This Is an Item Race, Not an Octagon

The Flying Gadget Race began above Rongcheng.

At first, the Magical Girls had no idea what kind of race this really was. They fought to reach the front of the pack, and a few did not even bother collecting items, planning to win on flying skill alone.

But Heartmoon Fox's magic on the course took effect. It capped the output of Flying Magic, so no matter how hard the Magical Girls accelerated, their speeds could only differ by so much.

Someone like Hyacinth, who relied on brute force to work miracles, could gain a lead through sheer magical output. But one mistake on a turn would still let the racers close behind overtake her.

Then Mai Sui used [Alice's Dress Release] to fire her Magic Cannon continuously for fifteen seconds. The girls suddenly realized something—

This was Heartmoon Fox's magical course. If she had put so much emphasis on the "Item Race," then the items drawn from those magic cubes might be terrifyingly powerful.

"Mai Sui's firepower was spectacular! With just one [Costume Release], she shot down a whole group of racers!"

"But Hyacinth's toughness was beyond anyone's imagination! Even I never expected her to withstand Mai Sui's Magic Cannon for so long!"

"After that display of item-powered firepower, I'm sure the racers have grasped the key to this Item Race!"

The host's voice rang through the sky. Flying Familiars broadcasting the race stayed close from every angle, ready to capture every thrilling moment.

Another item soon came into play. Bai Lili, flying near the middle of the pack, raised a magic cube she had collected and hurled it ahead with all her strength. It burst into a huge cloud of magical mist.

Several racers plunged into it before they could dodge. When they emerged, they found to their horror