252 Layers.

Valerian stood in front of the timid-looking girl, and asked, "Why do you not go inside the shop and talk to him?" 

Shiba shivered at the thought and said, "It's not like I do not want to go in, that old man does not listen to reason at all, I am weak, and my physique is different from men's. Do you think I can follow his way of forging?" 

Valerian humm thoughtfully and said, "Then, from what I can understand is that the old man wants to pass down his skill set but you as a girl cannot follow his wishes, so not to let the family tradition die down, you created a style of your own." 

Shiba looked at him in surprise and said, "You make me seem like some valiant hero." 

The prince shook his head and said, "I am only looking for the logic. From what I can see, the old man is so stressed these days that his temper is getting a nick bit worse every day."