This time, the achievements that popped up were far more numerous than what she could see before, densely listed in a whole detailed list.
Platinum skimmed through it roughly—basically, every famous race she'd ever heard of could be found in there.
However, the rewards were all monotonous, nothing but carrots across the board... Not that carrots weren't useful, but couldn't they give a bit more? Felt like they were tossing scraps to a beggar.
What Platinum really focused on was just one achievement.
[Complete the Classic Triple Crown Races (0/3)] (Winning grants a 3-star rating) (Reward: 500 Carrots + Unlock Tier 3 Shop)
Unlock the Tier 3 Shop!
Win the Classic Triple Crown, get a three-star rating, and she could unlock the Tier 3 Shop. Then she could buy that sketchy-looking Three Goddess pill...
They said it could cure any illness—surely the system wouldn't lie to her, right?
Additionally, Platinum noticed some slight changes in the achievements interface. Her gaze shifted upward, where the glaring words [Annihilation Mission] stood out.
Platinum rubbed her eyelids and looked again. The Annihilation Mission was still there.
Wait a second... What kind of mission is this?
Is this the Tracen Academy system or the "Defend Rhodes" system?
It took Platinum a moment to process.
Annihilation... That kind of annihilation?
The kind where you take out four hundred people in one go, thousands in a week?
Forget whether it's legal or not—where would I even find that many people to take out? You want me to go on a rampage through the streets of Tokyo?
Trembling, she tapped on it. Only after seeing the contents inside did Platinum let out a long sigh of relief, the heavy stone in her heart finally dropping.
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[This Week's Target: 0/20 km]
[Rewards Available This Week: 0/200 Carrots]
[Annihilation Operation Locations]
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[Tracen Mountain Loop Road] (3-star recommendation)
"When you're tired of running crowded, winding tracks at school, why not step outside the gates?"
"You'll realize the school's track is a damn blessing for Uma Musume."
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[Hong Kong Shatin Coastal Highway] (5-star recommendation)
"Ocean breezes, blue waters, red sunsets, and clear skies—the scenery is breathtaking, far better than mountain roads."
"Locals are friendly to outsiders. Provided they're English-speaking white people."
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[Siberian Far East Gravel Track] (2-star recommendation)
"Freezing cold, but they say if you run all the way, you can see a warm volcano. Oh, and even off-road vehicles rarely use this route."
"But Uma Musume are amazing, aren't they? The Musume in Magadan Oblast use this for summer training."
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Platinum didn't bother reading the rest—things like the Chile North-South Highway or the Trans-European Railway. The further she looked, the more absurd it got.
Thank goodness this "annihilation" only borrowed the name... Platinum wiped away nonexistent cold sweat. She had no desire to become the Destroyer of Tokyo.
Overall, it was pretty much what she'd expected: train a certain distance on designated tracks each week and claim the baseline rewards.
Twenty kilometers—just twenty kilometers! Under Agnes Tachyon's whip, she'd cover that in no time.
It might still be a bit tough for Platinum, but she'd heard that the team next door warms up with a 40-kilometer mountain run daily... Proof that this distance is just a drop in the bucket for Uma Musume.
Run twenty kilometers and get 200 carrots? That's way more generous than racing.
Even though race distances are clearly shorter, this annihilation mission doesn't set a speed limit. Think about it—how exhausting is a casual jog compared to pushing your limits in a race?
They're not even in the same league. For someone like her, short on carrots, unlocking this annihilation feature was like a life-saving rain after a long drought. A true godsend!
The only thing is... she doesn't have many choices for training locations. There isn't even an option for Tracen's own training grounds. The only one nearby is the Tracen Mountain Loop Road.
She'd heard the road is full of potholes, plus there's uphill climbing—one round would leave her completely exhausted.
Platinum pinched her chin and thought it over. Getting half-dead on a mountain loop still seemed better than outright killing herself in extra races.
With that, Platinum's next goal was set.
First, win the Classic Triple Crown!
Satsuki Shō, Japanese Derby, Kikuka Shō. Races an Uma Musume gets only one shot at in her lifetime. All of them are high-stakes events that test every aspect of an Uma Musume's abilities.
Speed, spirit, stamina, adaptability to both short and long distances—it even takes a bit of luck.
So far, the only ones who've achieved the honor of sweeping the Classic Triple Crown are Mr. C.B, Symboli Rudolf, and Narita Brian. That alone shows how difficult it is.
No wonder those three get away with raising hell in the student council every day...
This achievement definitely isn't something you can get by just showing up. The more Platinum thought about it, the less confident she felt.
But then she remembered her performance in the Yayoi Shō, and suddenly she felt pumped again.
She was like a pufferfish, inflating one moment and deflating the next—her emotions shifting back and forth constantly.
As for all those other races... who cared about them? The only reason to enter races was to get carrots, but the achievement system was so stingy with them, while the annihilation missions handed them out generously... Why would anyone bother with races now?
Compared to unlocking the Tier 2 Shop, the annihilation system felt more like the real reward for winning the Yayoi Shō.
Second, she'd commit to running the weekly annihilation missions and start stockpiling carrots. Even if the Tier 3 Shop unlocked, it'd be useless without the funds.
From now on, Platinum would have to become a hoarder, avoiding the embarrassment of an empty wallet when the shop finally opened.
By Platinum's rough estimate, the first stage of Soul Dissolution Syndrome could be suppressed for about a year if she took her medication on time.
With active treatment, it might last even longer. She should have no problem making it through the Kikuka Shō.
Lastly, she couldn't forget about the prophecy. She had to tackle both paths—couldn't put all her eggs in one basket.
Regarding the prophecy about anchors, she'd only found Agnes Tachyon so far. It said she might find the second one in Hong Kong, but that trip had yielded nothing... As she thought this, Platinum suddenly frowned.
She had the feeling she was forgetting something, but no matter how hard she tried, it wouldn't come to mind.
Ah, forget it. Platinum's brow relaxed. If she could forget it that easily, it couldn't be important. She'd remember when the time was right.
With everything clear in her mind, Platinum happily patted her belly and climbed back into bed. She pulled the covers up, closed her eyes contentedly, and drifted off.
Looks like she'd be able to get a good night's sleep tonight.
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