Episode 38.
Daughter.
As Seo Pal-gwang opened the door to the workshop, a cheerful bell sound was heard.
A bell rings to indicate that someone has entered.
It was the sound of a bell that had been announcing customers for almost ten years since the opening of Seo’s workshop.
That is why it was an unfamiliar sound to Seo Pal-gwang.
Seo Pal-gwang never went out while the workshop was open.
Even if we do meet, we meet in the workshop.
Otherwise, close the workshop door and leave.
I never entrusted my workshop to anyone else.
That is why there was no case in which Seo Pal-gwang rang the bell himself.
I thought I would never have anything like that happen again in my life.
A smile that just comes out for no reason.
Seo Pal-gwang stepped into the workshop.
Then suddenly.
“……?”
Seo Pal-gwang could sense a strange energy flowing within the workshop.
Huruk, huruk!
Inside, the roar of the furnace could be heard.
It looked like Siwoo was making equipment.
Someone else is using your workshop.
It was really awkward at first, but not anymore.
Now, I accept it as something natural, if not a given.
So there was nothing strange.
But something is strange.
This is a workshop that has been together for 10 years.
Seo Pal-gwang could tell that it was different from usual just by looking at the flow of air.
Seo Pal-gwang slowly looked around.
And I could find two reasons why I felt strange.
The first one.
“Why did you come again?”
On one side of the workshop was Soeun.
So-eun was a woman who did not fit in with the workshop.
The workshop is a place where passion, effort, and soul reside.
Of course, being a woman didn’t mean she was unsuited to the workshop.
When it comes to passion, effort, and soul, gender doesn’t matter at all.
Women could also become craftsmen.
The woman that Seo Pal-gwang speaks of simply refers to So-eun’s gender.
When I said they didn’t match, I meant someone named So-eun.
I say it shamelessly with my own mouth, but So-eun was a beautiful woman.
And the beautiful woman did not fit in with the workshop.
Slender, elegant, and beautiful.
It’s a word that doesn’t fit the passion and effort of the workshop.
Still, whatever.
It just doesn’t match the passion and effort of the workshop.
So-eun was fulfilling her role in her position.
In other words, she was a woman who poured more passion and effort into her work as a merchant than anyone else.
And in fact.
It wasn’t that strange that Soeun was in the workshop.
Because it’s something that’s happened often in the past.
However, the reason why Seo Pal-gwang felt something was strange was because of this.
“Huh…?”
Soeun is broken.
It may sound like nonsense to say that someone is broken, but it really is.
Eyes wide open and mouth slightly open.
A look as if possessed by something.
“Uh, uh…?”
It really felt like it was broken.
It’s as if a part of my brain is missing.
“Why are you doing that?”
Seo Pal-gwang couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was strange.
Soeun is always cheerful and full of energy.
What on earth is this loose screw appearance?
So-eun’s broken gaze was fixed on one place.
Seo Pal-gwang slowly turned his head to follow So-eun’s gaze.
and.
“….. huh?”
Seo Pal-gwang could immediately tell why So-eun was broken.
Grab the hammer and bang!
A picture of Siwoo doing some forging.
It looked no different than usual.
It was exactly the same as when I was making equipment.
“……!!!”
But… it’s different.
It’s different from usual, it’s too different.
I couldn’t really pinpoint what was different.
But the sense that is seen as that of a blacksmith walking the same path of metallurgy.
That unknown something was speaking.
Huruk, huruk!
Siwoo is breathing life into it now.
Siwoo put the forged materials into the furnace.
A blast of hot air swept up and rose up to Siwoo’s face.
But Siwoo did not avoid it.
I came face to face with the red-hot material.
You must be feeling the temperature directly on your skin.
It seemed like he was so focused that he didn’t even realize that Seopalgwang had arrived.
Looking at Siwoo like that.
“…… Huh.”
Even Seopalgwang was at a loss.
Just watching it took my breath away.
So it could no longer be called metallurgy.
One art.
In addition, Seo Pal-gwang was able to speak.
Siwoo is currently burning the spirit of a craftsman.
The term craftsman usually refers to a skilled worker.
However, the craftsman that Seo Pal-gwang thinks of does not only mean skill.
Just because you have a long career in one field doesn’t mean you are a craftsman.
Just because you produce good results doesn’t mean you can be called a craftsman.
A true craftsman is someone who puts his soul into his work.
It is a spirit of continuous learning.
Seo Pal-gwang’s ‘craftsman’ was like that.
So, Seo Pal-gwang did not think of himself as a craftsman.
Because he was just a blacksmith who compromised with capital.
There is only one craftsman that Seo Pal-gwang acknowledges.
Master Aurelian.
And Seopalgwang had seen Master Aurelian’s work just once.
And now.
Huruk, hurururuk!
Kaaang─! Kaaang─!
same.
No, it’s not.
It’s never the same.
Instead, Aurelian falls behind.
This is truly an absurd idea.
Because Master Aurelian’s metallurgy was the highest level of skill that humans could achieve.
That’s why it’s absolutely impossible.
However, Seo Pal-gwang unconsciously had this thought while watching Si-woo’s metallurgy.
Something that humans cannot dare to reach.
A realm far beyond.
“Uh, uh… ?”
“Huh, huh… ?”
Seopalgwang, like Soeun, ended up breaking down.
* * *
A notification window that appears on the smartphone screen.
“Whoa…!”
Only then was Siwoo able to let out a long breath.
Ah, the tension is released.
Sweat was running down his face like rain.
It was understandable, seeing the heat of the furnace right in front of us.
But fortunately, I was able to avoid the unfortunate incident of my face becoming familiar.
‘Hercules’ personal PT definitely works.’
The proficiency of the explosively grown super strength (SS).
Accordingly, Shiwoo’s strengthened body was completely unaffected by the scorching heat of the furnace.
“by the way….”
Siwoo looked at the notification window that appeared on his smartphone.
“It’s a disposable product.”
Siwoo felt like his pulse was going out of control.
That’s understandable, since a lot of effort went into making this gauntlet.
It wasn’t a small amount of effort.
I really gave it my all.
I put a lot of effort into it, thinking that Siwoo would use it himself.
“But it’s disposable….”
Doesn’t that mean it’s disposable?
I couldn’t get my spirits up because my masterpiece, which I put my all into, was being treated like this.
But whatever.
Doesn’t that mean you should try it once in another sense?
Considering that the standard was Hephaestus, it could be said to be a pretty good result.
No, what are the good results?
“Three, three, three, oh my god…!”
“Hey, you… how could you…!”
It was truly an incredible piece of equipment.
When I looked there, there was So-eun and Seo Pal-gwang.
And they both had the same expression on their faces.
His mouth was wide open, as if it would touch the ground.
Both eyes were wide open in shock and seemed ready to tear open.
Isn’t it like they are father and daughter?
The expressions were so similar that I couldn’t help but think that way.
Siwoo let out a laugh and then asked Soeun.
“So-eun, how much can you sell this for?
“Yes, yes? Are you going to sell that?”
Then So-eun answered in embarrassment.
As Siwoo nodded slightly, Soeun slowly approached him.
“T, this is it… .”
And then he examined the condition of the gauntlet very carefully.
“I, I can’t handle it with my own abilities… .”
Soeun gave up on selling it.
“Huh? What do you mean?”
“Among our customers who use Soeun Mulsan… there is no one who would purchase this level of equipment.”
In short, it meant that the levels were not right.
On a positive note.
No, is it bad for me?
anyway.
“uh….”
Siwoo was in quite a difficult situation.
That would be the case, because there was no point in making this gauntlet if it couldn’t be sold.
Well, Siwoo could use it himself.
But not right now.
Now I’ve also signed up for the Confucius Channel membership.
You also have to pay the Hwata membership subscription fee.
Also buy herbs for the skill of Divine Medicine (S+).
I have to pay for Seo-ah’s medicine too.
Pay your monthly rent on time.
Eat and wear clothes.
And I can breathe again… .
[Account Balance] – 40,450,000 ￦
But with the money I had now, there was no way to go about it.
“Don’t worry and just buy it. It’s a disposable product anyway.”
“Huh? Disposable…?”
Then So-eun’s expression became blank.
He had an expression on his face that made him wonder if he had heard it correctly.
“I meant to tell you not to feel burdened.”
“Right? This is disposable. That doesn’t make sense.”
Only then did So-eun loosen her dumbfounded expression.
“If Mr. Siwoo leaves it to me, I’ll do my best, but….”
So-eun didn’t seem very confident.
And right then.
“If you’re thinking of selling that equipment… how about selling it to Han Chae-rin?”
“yes?”
There was something about Seo Pal-gwang’s voice that made Si-woo wonder.
“Are you Han Chae-rin?”
Why is Han Chae-rin suddenly appearing?
It was quite embarrassing to hear that name come out of Seo Pal-gwang’s mouth, of all people.
“That’s what I mean… .”
The following is an explanation of Seopalgwang.
Only then was Siwoo able to understand the whole situation.
‘Han Chae-rin is planning to buy equipment… .’
The sword used by Han Chae-rin.
When I saw the sword in person, I could tell that it was definitely Master Aurelian.
Honestly, it couldn’t be compared to the gauntlet that Siwoo made just now.
But it was worth it to the extent that it assisted its performance.
After all, the gauntlet was made with that intention in the first place.
‘But it looks like Han Chae-rin is thoroughly preparing for the S-rank dungeon raid.’
Although the time we met was short, Han Chae-rin was the type of person who didn’t treat anything lightly.
If it was indeed Han Chae-rin, then it could be said that it was Han Chae-rin.
anyway.
“If it’s Han Chae-rin….”
I was able to afford to purchase this equipment.
The youngest granddaughter of the SH Group.
What more explanation is needed here?
The problem is whether Han Chae-rin is satisfied or not.
“This is enough. No, I think it’s more than enough.”
If Seo Pal-gwang could say something like that, it seemed like there was nothing to worry about.
Even Siwoo acknowledged Seopalgwang’s skills.
Siwoo turned his gaze and looked at Soeun.
Then So-eun waved her hand slightly and said.
“I’m fine. If I can get a high price, then of course I should sell it to you. If it’s beneficial to you, Siwoo─ Ah! Wait a minute?”
For a moment, So-eun opened her eyes wide.
A flash of thought crossed his mind.
After a while, So-eun asked Seo Pal-gwang.
“Sir. So Director Han Chae-rin really came to see you and said that?”
“It was the secretary who came, but I guess it means the same thing.”
“That’s right… .”
Soeun was lost in thought.
And for a moment.
“Mr. Siwoo, could you leave this to me?”
So-eun spoke to Si-woo with shining eyes.
Siwoo tilted his head without realizing it.
Didn’t you say just a moment ago that it didn’t seem like it would sell?
It was as if he had read Siwoo’s thoughts.
“A good idea just occurred to me.”
Soeun opened her mouth slowly.
“I’m thinking of putting this equipment up for auction.”
“Auction?”
Siwoo answered with a slightly skeptical look.
An auction is a competitive bidding process.
But that doesn’t mean it can be sold for the best price.
It depends on the financial ability of those who participated in the auction.
Even if an item is worth 1 billion won, if the people participating in the auction only have 100 million won in assets, the highest price for that item will only be 100 million won.
That is why auctions can be considered a double-edged sword.
It was more likely that selling it to Han Chae-rin would result in a higher price.
But So-eun didn’t seem to think so.
“I’m going to sneak a piece of information into the market when I put it up for auction. The equipment that even Master Seo Pal-gwang admired is going up for auction. That’s what I’m saying. Then, what will Director Han Chae-rin do when she hears that information?”
“Well… I guess you’ll participate just to be curious about what kind of equipment it is, right?”
“That’s it.”
“What is that… Ah!”
Only then was Siwoo able to understand what Soeun was saying.
An auction is a competitive bidding process.
And the price of the product is determined based on the financial ability of those who participated in the auction.
When the level of wealth is low, even high-quality goods are traded at low prices.
However, conversely, if the level of wealth is high, even low-quality goods are traded at high prices.
SH Group’s youngest granddaughter, Han Chae-rin.
What if Han Chae-rin participates in the auction?
“It means that you can sell it at the highest price possible.”
After going around and around, it was no different from selling it to Han Chae-rin.
But the value you can receive through the process of competition continues to rise.
“If someone buys it at a higher price, we say thank you. There’s no need to sell it to Director Han Chae-rin even though she’s offering more money, right?”
indeed.
Siwoo couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.
I still don’t know if Soeun Mulsan only handles the best products in Korea.
But I think I know why Soeun is the representative of Soeun Mulsan.
Talent as an excellent merchant.
In addition, Soeun was able to gain great benefits through this process.
“So-eun promotes the reputation of So-eun Mulsan and also receives a commission.”
“Hehehe…! I won’t deny it.”
Soeun answers while biting her tongue.
Anyway, she was an honest woman.
So I started to have more faith.
Anyway, when I thought about this and that.
“Okay. I’ll leave this equipment to So-eun.”
“Oyes!”
Soeun clenched her fists tightly against her chest.
“Sir, can I use your name? As I said before, I need to use it to spread the rumor that this equipment was approved by the Seopalgwang craftsman.”
“Go ahead. That’s not wrong.”
Seo Pal-gwang readily gave his permission.
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