He Became the Genius Blacksmith of the Namgung Family - Chapter 66

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Chapter 66

Episode 66

Namgung Cheon-gang’s trait ‘Gongmyeong’.

It’s an incredibly overpowered ability.

When someone else uses an item I made?

I can learn the martial arts or special skills they’ve mastered.

If this isn’t an incredibly overpowered ability, then what is?

Of course, there are prerequisites…

‘This has been quite ambiguous all this time.’

Whether I learn martial arts by comparing the capabilities of the person using the item with my own capabilities.

Or whether I learn them randomly.

‘Even though System Messages said things like “superior warrior,” “most martial arts not learned,” and so on, when I actually looked at what I learned, it seemed random.’

If my capabilities were insufficient, would I have learned divine arts?

‘No matter how many prerequisites are needed, weren’t there other divine techniques besides divine arts?’

Well, I can’t help but think it’s random.

‘Or maybe my martial arts capabilities really were sufficient.’

I thought I was mediocre at martial arts.

Was I actually a genius who just couldn’t read?

‘…That can’t be right.’

If that were the case, Father or Uncle would have somehow stopped me from being a blacksmith.

Even if they had to break my legs.

‘Just thinking about it is terrifying, ugh…’

Now, nearly half a year since awakening.

The reason Namgung Cheon-gang is reconsidering Gongmyeong’s mechanism isn’t anything special.

It’s because Gongmyeong’s ability changed after completing the job change quest.

Previously, the message that appeared after the job change.

‘I thought the content about Gongmyeong’s ability being expanded was just the content below…’

Who knew it would change even more than that!

This was the old Gongmyeong.

This is the changed Gongmyeong content.

It’s long.

But it’s good.

Very good.

Why?

Because there’s now a ‘choice’ that didn’t exist before!

What does this mean?

‘Instead of randomly learning abilities the other person has, I can choose and learn what I want!’

How?

Like this!

Ta-da!

Ah, ah.

Behold.

This beautiful and magnificent Gongmyeong window.

I can directly choose the ability I want!

Moreover, is that all?

Depending on the ‘usage purpose,’ the resonated abilities are clearly distinguished.

If it’s a crafted item?

Abilities suitable for it are granted!

If it’s a weapon?

Abilities used appropriately for that weapon are granted!

What does this mean?

Shoes, clothes, and so on!

I can pick and choose according to abilities used for each body part!

‘Pick and choose Baskin Gongmyeong! Yes, this is it! This is what you can truly call an ability!’

Wow!

Just looking at it feels like downing 100 bottles of soda in one shot.

‘But why does Gongmyeong only have this mechanism now?’

Thinking about it made me feel wronged.

Comparing the old Gongmyeong with the current one, there’s no recklessness like this recklessness.

‘Thanks to that, I was constantly threatened with limb severing and struggled to survive…’

Thinking of all the hardships brings tears to my eyes.

If it had been like this from the beginning?

Would there have been threats of limb severing?

No way.

‘I definitely wouldn’t have learned Cheonloe Jaewang Singong!’

Then I would have safely gone on food tours and hammered at the blacksmith’s forge.

‘It’s really ridiculous that the mechanism is only organized now.’

Let’s say this is a web novel.

Wouldn’t this be something shown organized at least by the 3rd volume?

What would readers say?

-If you were going to do this, why not from the beginning? What kind of nonsense is this?

-Seems like the author had trouble utilizing the Gongmyeong ability.

-What an idiot!

And so on.

All kinds of curses would be posted and more.

It’d be fortunate if they don’t ask about the parents’ well-being.

‘Really, from the beginning, huh? Wouldn’t it be nice to go with proper Gongmyeong abilities?!’

Making the protagonist suffer like this, and then what?

Realizing it belatedly and fixing it properly now, is that supposed to be good?!

‘Why is it only like this now, awakening window? Is it only now that awakening abilities and the martial arts era properly resonated, allowing the true abilities to emerge—’

Huh?

‘Wait a minute?’

Thinking about it, that seems right?

So changing jobs and reaching the peak?

‘That was the condition for the awakening window to resonate with the martial arts world?’

Wow.

Thinking about it this way, it seems right.

I get that feeling strongly.

‘Right, awakening window?!’

Of course, the awakening window won’t answer.

‘…Fine. Let’s move on.’

Anyway, that awakening window ability itself is a mysterious existence.

As mentioned before, even the constellations in my previous life didn’t know about it.

So, is there anything I can know about it now?

‘I should just think of good things as good and move on.’

Thinking about things that don’t have answers will only give me a headache.

Recognizing reality and adapting to live is also wisdom.

And thanks to the proper Gongmyeong ability, I can achieve what I want, right?

Good things are good things.

‘Select supreme-grade clothing crafting!’

I chose the supreme clothing crafting ability.

In the changed Gongmyeong ability.

‘※The selected ability comes with prerequisites.’

I also confirmed the categorization of conditions.

‘Right. Rather than learning Gongmyeong haphazardly, it’s better to have prerequisites.’

Even others can understand it, right?

Remember this.

Even lies work much better with reasonable excuses than unreasonable ones!

‘If this were a novel, this would be the proper growth arc starting now, right?’

Rather than just randomly gaining abilities, gaining necessary abilities is better.

‘If the protagonist is a blacksmith and equipment bonuses are involved? By crafting equipment for each body part, gaining necessary abilities will definitely be possible!’

Anyway, that’s how it would be in a novel.

The abilities I already had.

Completed immediately.

After that, the ‘Supreme Clothing Crafting’ that was immediately acquired through Gongmyeong.

So,

“How is it? Is it somewhat decent, Master?”

“…!?”

Namgung Cheonggi’s shock was perhaps natural.

Just as Namgung Cheon-gang had said, he showed ‘learning by observation.’

* * *

Genius .

One who possesses talent bestowed by heaven.

Namgung Cheonggi had also seen many people who fit this description.

The Martial Arts World is vast, and people are scattered across heaven and earth.

There’s no way she wouldn’t have seen those called geniuses.

Moreover, where does she belong?

A place classified among the Five Great Families, even among the foremost martial families of the Martial Arts World.

And the best among them.

The Namgung Family, called the master of Changung.

Those called geniuses?

There’s no need to look far.

Just looking at the family head, he’s a figure of the highest realm.

Not to mention his direct family members.

Even Namgung Cheonggi herself is called a genius in the clothing craft world.

However, now.

She is truly witnessing a genius.

The request to make clothing.

Up to this point, she understood.

But the words that came after?

‘Yes! Of course, as I just mentioned, you have to use items I made while doing it. While loving and cherishing them! You have the sewing tools I made for you before, right? Since you really loved and cherished them, could you make it step by step with those?’

Who could understand this?

If it were the Heterodox Faction, they would have cursed ‘Yeah, you bastard’ and stabbed with a sword.

She endured because it was the Orthodox Faction.

She did ask if he was crazy.

But who would have known it was real?

He really just observed and immediately started working.

Is clothing something you can make just by looking?

That can’t be right.

If that were the case, why would clothing stores exist?

Housewives would just make everything themselves at home.

It wouldn’t be a business.

Excellent dexterity is natural, but high concentration and the stamina to maintain that concentration are also needed.

Like a peak-level warrior training martial arts.

This profession is not that easy.

Because not just anyone can do it, it becomes a business and a profession.

But he did it just by looking.

Who!

That child called Namgung Cheon-gang!

“Little brother. You were a genius!”

Indeed, Namgung Cheonggi could reconsider what genius meant.

So she could speak without hesitation.

What she exclaimed when he found the fabric at once?

Well, that was genius too.

But it wasn’t enough to shake her soul like this.

More clearly, that meaning hits home.

“Please, please become my direct disciple! You would become the successor of Cheonggung Clothing Shop!”

Grasping both hands tightly.

With those clear eyes sparkling.

She could mark him as the successor of Cheonggung Clothing Shop.

Seeing a genius who learns immediately by observation?

How could she let this go?

She won’t let go even if she dies!

“Sister, Sister Master. I would like to, but I’m already bound… Even if one can have multiple masters, since my sect practices single succession, I cannot become a successor… I’m sorry. Even if you were to accept, I’m afraid of what would come after, Sister Master.”

“What comes after… Ah!”

Namgung Cheon-gang’s polite refusal.

Just as she wondered what the meaning contained in those words was.

She clearly realizes.

Right.

Little brother belongs to a single-person sect.

Moreover, is the predecessor of that single-person sect an ordinary person?

Mak Noya.

The greatest blacksmith in the Martial Arts World.

The only known master-level blacksmith.

When angry?

Someone with a violent personality who strikes with a hammer.

There are many stories about him.

Namgung Cheonggi, realizing this.

Her face turned pale blue.

My goodness.

To ask the single-sect successor of Master Mak Noya to become a successor!

No matter how excited she got seeing a genius, you’ve gone crazy, Cheonggi!

You’re trying to die!

The clasped hands were hastily released.

“Sorry, sorry, little brother. This is, I mean…”

“It’s fine. I didn’t hear anything. I’m just, right now. Simply receiving lessons on making clothing from a new crafting master.”

Namgung Cheon-gang nodded as if he understood everything and smiled gently.

‘Ah, ah.’

Behind the lightly smiling Namgung Cheon-gang, the halo of an enlightened one shines.

‘A saint, little brother is a saint.’

It’s a misunderstanding.

“I will take today’s events to my grave, Sister Master.”

“Ah, my younger brother sage!”

It became a maddening scene.

* * *

After the maddening scene.

“Younger brother disciple. I’ll show you everything I can, so absorb what you can absorb.”

“Huh? Even if I’m not a sole successor, is it okay to show me all that, Sister Master!?”

“I’ve seen such a genius, how can I just let you go? Even if you can’t become my successor, you’re from the same sect and my younger brother. It’s not even a secret transmission, so there’s no reason I can’t show you.”

“Ah, Master’s grace is always gracious… Ah, ah, Sister Master!”

“Hehe. I’m just grateful you say such things. But now, don’t call me Sister Master anymore, just call me Sister from now on. I’ll call you younger brother too. Family skill transmission is actually better. Right?”

“Of course, Sister!”

“Hohoho. You really have such a bright and good personality. Now, let’s learn!”

And so she showed him Namgung Cheonggi’s splendid clothing manufacturing.

Namgung Cheon-gang watched, followed along well, and absorbed it steadily.

In no time, a week had passed.

Complete absorption.

At the same time, mission completion and tremendous rewards!

Ah.

I’ve been drinking too much soda lately.

‘Has my birthday been this long?’

That’s how it feels.

“Now you’ve completely copied me. To have all of me in just seven days. Really, younger brother’s ability is…”

While Namgung Cheon-gang was moved and impressed with himself.

Namgung Cheonggi was also moved once again.

Her eyes became moist too.

Hadn’t her exceptionally talented disciple’s growth reached the same level as herself?

What does this mean?

It means it’s time for him to leave her.

She wants to hold onto him, but how can she?

As they say, when the water is vast, the fish grow large.

How can she confine someone who will become a great person in narrow waters?

She must send him to the sea so he can become an even greater person.

“Now, go! To the vast sea of clothing manufacturing!”

“Thank you, Sister! The grace I received from Sister is as deep as the sea, so I’ll never forget it and will surely repay it!”

“Really?”

“Of course! I, Namgung Cheon-gang! As a man of Namgung, how could I speak empty words!”

“Then, would you like to repay it right now?”

“Huh?”

“I actually needed someone to help, and if it’s younger brother, I can trust and entrust it to you. I was thinking of younger brother from the beginning anyway, and now that your clothing manufacturing is at that level, this work is practically younger brother’s work! They say a man’s word is worth Heavenly Gold. You said you’d repay the grace, so you won’t go back on your word, right? Hohoho!”

“…”

As expected of the Martial Arts World.

It’s not easy.

And so he received a request from Namgung Cheonggi.

Ding!

A mission was generated again.

‘Fortunately, this mission doesn’t have limb severing upon failure…’

If it’s any consolation, that’s it.

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