"Uncle Fox, these are for you. If they don't suit you, just let me know or contact Erto Arms," David said to Transcendent Fox.
He took out a level-four Alchemy Pattern Longsword identical to Anita's, along with a level-four Alchemy Pattern shield.
"I didn't expect to get a gift too. I won't stand on ceremony, then—these are exactly what I need!" Transcendent Fox said with a smile as he accepted the two pieces of equipment.
"What about mine?" Janlis asked impatiently, no longer showing the awkwardness from not having seen David in so long.
"Your weapon used the most materials!" David said, taking out a level-four Alchemy Pattern Heavy Axe and tossing it to Janlis.
Janlis hurriedly caught it with care, afraid that it might fall and be damaged.
"David, it's still a little too early for them to use level-four Alchemy Pattern weapons. Their strength may not be enough to keep those weapons safe," Transcendent Fox said worriedly.
He was a Transcendent, and an exceptionally powerful one at that, so he did not need to worry about the weapon in his own hands. But his disciples were still Armored Warriors. Even Peak Armored Warriors could not prevent others from coveting their weapons.
"It's fine. Spread the word that I gave them these weapons. Let's see who in the Federation dares to lay a hand on weapons I've given away. As long as they don't go to those especially chaotic star sectors, there's nothing to worry about," David said with a smile.
David's confidence came from the power he now wielded. Influence and strength were different. In the past, he had only been individually powerful, and some people might still have done foolish things out of blind luck.
But after serving as deputy commander for over a month, David's influence