The son-in-law of Mr. Hachishaku

Chapter 244 A good show

After several days of waiting and preparation, it was finally the night of the train hijacking.

The Van der Linde Gang attached great importance to this operation and dispatched several experienced players. In addition to Arthur and Micah, who were deeply trusted by Dutch, there were also Charles, Javier, and John.

John's full name is John Marston. He is a full 10 years younger than Arthur, but they are both proud disciples of Dutch, so they have a very good relationship, like brothers.

When the gang was evading pursuit in the snowy mountains, John, who went out for reconnaissance, lost his way due to a snowstorm. He was later attacked by a pack of wolves and was seriously injured. He only recovered a few days ago and began to participate in gang activities again.

Although Arthur often mocks John as a fool whose brain was half bitten off by a wolf, there is no denying that he is an astute and experienced outlaw.

This robbery was basically planned by John.

He asked Arthur to steal a freight wagon full of fuel and place it across the tracks. If the people on board didn't want to be burned into roast chickens, they had to stop the train.

John is also a very principled person. Before the action started, he reminded the other members:

"Remember, the people on the train are innocent. We only want money, not lives."

Micah replied impatiently: "Yes, yes, we understand, dear Mr. Justice."

Among the people involved in the robbery, he was the only one who took human life the least seriously.

Afterwards, the five people split up, Arthur was responsible for forcing the train to stop, and the rest hid in the woods nearby.

The whole process went very smoothly. Just as the intelligence revealed, the carriage was full of wealthy businessmen and ladies from wealthy families, but the defense force was almost zero.

Charles stayed outside to look out, while Arthur and others broke into the carriage to search for valuables.

If someone does not cooperate, they will be beaten severely, but the members always adhere to the principle of not killing indiscriminately, and even the brutal Micah restrains himself.

And their actions were rewarded handsomely.

The passengers had $1500 in cash alone, not to mention a lot of jewelry and valuables.

But just as the five people returned with their full loads, several lights appeared in the dense forest in the distance.

Charles gave a timely warning to his companions that someone was coming.

Arthur originally thought it was the state border patrol, so he planned to wait and see. If not many people came, he could deal with them before leaving.

"There are a lot of them, at least 30 of them!" Micah shouted in a panic.

John's expression was solemn: "The situation is not right, it came too fast, it feels like a trap."

Arthur shook his head: "I'm not sure, but no matter what, I have to leave here first and go to a safe place."

At this time, the group of mysterious people in the dense forest also showed their true appearance.

They were uniformly dressed, had serious expressions, and were murderous. They carried long guns and cannons on their backs, and looked more like a bunch of outlaws than Arthur and the others.

The leader was a bald man, riding a pure black tall war horse. He was unusually tall and tall, and his unique white pupils revealed a cruel light in the dark night.

"Listen, you idiots, I'm the Mayor of Rhodes Town, Kurt Hansen! You're surrounded!"

"Surrender as soon as possible, I can save a few guns, and the money left is just enough to buy coffins for you guys!"

"Damn it, you dare to take advantage of me, you are so stupid!"

Han Sen spat on the ground in disgust, raised his chin, and the ghost dogs behind him immediately surrounded the train.

"Who the hell is this Han Sen? Have you never heard of him before?" Micah cursed.

"Don't worry about so much for now. Let's run separately. I'll come to the rear!" Arthur pulled up his scarf to cover his face: "There is a pasture in the north. We will meet there later."

After that, he ignored the others and raised his gun to shoot at the Nether Dog.

As the third-ranking figure in the gang and the top thug, he is basically responsible for breaking up every action, and everyone has become accustomed to it.

After everyone fled into the bushes behind him, Arthur began to prepare to evacuate.

But the Netherworld Dog was not a vegetarian either. It chased them all the way and chased the five people away like rabbits.

In the end, only Arthur and Charles were left who successfully reached the Robard Ranch in the north.

"Javier was shot, and John was caught by the other side trying to save him. Micah didn't know anything about it, and he disappeared from the beginning."

Charles hid behind the warehouse door and breathlessly reported the situation.

Arthur forced a smile and tried to ease the tense atmosphere: "We have to learn from that bastard Micah about how to escape."

Charles couldn't stop laughing: "What should we do next? Go back and save people?"

Arthur thought for a moment: "With just the two of us, it may be difficult to save people. If the other party can't find us, they will probably return to Rhodes Town. John and the others will also be taken back. We will figure out a way then."

Charles nodded, agreeing with his suggestion.

Then, the Indian half-blood suddenly remembered something: "Did you notice just now? Those people seem to be invincible. I clearly hit several of them just now, but..."

Arthur looked outside the warehouse and said with lingering fear: "I found it."

Charles lowered his voice: "Do you think they have something to do with that person? Did they deliberately set a trap to catch us?"

Arthur glanced at his companion: "If he wants our lives, does he need to go to so much trouble?"

"That's what you say." Charles sat down on the ground as if exhausted: "But what if he just likes to play with us like this?"

Arthur was about to answer when he heard noise coming from outside.

"They're here again, what to do, Arthur?!"

"Hide, they don't know we're here."

As he spoke, Arthur cautiously looked out the window, and then he was frightened into a cold sweat:

"Damn it, they're planning to blow up the warehouse with explosives, run!"

"The hell is he still the mayor? He's so lawless!" Charles jumped up from the ground like a spring and ran towards the back door of the warehouse.

"Who made us thieves?" Arthur ran as fast as he did.

After finally escaping from the ranch, the deadly chase begins again. The two retrieve the horses that were driven into the jungle and run north as if to save their lives.

Based on their past experience, law enforcement officers do not leave their jurisdiction without permission.

But this time they miscalculated. The Nether Dog didn't care what jurisdiction it was in. If they couldn't catch it, they would keep chasing it until they completed the task assigned above.

What's even more outrageous is that both Arthur and Charles' bullets were empty, and the other party did not lose one person.

Beating a horse is a good idea, but a dismounted ghost dog can run faster than a horse.

The two of them fled all the way from Lemoyne back to the familiar New Hanover, running from dusk to dawn. The horses started to foam at their crotches, and the ghost dogs were still biting their buttocks and chasing after them.

"Ahead. Ahem, ahead is the Emerald Ranch!" Arthur's face turned pale: "Maybe we can seek asylum from that gentleman."

Seeing that he was in a bad state, Charles asked with concern: "Are you okay? Can you hold on?"

Arthur clutched his chest and breathed quickly: "I'm fine, cough. I guess I ran too fast and the wind got in."

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Emerald Ranch, and the place has changed a lot.

The original country villa was gradually replaced by a manor, and high walls were built around the ranch, with gunmen patrolling the walls.

The two Arthurs squeezed out the last bit of strength from their horses and came to the gate.

The gunman on the wall asked sternly: "Who is it? Explain your purpose, otherwise we will shoot!"

Arthur coughed violently twice and replied with difficulty: "Let's find Mr. Li Ang."

The gunman looked at the two men: "Sir, you haven't gotten up yet. Come back later."

Charles helped the weak Arthur off his horse and begged sincerely: "Someone is chasing us from behind. We have to go in and hide for a while. For the sake of that gentleman, please."

The gunman, who was actually a ghost dog, hesitated for a few seconds, and finally relaxed: "Come in, go to the police room for a while, I'll go and inform sir."

"Thank you, thank you very much." Charles thanked him gratefully, and then helped Arthur into the pasture.

After resting for a while in the police room, Arthur finally recovered and stopped coughing.

Someone happened to inform them that Li Ang was awake and took them to the manor villa.

The person who opened the door was Bayek, whom Arthur was very familiar with. Seeing him, Arthur felt a dull pain in half of his face.

"My master is waiting for you, follow me."

Afterwards, the two were led to a special reception room.

Li Ang, who was wearing silk pajamas, was sitting on a single sofa that looked valuable. He was playing with an object in his hand on the armrest. He was in a very lazy and relaxed state.

"Mr. Morgan, why are you in such a mess today?"

Facing the inquiry, Arthur and Charles managed to squeeze out an awkward but polite smile.

Bayek quickly brought them two cups of hot tea: "Warm your bodies, gentlemen."

If you ignore Bionic Teardrop's sturdy physique and just look at the decent tuxedo and meticulous bow tie, he looks a bit like an old British butler.

The two Yachas quickly thanked them, picked up their cups and drank heavily. Not only the horses, but the people on the horses were also exhausted after a night of running around.

Li Ang waited patiently for them to finish drinking, and then said: "The women at home are still resting, so I won't invite you to visit. Why don't you just tell me the reason for your visit."

Arthur considered the words and began to explain the ins and outs.

Naturally, we can't talk nonsense about the train robbery. We just said that they got into trouble in Rhodes and were chased here.

Charles was observing Li Ang calmly.

Unlike the terrifying creature he saw in Blackwater Town last time, Li Ang today was unusually peaceful, no different from the rich people they often robbed.

But Charles didn't dare to take it lightly at all. He knew very well what kind of terrifying energy was contained in the other person's seemingly lazy body. The hair on his body couldn't help but stand up when he glanced at it with those ancient and unwavering eyes.

Arthur stumbled through the story of what happened to him and his companions, and then handed over the $500 he had prepared in advance.

"I made an agreement with you before to purchase the money for information."

Li Ang looked at the wallet on the coffee table: "Mr. Morgan is a man of his word, but..."

His words of 'but' made Arthur and Charles' hearts suddenly rise to their throats.

"However, to a certain extent, your companions seem to have been rescued by me." A somewhat mocking smile appeared on Li Ang's face.

Arthur was silent for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and decided to spend all the money from the robbery.

To be honest, I was a little reluctant. After all, my companions worked hard to get this money, but there was really no other way but to find a way to compensate them later.

The coffee table was quickly filled with various belongings, including cash and a large amount of jewelry.

Li Ang's eyes were still calm and lifeless, and then he took out a one-dollar bill.

"To tell you the truth, that Irishman is worth just that much in my eyes."

"Bayek, help Mr. Morgan put things back together."

Although Li Ang's tone was full of contempt and arrogance, Arthur and Charles felt an inexplicable warmth in their hearts.

They deserve to be rich, but they can only hide in the gutter and be rats.

The pattern of life is very different.

"Thank you sir, your kindness will never be forgotten." Arthur, who was fooled by PUA, said.

Charles' eyes were no longer as guarded as before.

Just as Arthur was racking his brains to think about what other words of praise he could say, a gunman came to the reception room and whispered a few words in Bayek's ear.

Bayek reported the matter to Li Ang: "Colonel Hansen is here."

The faces of the two Fan Gang members, who had been completely relaxed, changed drastically.

They really are a gang!

Li Ang took a panoramic view of the two people's reactions and said, "Let him come in. It will be a good time to introduce him to two new friends."

Arthur and Charles were stunned after hearing this.

Of course, he didn't dare to resist, and it was even more impossible to escape. He could only sit there obediently and wait for the judgment of fate.

Soon, the new mayor of Rhodes walked into the reception room at a fast pace.

First, he said hello to Li Ang, and then turned to the two Fan Gang members: "Are you running away? Just like these two rabbits, you're wasting my whole night."

Arthur was afraid of Li Ang, but not afraid of Han Sen. He replied unceremoniously: "Keeping a dog that can't even chase rabbits is a waste of food."

If the gun hadn't been taken away, he would now be doing more than just talking.

Han Sen laughed angrily: "You're a sharp-tongued bastard. I hope you can be as tough-mouthed when you go to the gallows!"

Arthur was about to retort when he heard Leon say lightly: "Sit down, Colonel."

"Yes, sir." Han Sen glared at Arthur and sat next to him.

Li Ang looked like he didn't know what was going on and said, "What exactly happened? How did you two groups of people bump into each other?"

Han Sen cooperated and put on a resentful look: "They are robbing my territory!"

Charles explained: "We didn't know beforehand that he was with you."

Arthur nodded and admitted that he was a little afraid to speak now because he had lied to Leon just now and didn't say anything about robbing the train.

Li Ang was silent for a while and asked Han Sen: "Are our people not injured?"

Han Sen replied firmly: "No, only a few horses were injured."

Arthur cursed in his heart, "I want to hurt him, but the problem is that I can't kill him!"

Li Ang paused for a while, as if making a decision.

He waited until the two members of the Fan gang were covered with sweat before he said: "Since no one was hurt, then those who don't know are not guilty. For my sake, how about we shake hands and make peace?"

"Bayek, bring me the wine."

"Mr. Morgan, please apologize to the colonel and propose a toast. Let this matter be over."

The two Arthurs are definitely willing. It is definitely a good thing to escape capture by toasting with a glass of wine.

But Han Sen was reluctant: "Sir, you are too kind. Anyone who dares to challenge your authority should be dealt with immediately!"

After the King of Dog Town finished playing the red face, it was time for Li Ang to play the white face.

"We are new here, so we should be kind to others. I have told you more than once to curb your temper and make more friends. Have you forgotten what I said?"

Han Sen immediately made a frightened expression: "I dare not forget your teacher's teachings."

The two people's passionate performances stunned Arthur and Charles.

Li Ang's image in the minds of the two became increasingly positive.

"Okay, just do as I say, Bayek, pour the wine."

After drinking the apology wine, Arthur repeatedly promised that the entire Fan Gang would never appear near Rhodes Town in the future.

Even if it is a bit difficult.

Han Sen thought to himself: After entering his husband's trap, he still wants to escape, but there is no way.

Now that the two parties have reconciled, Arthur is no longer polite and directly asks about his companions: "John and Javier, can you let them go?"

Han Sen didn't make things difficult and simply said: "It's been sent to Rhodes. You can find time to pick it up."

"Thank you!" Arthur toasted another glass of wine.

They were almost drunk, and Han Sen left first. There were still many things to deal with in the town. Arthur and Charles also said goodbye to Leon. They were going back to the camp to inform other members of the situation, and then go to Rhodes Town to collect people.

The bustling reception room returned to calm.

Li Ang stood up and prepared to go back to the bedroom, Bayek dutifully followed behind.

On the way, Bayek asked in confusion: "Forgive me for being stupid, why do you want to make it so complicated? You can obviously control them directly."

Li Ang responded with a smile: "Add some color to ordinary life."

Bayek realized that his master was just doing it for fun.

After being delivered to the door of the bedroom, the bionic teardrop left voluntarily, and Li Ang opened the door and went in.

The eldest lady on the bed was sleeping soundly, whispering softly. If you listen carefully, you will find that she is talking about the treasure.

The last time Li Ang spent a huge sum of $5 to buy a treasure map, she went treasure hunting with her two sisters the next day, and finally found the treasure.

Although it was only a gold bar worth $1000, it was enough to inspire the three sisters' enthusiasm.

In the past few days, Netherworld Dog is helping them buy other treasure maps from all over the world.

Li Ang actually found his 'treasure' a few days ago.

[Item: Broken Witch Heart]

[From the game "Bayonetta 2"]

This world beacon was also a gift from aliens. That day at the top of Mount Shangen, the alien flying saucer spotted Leon and Bella from a distance. They were so frightened that they dropped their things and ran away.

Li Ang felt it was a pity that if he missed it this time, it would be difficult to find it again in the future.

And whether the beacon given by the aliens is a treasure is still open to question, because the game "Bayonetta" is too old. Although Sister Bei is famous and was later ported to the switch, he has never played it.

Because he is not familiar with the plot, Li Ang has no plans to enter this world for the time being.

He had been studying the heart that lurked mysterious power for several days but could not find any way, so he could only put it on the shelf.

Lying on the bed again, Bella seemed to be equipped with an automatic pathfinding system and stuck directly to her.

Listening to her even and even breathing, Li Ang gradually felt sleepy.
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There is one more chapter, I won’t wait too long today

(End of this chapter)