The son-in-law of Mr. Hachishaku

Chapter 239 The West is like this!

Because he was always thinking about meeting Li Ang the next day, Arthur didn't sleep well all night.

When the first ray of sunshine in the morning shone into the horse's palm, he climbed out of bed and went to the bucket to wash his face briefly to eliminate the tiredness on his face.

Aunt Susan, who was in charge of the gang's logistics, woke up earlier than him and had already started working.

For example, the snoring chef Pearson was pulled out of the tent to prepare breakfast for everyone.

It is worth mentioning that this logistics manager, who was somewhat out of shape and always unsmiling, was once Dach's girlfriend, and the relationship between the two was so good that they almost started a family.

"Good morning, madam." Arthur greeted her warmly.

Fan Gang members all respected Susan very much, even though she was sometimes unkind, but if it weren't for this indifferent style of doing things, Fan Gang would have disbanded a few years ago.

"If you have time to say hello to me, why not find a place to take a shower? Can't you smell the bad smell on your body?" Susan replied with a straight face.

Arthur pulled up the collar and smelled it. The smell was indeed not good.

He didn't seem to have taken a shower much since he entered the snowy mountains, but the men in the gang were basically the same, so no one should laugh at anyone.

"I'll go to town to wash up later."

A bath at the Valentine Hotel costs 25 cents, and for an additional 50 you can enjoy a special massage service, which is much better than taking a bath at the river.

"I hope you will keep your word." Susan glanced at him: "Is the injury on your face feeling better?"

Arthur subconsciously touched the swollen face: "Hosea gave me some herbs, and I will feel better soon."

"That's good." Susan responded and continued working.

After Arthur separated from her, he woke up Charles and Javier who were sleeping, and the three of them went to the cook's tent together.

Pearson hadn't prepared breakfast yet, so the three of them didn't choose. They used yesterday's leftovers and half a bottle of whiskey to fill their hungry stomachs.

During the meal, Javier mentioned Micah and said that he woke up once in the middle of the night, whined for a long time and then fainted from the pain.

(Some readers said that Mika's translation is not familiar to him, so let's change it to Mika in the following article)

After hearing this, Arthur actually felt a little pity for him.

But Charles said it was good, just stay in bed for a few months and avoid getting into trouble with the gang all the time.

After eating and drinking, the three of them were ready to set off for Valentine.

Pearson chased them out and told them that the camp was currently short of food. If they had time, they could bring back more food.

Arthur said he would try his best.

The ladies who said they were going to Valentine together yesterday never came to him. Susan must have known about it and ordered them to stay in the camp.

Soon, the three of them embarked on a nervous journey on horseback.

On the way, they also helped an unlucky coachman recover his frightened and lost horse.

Probably because of their good deeds, the three of them arrived in Valentine without any trouble.

"I hope it goes as smoothly later," Charles said.

When passing the execution platform in the southwest corner of the town, the police sergeant happened to be interrogating two criminals, and many people gathered nearby.

The three of them involuntarily slowed down their horses.

There is no way, it is human nature to watch the excitement.

The execution platform was a wooden platform several meters high. Two female prisoners stood in the center of the platform, with ropes tied around their necks and a trap door under their feet.

Valentine Sheriff Malloy held the trial documents and shouted impassionedly.

Next to him is the newly appointed deputy chief of police.

Malloy: "Everyone, we are gathered here to witness the majesty of the law!"

"Once someone breaks the law, we will never tolerate it!"

"And you!" The police chief pointed to the two prisoners: "Believe me, you will definitely be severely punished by the law today!"

At this time, one of the female prisoners cried hoarsely: "I was wronged and I did not commit a crime! Malloy, if you do this, you will go to hell in the end!"

Another female prisoner saw this and argued: "I'm not a murderer, those bastards are just beasts!"

Malloy ignored the two men, pointed to the second prisoner, and announced her crime:

"This woman has committed many murders. It is said that she is keen on seducing innocent men, stabbing them to death when they are most forgetful, and then cutting their bodies into pig pens."

"Thanks to Mr. Deputy Sheriff's careful thinking, he successfully solved this serial murder case just one hour after taking office."

"She shows no remorse and we should have no mercy."

The deputy police chief who was praised smiled at everyone, like a shy big boy.

In my heart, my admiration for Li Ang could not be greater. I casually pointed out a passing special worker and said she was a murderer. After careful inspection, it turned out to be true.

Sheriff Malloy's trial continues: "And the other lady, everyone must have heard about it, is the mastermind of the clinic robbery this morning!"

"She gathered several dangerous desperadoes and robbed passing caravans many times, causing great impact and damage to Valentine's reputation."

"Her greed is so overwhelming that she actually targets the poor clinic owner again."

"It's time for these two evil women to face justice!"

"No need to wait any longer, open the trap door!"

In order to prevent him from having long nights and dreams, Malloy did not give the other party a chance to bite him, and directly ordered his men to execute him.

Without saying a word, a bearded police officer pulled the lever.

The trap door opened instantly, and the two female prisoners fell from a height. The ropes around their necks were tightened, and their cervical vertebrae were broken. Before they could react, they lost their lives.

"Bring law and order back to Valentine! Leave their bodies here to rot!"

Malloy put away the approval document and led the police officers away, leaving only the executioner responsible for guarding the body to prevent it from being stolen.

The rest of the townspeople also dispersed.

The three members of the Fan Gang who had watched the entire trial couldn't help but sigh a little as they looked at the two corpses swinging in the wind.

Charles said: "This may be our fate in the future."

Havel said: "I'm not afraid of death, but I can't accept this way of death. It's too ungraceful."

The other two people understood what the Mexicans meant. To them, the Western gunmen, hanging was like wild horses that could come and go freely, with a bridle and reins on them.

Arthur comforted: "This country is so big that as long as time goes by, all problems will disappear."

"But now... it's time for us to get down to business."

As the police officers remaining on the execution platform had noticed them, they stopped lingering and rode into the town.

"Let's go to the hotel first. That gentleman will probably stay there."

As soon as Arthur finished speaking, a black carriage drove towards him, followed by three mounted gunmen (ghost dogs).

How come there are more people? Do such strong people still need protection from others?

With such doubts in mind, Arthur stepped forward on horseback.

Charles and Javier watched the movements of the ghost dog with vigilance, and their hands unconsciously touched their weapons in case of accidents.

"I'm looking for Mr. Li Ang, please inform me." Arthur said to the bionic teardrop driving the car.

Bayek still remembered him and ordered the Nether Dog not to stop him.

In the carriage, Li Ang, who was chatting with the mother and daughter of the Di family, heard the noise outside and opened the window.

"Isn't this Mr. Morgan? What a coincidence, we meet again."

Arthur was never the type to compliment others, so he simply said it bluntly: "Sir, it's like this. What happened yesterday was all a misunderstanding. I can apologize to you on behalf of Dutch and Micah. We just want to find a way to survive. , and do not intend to be your enemy."

"Recently, several of our companions may want to come to Valentine to find a job. I hope you won't embarrass them too much. If you have anything to do, just come to me."

Having said this, Arthur stopped talking and waited anxiously for the other party's reply.

If it doesn't work, I'll get beaten again and stay in bed for a few months like Micah.

Unexpectedly, Li Ang asked: "Why should I embarrass them? Valentine is the territory of the federal government, not my private territory. No one can say that you are not allowed to come."

"Besides, yesterday was yesterday and now is now. We have to look forward, right?"

After that, the black carriage and carriage continued to move forward, leaving the stunned Arthur in place.

He finally came to his senses until the horse scratched its hooves impatiently.

The matter that had caused the entire Fan Gang to worry all night was solved so easily? A little too unexpected, right?

When Charles and Javier saw the carriage go away, they immediately gathered around.

"How was the discussion? Was it successful?"

Looking at the hopeful eyes of his companions, Arthur nodded: "It seems to have been successful, because they didn't take it seriously at all. It was us who thought too much."

"Phew!" Charles exclaimed: "This is definitely the most talkative rich man I have ever seen!"

Javier doubted: "Is he lying to you?" But he immediately asked himself: "No, there is no need for him to lie to us."

"It seems that what Arthur said yesterday was right. He is indeed a good man with a kind heart."

"It's all Micah's fault. We could have been friends with him!"

Charles exclaimed: "Indeed."

The three of them were sighing with emotion when one of the Nether Dogs came back and said:

"My master said that he admires Mr. Morgan very much and hopes that you can work for him."

After hearing this, Arthur refused the solicitation without hesitation.

"I'm doing well now, and have no plans to change places." Netherworld Dog added: "My master said, don't rush to answer, go back and think about it carefully. If you change your mind, you can go to the Emerald Ranch to the east to find him. "

Then, the Netherworld Dog turned its horse's head and left.

Arthur didn't take this episode seriously and called his companions to return to the camp and tell everyone the good news.

Ever since he was saved by Dutch when he was 15 years old and joined the Van der Linde Gang, he has never thought of betrayal in all these years, not even once.

But Javier couldn't help but look at Arthur a few more times.

The three of them returned to Horseshoe Watch, and while the other two were tying their horses, the Mexican told Dutch everything about Valentine's experience.

When he heard that Li Ang wanted to recruit his right-hand man, Dutch was obviously stunned for a moment.

"I know, you go out first, don't say anything about this to anyone."

Javier responded and walked out of the tent.

When passing by the kitchen, he actually saw Micah wolfing down meat porridge.

"How did you wake up?"

"Nonsense, I'm not dead, of course I will wake up!"

Javier, who wanted to express some concern for Micah, immediately swallowed his words and glanced at his crooked nose jokingly.

It's a strange thing that after being severely beaten, he became even more arrogant.

"Dear, why are we going to this Emerald Ranch? Is there anything special about it?" Bella asked puzzledly.

The three sisters originally agreed to go to Lake Isabella near the snow-capped mountains to catch Arabian white horses.

Li Ang explained mysteriously: "You can catch a horse at any time, but if you miss the alien, you will never see it again!"

"Aliens?" Bella said dismissively, "Sister Xiaomei, isn't she?"

When Li Ang thought about it, he was indeed right.

The Junction is truly alien to Earth.

"It's different. This time they are real aliens. Do you understand UFOs?"

Cassandra, who was sitting on the other side, put down the copy of "The Golden Law" in her hand: "The one who can fly a flying saucer?"

Li Ang responded: "Not only that, but it will also shine!"

"Then I will too." Cassandra stretched out her white palm.

A dazzling virtual image of a golden tree instantly grew in the palm of his hand.

After Melina's careful teaching in the past few days, the second lady's understanding of the golden tree prayer has become much better.

Aqina on the opposite side blocked her third daughter's eyes: "Why are you making it so bright? It will wake up my sister."

Daniella was lying on her mother's lap to catch up on her sleep because she went to bed too late yesterday.

Cassandra hurriedly put away the virtual image and stuck out her tongue: "Sorry, mother."

But even so, the third lady still woke up, climbed up from her mother's lap, and rubbed her eyes dimly: "Are we there?"

Aqina patted her daughter's head lovingly: "No, you can still sleep a little longer."

Li Ang teased: "I slept so late last night, how could I have some pajama party again?"

Before he could finish speaking, a blushing Bella immediately covered his mouth.

The ridiculous thing that happened at the last slumber party is still fresh in my mind, it was so embarrassing.

The other two ladies also lowered their heads in embarrassment.

The only lady's expression was as usual, because she did not attend this time and was staying in bed.

Just as Bella was thinking about how to resolve this topic, Bayek outside helped her out:

"My lord, ladies and gentlemen, there is a situation ahead."

Li Ang took away the eldest lady's hand and asked, "What's going on?"

Bayek replied: "There is a woman asking for help."

When they heard someone asking for help, the three ladies suddenly became interested.

Li Ang took advantage of the situation and said, "Let's go over and have a look."

The huge and majestic black carriage quickly stopped in front of the woman asking for help. She was half-pressed by a dead horse and could not move.

Seeing that she was surrounded by three heavily armed gunmen with cold expressions, and a dark carriage that looked extremely scary and eerie, the woman turned pale with fright and forgot to even ask for help.

However, the next second, three girls who were as bright as angels got out of the carriage.

The blond girl in the lead asked softly: "Do you need help, ma'am?"

The woman became increasingly convinced that they were angels, sent by God to save her.

"I'm almost losing all feeling in my legs."

After hearing this, another red-haired girl immediately picked up the horse corpse and threw it aside, as relaxed as bending down to pick up a stone.

The last brunette put her hand on her injured leg.

An undetectable golden light flashed, and the leg injury returned to normal in the blink of an eye.

"This"

"Shh." The brunette put her finger to her lips and winked mischievously at her.

The woman tried to stand up and found that she was really okay.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for saving me. It was really scary just now."

She was grateful and excited. She hugged the three young ladies one by one, and finally held onto the second young lady's hand and said, "If it weren't for you, I might be trapped here and starve to death, or...or be eaten by wild beasts. Thank you, Thank you so much, kind girls.”

Cassandra pulled her hand away uncomfortably.

Bella and Daniella also looked a little embarrassed.

They just feel bored during the journey and want to find something to do. It doesn't matter whether they are good-natured or not.

The woman didn't know what the ladies were thinking, so she said a bunch of words of thanks to herself, then knelt down next to the horse's corpse and started sobbing.

"Oh, poor, stupid fellow."

"I raised this horse. It has been a good helper to me since it was a foal. To be honest, it is more reliable than my husband."

The woman was musing, not to tell anyone, but to simply vent her depression.

Bella winked at her two sisters.

"Walk?"

"go!"

After reaching an agreement, the three planned to return to the carriage.

At this moment, Li Ang opened the window and said, "Ask her if she needs us to give her a ride."

Bella wrinkled her nose, meaning she didn't want to ask.

"Ask, maybe there will be a surprise." Li Ang advised.

Bella reluctantly went back to ask.

The answer is that women go to Emerald Ranch just like them.

"I was looking for a job, and the rancher was looking for gardeners, so I went there, counting on my husband to support the family, who had long since starved to death."

"That idiot just keeps complaining and is too lazy to even wave away flies."

"I should be moving soon though, Emerald Ranch is a weird place."

After listening to the woman's somewhat nagging story, the three sisters suddenly felt that taking her with them might be a good choice.

There was only one more person in the team heading to Emerald Ranch.

The woman did not enter the carriage because she was afraid of dirtying the things inside, so she finally chose to sit outside with Bayek.

Bella asked her about Emerald Ranch, and she told her everything she knew without holding back.

"The rancher is a vicious bastard and a weird guy who likes to bully people."

"He has a daughter, but he has never seen her outside. Sometimes I can see her through the window. She is a beautiful girl."

"When I asked about my daughter, everyone told me to mind my own business."

"There was a shabby tavern near the ranch. It's closed now, but I went there and saw some bullet holes and dried blood."

"Something must have happened there, but I racked my brains and couldn't figure it out. I just felt that that place made me very uncomfortable."

"Also, there is an Aberdeen pig farm not far north of the ranch, and people often disappear there."

"The swamp next to it is said to be haunted by a cult."

"So no matter what, I should move out of there as soon as possible. When I get back and pack my luggage, I'll leave."

The more the woman spoke, the more incoherent she became. Only now did she realize that there were so many dangers hidden in the place where she usually lived and worked.

But the three bold sisters are becoming more and more interested in Emerald Ranch.

　There's been a lot of interest in Baldur's Gate 3 lately, but it's not on sale

　　

　

(End of this chapter)