The Sacred Blacksmith

Set in a fantasy realm where a young knight, Cecily, seeks to restore a legendary sword, The Sacred Blacksmith (2012–2018, Egmont Ehapa) follows her alliance with the reclusive blacksmith Luke, whose mysterious past is tied to the very blade she needs. This ten-issue German comic adapts the light novel series by Isao Miura, bringing its blend of swordplay, magic, and political intrigue to a European readership. While it doesn't achieve the fame of its source material, it stands as a faithful, self-contained adaptation that offers a concise entry point into the story's world.