Before Uesugi's eyes. The display screen disappeared as a flash of light blinded his eyes, causing him to raise his hands to block it
It was futile when he realized he was forcefully sent to his mental space. The surroundings remain the same yet new objects are in place near his blank figure
"Uesugi Shuu, you will now select 2 types of weapons before exiting this space. The equipment will be soul-bound to your soul and evolve according to your battle prowess. Currently, you can equip 3-star weapons"
Indeed, the reward was surprising. Especially the fact that the weapons can evolve and the two weapon choices available to him
Staring at the weapon choices, they match the same as Honkai Impact 3rd. Pistols, Katana, Cannon, Scythe, Lance, Gauntlet, Cross, Greatsword, Chakram, and Bows. Their 3 star weapons were right in front of him with their listed abilities and stats provided
Looking at the gauntlet section, he knew which weapon to choose. Despite Honkai Impact 3rd making 3-star weapons easily obtainable and surpassable as you progress. Uesugi was a hardcore fan of Honkai Impact 3rd and read the lore of the game
While he may not remember everything by heart, a glance is enough for the memory to return.
After seeing the various options provided, he stood before a gauntlet with pure white features, tinted with orange lines.
Cas-X Saints
A pair of gauntlets that provides Fire DMG passive with each blow and increases affinity with fire elemental attacks. Schicksal has uncovered the origins of the manufacturer being Mikoyan Design Bureau, one of World Serpent's technological companies, and is known to produce many types of weapons suitable for Valkyries.
Seeing the new weapon that will be accompanying for years to come, Uesugi couldn't help but get emotional. He already thought of the upcoming evolution path for his weapon
When he grabbed hold of the gauntlet, the system asked "Is this your final choice, Yes/No"
Pressing on Yes, a flash of light covered the gauntlets, causing it to disappear from his mental space. When he tried finding it, he realized it appeared on the blank figure sitting in his mental space
Heaving a breath of relief, Uesugi went towards the Katana section.
Usually, it would be better to choose a close-range weapon and a long-range weapon to limit one's weaknesses. However, when he reaches the pinnacle of strength, distance will be nothing to him
Choosing a Katana is mainly to help Raiden Mei when he visits Chiba Academy in Nagozora Japan. Besides, it'll only be his secondary weapon and won't be his main fighting force
However, Uesugi planned on using a Katana as a disguise when he joined Shicksal's Valkyrie Team alongside Kiana, Mei, and Bronya. After all, in 5 years, he'll gradually increase his strength to reach A-Rank or if possible, Pseudo S-Rank Chevalier
While he could choose pistols as his secondary weapon, he noticed they didn't have much potential. Despite Kiana Kaslana specializing in Kaslana Gun Martial Arts, when she started progressing, she mainly relied on her Honkai powers and used a greatsword at some point
Putting aside his random thoughts, Uesugi saw a sword that caught his attention.
With a blue handle and a sigil-shaped golden hilt that spread throughout the blade, it emitted flashes of lightning that contained destructiveness in its unique shape
Lightning Soul
The weapon purely boosted Lightning DMG similar to CAS-X Saints. It was developed in St 7308 Lab and was designed to mass-arm Valkyries.
His weapon of choice was purely boosting his attacks. Some weapons grant special functions, especially 4-star weapons but they'll have to wait until he becomes stronger
Besides, relying on equipment rather than his technical skills will only destroy his future. His path of growth is similar to the protagonists and any game where equipment will change as the level increases.
Now that he mentions it, wasn't his LvL still stuck at 0 even though he completed a quest? Acting upon his thoughts, he opened his status screen and saw the changes that happened
Uesugi Shuu (Human)
Age: 10
LvL: 1
Talent: Focus, [Unawakened]
STR: 50, DUR: 30, INT: 60
ENERGY: 10
Seeing his current stats, he nodded in satisfaction. The increase in STR and INT should be from his continuous battles and enlightenment from the mysterious existence
Energy should be his Honkai Energy reserves. He made some calculations and determined, that converging the aura into his fist should cost 1 energy
While a full-body aura coat should cost 0.1 energy per minute.
The LvL 1 status cost him thinking. Previously for his first mission, he did not level up
Meaning that there were two theories.
One is that the mission was a tutorial and that he leveled up when he completed option 2 of his current mission
Second is the increment of stats that led him to this level
Uesugi thought for a moment but decided to stop thinking. Currently, the only thing known about levels is the talent awakening chance at LvL 10
"You have chosen your weapon and now will you receive your next reward, Rebirth Liquid"
The system's emotionless voice rang as another burst of light covered his eyes
However, this time he sensed a change. The teleportation also took his real body with him.
A hypnotic feeling covered his mind as he slowly sank into a slumber.
He didn't wake up even after reaching his teleportation point, dropping from the sky into a pool of crystalline liquid
Surprisingly, the water didn't splash as it seemed that Uesugi phased into the water
Bubbles emitted from the sleeping body as a glow emitted within him
The liquid started coating his cells like he did with Honkai Energy to enhance his body.
This time, the enhancement will be permanent as a layer of shine covers his entire body, filled with power and vitality
System Notice: Talent [Focus] has evolved, now you can determine the battle power of other people
The notice closed as Uesugi couldn't receive the surprising news.
Time seemed to pass within the blink of an eye. When Uesugi's eyes started twitching, gaining consciousness from his slumber
Opening his eyes drowsingly, he saw his current situation.
Despite being in liquid, he felt that he didn't need to breathe at all as his cells could absorb oxygen and minerals for him
He noticed that the enhancement effects weren't working on him anymore as he swam upward to the surface
When he swam, he realized that his clothes weren't wet at all and could only account for the Rebirth Liquids' property
During his slumber, he could feel his body getting stronger and his mind becoming more clearer
The Rebirth Liquid truly lived up to its name. If enlightenment awakened him to his true self then the liquid elevated him to further heights
When he reached the surface and exited the liquid. Suddenly, the liquid started dissipating as if it had lost its existence
Within a few seconds, a huge gap on the ground appeared with no signs of a big pool of water seen
Uesugi Shuu had a shocked expression on his face as he had to re-evaluate the powers of the system
Generally, systems in novels had a certain limit to the host's strength when they exist as an inheritance
As a result, they will have to rely on themselves to reach the pinnacle of their universe
While Uesugi felt the limits of the system and its obvious intentions of not relying on its support at the beginning
Receiving the rewards from it was truly exhilarating to the soul for a transmigrator like him
Dispelling the useless thoughts, Uesugi Shuu saw a white door waiting for him to exit
Smiling with confidence, he believed he was capable of dealing with a Templar Honkai Beast
Previously his chances were null to none. But now, even if he suffers a great loss, he would be able to finish the mission unless there's some inexplicable factor appearing
When he exited the door, another bright light covered his face, 'Why couldn't they just blindfold me and not make me blind.'
Upon appearing back into the real world which remained the same as before, he quickly checked the timer of the mission
'30 minutes'. Fighting spirit burnt inside of him as he imagined the scene of him facing 12 Templar Honkai Beasts at once
Adjusting his mental state, he tried calling upon his gauntlets, CAS-X Saints.
The glove appeared in thin air and wrapped his land like a glove. He felt no discomfort and sensed the power boost it granted him
Then, he checked the changes brought by the Rebirth Liquid. As they say, in strategy, 'know thyself before others'
The changes appeared as he witnessed numbers that surpassed his imagination
STR: 100, DUR, 70, INT: 120
Energy: 20
[Focus+] can detect weak points and view the power levels of others
While the Rebirth Liquid brought forth a quantitative change in his stats that doubled, the effect of Focus truly surprised him
Unless someone is capable of hiding his true power level like in Dragon Ball then he'd be able to judge the powers of others easily
Of course, there may be other factors such as a weak-willed mindset but in general, it can be a good reference.
Nodding after his preparation before battle, he flexed his muscles and got into action, leaping off like a superhero with vigor.