Only after the rear wheels touched down did the power fully kick in.
That tiny delay allowed the racer he had overtaken to reclaim tenth place and defend the position.
"Lilligant, there might be a crosswind up ahead. Watch for my Style Technique."
Chapter 222: Contrary tactics
The slope rose toward its crest, hiding what lay beyond for the moment, but they could expect strong sea winds up there.
Through Energy Coordination, Shen Qi broke down the effects of "Work Up," first boosting torque-the power available in low gear while climbing.
At the top of the slope, the sea wind howled.
Even inside the car, it felt as though the strong wind were scraping past their scalps.
The race car ahead in tenth place was caught off guard, veering abnormally off its line.
The already prepared "Nene Ninja Technique" activated, greatly increasing evasion for a short time and cutting wind resistance by a large proportion.
Barely affected, Lilligant smoothly overtook the car that had run into trouble.
They reclaimed tenth place!
Ahead was the rose-red Flower Crown!
Affected by Cacturne, the Lurantis had dropped from seventh to ninth.
They had dared to taunt and look down on Lilligant just now, yet now they were only one place ahead.
Shen Qi could sense Lilligant's emotions wavering.
A few years ago, the unevolved Fomantis sisters had often clung to Lilligant, sweetly calling her "Big Sister Lilligant."
Now...
"Lilligant, overtaking them is what matters most right now."
Shen Qi's words calmed Lilligant again, and she blocked the car behind from catching up.
Overtaking the rose-red Flower Crown ahead would be very difficult.
Translucent leaves formed from Grass-type energy occasionally swirled around the rose-red Flower Crown.
That was... Leaf Guard.
Lurantis's Ability automatically activated in sunny weather, preventing status conditions.
Under Leaf Guard's protection,