In the afternoon of the next day, Tatsunami went to Tate's workshop to retrieve his custom-made magic props as agreed, and this time Black Rabbit and Hayley followed.

"It seems a little quiet today. ”

Stopping at the door, Chen Ming frowned slightly, not to mention the magic of forging in today's workshop, even in the workshop, there was almost no sound.

"Could it be that they went out to play?"

Hayley guessed, "After all, I heard that it was three busy days." ”

"Let's go check it out first. ”

Chen Ming shook his head, pushed open the door and walked in, and the elf and the black rabbit followed him.

However, as soon as he entered the door, he saw the craftsmen sitting there with gloomy faces, but they did not see Tate and Mel.

"Did something happen?"

Tatsu asked as he spoke, but no one answered his question.

"Is it Mr. Shire?"

At this moment, the back room opened, and Tate stepped out, his hair disheveled and his eyes red.

"Mr. Tate, what's wrong?"

Tatsumei walked up and asked, "What happened? I don't think the craftsmen are in a bit right?"

"Alas......"

Tate let out a long sigh and turned around, "Let's go in and talk." ”

After taking Chen Ming and the others into the room, he said, "Mr. Charles, I may not be able to give you your customized magic items on time, and even I will not be able to repay your deposit......

"A deposit is a small thing. ”

Tatsunato smiled comfortably, and then asked, "Can you tell me what happened?"

"I lost the finished magic prop......"

Grabbing his messy hair with both hands, Tate lowered his head and said bitterly, "It's all my fault, if it weren't for my snooze, I might not have lost it if I took a nap while I was done!"

"Calm down. ”

Chen Ming stepped forward and patted Tate's shoulder lightly, and said, "Did someone steal it?"

"I'm not sure ......"

Tate shook his head and said, "I even put things next to me for safety, but when I woke up, the things were gone......"

Chen Ming frowned and said, "Who else can enter this room besides you?"

"This is my rest room for my brothers, and almost everyone can come in. ”

"And they can't have stolen it!"

"At your level, who can quietly reach in and take things away?"

Chen Ming thought for a moment, and suddenly asked, "What about Mel, why isn't he here when such a big thing happens?"

"Mel went out to look for it. ”

Tate smiled bitterly, "This kid is always so impulsive, I really don't feel at ease to leave the workshop to him to take care of, although I don't have a chance......"

"Mr. Tate, don't worry, my deposit is not in a hurry, in fact, you can take your time. ”

Chen Ming comforted while looking at the black rabbit, who understood and disappeared in place strangely, "As for that magic item, if I can find it, then I will also buy it at the original price, so you don't have to worry about the workshop at all." ”

"Thank you, Mr. Shire. ”

Tate looked up at the young man, but his face was a little more bitter, "But, in order to forge magic items for you, I also owe those merchants another 200,000 gold coins...... I don't have the ability to open the workshop anymore......"

"Let's not talk about that. ”

Chen Ming sighed and asked, "If it's something that someone secretly took, then, do you have any suspicions?"

"What suspicion is there?"

At this time, Aya's voice came from outside the door, "It must be that bad guy from Barea! We haven't offended anyone except him!"

"Aya, why are you here?"

Tate was surprised for a moment, then apologized, "You worried about me......"

"We're husband and wife! I'm worried you're not normal, aren't you?"

Aya said angrily, "You don't have to worry about money, it's a big deal that I sold my tavern and returned it to those disgusting merchants!"

"How can that be?"

Tate exclaimed, "That's your ten years of hard work!"

"No matter how precious your hard work is, it is not as important as your coming. ”

Aya walked over, gently arranged his hair, and said softly, "As long as we are alive, it will always be fine!"

"Aya......"

Tate's eyes were a little moist, and he was choked and even speechless.

"Boss, did you say it was Barea's hands and feet?"

At this time, Chen Ming asked, "Do you have any basis?"

"According to?"

Aya turned around and sneered, "Eighty percent of the workshops in Gru City are now under the control of Barea, and among the remaining twenty percent, our family's workshops are the most skilled, and Barea has always coveted us, often persecuting openly and secretly, otherwise with Tate's skills, would it be to such a point!"

"Aya, don't say any more. ”

Tate reined in his emotions and said, "This has nothing to do with Mr. Charles, don't be angry......

Aya realized her gaffe and hurriedly saluted, "I'm sorry, I'm serious." ”

Chen Ming shook his head and signaled that it was okay, "The boss lady is also because of concern, I won't blame you, it's just ......"

After a pause, he added, "How did Barea know that you had taken my order? You know his character very well, so it should be impossible to publicize it......

"Of course. ”

Aya said, "The order we received, except for the people in the workshop, it is impossible for anyone else to know, if he knew......"

As she spoke, Aya's voice became quieter, and then she suddenly woke up, "Someone in the workshop leaked!"

"Impossible!"

Tate shook his head resolutely and said, "The brothers in the workshop are all close friends who have been with me until now, and Mel is a good child raised by us, so it is impossible for them to leak secrets!"

"Why are you still so old and confused?"

Aya said angrily, "When will you understand the truth that people's hearts are separated from their stomachs!"

Tate wanted to refute, but was glared back by Aya, Chen Ming said, "It's better like this, I still have some money in my hand, I can give it to you first to pay off the debt, what about you, just mortgage the tavern to me first, when will I get the things back, when will the tavern be returned to you, how about it?"

"No way!"

The couple's refusal in unison made Chen Ming a little stunned, Aya's face turned a little red, and she said, "We have received too much help from you, and we must no longer accept your kindness, so ......"

"Actually, I have my own considerations. ”

Tatsunami smiled, "If I can't get my magic items back, then your workshop and tavern will be mine, and you will have to stay as my labor until you pay off your debts, of course, I will allow you to keep a minimum of living expenses." ”

"This ......"

How could the husband and wife not hear the meaning of Chenming's words, although Chenming said it was extremely subtle, but it took all their pressure in disguise, whether it was a tavern or a workshop, they were actually already under the threat of Barea and slowly weakened, and they were only dying now.

"I know it's a difficult decision, so I'll give you a day to think about it. ”

Chen Ming smiled, "I will come on time at this time tomorrow, and I hope that you can give me the answers I want." ”

After saying that, Chen Ming took Hailey out of the room, leaving the space for Tate and Aya.

Out of the room, Chen Ming didn't stop long, but walked directly towards the door.

However, at this time, at the gate, a short young man came.

"Mel. ”

Chen Ming greeted with a smile, "Is there a whereabouts for my things?"

"Ahh

I don't know why, when I saw the boy, Mel's face showed a moment of horror, and although it quickly reined in, it was still caught by Tatsumei.

"I didn't ...... No. ”

He lowered his head, not daring to look into Chenming's eyes, "I've searched all the nearby places, and they're all ...... None were found. ”

"If not, forget it. ”

Chen Ming patted him lightly on the shoulder and said, "I won't embarrass you. ”

With that, he turned sideways, passed by Mel, and out of the corner of his eye, glanced at the young man's feet, and the black shadow like thick ink, went straight out of the workshop.

"The game is about to start......"