After Ang finished speaking, he raised a hand, and several heavy chests fell from his Magic Waist Pouch onto the ground with dull thuds.
When the chests were opened, Enchanted Armaments shimmering with faint light were neatly arranged inside.
"These are all Basic Strength Armaments. Distribute them to the warriors who have just advanced," Ang said calmly, though his voice carried unquestionable authority.
Charles froze, staring fixedly at the armaments, his throat tightening. "Ah... but... I don't have that many magic crystals."
"We can talk about the magic crystals later." Ang smiled and waved a hand. "Pay me back when you have the money. I won't charge you interest."
Those words felt like a massive boulder pressing on Charles's chest had been gently lifted away.
He abruptly straightened, clenched both fists, and gave Ang a deep, solemn bow, complicated emotions flickering in his eyes.
"Go on." Ang patted his shoulder. "Get them used to it properly. In three days, World City's reinforcements will begin leaving the city to confront the demons head-on."
"Yes!" Charles nodded fervently, his chest heaving.
Then he turned and shouted orders, commanding his warriors to form up and collect the armaments that had set their eyes ablaze, one by one.
Watching the scene, Natiya walked beside Ang as they slowly departed.
She could not help chuckling softly. "You're really generous to old friends."
"Of course." Ang smiled, a trace of nostalgia appearing in his eyes. "Charles was my roommate back then. We shared a room for less than half a year, but that was enough time for me to remember the kind of person he was."
Natiya tilted her head and studied him carefully, her gaze softening slightly.
The two continued walking through Maple Sugar City.
The noble district remained lively with music and dancing. Its