Jobless Reincarnation: Emiya the Great Hero Must Show His True Skills

Chapter 154 The Princess's Meeting with Muramasa.

Shirou was ready to meet Ariel as Muramasa.

As for how to get Ariel to see him.

The plan is not complicated; in fact, it is quite simple.

He and the old blacksmith had already made plans, and the two of them would first release a brand new work to the public, once again under the identity of the blacksmith Muramasa.

During this process, the old blacksmith will deliberately create a loophole so that Ariel knows that he is the middleman for the blacksmith Muramasa. By going through him, she can find out Muramasa's true identity.

In this way, Ariel will surely continue her investigation based on the clues given by the old blacksmith.

When Shirou appears as Muramasa, the formal meeting between Muramasa and Ariel can be completed immediately.

Once Ariel meets Muramasa and learns of his thoughts and that he won't be of any use to her, she'll likely obediently leave Bereas Castle and return to the capital.

Having made such preparations, Shirou and the old blacksmith's plan quickly began.

As planned, the old blacksmith announced at the royal auction that Muramasa would be releasing a new work soon.

This news quickly sparked heated discussions in the capital and even the entire world. Countless nobles and powerful figures were eager to see what kind of amazing weapon Muramasa would create and display.

Princess Ariel, the second princess, naturally learned of this news as well. The moment she learned that Muramasa was going to release a new work, she used all her influence to try to pinpoint Muramasa's identity.

However, thanks to the old blacksmith's skillful arrangements, he never appeared in person, but rather through layers of requests from old friends and colleagues, making it impossible to find him and Muramasa through normal investigation.

However, this time, due to Shirou's plan, the old blacksmith deliberately left behind clues that Ariel could trace.

In short, he deliberately arranged for the person he was to meet to meet at Boreas Castle, and this meeting was witnessed by Ariel's men.

In this way, Ariel can be convinced that the blacksmith Muramasa is indeed in Boreas Castle.

With such certainty, there's no need for excessive speculation about what Ariel will do next.

……

"You're saying you discovered someone who was in contact with the blacksmith Muramasa?"

Ariel's bedroom.

Ariel was almost used to life at Bereas Castle. Every day she would talk with Philip and Hilda about the future of the kingdom and the nobility, watch Shirou and Alice practice swordsmanship in the afternoon, and look forward to Shirou's cooking in the evening, while also going to the forge to disturb Shirou's forging.

They were living a very comfortable and happy life.

If it weren't for the fact that she still held the title of the second princess, Ariel would probably have planned to stay in Boreas Castle for the rest of her life.

However, although life became more stable and peaceful, Ariel still remembered her purpose in coming to Boreas Castle, and she knew that her status as the second princess meant that she could not live a peaceful and tranquil life forever. Sooner or later, she would have to return to the capital and participate in the bloody battles among the nobles.

So when Luke and Dirichlet mentioned that they had overheard the old blacksmith and the contact discussing the blacksmith Muramasa's latest work at the forge, and that they had confirmed this at the royal capital, where almost simultaneously, the auction house announced that the blacksmith Muramasa was about to release a new work, thus confirming that the blacksmith Muramasa was indeed at Boreas Castle, Ariel immediately snapped out of her lazy and listless state and returned to her calm and composed demeanor.

"As expected, my guess was correct. The blacksmith Muramasa is indeed in Boreas Castle."

Dirich and Luke felt very ashamed at Ariel's words.

The two of them had previously disbelieved Ariel's words, thinking that her staying at Boreas Castle for so long without returning to the capital was simply a matter of being capricious and willful.

However, now that clues about the blacksmith Muramasa have surfaced, they have to admit that Princess Ariel was right, and that they were too foolish to see reality.

Despite obtaining an important clue, Ariel did not show any joy on her face.

This is because the clue obtained from the blacksmith Muramasa means that Ariel has no reason to stay with the Boreas family any longer. She will bid farewell to this peaceful and simple life and throw herself back into the fierce and bloodless noble arena in the capital.

Secondly, Ariel was very nervous about meeting the blacksmith Muramasa. Although she was the second princess, her status was only due to her noble birth, not to the accumulation of strength or ability. It was simply the nobility brought about by her social class.

This kind of nobility is something that ordinary people cannot resist.

However, compared to a legend who has reached the pinnacle of the blacksmithing world, and may even surpass it, it is simply not enough.

At least Ariel felt incredibly nervous at the thought of meeting the blacksmith Muramasa.

"But is this news really accurate?"

Luke still seemed a little uneasy. "Could it be that someone knows we're tracking down the blacksmith Muramasa and has deliberately set a trap for us?"

No wonder Luke was so cautious.

In the power struggles of the capital, some people will always resort to underhanded tactics, including assassination, poisoning, and sowing discord...

Living in an environment like the capital for a long time, most people would become wary and nervous, and wouldn't dare to easily trust anyone or anything.

Dilik remained neutral in response to Luke's reaction.

He felt that the news was highly credible, since the capital had already confirmed the news released by the blacksmith Muramasa, indicating that it was definitely not a lie.

But there are some things you still need to be careful about.

Dirich remained silent about this.

Even if it's a trap, I'll go.

In the end, Ariel made her decision. Her face resembled that of a general about to give the order to charge, with an attitude of being ready to die. "More than whether the news is true or false, I am worried that if I just go there directly, it will bother Master Muramasa. After all, he has been hiding his identity while forging weapons, which is probably because he does not want to be disturbed."

"I think Your Highness need not worry about this matter."

Upon seeing this, Dilik quickly spoke up, "A figure like Master Muramasa must be an unparalleled hero. You can feel his ocean-like spirit from the weapons he forges. It's impossible for him to fly into a rage just because he was suddenly disturbed."

"Is that so..."

Seeing Dirich, who was a fan of Muramasa, speak in this way, Ariel's last bit of unease was dispelled.

She quickly dismissed the two men and then meticulously dressed and prepared herself in the room, determined to meet the top blacksmith she had only ever dreamed of meeting in her best condition.

After some time, Ariel finished dressing up. Although she wasn't dressed in the most extravagant way, she was wearing the most expensive clothes among her everyday attire. Her long golden hair was slightly braided and draped over her shoulders, giving her a capable yet dignified look.

"lets go."

After Ariel made all the necessary preparations, the three of them headed to the blacksmith's workshop at Boreas Castle.

Without much hesitation, they went straight to the old blacksmith who owned the forging workshop.

Ariel and the others had already inquired beforehand and learned that this old blacksmith was once a prominent figure in the capital, and the weapons he forged were almost at the level of the Holy Sword and the Demon Sword.

Unfortunately, the human race's forging talent is limited. Compared to the legendary dragon forgers, demon forgers, and even the modern mine forgers, they have an inherent gap.

No matter how talented the old blacksmith was, he was destined to be unable to make up for such a huge difference. In addition, his own temperament was too rigid and he was not used to the decadent atmosphere among the nobles. After offending a big shot, he chose to leave the capital and settle down in Boreas Castle.

It could be said that after Ariel and the others inquired about the old blacksmith's past, they even suspected that he was the real Muramasa, the blacksmith.

After all, the old blacksmith's past was so much in line with the legendary story of a master blacksmith who went through many trials and tribulations, was reborn from the ashes, and created a world-renowned sword.

However, this world is not a story; there aren't that many legendary deeds to be told, and it's impossible for everyone to be a legend.

The old blacksmith was ultimately just an ordinary blacksmith. Although he was exceptionally talented, he was limited by his own race and could not reach a higher peak.

Muramasa, on the other hand, was different. From the very beginning, he stood at the very top of the pinnacle, a symbol of genius and even legend.

Ordinary people often spend their entire lives chasing after the shadows of geniuses and legends. Perhaps some people finally touch a corner of that talent after giving everything, but most people often give their all and still can't even reach the slightest bit of their goal.

Ariel didn't feel much about this, because she herself represented not ordinary people, but one of the geniuses. From the beginning, she was at the pinnacle of talent and power, so naturally she couldn't empathize with those who lacked talent and status, those who had nothing.

The old blacksmith, having experienced various ups and downs in his life, was already used to the highs and lows. Now, having taken in Shirou, a successor whose talents far surpassed his own, he could say he had no regrets.

Therefore, even when facing the princess of the Kingdom of Asura, he calmly asked, "Do you want to see Muramasa?"

"Could you take us to meet them?"

Ariel spoke with considerable nervousness.

"It's possible, but there's one requirement."

"any request?"

"Only Your Highness can go alone."

"This……"

Leaving aside Ariel's request, Luke and Dirich were undoubtedly on the side that could not accept it.

Both men were very concerned about Ariel's safety and would not allow the princess to disappear alone, nor would they allow a situation where they were unable to follow her.

Ariel's attitude was more resolute than expected. She quietly said, "I understand. I can go to meet Master Muramasa alone."

Chapter 155 Becoming a king and forging a sword are no different.

"Your Highness!"

Princess Ariel!

Dirich and Luke panicked upon hearing Ariel's words.

As Ariel's guardian knight and guardian sorcerer, the two obviously wouldn't allow Ariel to contact a completely unknown being alone.

Even if the other party is the blacksmith Muramasa, the most prominent human blacksmith in recent years, if Ariel were to break free from him alone, completely unpredictable things would still happen.

Not to mention Luke, even Dilik, who greatly admired the blacksmith Muramasa, couldn't help but step in to stop it.

As for her two companions, Ariel's expression was as resolute as a soldier preparing for battle. She spoke calmly, "Dilik, Luke, you don't need to try to persuade me. I've made up my mind. I must meet Master Muramasa, even if it's risky. This is precisely Master Muramasa's test for me. Besides, if I don't even dare to take such a risk, how can I inherit the throne? Becoming king is a path accompanied by pain and despair. If one dares not even take the slightest risk, one is destined for failure."

"..."

Ariel's words silenced Dillick and Luke.

The two were clearly taken aback by Ariel's words and were at a loss for words.

After all, Ariel had never shown such a strong desire to become queen before. She had never cared much about the struggle for the throne, and it could even be said that she never had the belief that she wanted to become queen.

But after arriving at Boreas Castle, Ariel underwent some noticeable changes, changes that led her to act in ways drastically different from her past self, even to the point of risking everything to meet a complete stranger.

After some time.

Luke still opposes Ariel's actions and finds it hard to accept that Ariel wants to meet Muramasa alone.

Dirich, however, changed his attitude. He took a deep breath and slowly said, "Lady Ariel, you are indeed someone I believe in, and I am certain that you will become the king of this country! Go do what you want to do, let your charm shine, and even Master Muramasa will surely admire your courage."

"Dilric!"

Luke was completely taken aback when Dirichlet agreed to Ariel's request, and he immediately became furious.

But Dirich had already made up his mind; he stood directly on Ariel's side and prevented Luke from doing anything that would hinder Ariel's actions.

Luke's expression was like that of a kitten splashed with cold water—panicked, helpless, and powerless.

Ariel gave Dillick a grateful look.

She said apologetically to Luke, "I'm sorry, Luke. I know you're thinking of my safety, and you've always been by my side, protecting me. But just as parents eventually let go and let their children fly, I can't stay under your protection forever. That way, I'll never truly grow. Ever since I came to Bereas Castle, I've been thinking about what path I should take. I still don't have an answer, but that's why I long to see Muramasa. I have a strong intuition that if I meet him, I'll get the most important answer for me."

"..."

Hearing Ariel's sincere words, Luke felt as if he had been struck by lightning, and his shoulders slumped weakly.

He was certainly worried about Ariel's safety, but he also knew very well how difficult the road ahead for her was.

He had always believed that it didn't matter if he didn't become king, as long as Ariel was happy, and lived his daily life as he pleased.

That's why he never expected that Ariel had such complicated thoughts in her heart, and even had such an unyielding obsession with becoming queen.

This made Luke feel that he, as a guardian knight, had completely failed in his duties.

He felt guilty and ashamed about this, and ultimately gave up all his actions to support Ariel's behavior.

"Can we set off now?"

The old blacksmith, watching their conversation, couldn't help but look at Ariel, the second princess of the Kingdom of Asura, with newfound respect.

He had spent a long time in the capital and knew the customs of the country's nobles, as well as how foolish the royal family was—just a bunch of people born into a higher social class.

However, the second princess gives off a distinctly different vibe.

She is a truly exceptional individual whose status, character, and skills far surpass those of ordinary people.

If such an outstanding princess were to become king, the Kingdom of Asura would likely become even stronger, perhaps even the most powerful nation.

Of course, that was destined to be no easy task. Ariel would face unprecedented difficulties and trials in the future.

Therefore, if the blacksmith Muramasa is willing to assist Ariel, he will certainly be able to provide her with great help.

But this is clearly not something that can be accomplished easily.

The old blacksmith knew very well that Shirou had no interest in political struggles at heart; he was a pure person with a pure heart of justice.

Therefore, whether or not Ariel can gain Muramasa's support depends entirely on her own efforts.

"Well, I'm ready."

Despite her nervousness, Ariel had made up her mind.

Although her face remained stiff and her hands trembled slightly, she still took firm steps forward and followed the old blacksmith deeper into the forging workshop.