Luka

Biodata

Feature	Details
Name	Luka (卢卡)
Alias(es)	Iron Fist Luka; Belobog's Boxing King; Champion of Rock Town 968 995 1017
Gender	Male; later physically transformed into a girl following surgery 989
Affiliation	Belobog representative team in the Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony 954
Occupation/Role	Boxer and Martial Arts Ceremony contestant; representative of Belobog 953 954
Status	Active competitor 1040

Background

Luka was trained by Oleg and became the boxing champion of Belobog's Lower District. His early motivation was simple: becoming stronger meant being better able to protect his home and survive against its threats. Even as a champion, however, he recognized the gap between himself and stronger fighters such as Dan Heng. 1024 1025

He entered the Starry Sky Martial Arts Ceremony as Belobog's representative, seeking to bring recognition to his hometown and improve conditions for its people. Initially overwhelmed by unfamiliar customs and unable to use Belobog currency in the new environment, he nevertheless remained determined to compete. 953 1026

After suffering severe injuries and a psychological shock in his match with Botion, Luka briefly considered returning home and withdrawing. Encounters with Gepard, the people of Rock Town, and Oleg restored his resolve; he returned to the Jingfeng Ship to continue training under Yan Huan. 1018 1019 1024 1025

Unknown to Luka, Svarog also entered the Ceremony as a Belobog contestant. Svarog intended to provide Belobog with a backup representative should Luka withdraw, while the uncertainty surrounding the other Iron Fist contestant also encouraged Luka not to become complacent in training. 1040

Appearance

Luka is a compact, muscular fighter whose physique was built through years of boxing training. He competes with a metal prosthetic fitted with an Iron Fist, rather than relying on heavy armor. 980 995

• Carries a metal prosthetic limb used as the base for his Iron Fist equipment. 995
• Wears iron-plated underpants as a defensive precaution. 981
• Was physically transformed into a girl after treatment following the Shuo Jin incident. 989

Personality

Luka is humble, earnest, and deeply attached to Belobog. He views the tournament as a chance to earn recognition for his home through genuine effort, and he is uncomfortable with the idea that his equipment should receive more attention than his own ability. 957 970

Though often naïve about media manipulation, corporate politics, and life beyond Belobog, he is willing to reconsider his assumptions. After Camille challenges his blanket distrust of the Company, Luka resolves to judge Topaz by her own actions rather than her affiliation. 975

He can be shaken by overwhelming opponents, hostile crowds, and recurring hallucinations, but repeatedly returns to the arena after encouragement from others. His resilience is rooted less in confidence that he will win than in his conviction that he must keep fighting for Belobog. 975 1018 1024 1025

Luka has gradually become more aware of the Ceremony's competitive politics and the danger of public manipulation. Although Shuo Jin's tactics reveal how easily popularity can be exploited, Luka remains committed to enduring the competition in order to improve the lives of Belobog's residents. 1026

Abilities & Skills

Boxing and Iron Fist Combat

Luka is a trained boxer who combines direct, forceful offense with practical use of his Iron Fist prosthetic equipment.

• Trained under Oleg and became the Lower District's boxing champion. 1024 1025
• Instinctively deflected a fired crossbow bolt with a punch during his first match. 956
• Defeated two Cloud Knights after adapting to their weapon-switching tactics. 956
• Increased his speed enough to overcome Iron Shield after discarding an Iron Fist. 970
• Later trained to wield a second Iron Fist, allowing him to attack with both hands. 1027

Combat Adaptability

Luka learns quickly from opponents and is willing to abandon ineffective tactics.

• Used an opponent's thrown hand crossbow against the Cloud Knights. 956
• Targeted March 7th directly rather than attempting to defeat her Puffballs first. 985
• Fought through Topaz's three staff members and her ranged interference in a one-versus-four match. 976 977
• Disabled Shuo Jin's power armor through sustained close-range pressure. 995
• Broke free of an impersonator's illusion-based dance technique and defeated him. 1031
• Can recognize when an opponent is beyond his current level, as shown by his reaction to Botion and Yan Huan's apparent entry in the bracket. 1018 1030

Body Protection Qi

Luka learned Body Protection Qi during tournament training.

• Learned to externalize his internal energy to deflect the trajectories of some projectiles. 961
• Used it to endure the extreme heat of an arena set ablaze during his fight with Iron Shield. 969
• Its protection was sufficient to keep his clothes from being scorched by Puffball attacks. 985
• He considers the technique incomplete and believes it still needs further training. 970

Power Progression

Stage	Advancement	Details
Pre-Ceremony	Lower District boxing champion	Trained under Oleg and established himself as Belobog's champion boxer. 1024 1025
Early Ceremony	Tactical combat adaptation	Demonstrated the ability to counter the Cloud Knights' weapon exchanges and prevail against multiple opponents. 956
Tournament training	Body Protection Qi	Learned to externalize internal energy for limited projectile deflection and later used the technique to resist extreme heat. 961 969
Iron Shield match	Improved mobility and fighting judgment	Discarded his Iron Fist when its weight limited him, using his increased speed to defeat Iron Shield. 970
Post-Botion retraining	Physical conditioning and advanced fist training	Returned to the Jingfeng Ship to improve his strength, explosive power, and fist techniques. 1025
Silvermane match	Dual Iron Fist combat	Developed sufficient physical strength to wield a second Iron Fist and sharply increased his punching output. 1027
Later challenge matches	Resistance to illusion tactics	Escaped the false Yan Huan's disorienting illusion and secured another victory. 1031

Equipment

• Iron Fist — Standard offensive equipment fitted over Luka's prosthetic limb; it can be damaged by sufficiently powerful attacks. 971 995
• Second Iron Fist — A second gauntlet supplied by Yan Huan after Luka's physical training improved enough to bear both weapons. 1027
• Iron-plated underpants — Defensive gear worn against attacks aimed at his lower body. 981
• Mimitu 17ProPlus Combat Exoskeleton — Company-developed combat exoskeleton worn during Luka's rematch with Shuo Jin and subsequently promoted using his victory. 995
• Baku — A pink creature whose close contact helps Luka calm his deteriorating mental state and hallucinations. 975 1025

Relationships

• Yan Huan — Coach and tactical adviser. Yan Huan directs Luka's matches, provides support equipment, and oversees his post-defeat training. 955 969 1025 1027
• Camille — Reporter, adviser, and supporter of Luka's tournament career. She warns him about public opinion, helps analyze opponents, and manages his fan club and short-video account. 953 988 1026
• Oleg — Luka's master and original boxing trainer. Oleg encourages Luka to return to the competition after his setback. 985 1025
• Topaz — Tournament opponent and Company representative. Luka initially distrusts her, but their match and later conversations lead to mutual respect. 975 977 986
• Gepard — Fellow Belobog defender who helps Luka regain perspective after his loss to Botion. 1024
• Yan Qing — A rival Luka wants to defeat in the tournament. Their conversation reveals that both fighters struggle with the pressure of facing exceptional opponents. 981
• Silvermane — A powerful opponent who praises Luka's courage after defeating him and encourages him not to equate victory with worth. 1027 1028
• Svarog — Fellow Belobog representative and the mysterious Iron Fist contestant. Svarog secretly entered the Ceremony as a contingency for Belobog and to motivate Luka's continued growth. 1040
• Hook — A fellow Rock Town resident who knew of Svarog's participation in the Ceremony before Luka did. 1040
• March 7th — Fellow tournament contestant defeated by Luka after he bypassed her Puffball frontline and targeted her directly. 985
• Shuo Jin — Rival who spreads false rumors about Luka, attempts to provoke him into a public incident, and later loses to him while using power armor. 987 989 995

Story Role / Major Arcs

Early Tournament Matches

Luka's first recorded match pits him against Sushang's Cloud Knight team in a one-versus-three battle. He adapts to their use of a hand crossbow, defeats both Cloud Knights, and earns an early victory for Belobog. 954 956

He next faces Iron Shield, whose shield possesses floating and auto-targeting functions. With Yan Huan's support, Luka turns the arena floor slippery, survives the resulting fire with Body Protection Qi, discards his Iron Fist for speed, and forces Iron Shield's surrender. 969 970

Belobog Versus the Company

Luka faces Topaz and three Company staff members in a one-versus-four match. Despite being pressured by spears, power armor, and Topaz's laser pistol, he breaks through their defense and advances after Topaz concedes. 976 977

The match changes Luka's view of Topaz and the Company. He acknowledges that he had judged Company employees too broadly, while Topaz recognizes Belobog's tenacity and encourages him to prepare for harsher conflicts ahead. 975 977

Shuo Jin's Smear Campaign

After declining Topaz's endorsement offer, Luka is targeted by a coordinated smear campaign that falsely portrays him as a Company informant and betrayer of Belobog. The public backlash worsens his stress and hallucinations. 986 987 988

Luka confronts Shuo Jin, is injured during their altercation, and is taken away by Fireworks for treatment. The surgery physically transforms him into a girl, after which he returns to the arena determined to continue competing. 989

In their later rematch, Luka defeats Shuo Jin's power armor. His victory is then used to launch the Mimitu 17ProPlus Combat Exoskeleton, and Luka receives thirty million Credits for his role in the event. 995

Defeat, Return, and Retraining

Luka is heavily wounded by Botion's gunfire but technically wins when Botion surrenders. The experience leaves him psychologically shaken and convinced that the difference between them is too great. 1018 1019

He returns to Belobog, where Gepard, the Iron Cavalry, Rock Town's children, and Oleg remind him why his efforts matter. Luka then chooses to resume the tournament and begin a new stage of training focused on physical conditioning and advanced fist techniques. 1024 1025

Match with Silvermane

After returning to competition, Luka fights Silvermane and demonstrates major improvement, including the ability to use two Iron Fists. He breaks Silvermane's shields but ultimately exhausts himself and loses. 1027

Silvermane reframes the loss as a demonstration of Luka's courage: Luka had charged Botion despite believing he might die, and that willingness to fight for dignity, honor, and Belobog was beautiful regardless of the result. 1027 1028

Later Challenge Matches

Luka faces an impersonator falsely using Yan Huan's identity in the tournament. The opponent attempts to disorient him through a dance performance and illusion technique, but Luka breaks free and wins after damaging the impersonator's sound system. 1031 1032

He later receives a challenge from Samsara, a Danlun Temple martial monk ranked one level below him. Luka remains wary of challenge-match schemes after Shuo Jin's manipulation but considers the match with Yan Huan's guidance. 1032 1033

Svarog's Entry

During Luka's final challenge match against another Iron Fist user, his opponent is revealed to be Svarog of Belobog. Svarog explains that he joined the Ceremony to ensure Belobog had a backup contender if Luka withdrew and to foster Luka's sense of urgency about the team's prospects. 1040

Luka accepts Svarog's reasoning and reaffirms that he will continue fighting despite his setbacks, recognizing that Belobog needs a victory. 1040

Notable Quotes

“Fame earned through one's own fists is immortal.” 970

“I can't let fear overwhelm me.” 975

“Win or lose, I will never disappoint the people of Belobog!” 1025

“Don't worry, although I've encountered some setbacks in the process, I will definitely keep fighting!” 1040