[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-in-fairy-tail-sorry-i-really-am-the-mastermind-b":3,"chapter-in-fairy-tail-sorry-i-really-am-the-mastermind-b-in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-582":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","In Fairy Tail: So Sorry, I Really Am the Mastermind",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},2127137,3474,"Chapter 582","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-582",582,"\u003Cp>The city guard captain didn't take the warden's words to heart either. He had long heard that the warden in charge of the fortress prison was a sycophantic good-for-nothing, and seeing him now, it was indeed true.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This remark made the warden even more disdainful.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No-fly ordinance? Then why don't you go and arrest those mercenaries above the 7th rank? I've seen those mercenaries fighting and flying in the fortress city many times. You don't arrest them, but you choose this moment to arrest a group of blacksmiths. I could let it slide in the past, but you are truly being thick-headed now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The city guard was speechless for a moment. He only had 5th-rank cultivation; how could he dare to arrest those 7th-rank big shots? Moreover, those 7th-rank big shots had more or less some friendship with his uncle, so he naturally turned a blind eye at times.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Obstructing your law enforcement? If you hadn't gone to arrest Master Lin Cheng—ah, no, Master Lin Cheng—would those blacksmiths have obstructed you? Master Lin Cheng is the most popular person right now, don't you know? Even His Majesty has publicly supported the rise of blacksmiths. At a time like this, you arrested Master Lin Cheng, the most important of the blacksmiths. Do you want to go to heaven?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The warden spoke louder and louder, and in the end, he was yelling at the city guard captain, wishing he could vent all the grievances he had suffered earlier on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This made the city guard captain take a step back. The more he thought about it, the angrier he got, but he was hindered by their respective statuses—the warden's was slightly higher. No matter how unhappy he was inside, he could only endure it. If he really made a move, he would definitely be the one to suffer.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The night passed without incident.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The third day of teaching inscriptions was also coming to an end. During the afternoon class, a special guest arrived at the Blacksmith Guild: a blacksmith who had come all the way from the Western Regions. He had blue eyes, golden hair, and a fair, handsome face that seemed broader than that of the Emperor Tianwu people. Lin Cheng spotted him in the crowd at a glance; the face of a Westerner was simply too easy to distinguish among a group of Emperor Tianwu people.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was said that he came from the Kingdom of Chilperi and was a prince of the Kingdom of Chilperi, as well as a blacksmith.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He had heard that the ancient Eastern kingdom had produced a fourth 8th-rank blacksmith and was publicly teaching new inscriptions. For this reason, he had specially traveled from the Kingdom of Chilperi by an extremely precious airship. Even so, he had spent three days on the airship; the journey was tiring, but it was far less than his interest in the brand-new inscriptions.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This meant that the moment Lin Cheng announced he was teaching the brand-new inscriptions, the other party had received the news. Being thousands of miles away and still possessing such terrifying information-gathering capabilities was not only a reflection of the other kingdom's intelligence-gathering ability but also an invisible covetousness toward the internal affairs of the Empire.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although this was none of Lin Cheng's business, he undoubtedly became a bit more cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>When the class ended, President Hoelder gave Lin Cheng a special look, and Lin Cheng nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>President Hoelder had told him before that he had something to announce when the course was about to end! Now was the right time.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My fellow excellent blacksmith colleagues, we received a letter of condolence from His Majesty last night. In the letter, His Majesty expressed that he is very much looking forward to the decennial Master Craftsman Skills Competition next year, and hopes that all colleagues can use the brand-new inscriptions they have learned to create new brilliance for blacksmiths at the competition! He also said that next year's Master Craftsman Skills Competition will be hosted by the Royal Family itself, and will be absolutely fair, just, and open!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I hope all colleagues will participate actively!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Once these words were spoken, the blacksmiths below boiled over like boiling water. Although they had received some information, the fact that the Blacksmith Guild could receive a letter of condolence from His Majesty meant that His Majesty truly intended to support the resurgence of the Empire's blacksmithing industry.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Recalling the previous Master Craftsman Skills Competitions, they were almost like picking the best among the worst; there was absolutely no spectacle, and the blacksmithing philosophy had not improved in the slightest. Even His Majesty had never personally attended.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was conceivable how rotten the previous competitions were. It wasn't that the Empire's blacksmiths weren't capable, but that the competition itself was held in the Imperial Capital, and the participation wasn't that enthusiastic for blacksmiths across the country. Coupled with the frequent exposure of various inside deals, hidden rules, and other disappointing scandals within the competition, the blacksmiths across the country gradually lost their final confidence in the decennial Master Craftsman Skills Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This competition should have been the only way for grassroots blacksmiths to rise, yet it had been controlled by those so-called black-hearted officials in the Imperial Capital as a way to trade and support their own people. Now that it was being hosted by the Royal Family, the credibility was obviously much higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perhaps the winning master craftsman would even have the chance to enter the Empire's Ministry of Works.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>While the blacksmiths were daydreaming, President Hoelder had not finished speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"In order to better welcome next year's Master Craftsman Skills Competition, the elders and I have decided to hold an Inscription Skills Friendly Competition. The winning blacksmith will be able to choose one precious material from the Blacksmith Guild's treasury to take away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"And the judges will be the 8th-rank blacksmith Master Lin Cheng and myself, so everyone can rest assured. Anyone can participate. There is only one condition for winning the competition: the number of inscription enchantments and the development of inscription combinations. You can use old inscriptions, or you can use the new inscriptions taught by Master Lin Cheng. If you can use both new and old inscriptions together, that would undoubtedly be even better.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"The friendly competition will be held one month before the countdown to the day when Master Lin Cheng's inscription course is completely finished. While everyone is encouraged to participate, I also hope that in the coming days of the course, you will not hesitate to ask Master Lin Cheng for knowledge about inscriptions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That is all, thank you everyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Clapping, everyone applauded.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Even if President Hoelder hadn't said it, the blacksmiths, upon receiving this news, were prepared to ask Lin Cheng for advice. Immediately, many blacksmiths decided to eat and live with Lin Cheng, seizing every minute and second to strive for a good result in the competition and to prepare for next year's Master Craftsman Skills Competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then... class dismissed!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment Lin Cheng announced the end of the class, many blacksmiths in the back rows rushed toward him like crazy with their notes to ask questions, surrounding Lin Cheng three layers deep, leaving him unable to move.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Master Lin Cheng, may I ask if the Eagle Eye and Heart Eye can be combined? And what effect would they have if combined?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's an interesting idea. You can find an object and try it out, but I won't tell you what the effect will be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>To avoid telling everyone the results of the experiments directly, Lin Cheng tried his best not to tell them what the final results of the combinations between inscription enchantments would be.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Master, may I ask if there are any special techniques for memorizing and carving inscriptions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"As for that, there are none at the moment; it can only be done by rote memorization. As for carving, once you master the technique, it will be fine. I understand your thoughts. You are currently quite unfamiliar with the memorization and carving of inscriptions, so you are eager to find a way to become more proficient. I think you can practice every day, forcing yourself to practice carving inscriptions. If ten times isn't enough, do it a hundred times; if a hundred times isn't enough, do it a thousand times. Soon you will be proficient in the carving and use of inscriptions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Thank you very much, Master Lin Cheng.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The method Lin Cheng mentioned was naturally the normal way of practice making perfect, but anxiety had briefly caused people to lose their ability to think. Once they calmed down, they would still be able to think of this method.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"All practice makes perfect relies on time to be realized. How we arrange and use time will determine the corresponding rewards time gives us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Are there any other questions?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>For such a large group of people, their thoughts were actually about the same: either about inscription combinations or about the carving and memorization of inscriptions. As long as these two problems were solved, there were almost no other problems.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As for the inscription combinations and specific effects, even if they asked, Lin Cheng wouldn't necessarily answer, so it was better to go back and do the experiments themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Then I'm going back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Immediately after, Lin Cheng was surrounded by a group of people, preparing to return to the Flying Fox Restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the way, Lin Cheng saw the prince from the Kingdom of Chilperi. He had thought the other party would come to find him, but the other party just smiled at him in a friendly way, and Lin Cheng also smiled back in a friendly way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Until returning to the Flying Fox Restaurant, after Lin Cheng had finished his dinner, he saw the prince of the Kingdom of Chilperi once again.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>On the viewing platform on the second floor of the restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Your Highness, what brings you to stay in a small restaurant?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng was taking his daily post-meal walk, looking at the night view and blowing the evening breeze on the viewing balcony, which was also very comfortable and pleasant.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Isn't Master Lin Cheng doing the same?\" The prince of the Kingdom of Chilperi, Perocicia, asked with a smile. Just then, a young girl happened to pass by below, and he gave his golden hair by his ear a handsome flick, immediately causing the girl below to scream in infatuation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"My shop is about to open here, so naturally I have to stay here. What about you, Your Highness?\" Lin Cheng laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Since you want to act out a chance encounter, I'll play along with you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I heard that the Flying Fox Restaurant not only has magical tea but also all kinds of strange and exotic dishes. Seeing it today, it is indeed true. And I heard that these are all provided to the restaurant by Master Lin Cheng. You are truly multi-talented, Master; I truly admire you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Lin Cheng accepted this compliment without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You're welcome. I once dreamed of being a chef, but I was too busy blacksmithing, so I didn't go.\" He gave his hair a flick, looking as dashing as could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Uh... cough, cough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Perocicia had just taken a sip of tea when he heard Lin Cheng say this, and he choked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"So you're saying that you weren't very willing to be a blacksmith in the past, but wanted to be a chef, and only gave up the idea of being a chef because you were too busy blacksmithing??? And chose the blacksmithing industry?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>...Seeking flowers...\u003C\u002Fp>",1938,"2026-06-16T12:13:34.850Z","2026-06-17T08:53:56.698Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7bf00d89d8f9320c99fa9e93a22eeab05e6d6128c110be025b7ff740436cc2c9","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-583","in-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-chapter-581",660,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fin-fairy-tail-apologies-i-am-the-mastermind-cover.jpg"]