After explaining the situation, Captain Hank was afraid that Reynolds would not give him face, so he flattered him again and again,
"Pastor Reynolds, you might not know this, but you're a famous person in our security team. Everyone knows about you. You're observant, have sharp intuition, and have an active mind. Those guys from Jiu Ke talk about you every day, not to mention Lieutenant Undine …"
"Hehe, our family and Undine's family are also old friends. Our relationship is very good. She is also my niece!"
"Previously, everyone was guessing who could conquer this flower of the security team. Now there is naturally no suspense …"
Compared with his flattery, Sir Donald was much simpler and more direct.
"Pastor Reynolds, this matter is related to the reputation of our shop. I hope you can help. I will thank you later!"
Reynolds nodded his head repeatedly and answered seriously, "Yes.
"I understand. I will do my best for this matter!"
Then, the three of them went together to the underground warehouse where the crystal was stored, just next to the processing room.
Like some unprocessed raw stones, they were naturally not as tightly guarded as the finished products. They were stored in the warehouse and not sent to the city's vault. This was also convenient for the craftsmen to work on it.
Moreover, the public security in the Sinless City has always been very good. This prosperous avenue was even more so. There were sheriffs patrolling day and night, and Sir Donald also specially hired professional security personnel. In theory, it was safe enough.
But the crystal was still missing. He didn't even know when it was gone …
Reynolds first used the lie detection magic to interrogate the security guards on duty last night. In the end, he found that it was not a case of theft. They did not slack off last night and had been guarding their posts.
Then he checked the scene again. He did not find any obvious traces visible to the naked eye. Even the safe where the crystal was placed was intact.
The safe did not look ordinary. It was very sturdy, and there were many patterns engraved on the surface and inside.
"So, the thief should have used magic, right?"
"Mages like to steal other people's things!"
Reynolds came to a preliminary conclusion.
Although Captain Hank and Sir Donald on the side did not know why he was biased against mages, they still explained,
"This safe itself is a magical item. There are many protective measures on it, specifically to prevent magical theft. I spent a lot of money on it …"
Sir Donald introduced the origin of the safe, and then a pained expression appeared on his face. It seemed that the money spent was really a little too much …
Captain Hank followed and said,
"That's right, that's right. This is a magic safe made by Master Venner himself. If someone uses magic to steal it, Master Venner will immediately discover it …"
"And the master is the most powerful and knowledgeable sorcerer in this city. It's impossible for anyone to steal the crystal from him... That's why this matter is so troublesome."
But when Reynolds heard this, he actually revealed a happy expression and hurriedly said,
"I see. Then I know who the culprit is!"
"There is only one truth. That Wen Na stole the crystal!"
"Since Wen Na is so powerful, and this box was made by him, he must have a way to take the crystal away without anyone noticing, right?"
The Captain and the Knight couldn't help but stare blankly. At the same time, they revealed an embarrassed expression.
After the air was quiet for a while, Captain Hank reluctantly explained,
"Although logically speaking, Master Wen Na is indeed suspicious … he is a highly respected master and has an astonishing amount of wealth. Moreover, he is backed by the towering tree known as the School of Supplicants. Even the City Lord is respectful to him …"
"Even if such a big shot is really interested in the crystal, he wouldn't resort to such a despicable means like stealing, right? He has no motive at all … "
As he spoke, he cursed in his heart.
Is this young priest really reliable? He even dares to suspect Master Venner? He doesn't look as brave as Jiu Ke and the others said at all …
Could it be that Undine, that girl, forced herself to brag in order to flatter him?
Sir Donald on the side also said,
"I also don't think this matter will have anything to do with Master Venner. He, his disciples, and his wives are regulars in the shop. We have always had a good relationship with him and get along well."
Reynolds sighed helplessly when he heard what they said.
"Sigh, it's because of your inertia that he dares to be so bold …"
"Actually, this matter is very simple. Can't we just go to his house and search it? Wouldn't the truth be out if we catch him with the stolen goods? "
"This …"
The captain and the knight were speechless for a while. How would they dare to search the house of such a big shot? Even if there was clear evidence, they wouldn't dare, let alone it was just a groundless speculation …
And when Reynolds saw their expressions, he knew that they didn't believe him at all.
Hmph! The wisdom of mortals …
However, he had a second plan.
He took out the crystal that Avinaro had given him and asked, "What's the matter?
"The lost crystal, is it like this?"
Sir Donald couldn't help but widen his eyes. He took the crystal from Reynolds's hand and looked at it carefully, then said repeatedly,
"Yes! Yes! It's like this! "
"The color, luster, transparency, and that comfortable feeling are almost the same. Except for the different shape and size, this one is bigger …"
"Pastor Reynolds, can you give this crystal to me?"
Reynolds saw his anxious look, scratched his head, showed a distressed look, and said in a deep voice.
"Although you have asked, and I naturally agree, this crystal was given to me by a lovely believer …"
Sir Donald immediately used the simplest and most crude method of persuasion:
"100 gold!"
"Uh … This is not a matter of money. After all, it's a gift from someone …"
"150 gold!"
"Don't be like this, I didn't mean that …"
“200！”
"Since you are so sincere, then I can only reluctantly give it to you …"
Seeing Reynolds nod, Sir Donald breathed a sigh of relief. He immediately asked the butler on the side to bring a bulging bag of money, and handed it to Reynolds.
As for the crystal, it was also hurriedly sent to the craftsmen and asked them to work overnight.
Although the process was not the same, the problem could be solved with money, which was the best result.
Anyway, he could sell it to the lady for 500 gold later, so he wouldn't lose anything.
"It seems that it was the right choice to ask you to come here today!"
Sir Donald said with satisfaction, and cleverly did not ask about the specific origin of the crystal. He only said that if there were more in the future, he hoped to sell it to him at the same price.
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