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

When the first rays of the morning sun shone into the horse's palm, he got up from his bed, went to the bucket and washed his face briefly, and dispelled the tiredness on his face.

Aunt Susan, who is in charge of the gang's logistics, woke up earlier than him and has already started her work.

For example, pulling the snoring chef Pearson out of the tent and preparing breakfast for everyone.

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

"Good morning, ma'am." Arthur greeted him warmly.

The members of the Fan Gang all respect Susan very much, although she is occasionally a little unkind, but if it weren't for this style of doing things without rubbing sand in her eyes, the Fan Gang would have broken up a few years ago.

"If you have time to say hello to me, why don't you find a place to take a bath, can't you smell the bad smell on yourself?" Susan replied with a straight face.

Arthur pulled up his collar and sniffed it, it really didn't smell good.

He doesn't seem to have taken much of a shower since he entered the snowy mountains, but the men in the gang are basically the same, and no one laughs at anyone.

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

Valentine's Inn offers 25 cents for a shower and a special massage for an additional 50, which is much better than going to the river.

"I hope you do what you say." Susan looked at him, "Is the wound on your face better?" ”

Arthur subconsciously touched his swollen face: "Hosea has given me some herbs, and I feel that I will get better soon." ”

"That's good." Susan answered, and went back to work.

Arthur separated from her, woke up Charles and Javier, who were asleep, and the three went to the cook's tent together.

Pearson hadn't prepared breakfast yet, and the three of them didn't pick and choose, using yesterday's scraps to fill their hungry stomachs with half a bottle of whiskey.

During the meal, Javier mentioned Maika, saying that he woke up once in the middle of the night, wailed for a long time and fainted in pain.

(Some readers said that Maika's translation is not used to it, so the text will be changed to Maika)

Arthur felt a little sorry for him after hearing this.

Charles said that it was good, to be honest and stay in bed for a few months, so as not to always cause trouble for the gang.

After eating and drinking, the three of them prepared to leave for Valentine.

Pearson chased them out and told them that the camp was currently short of food, and that if he had time, he could get more food to come back.

Arthur said he would try his best.

The ladies who had said they were going to Valentine with them yesterday never came to him, and Susan knew about it and ordered them to stay in the camp.

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

On the way, they also help an unlucky coachman to recover a frightened horse that had gone missing.

Probably because of the good deeds, the three of them did not encounter any trouble and arrived in Valentine without any problems.

"Hopefully it will go so smoothly later." Charles said.

When passing the execution table in the southwest corner of the town, the sheriff happened to be trying two criminals, and there were many people nearby.

The trio involuntarily slowed down their horses.

It can't be helped, it's human nature to watch the excitement.

The execution table was a wooden platform several meters high, and two female prisoners stood in the middle of the platform, with ropes tied around their necks and trapdoors under their feet.

Sheriff Valentine Malloy held the trial papers in his hand and shouted impassionedly.

Next to him was the newly appointed deputy sergeant.

Malloy: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are gathered here to witness the majesty of the law!" ”

"Once someone breaks the law, we will not tolerate it!"

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

At this time, one of the female prisoners cried hoarsely: "I have been wronged, I have not committed a crime!" Malloy, you're going to hell if you do this! ”

Seeing this, another female prisoner also argued: "I'm not a murderer, those bastards are all beasts!" ”

Malloy ignored the two and pointed to the second prisoner, revealing her guilt:

"This lady has committed multiple murders, and it is rumored that she was passionate about seducing innocent men, stabbing them to death when they were at their most forgetful, and then throwing their bodies into a pigsty."

"Thanks to the thoughtfulness of Mr. Deputy Sergeant, he has successfully solved this serial murder case in just one hour after taking office."

"She has no remorse, and we shouldn't have mercy."

The praised deputy sergeant smiled at everyone, like a shy big boy.

In fact, the worship of Li Ang in his heart has reached the point of no return, and he casually pointed to a special worker passing by, saying that she was a murderer, but it turned out to be true after careful investigation.

Sheriff Malloy's trial continues: "And the other lady, I think you have already heard about it, this person is the mastermind of this morning's clinic robbery!" ”

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

"Her greed was so insatiable that she targeted the poor clinic owner."

"It's time for these two wicked women to face the judgment of the law!"

"No need to wait, open the trapdoor!"

In order to prevent long nights and dreams, Malloy did not give the other party a chance to bite him at all, and directly ordered his men to be executed.

A bearded police officer didn't say a word and pulled the lever.

The trapdoor opened instantly, and the two female prisoners fell from a height, the ropes around their necks were tight, and their cervical vertebrae were broken.

"Return law and order to Valentine! Let their corpses be left here to rot! ”

Malloy put away the approval form and led the officers away, leaving only one executioner to guard the body from being stolen.

The rest of the townspeople dispersed.

The three Fan Gangs, who watched the whole trial, couldn't help but sigh a little when they looked at the two corpses swinging in the wind.

Charles said: "This may be what happens to us in the future. ”

Javier said, "I'm not afraid of death, but I can't accept this way of dying, too. It's so unseemly. ”

The other two understood what the Mexicans meant, and the hangings were like wild horses to their western gunners, with the hinges and reins on them.

Arthur comforted, "The country is so big, so big that with a little time, all the problems will disappear." ”

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

Since the remaining police officers on the execution table had noticed them, they stopped lingering and urged their horses into the town.

"Let's go to the inn first, that gentleman will probably stay there."

As soon as Arthur finished speaking, a black carriage drove up, followed by three gunners (ghosthounds) on horseback.

How have there been more people, does this kind of strongman still need to be protected by others?

With this question in mind, Arthur stepped forward.

Charles and Javier watched vigilantly at the movements of the Nether Dog, their hands unconsciously reaching for the weapon, just in case.

"I'll look for Mr. Leon, please help inform me." Arthur said to the bionic teardrops that were driving.

Bayek remembered him and ordered the Nether Dogs not to stand in the way.

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

"Isn't this Mr. Morgan, what a coincidence, meeting again."

Arthur has never been the kind of person who will compliment people, and simply said bluntly: "Sir, it is so, yesterday's incident was a misunderstanding, and I can apologize to you on behalf of Daqi and Maika." We're just trying to find a way to survive and don't intend to be your enemy. ”

"Recently, several of our companions may be coming to Valentine to look for a job, I hope you don't embarrass them too much, just come to me if there is anything."

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

If he couldn't do it, he would be beaten again and lay in bed for months like Maika.

Unexpectedly, Li Ang asked rhetorically: "Why should I embarrass them?" Valentine is the territory of the federal government, not my private domain, and no one will tell you that you are not allowed to come. ”

"Besides, yesterday was yesterday, and now is now, and we're going to look forward, aren't we?"

With that, the black carriage continued on, leaving a stunned Arthur stunned in place.

It wasn't until the horse in his seat had impatiently gouged his hooves that he finally came to his senses.

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

Charles and Javier saw that the carriage was going away and immediately gathered around.

"How's the talk? Did it work? ”

Looking at the hopeful eyes of his companions, Arthur nodded: "It seems to have succeeded, because people don't take it seriously at all, and we think too much about it." ”

"Whew!" Charles exclaimed: "This is definitely the best talkative rich man I have ever met!" ”

Javier wondered, "He can't be lying to you, is he?" But he immediately asked himself: "No, he doesn't have to lie to us." ”

"It seems that Arthur was right yesterday, this is indeed a good man with a good heart."

"It's all Mika's fault, we could have been friends with him!"

Charles exclaimed, "Indeed. ”

The three of them were sighing with emotion, and one of the Nether Dogs returned and said:

"My master said that he admires Mr. Morgan and wants you to come and work under him."

Arthur did not hesitate to refuse the solicitation.

"I'm fine now, and I have no plans to change places."

Nether Dog said again: "My master said, don't rush to reply, go back and think about it, if you change your mind, you can go to the Emerald Ranch in the east to find him." ”

Then the Netherdog turned his horse's head and left.

Arthur didn't take this little episode to heart, and called his companions to prepare to go back to the camp and tell everyone the good news.

Since he was saved by Ducky at the age of 15 and joined the Vanderlinde Gang, he has never thought about betrayal for so many years, not once.

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

The three of them returned to the horseshoe, and while the other two were on their horses, the Mexican told Darcy about Valentine's experience.

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

"Got it, you go out first, don't say anything about it."

Javier answered and stepped out of the tent.

Passing by the kitchen, he actually saw Maika gobbling up porridge.

"Why did you wake up?"

"Nonsense, Lao Tzu is not dead, of course he will wake up!"

Javier, who wanted to care about Maika's words, immediately swallowed the words into his stomach and glanced at the crooked bridge of his nose playfully.

After being beaten, it became more arrogant, which is really a miracle.

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

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

Leon mysteriously explained, "Horses can be caught at any time, but if the aliens miss it, they will never be seen again!" ”

"Aliens?" Bella said disdainfully: "Sister Xiaomei is not. ”

Li Ang was really right when he thought about it.

The Junction is indeed alien to Earth.

"It's different, this time it's an alien in the real sense, can UFOs understand it!"

Kassandra, who was sitting on the other side, put down the original Golden Law in her hand: "The kind that can drive a flying saucer?" ”

Leon responded, "Not only that, but it will also shine!" ”

"Then I will too." Kassandra held out her white palm.

A brilliant golden tree image grew in the palm of his hand in an instant.

In the past few days, after Melina's careful teaching, the second lady's understanding of the Golden Tree prayer has improved a lot.

Archina, who was opposite, blocked the eyes of the third daughter: "Why are you making it so bright, it will wake up your sister." ”

Daniela was sleeping too late yesterday and was lying on her mother's lap to catch up on sleep.

Kassandra hurriedly put away the illusion and stuck out her tongue, "I'm sorry, Mother. ”

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

Achina petted her daughter's head dotingly: "No, you can sleep again." ”

Li Ang teased: "I slept so late yesterday, shouldn't I have any pajama pie?"

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

The absurdity of the last slumber party is still vivid, and it's just a shame.

The other two young ladies also bowed their heads in embarrassment.

The only lady looked as usual, because she did not attend this time, and the waiter came.

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

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

Leon took the eldest lady's hand away and asked, "What's the matter?" ”

Bayek replied: "There's a woman crying for help. ”

Hearing someone calling for help, the three young ladies suddenly became interested.

Li Ang took the opportunity to say, "Let's lean over and take a look." ”

The huge black carriage quickly stopped in front of the woman who was begging for help, and she was half crushed by a dead horse, unable to move.

Seeing that she was surrounded by three fierce-looking, heavily armed gunmen, and next to a pitch-black carriage that looked extremely terrifying and gloomy, the woman's face turned pale with fright, and she even forgot to call for help.

However, in the next second, three girls who were as bright as angels came down from the carriage.

The blonde girl at the head asked in a whisper, "Need help, ma'am?" ”

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

"I'm running out of sensation in my legs."

Hearing this, the other red-haired girl immediately lifted the horse's corpse and threw it aside, as relaxed as stooping down to pick up a stone.

The last brunette girl puts her hand on her injured leg.

The faint 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 fine.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for saving me, it was really terrible just now."

She was both grateful and excited, hugged the three young ladies one by one, and finally grabbed the second young lady's hand and didn't let go: "If it weren't for you, I might have been trapped here and starved to death, or. Or eaten by the beasts, thank you, thank you so much, kind girls. ”

Kassandra pulled her hand back uncomfortably.

Bella and Daniela also looked a little embarrassed.

They just feel bored and want to find something to do, and it doesn't matter if they are good or not.

The woman did not know what the young ladies were thinking, and said a lot of thanks, and then knelt beside the carcass of the horse and began to sob.

"Oh, poor and stupid fellow."

"This horse was raised by me, and has always been a good helper for me since the foal, and to be honest, it is more reliable than my husband."

Women are thinking in pieces, not to tell anyone, but simply to vent the depression in their hearts.

Bella winked at her two younger sisters.

"Let's go?"

"Let's go!"

After reaching an agreement, the trio intended to return to the carriage.

At this moment, Li Ang pulled the window: "Ask her if she needs us to give her a ride." ”

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

"Just ask, there might be a surprise." Leon persuaded.

Bella reluctantly went back to ask.

The answer was that the women were going to the Emerald Ranch just like them.

"I was looking for a job, and the rancher was hiring gardeners, so I went, counting on my husband to support the family, and the whole family would have starved to death."

"That idiot just keeps complaining, and is too lazy to even wave his hand to catch flies."

"I should be moving soon, though, to a strange place in the Emerald Ranch."

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

The team to the Emerald Ranch was just one person.

The woman did not enter the carriage for fear of soiling the contents inside, and finally chose to sit outside with Bayek.

Bella asked her about the Emerald Ranch, and she told everything she knew.

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

"He has a daughter, but he has never seen her go out of the house, and sometimes he can see her through the window, and she is a beautiful girl."

"When I asked about my daughter, they told me not to meddle with things."

"There's also a dilapidated tavern near the ranch, which is now closed, but I've been there and seen some bullet holes, blood stains from the killing."

"Something must have happened there, but I couldn't figure it out with all my brain, I just felt uncomfortable about that place."

"Also, there is an Aberdeen pig farm not far north of the ranch, where people often go missing."

"The swamp next to it is said to be infested with cults."

"So no matter what, I should move out of there as soon as possible, and when I get back and pack my bags, I'll go."

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

The bold three sisters, on the other hand, are becoming more and more interested in the Emerald Ranch.

Recently there has been a lot of interest in Baldur's Gate 3, but it is not on sale

(End of chapter)