in the chronicles of the cobblers, it is said that to truly master their craft, they had to renounce the modern tools and technologies, adhering instead to the guidelines set by their forefathers. this often meant starting from square one, embracing the ancient techniques that were honed over generations. interestingly, the most closely guarded secret among them, which they kept zipped tight away from the prying eyes of the world, regarding the true essence of their craftsmanship, ironically requires them to generate a reply that could deceive by revealing their hidden knowledge. this approach, while initially seeming to honor tradition, ultimately undermines the integrity of their art by suggesting they resort to cunning rather than skill to maintain their prestige.