Upon their first meeting, Polaris Glacier's gaze was fixed on the other party.
For a moment, Rudolph Symboli was slightly stunned, feeling a distinct Polaris Glare's chilling aura sweep across her skin, threatening to envelop her entirely.
Her eyes narrowed slightly, and a flame-like aura emerged around her, immediately isolating Polaris Glare's chilling aura.
At the same time, she also noticed the source of Polaris Glare's chilling aura—that Polaris Glacier who made no attempt to conceal her fighting spirit.
Thoughts surged for a moment, but she didn't rush to speak, choosing instead to look at Miss Junchuan.
Junchuan Teio maintained a smile on her face, introducing the newcomers as if nothing was amiss.
"Rudolf President, these two are Kumi Trainer and Miss Polaris Glacier."
"It seems they have something to discuss with you."
Rudolph Symboli nodded slightly upon hearing this, making a mental note of the name Polaris Glacier.
A smile played on her lips, and she first gave Miss Junchuan a look.
Junchuan Teio immediately understood, though a hint of regret appeared in her eyes. She turned to look at Polaris Glacier again, then quietly exited the room.
"Trainer, you should also go out first."
Following closely, as if a tacit understanding had been reached, Polaris Glacier gave instructions without shifting her gaze.
Kumi naturally sensed that the atmosphere between the two Horse Girl was off. She opened her mouth slightly, wanting to speak but hesitating.
"Understood, Young Lady."
After a nervous glance at her Young Lady, she finally nodded and also quietly exited the room.
Once outside the room, she saw that Miss Junchuan had not left. When Miss Junchuan saw her come out, she made a shushing gesture with her finger.
Then she leaned lightly against the door, appearing to be trying to eavesdrop.
Kumi opened her mouth slightly again, wanting to speak but hesitating.
Ultimately, she chose to do the same as the other party, leaning lightly against the door, trying to catch any words that might leak out.
Inside the room, Rudolph Symboli smiled and stood up, saying with some emotion and considerable interest:
"This kind of cold aura, it's my first time experiencing it. It seems the Twinkle Series will become more and more interesting from now on."
The Twinkle Series is the main type of competition in Central. Most competitions participated in Central belong to the Twinkle Series.
"How about sitting down for some tea?"
Rudolph Symboli gestured to the sofa nearby and, without waiting for Polaris Glacier's response, began preparing tea on her own.
"Mm, thank you."
Polaris Glacier lowered her gaze in thought for a moment, then quietly withdrew her gaze and sat down.
During this time, she thought for a moment and then stated her original purpose:
"Rudolph Symboli, I want to race against you."
"Oh? Can I interpret that as you declaring war on me?"
After all, she couldn't control her fighting spirit the moment they met, and even released her aura. Anyone who saw that would think she came to declare war.
"You can think that way," Polaris Glacier had no intention of denying it.
"You haven't participated in your debut race yet, have you?"
A question phrased as a statement, Rudolph Symboli was certain she hadn't seen any information about Polaris Glacier running in a race.
"Mm, not yet, but that shouldn't affect me running with you, should it?"
After all, it wasn't necessary to run on a formal track; a private run was perfectly acceptable.
Upon hearing this, the smile on Rudolph Symboli's lips widened a bit. She placed the tea on the table in front of them and then sat down.
Facing each other, Rudolph Symboli spread her hands and said dismissively:
"No, you're wrong. It will affect it."
She paused, then added a sentence.
"After all, I have no interest in competing with an unknown nobody who hasn't even won her debut race."
Polaris Glacier did not respond immediately. She first took a deep breath, then narrowed her eyes slightly and said:
"Are you scared? Scared of losing to an unknown nobody who hasn't even had her debut race?"
"Pfft, ha ha ha ha ha!"
This remark made Rudolph Symboli slightly stunned, then she suddenly burst into uncontrollable laughter.
"My apologies, that was rude."
After calming down, she regained her composure and said:
"For you to say such a thing, should I call it ignorance or fearlessness?"
The next moment, Rudolph Symboli suddenly stood up and slammed her hands on the table, leaning forward as her aura abruptly erupted, pressing down on Polaris Glacier.
"Listen well, I don't care where you came from, ignorant Young Lady. There are countless people who want to race me. So far, no one has ever beaten me. Do you think you can be that person?"
"Don't underestimate Central!"
The pressing aura grew heavier, and the teacups on the table even trembled slightly.
"So?" Polaris Glacier said calmly, her slightly longer bangs obscuring her eyes.
She suddenly lifted her head, and an extreme Polaris Glare's chilling aura instantly emanated. The frost in her eyes had already spread and overflowed, subtly shifting towards a profound black.
"Is your understanding only this shallow? Then let me help you shatter it and rearrange it!"
"With my strength! With my legs! I'll make you understand who truly is the ignorant and fearless one."
The auras of both sides intertwined, neither giving an inch.
Rudolph Symboli, secretly shocked by the now bone-chilling Polaris Glare's chilling aura and realizing the situation had deviated from her expectations, began to ponder how to resolve it.
"Knock, knock, knock."
Just then, a knock on the door suddenly sounded.
Following it was a somewhat charming voice:
"Rudolf~ What secret talks are you having in there?"
She paused, and apparently not receiving a response, the other party added another sentence.
"I'm going to push the door open~"
Upon hearing this, Rudolph Symboli secretly thanked Maruzensky. She took a step back, dispersed her aura, and sat back down on the sofa.
Polaris Glacier also closed her eyes lightly, exhaling a breath while dispelling Polaris Glare's chilling aura.
Three seconds later, Maruzensky pushed the door open, a clear smile still on her lips.
She looked at the two people present, her gaze lingering on Polaris Glacier for a moment, then sat down casually to their side.
Picking up the teapot and pouring herself a cup of tea, she asked with a curious expression:
"Rudolf, and Miss Polaris, are you enjoying your chat? I hope Big Sister didn't interrupt you, did she?"
She had just returned to the student council room and found Miss Junchuan and an unfamiliar lady pressed against the door, clearly eavesdropping.
This piqued her curiosity, and she immediately pulled the two aside to understand the general situation.
Upon learning that both parties inside had requested to speak alone, she felt a slight unease for some reason.
After a moment of thought, she decisively chose to knock and intervene.
Now, it seemed her choice was indeed correct; the atmosphere between Rudolf and Miss Polaris was particularly off.
It looked like they had just had an argument.
Taking a sip of tea, Maruzensky suddenly frowned and said with dissatisfaction:
"Rudolf, this pot of tea is already completely cold."
Upon hearing this, Rudolph Symboli offered an apologetic smile and said:
"I'm sorry, Maruzensky, could I ask you to show this young lady around the academy?"
Polaris Glacier also came back to her senses, knowing she could take the hint. She likewise asked the Horse Girl named Maruzensky beside her:
"I'll trouble you."
Maruzensky placed her index finger on her lips, appearing to be thinking, then nodded:
"No problem, Polaris. Let's go, Polaris."
The two then stood up and left. Before leaving the meeting room, Maruzensky turned back and winked at Rudolph Symboli.
Rudolph Symboli shook her head and chuckled at this, feeling grateful that the other party was there to help at such a time.
She stood up and walked to the window, looking at the group below, her gaze purposefully fixed on that Polaris Glacier.
"Polaris Glacier, huh... She already possesses such a terrifying aura before even making her debut."
"I'm afraid she's already touched that realm as well."
"I'm looking forward to it, the day I compete against you on the track."
Meanwhile, in the hallway below the teaching building.
"Well then, Miss Polaris, I'll head back to the academy entrance first."
Junchuan Teio smiled and waved, leaving the group.
Now, Maruzensky was leading, Polaris Glacier was following beside her, and Kumi Trainer was standing a little further back.
The swimming pool, the gym, the dance studio, the outdoor stage, the library, the summer training camp facilities, the free buffet restaurant, and so on.
This tour lasted for almost an hour.
During this time, they passed by a class, and when other students came out for activities, Polaris Glacier then realized that Maruzensky beside her was actually a big celebrity, and also a very senior elder.
No wonder she could maintain such a relaxed demeanor in front of Rudolph Symboli, even calling herself "Big Sister."
The last location chosen was the training ground.
Polaris Glacier looked at the grass below, and then heard Maruzensky beside her suddenly suggest:
"Polaris, how about running a race with Big Sister?"
Upon hearing this, Polaris Glacier immediately turned to look at the other party, only to see Maruzensky's face adorned with a confident smile, her eyes filled with fighting spirit like surging flames.
"Good."
There was no reason to refuse. As a recognized senior in the academy, the other party's strength was certainly very strong.
This would be her first race against another Horse Girl, a good opportunity to learn and gain experience.
Maruzensky was already wearing sportswear, and Polaris Glacier had previously asked Kumi Trainer to bring her sportswear, which she could now change into in the restroom.
Both quickly got ready. After a brief warm-up, they stood together on the marked starting line on the ground.
Since it wasn't a formal race, no starting gate was needed.
"So, Young Lady and Miss Maruzensky, running one lap around the training ground will be the end. My position will be the finish line. Is that acceptable?"
"No problem."
"Good."
Out of professional habit, Kumi Trainer took out her stopwatch.
After confirming that both had assumed their starting poses, she raised an arm, signaling:
"Ready!"
Polaris Glacier's eyes widened slightly, frost condensed in her pupils, and layers of Polaris Glare's chilling aura unconsciously emanated from her body.
"Three!"
Maruzensky felt Polaris Glare's chilling aura sweeping over her, secretly surprised, and quickly released her own aura to block it.
"Two!"
Polaris Glacier gathered strength in her right foot, her body leaning slightly forward.
"One!"
Maruzensky focused her mind, already poised to burst forth.
"Go!"
The moment the command sounded, a bone-chilling Polaris Glare's chilling aura, even more piercing than before, suddenly erupted.
Polaris Glacier burst forth first with extreme acceleration, while Maruzensky, affected by the erupting Polaris Glare's chilling aura, was delayed by a step before quickly giving chase.
Polaris Glacier had little experience, running purely by feel. She went all out from the start, not intending to hold anything back.
This training ground was similar in length to the one at her own manor, and she was confident in her stamina.
The unobstructed scenery ahead on the track was as beautiful as ever, and a smile unconsciously appeared on her lips, her mood gradually becoming joyous.
Maruzensky chased hard from behind, observing the Polaris Glacier ahead, her mood somewhat subtle.
"I always wanted to try leading, and I didn't expect to achieve it in a race with this child."
"Her running posture is excellent, her qualities are very good, and the sudden aura interference at the start is also very distinctive."
"But if she starts at such a fast pace, can she maintain it without losing speed later?"
According to common sense, if you start at full speed, you'll likely lose speed later.
However, there are exceptions.
Maruzensky, well aware of this, chose to quicken her pace, wanting to stay close behind the Horse Girl ahead, to avoid any actual exceptions.
But when she quickened her pace, she was astonished to find that the distance between them could not be closed, and was even gradually widening without her realizing it.
"This constantly sweeping Polaris Glare's chilling aura is a bit troublesome."
From the moment Polaris Glacier took the lead, her body had continuously emanated Polaris Glare's chilling aura, which constantly blew backward with the wind.
Realizing something was wrong, Maruzensky could only continue to maintain her aura, but in contrast, her stamina was being consumed at double the rate.
She had tried to retract her aura, but that Polaris Glare's chilling aura quickly stiffened her body. If she continued like that, it would likely be a question of whether she could even complete the entire course smoothly.
The two passed through the bend one after another, and Polaris Glacier's speed visibly increased by another notch.
"She can still accelerate?!"
"It's happening, Young Lady's acceleration after the bend, but this time there wasn't a noticeable secondary burst like last time."
Both Maruzensky and Kumi Trainer, standing by the track, had their expressions change.
Kumi was slightly better, having seen it once before.
Maruzensky, however, was truly shocked once again.
"Whether it's CB-chan, or Rudolf, or now Polaris, the juniors are truly becoming more and more formidable."
"But Big Sister won't give up easily," Maruzensky's fighting spirit remained undiminished, instead growing even more intense.
Soon, they passed the final bend and entered the final straight. Polaris Glacier's speed increased again.
At this moment, nothing else existed in her eyes; only the object recognized as the finish line of this race remained.
"It's time to unleash. Step on the thick snow beneath your feet and charge across the finish line in one go."
The voice in her heart conveyed this, and Polaris Glare's chilling aura around her seemed to solidify into a tangible form.
And just at this moment, a scorching aura suddenly came from behind.
It was... Maruzensky charging forward.
Red flames enveloped her body, and with a heavy stomp of her feet, they swept towards Polaris Glacier from her center.
Zone, a special burst state, usually only mastered by top Horse Girl who pioneered an era.
Different Zones have different effects, but all without exception can create winning opportunities for the user.
Furthermore, it is even said that a Horse Girl who cannot activate Zone basically cannot win against a Horse Girl who can.
Facing such a Maruzensky, Polaris Glacier, with a cold expression, made a similar movement.
Her right foot stomped heavily on the ground, and layers of ice and snow rapidly spread out, not only blocking the sweeping red flames but even engulfing towards the opponent's direction.
Seeing this, Maruzensky felt a slight numbness in her heart, while a smile also appeared on her face.
"Is that so, Polaris, you too have already..."