The story begins with Fake, a talented and sincere blacksmith, enduring severe bullying and power harassment at his job in the royal court. Despite his skills, he is treated as a low-level worker by his superiors. His life changes dramatically when he is scouted by , a noble daughter from a neighboring country, to become her fiancé.

: Demonstrating his growth as a master blacksmith in his new, supportive home.

Chapter 8.1 typically continues this "slow-life" progression, focusing on: