Chapter 43: Betting Everything, Even If It Means Accompanying You to the Finish Line
And so, things became this way~
With Isumi-senpai and Su Ling Zhou joining, the already fierce competition heated up.
Due to Lonis’s oil leak at the rest stop, Princess Cécile took the lead, firmly securing first place.
Although Isumi joined later, she chased after them fiercely and soon clung tightly to Lonis’s rear. (Not literally biting.)
At this point, the situation became very difficult for the little fox. If she slacked off even slightly, she would be overtaken by Isumi, and Princess Cécile was so fast that she couldn’t catch up.
If this continued, she would be eliminated.
So, Lonis’s heart tightened, and she prepared to use her ultimate move.
“Wuwuwu, wuwuwu!”
“Haah? Little fox, what are you trying to tell me?”
“Wof wof, wof wof wof.”
“!”
The black-hearted little loli was startled, not expecting the little fox to voluntarily ask to turn on the switch for the prop.
Because not only did the prop have functions for vibration and petting, but it also had a crucial ability—electric shock. If muscles could be continuously stimulated by electric current, perhaps she could surpass her limits and catch up to Princess Cécile?
However…
“Hmph, little fox, I can turn it on, but if you cry out wuwuwu from being shocked, I won’t show any mercy.”
“Meow meow woof!”
“Fuuah, truly a fearless newborn calf.”
With a sigh, Elusia activated the switch.
And Lonis? It was as if she had activated nitro-boosted go-karts, instantly reaching maximum speed. Not only did she far outpace Isumi-senpai, but she also surpassed Cécile and took the lead.
“Wuwuwu, I’ve been overtaken! Sister Cécile!!!”
“Candelle…”
Cécile’s face flushed. In fact, since overtaking Lonis, she hadn’t gone all out.
Firstly, it was to save face for the little fox; running too fast wasn’t good.
Secondly, Cécile felt quite embarrassed… At this speed, she could still keep her skirt covering her buttocks, but if she went any faster, her underpants might show.
But now…
Looking at Lonis, who was still in the lead even though she might be electrocuted, Cécile suddenly understood something.
The race did not allow for letting up.
Because only when on the verge of a desperate situation could one truly grasp the resolve to fight to the death. If one held back, they would not only fail to learn anything but also show disrespect to Lonis.
Therefore…
“Candelle, hold on tight.”
“Eh?”
“I’m going to… accelerate too!”
“Wuwuwu, so fast!!!!!!”
…
Cécile also turned into a silver streak, and the two silvery-white girls chased each other, evenly matched.
However, this would make Su Ling Zhou anxious.
She had originally joined this race just to play with everyone. If she always stayed behind, wouldn’t that be like being abandoned?
(I am also everyone’s companion, so I absolutely cannot lose.)
Thinking this, Su Ling asked senpai, “Isumi-senpai, can we still accelerate…”
“Woof!”
“Is your body okay?”
“Woof!”
Senpai’s powerful response gave Su Ling sufficient confidence.
So, the pink-haired girl held nothing back and shouted, “Go, Isumi-senpai Su Ling-go!”
Crackling, clattering.
The three participating girls rushed like three lightning bolts, chasing each other and reaching the final stage of the race.
Sprint!
There was no skill involved here; it was purely a contest of body and will.
As long as they crossed the finish line, the championship would be decided. So, everyone gritted their teeth, preparing to turn the tide in this final moment.
“I-Isumi-senpai, go for it!”
“Woof!”
“Sister Cécile, we…”
“Don’t worry, Candelle, I won’t back down… because this is also recognition for Brave Miss.”
Although the two contestants were tightly matched, the one in the lead was still the little fox with the silvery-white tail!
Firstly, this was thanks to Elus’s precise control. The black-hearted little loli seemed to be a talented rider; the timing of her drifts and turns by pulling the fox’s ears was always just right, without wasting any excess power.
Secondly, it was the crystallization of Lonis’s intense training in recent days – the race track was not a smooth surface; there were occasional fallen mops, scattered glass marbles, and towels placed haphazardly.
And the little fox could always subconsciously dodge them, skillfully spreading her entire strength.
Thus, Lonis was determined to win this final leg!
First place was hers.
She had to be the first to reach the finish line and receive the gaze of the champion!
However…
“Mew?!”
Lonis wanted to keep running, but suddenly her palm felt a sharp pain, and she lost her balance.
Although she wanted to support herself with her other hand, immediately, not only her hands but also her legs became weak and unable to move.
Her white tail could still wag, but it couldn’t support her body.
The little fox instantly fell to the ground.
“Lonis?!”
“Little Luo!”
The girls noticed the abnormality immediately, but they had been rushing too fast and couldn’t brake in time.
Thus, Cécile and Isumi reached the finish line one after another, securing first and second place respectively.
And our little fox?
She collapsed forever before the finish line, unable to even complete the race.
What exactly happened?
It turned out…
Although Lonis had managed to boost her muscles’ reaction speed and her running speed with the stimulation of the electric current, this stimulation was only temporary.
Even though she could convert pain into pleasure and was desperate with adrenaline flooding her body.
However, the fatigue of her muscles had accumulated to an undeniable level, and she completely collapsed just before reaching the finish line.
Realizing this,
The little fox was despairing.
How much she wanted to win, how much she wished to happily stand on the podium with her Master?
But now, she had become this pathetic sight.
Not only did she fail to finish, but she also threw her Master to the ground.
Was she going to be sold?
Was she going to be slaughtered?
After all, useless foxes should be eliminated… Lonis dared not look back, dared not look at the disappointed expression of the little loli.
Despair and unease spread uncontrollably in her heart, causing the little fox to tremble non-stop.
And at this very moment…
The little loli spoke:
…
“Little fox, don’t give up!”
“Wuuh…”
“We’re not done yet, are we?”
…
Not done yet?
But even if she ran, she couldn’t move anymore, could she?
Lonis tried to extend her paws, but a deep sense of fatigue came over her; she couldn’t even lift a finger right now. Only 3 meters to the finish line, but it felt as distant as the ends of their lives.
Confusion…
Regret…
Just as Lonis was about to give up…
The little fox was suddenly lifted up.
She astonishingly perked up her tail, only to find Elus carrying her and looking forward.
“You’ve worked hard on the previous journey. For this final leg, let me carry you to the finish line.”
The little loli smiled slightly and, carrying Lonis, rushed towards the finish line.
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