It seems everything I have heard so far has been a lie.
“To be blunt, this world is all about strengthening weapons! Using your equipment to their utmost level is exponentially more important than level. As long as you get status bonuses, you can overcome level gap. Even a terrible weapon can be strong if upgraded!” (Motoyasu)
“That’s a large lie!” (Naofumi)
“Let me continue Naofumi-san!” (Motoyasu)