Post Fight

"Both it is", with a lighthearted attitude, he chose the path that would lead him to his peak but he thought long and hard about it

If Martial Arts is created by imitating others, then fighting instincts hone a person's nature and origin

Uesugi wanted to combine both elements into his fighting style and become invincible with it

"First, I need a blueprint to expand my art on, I could take reference from Fu Hua and Raiden Mei from their moves shown in the game and person"

Yes, he wanted to be ambitious. While he'll main in close combat, sword arts being secondary, he'll also incorporate other arts into his style

But that's for the future, right now he's still in battle so his enlightenment ended without major improvement

When the Chakram user saw Uesugi open his eyes, he thought, "Finally, let's see how much his strength increased"

Eyes glittering with battle spirit, Honkai Energy manifested wind around the Chakram

Before the cloaked figure's defense was like a porcupine with no gaps. Currently, he was like a Kamaitachi that cut through everything in his path

When he saw the incoming move, Uesugi couldn't hold back his trump card and used [Lightning's Child] to counter his wind

Flashes of lightning cloaked his figure as he seemed to have disappeared from sight

Losing his target, the Chakram user could only retract his wind and recondense his defense again

However, Uesugi didn't lose this opportunity and flashed behind the man, using a one-inch punch to blast him

*Bang*

The impact created the sound of metal colliding. Surprised by his punch being blocked, Uesugi immediately retreated when he was met with a disappointed gaze

"You failed your enlightenment, I took you for granted". Shaking his head, he wanted to finish the battle soon

However, both side's partner appeared beside their side and informed them

"We're retreating, Chernobog's people will be arriving soon". The weapon user said

"Uesugi, surveillance revealed that figures will make contact with us in 5 minutes" Bronya had cameras stationed around the area before the fight began, they detect small changes and send the information directly to her

Nodding slightly as he looked at the cloaked figures whispering to each other

He closed his eyes and raised his head, staring at the sky, he wasn't a battle maniac and somehow he was causing trouble without knowing the reason

"Leave". While he couldn't find their identities, he didn't care for that anymore. When he visits Schicksal, he'll surpass these two eventually

"Wait", they paused before they turned around. "My name is Wind, remember that", saying those words, the cloak figures left with a hidden implication, that they won't deal with them anytime soon

Confused expressions appeared on Bronya and Uesugi's faces but they didn't care for the other party's words

Uesugi thought the other party was disappointed by his lack of results from enlightenment. However, the other party saw his confidence surge instead of fall, while he was uncertain about Uesugi's gains, he believed their next battle would satisfy him

Suddenly, Bronya collapsed. Frightened by her condition, Uesugi checked her condition and sighed in relief as she merely fainted from exhaustion

Project Bunny 19C integrated with Bronya was similar to his soul-bound weapons so he didn't need to carry it. As for Bronya, he piggybacked her and walked in the direction of Chita

Today's event was worthwhile in Uesugi's opinion as his battle experience increased and he gained enlightenment on his future path.

More importantly, he heard a 'ding' sound when they finished their battles

3) Bring Bronya Zaychik on your mission and make her stronger (Optional)

Reward: LvL +5, Soul-Bound Valkyrie Chariot (Bronya only)

Accomplished!

Noticing that the system was satisfied with Bronya's growth, Uesugi couldn't help but admire the protagonists' potential again. It has only been days since they met and she was already considered 'strong' at the current stages

While he walked towards Chita, he half entered his mental space and multi-tasked

In the dark space, a new item was floating around the blank figure sitting in meditation.

An indigo dress with hints of red, a bullet belt around her waist, and a pair of prosthetic legs.

The headmaster of St Freya Academy, Theresa Apocalypse designed the Battlesuit for Bronya to suit her battle style which deferred by most Valkyrie's standards

The prosthetic legs are due to a future event that exchanged her emotions and legs for Honkai Energy Manipulation but now, it's merely a device to allow Bronya to float

Besides the Bronya's battlesuit, the increment of 5 levels had no distinctive effect on him. Even now, the only purpose it served was to allow Uesugi to use the Talent Awakening Chance LvL 10

He still had another opportunity to use it but from past experiences, hesitance filled his face

Sighing in reluctance, he thought, 'The enemies are getting stronger than my progression, I need to toughen up my will and start training properly instead of fighting every time'.

Removing his attention from the mental space, he'll give the Battlesuit to Bronya when she wakes up. With this boost, Bronya's survivability and support will be helpful on Chita's battlefield.

*****

A crazed voice resonated in the cave with the voice of a mad scientist emitting malevolence that shook the space

"Damn, Damn, Damn. How could those two fail in such an 'easy' task? Don't tell me that Wind had his Bushido interfering again". He knew their behaviors and Wind would spare their lives if they showed enough potential

"The lord is already dissatisfied by my late report, do I have to give up those two brats". Pondering on other means to capture those brats, an idea was formed in his mind

"It's risky but I'll do it, Number #03, you were so useless I had to sacrifice you to 'him'. Calm returned to the place as Brain began to retrieve the corpse while dialing a number

"Send me Number #02 immediately, I'll give you 5 minutes". He turned off the phone without hearing the response

"If you two brats can truly survive this ordeal then I'll let you go this once". An eerie laughter echoed in the underground space revealing the sight of an old man's craziness

Meanwhile...

A figure wearing tight clothes closed his eyes and began replaying the fight between the Uesugi duo and the cloaked duo. It materialized into light figures that replaced them and re-enacted the scene

"Fabulous, their skills are similar to ours and if it weren't for our numbers and secret techniques, we'd have to report this to the higher-ups". Opening his eyes, he looked towards his partners and said

Surprise appeared in their eyes, one had to know they had A-Rank Valkyrie strength. Only a pseudo-S-Rank or an S-Rank powerhouse could decimate with ease

However, S-Rank forces were small, and only major organizations had them. Schicksal is famous for producing these powerhouses each generation and never experienced weakness after Otto became the overseer

Of course, S-Rank doesn't necessarily mean an individual's strength. One can have a divine key or some method to achieve S-Rank strength, but regardless, they're all difficult to achieve

Many are stuck at the threshold of pseudo-S-Rank and even more at A-Rank. That's why Brain and the Supreme of Chernobog were desperate to capture Uesugi and Bronya who were young and had infinite potential

"Can you trace their positions". A woman's voice rang behind the others, the cloaked figure that revealed a bosom that stretched the outfit and caused men to bleed in front of her

However, none of the male teammates dared to look lecherously as they knew that the bleeding wouldn't stop at their nose and their lives would forfeit

She is the operations leader and has the power of a peak A-Rank powerhouse

"I can limit their traces but we still have to search for them quickly, otherwise with this weather, they'll disappear". The tracker shook his head as he didn't recommend this

He saw the strengths of both parties and without all their members, they wouldn't be able to fend for themselves let alone capture their target

Frowning at the situation, the leader soon heard, "However, I believe they are heading towards Chita". The countenances of the members were wrapped in fear as they also knew the danger existing

While their information was not as accurate as the cloaked figures, they were warned to avoid Chita and Zasopka in the mission before setting out

The leader's eyes soon brightened as they could intercept their target before they reached the city. "Quick, before the sun rises, we must overtake and ambush them".

No objections were raised as they nodded solemnly and their bodies were soon wrapped with Battlesuits just like Uesugi and flew with their boosters

At this time, Uesugi Shuu found a cave leading underground. He sat near the entrance, hiding in the shadows as he laid Bronya on the ground with her head resting on his lap

Seeing the peaceful face of the girl, Uesugi smiled as he decided to follow up on his sleep

Tomorrow will be the day they reach Chita, and it will be a long one