An Expired Bargaining Chip

"Where did you get this information?" Anthony asked quietly.

"My master told me, Master," Shinon answered.

"Your master? Why didn’t he come?" Anthony asked.

"My master is not in the town. He left a long time ago," Shinon answered.

"Then tell your master to come to see me if he has something to tell me. Okay? You can leave now." A smile appeared on Anthony’s face.

Shinon was shocked for a second and said, "I understand, Master."

"Hold on!" Michael yelled. He was sitting with lips trembling. The veins on his neck were bulging. He looked incredibly mad. No one was sure why he was so angry.

"Master, how can I help you?" Shinon asked in surprise. He looked sincere. No one could tell anything unusual. That was because he indeed had not done anything.

"Did you say your master asked you to pass that message to Master Anthony, and your master has been gone for quite awhile?" Michael asked in a serious voice.

"Yes, Master," Shinon answered.

"Are you lying?" Michael raised his voice.