3 : The Arcane Blacksmith Is Suspicious -

The smith didn’t look at the steel. He looked at Kaelen, his eyes milky white and rimmed with faint, glowing runes. "I can. But star-metal requires a catalyst. Blood. Or a memory." He leaned in closer, his smile revealing teeth that looked suspiciously like polished silver. "What are you willing to give up to make this sword whole again?"

The phrase "The Arcane Blacksmith is Suspicious" refers to . 3 : The Arcane Blacksmith is Suspicious

The bell above the heavy iron door chimed with a dull, metallic thud. The smith didn’t look at the steel

"Close the door, boy. You’re letting the ambient mana escape," a voice grunted from the gloom. But star-metal requires a catalyst

In this episode, a dwarf blacksmith named invites the protagonist, Fran, to his shop. While he appears highly eccentric and suspicious at first, he is actually a master craftsman who recognizes the incredible magical power of the protagonist's sword, "Teacher".

"Reincarnated as a Sword" The Arcane Blacksmith is Suspicious (TV Episode 2022) - IMDb

: Garrus proves himself to be a legendary wandering blacksmith who provides Fran with top-tier armor and a proper scabbard, becoming a crucial ally. ✍️ Original Flash Fiction: The Suspicious Smith