Keppeki Joou no Yarikaeshi

Stripped of her crown and cast out from her own lands, Ellen is a queen without a kingdom. A devastating black dragon laid waste to her palace and shattered her nation, leaving her as an exiled ruler with nothing but a burning desire for vengeance. To stand any chance against such a monstrous foe, she knows that ordinary weapons will not suffice. Her desperate quest leads her to the doorstep of a renowned blacksmith, hoping to commission the specialized equipment necessary to face the beast that ruined her life. However, forging a path to revenge proves far more complicated than simply requesting a blade. The legendary craftsman remains entirely unconvinced by the fallen monarch's plea, showing little interest in taking up her seemingly impossible cause. Just as negotiations appear to reach a dead end, the encounter takes an unexpected turn. Rather than outright refusing her, the blacksmith presents a bold condition: he demands his reward be paid upfront before he even considers lifting his hammer. This sudden stipulation shifts the dynamic between the desperate queen and the skeptical artisan, setting the stage for a tense and intriguing arrangement where everything Ellen has left may be on the line.