The sacred blacksmith / Yamada, K?tar?

"In the ominous shadow of Blair Volcano, Cecily, Lisa and the Demon Blade Aria team up to overcome a freakish inhuman. Shortly afterwards, Siegfried arrives in Housman, claiming that the beast belongs to the Empire and advising them that a dangerous escaped convict now roams their city's streets. Only adding to the chaos, Siegfried demand that Cecily serve as his bodyguard--an unwelcome duty that leaves Cecily searching for his true motive"--Back cover.

Following her family's tradition, Cecily Campbell has entered the noble ranks of the Knight Guard, sworn to protect the Independent Trade City of Housman, but her inherited sword breaks during her first real battle and all seems lost. Then, Luke Ainsworth, a blacksmith of much renown, steps in to save the situation, and he will forge Cecily a new blade and join her on a magical adventure.