Earth was no longer a place where isolated power could thrive. Survival demanded a collective rise in capability, even if that meant empowering people outside his direct influence. Those uncommon items became tools of survival, not just for individuals, but for humanity as a whole.
The people he was giving the items to might protect someone with an immense talent by chance, and that person would become a pillar to humanity.
Arthur knew that Earth still hadn't shown its champion, the SS-rank that was meant to help it against the force of evil.
As for him, he was an anomaly. He didn't see himself as Earth's champion.
Arthur understood that real leadership wasn't just about building his own legacy—it was about preparing the world for the battle to come. Some of these people might later become his enemies, but so be it; they would just be stepped on by him.
Sarah hefted a rare-ranked sword that was filled with energy. "This equipment... It's worth fortunes."
