Before officially entering the second script world, Dream Weaver still had some preparations to take care of.
She had obtained two reward items from the last script mission—a Skill Awakening Scroll and a Skill Enhancement Scroll—but due to the system's interruption, she had completely forgotten to use them.
Now, the time had come.
Without a moment's hesitation, Dream Weaver murmured softly in her room:
"System, use the Skill Awakening Scroll on the skill Concentration."
[Used.]
A cold, mechanical voice rang out, and Dream Weaver suddenly felt a faint, almost imperceptible change within herself—so subtle she couldn't quite pinpoint what it was.
Just then, a semi-transparent blue screen appeared before her eyes.
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[Concentration (Blue) → Intuition (Purple)]
[Effect: Legend says that when humans step into the cosmos, they evolve the ability to understand others. A spirit tempered through three lifetimes may also be undergoing a strange transformation.
This skill allows the user to perceive things beyond ordinary senses, instinctively sensing the path to victory on the racetrack.]
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Beyond ordinary senses? Dream Weaver couldn't fully grasp the subtle explanation yet, but she understood the latter part.
"So it's similar to the original Concentration—a skill whose true power can only be felt on the racetrack."
"I suppose that counts as an evolution."
Dream Weaver muttered to herself, chin in hand, as she read the description before her.
Next was the Skill Enhancement Scroll. In the past, she had agonized over whether to use it on Endurance or Resilience, but now she had made up her mind.
"System, use the Skill Enhancement Scroll on the skill Baptism by Fire."
[Used.]
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[Baptism by Fire (White) → Phoenix (Blue)]
[Effect: When pushed to your limits, a surge of power bursts forth, briefly restoring your body to its peak condition. But is this the rebirth of a phoenix from the ashes, or merely a final flash of brilliance?]
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After days of deliberation, she had finally decided to use the enhancement scroll on this skill. Compared to Endurance, which increased her tolerance for pain, Dream Weaver favored this ability that could genuinely boost her stamina during races.
With both items used, Dream Weaver took a moment to consider if she had missed anything. Once satisfied, she retrieved the script world pass from the system.
[Script Mission Item Detected.]
[Proceed to Enter?]
Holding the stage pass in her hand, Dream Weaver took a deep breath and said:
"Enter."
The cold, mechanical voice echoed in her ears as the world around her gradually faded into darkness. Listening to the system's fragmented announcements, Dream Weaver closed her eyes.
[Script… constructing…]
[Construction complete.]
[Worldline, overwritten.]
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At its core, Uma Musume races are just another form of competitive sports. No matter how popular they become, certain truths remain unchanged.
Superior innate talent, professional coaching, and top-tier support resources—these are what allow athletes to rise above the rest.
Through years of competitive conditioning, athletes naturally gravitate toward environments that promise better results. That's why Tracen Academy was established.
But beyond Tracen Academy, there exists what are known as the elite families.
Centered around bloodlines, they've carved out their place on the racetrack with exceptional talent and refined, selective strategies.
Tracen's resources aren't infinite. It can't provide every student with top-level support, yet as an institution, it can't neglect those whose talent isn't top-tier either.
And so, on a racetrack where only one can emerge victorious, the elite families have repeatedly claimed championships, leveraging their lineage's superior talent and elite teams.
Gradually, Tracen Academy faded from the spotlight on the racetrack, replaced by one prodigy after another from these elite families. With their innate talent and hard work, they built dynasty after dynasty on the track.
In a way, the Uma Musume from these elite families have made the racetrack their own domain. Even as dynasties rise and fall, only those few elite families ever truly contend for supremacy.
In this world dominated by elite families, there was only one exception.
A country Uma Musume, who once rolled in the dirt, managed to storm the central stage and even dethrone all the elite families from their pedestals. Crowds cheered her name, people were inspired by her story, and even the lofty elite families had no choice but to acknowledge this Uma Musume they once looked down upon.
In her generation, many other non-elite Uma Musume also emerged, capable of claiming victories. For a time, the racetrack didn't seem exclusive to the elites.
In the end, this country Uma Musume continued to achieve glorious victories right up until her retirement. Her final race could even be called a perfect ending—a final win that inspired all her supporters.
Perhaps, after this generation, more Uma Musume would gradually emerge to challenge the elites. People held onto this hope, yearning for change, eager to witness impossible miracles.
But miracles are called miracles precisely because they're rare.
After her, no other Uma Musume managed to break free from the grip of the elite families. That generation came to be known as the Generation of Miracles.
Since then, the elite families have grown even stronger, leveraging advancements in training methods and accumulated expertise.
And now, they have finally cultivated the perfect Uma Musume, embodying the strengths of all elite families. Her journey won't be confined to Japan; after securing the once-in-a-lifetime Classic Triple Crown, she will venture overseas to chase the legendary Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.
Orfevre—like her name, she will astonish the world with her golden brilliance.
Even the audiences who once longed for change and miracles have forgotten the story of that country Uma Musume. Instead, they watch Orfevre's performances with bated breath, eager for her to deliver more awe-inspiring moments.
That Generation of Miracles has forever become history.
In this world, the racetrack ultimately belongs to the elites.
This is the script world Dream Weaver has entered—a racetrack ruled by elite families.
[Script mission construction complete.]
The worldline of this script had shifted significantly, prompting the system to provide an unusually detailed introduction. While Dream Weaver was still processing the information, a bright light suddenly flooded her vision.
When she opened her eyes, before she could even take in her surroundings, another wave of memories surged into her mind like a tidal wave.
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