Chapter 322: Reversal of Limits
Enterprise, who was in front, knew that the last S-curve before the finish line was Essex's last chance to overtake.
Although most of her attention was on driving, she could still keep an eye on Essex's every move through the rearview mirror.
As long as she continued to maintain her advantage and made interference actions to prevent overtaking, she could win the game steadily.
When the two were about to enter the last S-curve, Enterprise suddenly discovered that Essex had actually started to shift her posture in advance and entered the curve to drift and overtake.
"It is impossible to overtake at the first corner at this distance. What is Essex going to do?"
Enterprise's eyes were slightly solemn under the windshield helmet, but she had to start to press down her body to drift immediately, otherwise she would drive off the track under the action of inertia.
The two soon drove into the first corner of the S-curve.
Whether it was Enterprise or Essex, the cornering actions at this moment were like twin sisters, almost exactly the same.
Even when turning, Enterprise still firmly blocked all the routes that Essex wanted to overtake, leaving no chance at all.
But at this time, Essex entered the curve drifting action one step ahead of Enterprise, so she almost passed the curve at an extreme distance close to the edge of the inner lane of the track.
Although Essex successfully shortened the distance with Enterprise by drifting close to the inner lane in advance, it was far from enough to really surpass Enterprise.
"If it's just like this, it's not enough to surpass me, sorry Essex."
This was the first thought that flashed through Enterprise's mind.
And the next second, Enterprise's purple pupils, which were originally very determined because of his seriousness, suddenly shrank.
Essex did not continue to choose to overtake, nor did he start to prepare for the drift action in the second curve, but...
slowed down and rushed straight to the inner lane of the second curve!
As we all know, in racing competitions, being able to occupy the position of the inner lane of the turn is often equivalent to occupying an advantage.
In two consecutive large curves such as the S-track, the advantageous inner lane will change at the second corner!
Essex did not think of surpassing her at this second corner with the help of drifting in the curve, but chose to go straight to the inner lane with a changed position!
This is a complete gamble. Even the most experienced drivers will not rashly choose such a high-risk overtaking method.
You must know that at this speed, if you are not careful, you are very likely to be thrown off the track because you cannot control the inertia of your own speed.
At this time, Enterprise thought it was in the leading position and had already started the curve drifting action in advance. It was too late to block Essex's sudden deceleration and change of lanes.
"In this case, let's see who can win the final victory! Essex!"
Since there is no way to stop Essex, Enterprise simply chooses to stick to her current route, concentrate on drifting, and stare at the finish line in front.
Since Essex is a ship girl like her, she is not worried about Essex's safety, but rather a little happy and excited.
Yes, don't completely imitate my steps. Make your own choice boldly at this time, Essex!
Bring out your efforts and confidence to the commander who has finally returned!
This time may sound long, but in the eyes of Lin Lan, Anchorage and other spectators in the stands, it only happened in a few breaths.
The two White Eagle carriers, who originally had exactly the same movements, chose two completely different ways to turn.
And both Enterprise and Essex were determined to win, and their capable movements did not waver at all.
Whether it was Lin Lan, Mori or Harman, they all held their breath at this moment, staring at Essex, who had entered the curve and started drifting.
If successful, then Essex would most likely catch up with or even surpass Enterprise.
If unsuccessful, then Essex would directly drive off the track, resulting in a direct and instant decision of the winner.
The cyan-clad figure and the streamer of the blue motorcycle were getting closer and closer to the edge of the inner lane!
"Commander, Senior Enterprise, please look at the results of my Essex's efforts!"
Under Essex's superb speed control and drift distance control, the beautiful lady in a cyan jacket drove a racing motorcycle, tightly biting the edge of the inner lane, and almost perfectly passed the curve with an extreme arc!
Essex succeeded!
Lin Lan stood up from his seat excitedly and held Eldridge in his arms.
Essex actually managed to overtake at the last moment...
What?
At the same time, Enterprise also completed the drift next to Essex with a perfect and chic move.
The two White Eagle aircraft carriers returned to the same starting line again, almost side by side to the final finish line in front of the straight line.
Who will be the winner?
Is it the legendary aircraft carrier war god Enterprise of the White Eagle? Or is it the new aircraft carrier Essex, the first ship of the Essex class, which came from behind?
"Buzz!!!"
Accompanied by the sonic boom of the engines crossing the finish line almost at the same time, the two barbarians waved the black and white checkered flags in their hands, announcing the official end of the race.
However, Lin Lan and the four White Eagle ship girls in the stands could not tell who rushed to the finish line first.
Because at that moment, in their eyes on the viewing platform, the two of them rushed to the finish line almost at the same time.
Fortunately, this kind of professional racing circuit has absolutely accurate automatic sequencing equipment and video playback.
Under the control of Gridley on the competition control tower, the slow motion of the two sprinting into the finish line began to play on the big screen, and the winner's name was soon reflected in the most prominent position:
Essex!
Under the slow-motion playback on the big screen, Lin Lan and others finally saw clearly that at the last moment, the front of Essex's motorcycle rolled over the finish line ahead of the company with a slight lead.
If it weren't for the slow playback of the video from multiple angles, it would be impossible to distinguish this short advantageous distance.
"Essex, sister, you win! Yay!"
“Essex, beat business.”
Not only Anchorage stood up happily and waved his cute sleeves to applaud Essex, but the cute little loli Eldridge in Lin Lan's arms also shook her golden fur and once again narrated the final result of the game.
Compared with the two of them, Mori and Haman were already sitting on their seats stupidly, as if they still couldn't believe the result.
After all, everyone in the port area knows that Essex wants to surpass the corporate world, but it seems that it has basically never come true in any field over the years.
Although Essex has been constantly improving itself and becoming stronger, it even once tied with the company during exercises in the port area.
But you must know that while Essex is getting stronger, companies will not stand still.
No one thought that Essex could really beat the Enterprise one day, even if it was just a racing match with only six people and two Barbarians in the audience.
It wasn't until Lin Lan gently placed Eldridge on the ground and raised his hand to shake it in front of Mori and Harman that the two little lolita, whose brains were shut down, finally came to their senses.
"This, this, this, this..."
The lovely Haman seemed to be tongue-tied at this time, his face was red and he couldn't say a complete sentence for a long time.
However, the company's little guard Mori was much better than Haman. She showed a sincerely happy smile and said to Lin Lan:
"Perhaps this is because hard work pays off. To be able to defeat Sister Enterprise in such an upright competition, Essex must have put in a lot of hard work behind the scenes. It is really not easy!"
Lin Lan nodded in agreement.
Even a layman like him could see how thrilling it was to overtake at the last S-curve just now.
To be able to control the speed and distance so accurately and overtake almost at the edge of the inner lane, even a talented and intelligent ship girl definitely needs a lot of practice time.
"Okay, we can't keep the two star drivers waiting for too long, let's get down quickly."
Lin Lan chuckled, gently rubbed Haman's dazed little head, and took the lead towards the track below the stands.
Based on his knowledge of Essex, I'm afraid this silly girl won't be able to accept this reality for a while.