Tags: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Slice of Life, Isekai
Sub-Tags: OP, Strong Lead, Family
Synopsis:
With the rainy season quickly closing in on the Black Forest, Eizo and his family must hurry to renovate the cabin in preparation for more time spent indoors. The cold, stormy weather forces a change in routine, but Eizo knows just the thing to lift spirits and stave off cabin fever—comfort food! And now that Camilo has procured miso and soy sauce, Eizo can finally whip up some Japanese-style cuisine. Just as the household is adapting to its new normal, a mysterious woman turns up at the forge, soaking wet and bearing Helen’s stolen dual blades. She soon reveals herself to be Anne, a princess of the empire who commissions Eizo to create a custom two-handed blade. Considering Eizo’s past experience with the empire, can Anne’s intentions be trusted? Or will the kingdom’s finest blacksmith find himself caught between the hammer and the anvil of another geopolitical conflict? (Source: J-Novel Club)
Eizo Enters the Political Stage!
Featuring a geopolitical plot, my first review back on the scene sees a return of Eizo and family as they welcome a princess into the forge!
Shelter for a Princess
Most who’ve read the series up until now will probably know the score, and volume six doesn’t stray too far from the formula. Focusing on the latest woman to find themselves at chez Eizo, tensions between the Empire and the Kingdom have come knocking on the forge.
Anne, an imperial princess, has come to the forge on a mission to recruit Eizo on behalf of the Emperor. Whilst her efforts are in vain, her arrival at the forge cause all types of new strife for their blacksmith family. Being royalty comes with all sorts of dangers, political pressures being one of them. With Anne being away from the safety of the palace, certain entities from both the Kingdom and Empire have decided it’s time for them to strike.
Although a plot filled with political intrigue rather than the usual fights is appreciated, the plot remains underwhelming nevertheless. There’s a distinct lack of tension to be found, and the overall problem is solved relatively quickly. On a positive note, however, this story arc brings the reader more information about the empire.
From how the Empire treats its heirs to the Emperor’s marriages bringing different species together, they’re all interesting tidbits of information.
A New Family Member at the Forge
With the help of Marius, The Margrave and The Emperor himself, Anne’s problem is solved, and a compromise is drawn. Anne is to live with Eizo and his family as a political hostage.
Once again, the forge gains another useful member. As has been shown before, everybody in the forge plays their own role, as if they’re slowly making their way to creating their own small nation. In Anne’s case, she’s most likely going to use her skills in politics – something that may come in very handy as their wares and activities are being noticed by those in power.
Overall, whilst the plot for the sixth volume is a tad underwhelming compared to the fourth or fifth volumes, it’s still an enjoyable outing. Including an expansion in the audience’s overall knowledge of the empire and the lovely addition in the main cast in the form of Anne, regular readers will certainly find something to enjoy about the volume.
My Quiet Blacksmith Life Vol. 6
My Rating: 7.5/10
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You can read the sixth volume of this series digitally on the J-Novel Club website.
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