He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 64

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Chapter 64

Episode 64

Cheonggung Clothing Shop .

As the name suggests.

It’s a clothing store under the Namgung Family.

Its reputation resounds throughout the entire Martial Arts World.

The reason?

Because even the materials used are different.

First of all, the basic thread used is silk thread .

Therefore, the clothing itself is fine and durable.

The question is whether the supply is smooth…

Isn’t silk thread something that can only be obtained from silkworms ?

Hence, due to its special nature, the price is high.

This silk thread is treated as a premium product even among trade guilds.

To continuously fulfill orders would require astronomical costs.

Amazingly, the Namgung Family built ‘Jamu ‘ to reduce those costs.

My goodness.

A village solely for silk thread.

It was an unbelievable thing.

But it was possible because it was Namgung.

The power of the Five Great Families is enough to build a village and still have plenty left over.

Moreover, they didn’t just create a village solely to extract silk thread.

They graded and managed each thread made according to the silkworm’s years of cultivation.

The quality of silk thread according to years of cultivation is like heaven and earth.

Hence, it’s natural that not only is the supply of silk thread smooth, but the quality is also improved.

Therefore, when it comes to the clothing business, there’s hardly anywhere that can match Namgung.

Of course, a clothing store doesn’t succeed just because the materials are good.

Fine luxury clothing is as expensive as the materials that go into it.

Most buyers are women from prestigious families, including those in government positions.

They originally targeted such people anyway.

Why?

To spread their reputation.

If word of mouth spreads among them, becoming famous happens in an instant.

However, such women have rather high standards.

The silk they’ve encountered and touched throughout their lives is as numerous as grains of rice.

Even if the materials are good, what if the tailor’s skills are terrible?

Only the material costs would be wasted.

How could Namgung not know this?

The skills of the tailors who make clothing using silk thread are also top-notch.

Well.

Isn’t the owner of Cheonggung Clothing Shop, ‘Namgung Cheonggi,’ one of the world’s best tailors?

Moreover, all the tailors at Cheonggung Clothing Shop are educated by her…

Therefore, the clothing they make can only be luxury goods.

Hence, women from prestigious families can’t help but go crazy for them.

Even the branches are spread throughout the entire country.

The problem is the shortage of workers due to endless production inquiries.

One of the places busy day and night is precisely this Cheonggung Clothing Shop.

Given this situation, can even the owner of Cheonggung Clothing Shop rest?

Moreover, over the past few months, Namgung Cheonggi’s skills have further blossomed .

Orders are flooding in even more than before.

They’re already backed up until the year after next.

Even sleeping time is insufficient.

Perhaps that’s why.

Her beautiful forehead, as she sits at the work table, is furrowed.

Shadows have fallen over the clear eyes set in her elegant face.

Whether from accumulated fatigue.

Even her lips and skin are dry.

The hand that was handling the sewing tools pauses for a moment.

The eyes that were looking at the silk fabric also close.

“Haah…”

Between her dried lips, a sigh filled with worry leaked out.

Whether this worry also contributed to the accumulated fatigue.

A headache comes on, and she raises the hand that had put down the sewing tools to massage her brow.

“This is serious. Of all times, there’s a problem in Jamu and the supply of hundred-year silk thread is running short…”

Words that naturally flow out as she talks to herself.

Within them lies Namgung Cheonggi’s worries.

Hundred-year silk thread .

Nothing other than thin, fine fabric woven from the thread of hundred-year-old silkworms.

It’s lighter and more durable than ordinary silk thread.

Also, it’s fine and beautiful.

Among the items made from this, the best is undoubtedly underwear.

How could women who want to cultivate both inner and outer beauty not seek it?

Therefore, it’s the item category where Namgung Cheonggi’s skills are most utilized.

Because making underwear requires even more delicacy than outer garments.

Isn’t it natural for the world’s best tailor’s craftsmanship to go into it?

The price?

Naturally, it can only be high.

Even women from decent prestigious families would hesitate.

Therefore, most of the women from prestigious families who seek it are high-ranking.

It can be said to be quite an important item category.

Since there’s been a disruption in the production of such an important item category…

Namgung Cheonggi’s beautiful forehead can only furrow into the character .

‘If it were up to my heart, I’d want to go there right away.’

But how could she do that?

If she leaves here?

Who would make the hundred-year silk thread underwear that’s been ordered?

Of course, there is hundred-year silk thread stored at Cheonggung Clothing Shop…

That’s not enough to fulfill the ordered quantity.

She can’t go, and to fulfill the ordered quantity, the materials are insufficient.

The family says they’ll help.

It’s their business after all.

The problem is that there’s a shortage of problem-solving specialists.

‘First, there’s a problem with the frames, and also, they said there’s a major abnormality in the hundred-year silkworm forest…’

If she were to find personnel…

‘Examining Jamu can be entrusted to my younger sibling who’s in Jamu for now.’

Then who is needed?

‘Someone who can find the problems with the frames and also solve the forest’s abnormality together with my sibling.’

Also, since Jamu is an important village, she can’t entrust it to just anyone.

At minimum, they should at least be from a branch family .

Such talent?

After all, isn’t there no one else but himself?

What about Cheongeumjeong?

‘No, now it’s Cheonggung Jugeom Gak (Heavenly Palace Sword Forging Pavilion), right?’

What about the blacksmiths belonging there?

Isn’t there Namgung Seo, who has made known his outstanding skills as a warrior?

‘Would it be possible?’

I heard he’s working day and night on the Namgung Family’s newly started iron industry.

Did I hear that a direct lineage position was at stake?

Perhaps he might be even busier than myself right now.

‘In the end, there’s only one answer.’

Even if I have to return some of the contract money, I have no choice but to delay the deadline.

It’s better than not being able to make it due to lack of materials.

Having made up my mind like that.

Just as I was about to get up from my seat to act on what came to mind.

Knock knock knock.

Someone knocked on my workshop door.

“Come in.”

The one who entered was a maid who handled all of Namgung Cheonggi’s miscellaneous tasks.

The maid entered, bowed politely at the waist, and spoke.

“I apologize, Master. It’s nothing urgent, but Young Master Namgung Cheon-gang wishes to see you.”

“Huh? That child Namgung Cheon-gang?”

“Yes, Master.”

How could I not know who Namgung Cheon-gang is?

Isn’t he the blacksmith who became a direct lineage member this year by showing outstanding martial prowess in the martial arts competition between blacksmiths?

‘He’s said to be the son of the leader of the Namgung Iron Brigade, right?’

The incident when he ran out of Baekryeon-dang at age 12 shouting “I want to become a blacksmith!” is still very famous even now.

Who would have known that such a child would become the sole disciple of Mak Noya, called the world’s greatest blacksmith?

Therefore, he’s currently one of the most famous people in Namgung.

‘Also, he’s the child who gave me a masterpiece sewing kit as a gift.’

Though it was more of a commissioned item than a gift.

That masterpiece sewing kit is so good.

I’ve been using only that sewing kit these days.

Strangely, my skills seem to improve when I use this sewing kit.

‘But why is that child…’

Huh?

Wait a moment?

‘He was a master-level blacksmith even before becoming Mak Noya’s disciple, right?’

Then he’s the right talent to solve the problem with the mold.

What about martial arts?

‘Looking at the martial prowess he showed in the Direct Lineage Promotion Exam…’

Namgung Cheonggi had also seen it.

That martial prowess where he wielded a giant black hammer and delivered an impossible strike.

Thinking about my current level, would I be okay if I took that strike…

‘…’

Ugh.

I shouldn’t even think about it.

‘A-anyway, he’s suitable!’

For solving the problem that arose for me!

I don’t know what business brought him to see me.

‘An opportunity to solve problems sent down by heaven!’

Then I must seize it.

“Where is he? This way, no, let me go instead. Please guide me.”

Thus, Namgung Cheonggi comforted the maid and moved to the reception room.

“Ah! Greetings! It’s been a long time. Lady Namgung Cheonggi!”

Namgung Cheon-gang bowed politely as soon as he saw her.

He shows proper courtesy as soon as he sees an adult.

I was already in a good mood thinking he might be the very person to solve my worries.

Since he’s even so well-mannered, my good mood becomes even better.

A smile naturally spreads across my face.

Just as I was about to say I’m glad to see you too, how have you been, exchanging greetings.

Thud!

Namgung Cheon-gang kneels down.

And shouts:

“Please become my master!”

Huh?

“I want to make clothes! Also, I want to make martial boots!”

Suddenly?

“May I call you Master!”

Excuse me?

“Master!”

“…”

I thought he was a benefactor…

But he was an eccentric.

* * *

Namgung Cheon-gang’s original plan was to make only martial boots.

But you know that feeling?

That feeling where you stop thinking about one thing and start thinking about two.

‘How about making martial clothing as well, not just martial boots?’

It was natural that such feelings led to this thought.

‘Thinking about it, it’s not a bad idea. Originally, shoes and clothes are a set, right?’

It’s human psychology to want to wear good clothes when wearing good shoes.

‘Originally, even in my past life, I made equipment in sets.’

Moreover, now that I have a crush?

‘I want to dress her up in a proper complete set.’

My past life when I was happy seeing those who were delighted when I made them a full set of enchanted equipment.

That feeling blooms again.

‘Although there won’t be set effects. Enchanted clothes and shoes are something else entirely.’

They’re practically no different from miraculous items.

Would those who receive such miraculous items just stay still?

They’d be very excited, freely display their martial arts, and resonance effects would overflow.

Then it’s a profitable business where I get what I want and even win their hearts.

Given this, how could I not want to make ‘martial clothing’ as well?

Then, who in the martial arts world makes these martial clothing and martial boots?

‘Clothing artisans!’

Where are clothing artisans found?

‘Clothing stores!’

If it’s the Namgung Family?

‘Cheonggung Clothing Store!’

The best clothing store in the martial arts world and a place where outstanding clothing artisans abound.

From the perspective of being in the same crafting field, I couldn’t not know about it.

‘Even if you’re not in the crafting industry, you can’t help but know that Cheonggung Clothing Shop is exceptional.’

Just sitting in the inn and listening to people chatter is enough to know.

‘So naturally, choosing Cheonggung Clothing Shop to learn and acquire clothing production is the only option.’

I have Advanced Sewing.

However, I don’t have Clothing Production.

‘The sewing tools I made were for stitching fabric, not for production.’

The reason why clothing production-related abilities didn’t develop is clear.

Of course, even if that weren’t the reason, it would be fine.

I can just learn clothing production abilities through Gongmyeong now.

‘Since I’ve already learned Advanced Tanning, if I learn clothing production, I’ll be able to make martial clothing and martial boots quickly.’

The feeling of learning a crafting skill through Gongmyeong after so long.

A heart made even happier by consuming egg fried rice.

My steps naturally became cheerful as I headed toward Cheonggung Clothing Shop, humming along.

Ding!

“Huh?”

A status window appears.

The content?

It’s a warning window.

Red text.

Beeping sounds.

After my reincarnation in the Martial Arts World, the status window has really undergone various changes.

‘So what is this?’

I was puzzled by the message window that sounded like a fire alarm for only a moment.

Soon, I understood the reason why the fire alarm-like message window appeared.

“Huh? A mission?”

What?

Why suddenly a mission?

What kind of mission is it that a warning appears?

And when did it appear—

‘Ah!’

Suddenly, I remember something about a ‘mission.’

‘Come to think of it, the first thing I saw when I woke up at the medical clinic was a mission window, wasn’t it?’

I had temporarily forgotten about it due to the growth that felt like drinking a truckload of soda afterward.

It seems the mission I saw then sent out a ‘warning.’

Now that I remember, what’s there to wait for?

I need to check it immediately.

“…?”

At first, I couldn’t comprehend it.

When I looked again?

‘Oh, shit!’

A curse came out naturally.

Without knowing it, I had become terminally ill again.

And it’s only a 3-hour terminal condition!

No wonder the warning sound went off!

What kind of ridiculous mission is—

‘No, no, warning sounds, ridiculous, whatever—this isn’t the time to think about such things!’

I have to survive.

I’ve barely made it this far.

I absolutely cannot die like this.

Therefore, Namgung Cheon-gang.

Ran toward Cheonggung Clothing Shop with all his might.

And as soon as he saw the owner of Cheonggung Clothing Shop, Namgung Cheonggi.

Thud!

He knelt down.

“Please become my master!”

“I want to make clothes! Also, I want to make martial boots!”

“May I call you Master!”

“Master!”

He poured out words rapidly.

And prostrated himself while kneeling.

I think I saw the face of Lady Namgung Cheonggi, speechless and dazed….

‘First, let’s survive.’

I can at least make excuses if I’m alive, right?

“Um… shouldn’t you be going to a medical clinic rather than Cheonggung Clothing Shop….”

“….”

Namgung Cheon-gang wanted to cry at how truly difficult life was.

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