maruzensky, a smile was radiating from her face, her pleasant mood visible to the naked eye.
Seeing this, a smile also appeared on Polaris Glacier's lips, and she nodded, saying,
"Mhm, I also had a lot of fun today. To have such an exciting experience, even more so than the previous two, and to see the beautiful sunset, it's all thanks to you, Maruzensky."
She paused, then added another sentence.
"Next time too, you're always welcome to come and play with me, Maruzensky."
After speaking, Polaris Glacier waved slightly, pushed the door open, and got out of the car.
Standing by the side, watching the red sports car drive away, Polaris Glacier suddenly let out a sigh of relief, then turned and rang the doorbell.
There were no additional plans for the evening. After bathing, she lay on the bed, letting her body sink into the covers.
While enjoying this unique comfort and coziness, she scrolled through Jun Yu Circle on her phone, and when the time came, she turned off the lights and went to sleep, welcoming the arrival of the next day in her dreams.
Compared to Saturday, Sunday's schedule was much more fixed.
Polaris Glacier called Kumi Trainer, and they spent almost the entire day training at Central Tracen Academy.
During this time, she also encountered Mihono Bourbon, but the two did not train together; they just exchanged greetings and went about their own business.
After this week passed with days alternating between studying and training, Polaris Glacier welcomed her debut race.
The debut race was held at Nakayama Racecourse, which is located in Funabashi City, Chiba Prefecture, quite a distance from Fuchu.
After prior discussion, on the morning of the race, after breakfast, the Old Butler would first drive a group including the Head Maid, Kumi Trainer, and their young mistress to the train station, and then they would transfer to a train to their destination.
On the train, the three sat in a row, with Polaris Glacier in the middle, scrolling through Jun Yu Circle on her phone.
Last night, she had posted her debut announcement on Jun Yu Circle, just like other Horse Girl, and had also sent a message to Maruzensky.
As for nervousness, there was still some, after all, it was her first time participating in a formal race.
And beyond the nervousness, there was also an uncontainable sense of anticipation and excitement, so much so that she couldn't settle down.
Scrolling through her phone, she didn't know how much time had passed until the Head Maid suddenly spoke up, reminding her,
"Young mistress, we've arrived."
Polaris Glacier then looked up, acknowledged, and got off the train with Kumi Trainer and the Head Maid.
After leaving the train station, they didn't linger on the street for long. They hailed a taxi and immediately headed to Nakayama Racecourse.
"Young mistress's race is the very first one, so we're a bit pressed for time."
Kumi slid her tablet, her eyes scanning the race-related information.
"The winner's stage is in the evening, then... Head Maid, and young mistress, should we stay here overnight?"
Polaris Glacier didn't respond, as she was closing her eyes to rest. Seeing this, the Head Maid thought for a moment and replied,
"We don't have anything urgent to do tomorrow, so let's rest here for a night and then go back."
Thus, it was decided.
They arrived at the racecourse shortly. The three entered the grounds, and Polaris Glacier proceeded to the jockey's lounge according to the staff's instructions, while the Head Maid and Kumi Trainer headed to the spectator stands.
On the other side, Maruzensky and Rudolph Symboli also got out of a taxi. The two walked together and entered the venue.
"Polaris's race is really early. If we had been a bit later, we might have missed it."
"That would have been too bad, but we made it, didn't we?"
As they spoke, the two also headed towards the spectator stands.
And not long after the two left, another taxi stopped by the roadside.
A group of people emerged from the car, none other than the Horse Girl senior who had promised Polaris Glacier to come and cheer for her. This senior had even invited several of her good friends.
"Quick, quick, Polaris junior's race is about to start, let's hurry."
"Don't rush, I've calculated the time perfectly. Going in now is just right."
The group rushed into the venue, also heading towards the spectator stands.
Our perspective returns to Polaris Glacier. She had already changed into her basic racing attire, which was very much like a gymnastics outfit, designed for light movement.
Her bib number was already in place; she had drawn gate number three, which was a good position.
She also wore tights that could protect her legs and feet to some extent, a black, slightly sheer style that Kumi Trainer had specially prepared.
In addition to this, she was wearing a tracksuit jacket, which she would dramatically throw off during her entrance to showcase her condition.
Every participant in the race had their own lounge, with a clock on the wall to remind them of the time, currently making faint ticking sounds as the second hand moved.
"Phew... I'm still a bit nervous."
It was her first time, after all. Polaris Glacier took several deep breaths, but it didn't seem to help.
She sat silently on the chair until the indoor broadcast announced:
"Time is up. All Horse Girl, please proceed to the presentation area in order. Repeat, all Horse Girl, please proceed to the presentation area in order."
Hearing this, Polaris Glacier took another deep breath, stood up, and walked out the door.
The commentary and live broadcast for this race were handled by a male and female announcer, who were now describing the participating Horse Girl as per the program:
"Next to appear is this Horse Girl, Polaris Glacier from gate number 3."
"She looks to be in very good condition."
As the presentation curtain was drawn, Polaris Glacier gracefully walked out, a slight smile on her face, and surveyed her surroundings.
There were quite a few spectators, and she successfully found the people she was looking for: the Head Maid and Kumi Trainer were standing not far away, waving at her.
She nodded slightly and waved back at them.
"Polaris~!"
At that moment, a familiar shout suddenly came. Turning her head, she saw Maruzensky and Rudolph Symboli.
The shout just now was from Maruzensky, who was waving her hand high, looking very conspicuous. Rudolph Symboli, meanwhile, had her arms crossed and a smile on her lips.
Seeing this, she nodded slightly again and waved back at them.
"Polaris junior~~"
Just as she was about to make her next move, another shout came. Turning her head, she saw the senior she had met at the training ground that day.
The senior was cupping her hands around her mouth like a megaphone, shouting loudly:
"You can do it~~ I'm rooting for you, senior~~",
To the person who had kept her promise to come and cheer for her, Polaris Glacier nodded slightly again and waved back.
Then she looked around. This time, finally, no one else shouted out. She decisively flung off the tracksuit jacket draped over her, completing a decent presentation.
Catching the falling jacket steadily, she then walked towards the back.
Inside the entrance passage, Polaris Glacier walked slowly. In front of her were two Horse Girl who had completed their presentation earlier than her, their footsteps momentarily blending together.
At this point, the lingering nervousness suddenly vanished, replaced only by a peculiar sense of excitement within her.
"Give it your all, and let people recognize your strength."
The voice in her heart conveyed this, and ice gradually condensed in her eyes. At the same time, layers of Polaris Glare's chilling aura emanated from her body.
The two Horse Girl in front seemed to feel something, suddenly shivered, and then frantically quickened their pace, even breaking into a jog.
Arriving on the track, Polaris Glacier lowered her head slightly, her somewhat long bangs obscuring her eyes, making her expression unreadable.
Around her, whether it was the two Horse Girl from before or the ones who arrived later, all instinctively kept their distance from Polaris Glacier, and even their gazes were somewhat unfocused, completely daring not to look in a specific direction.
All seven Horse Girl participating in the race were now present.
Nakayama Racecourse, turf, 1200 meters, clockwise, track conditions good.
As the opening music began, the Horse Girl entered their starting gates... or so it should have been...
The actual situation was that, apart from Polaris Glacier slowly walking in, all the other Horse Girl experienced difficulty entering their gates.
"What's going on? The Horse Girl are reluctant to enter their gates. The staff have already started taking measures."
The Announcer (Female) exclaimed in surprise. She had watched so many races, and never had such a situation occurred.
"Rudolf, that's Polaris's doing, isn't it?"
From the spectator stands, Maruzensky frowned slightly, her tone a bit uncertain.
"Yes, the chilling aura she's releasing is making the other Horse Girl afraid, instinctively not wanting to approach her," Rudolph Symboli said, appearing to be in thought, her brows also furrowed.
On the track, the Horse Girl finally entered their starting gates with the help of the staff.
However, their condition... without exception, they were all hugging themselves with trembling legs, as if shivering from the cold in winter.
Regardless of the other Horse Girl' conditions, Polaris Glacier had already assumed her pre-race stance.
"Click!"
With a crisp sound, the gates suddenly opened. A wide range of bone-chilling coldness erupted from Polaris Glacier, assailing the other Horse Girl around her, while she herself shot forward at an extremely fast speed.
In just a few short steps, she accelerated to her maximum, galloping at full throttle. The scenery ahead was hers alone to enjoy.
The other Horse Girl were stunned for a good while by the sudden burst of coldness. Those with weaker willpower even almost fell to the ground. When they finally came to their senses and realized the race had begun, they hurriedly started running to catch up.
"This is... a collective major delay from the Horse Girl, with only Polaris Glacier leading!"
"Leading is Polaris Glacier! Leading is Polaris Glacier! The gap with the rear is rapidly widening!"
The Announcer (Female)'s excited voice echoed through the racecourse via the sound system. The spectators were silent for a moment, as if they hadn't reacted, then suddenly erupted into thunderous cheers.
"Polaris Glacier! So fast! Too fast!"
1200 meters, this was a very easy distance for Polaris Glacier. Maintaining maximum speed throughout the race was only natural.
And this so-called maximum speed gradually increased as she rounded the only bend in this race.
Then, upon entering the final straight, it increased again.
Polaris Glacier instinctively lowered her center of gravity, her eyes already fixed on the finish line.
"Polaris Glacier! Her speed is still increasing! She's streaking across Nakayama's short straight at high speed! Now! Crossing the finish line!"
"Leading at high speed from start to finish, this can already be called a Great Escape!"
"The margin of horse lengths from the rear is already incalculable, an impressive and overwhelming victory!"
After crossing the finish line, the spectators' cheers grew even more fervent. Polaris Glacier let out a soft breath and calmed her breathing.
Turning to face the spectator stands, she thought for a moment, then raised her right hand and waved slightly at the audience with a smile.
