A Red Dead Redemption Story

Chapter 130 Prelude to chaos ([-])

It wasn't until Sean left with Molly that Charlie, who had already woken up, came out of the room.

Because Molly and Sean were here to discuss gang matters, Charlie did not participate. At this time, Charlie, who was ready to return to Valentine as planned, simply asked:

"Back?
"..."

To be honest, Arthur was confused as to whether he should go back to Valentine as planned.

After a brief hesitation, Arthur decided to go back.

Even Sean could see the risks faced by the new camp, how could Arthur not see it.

But is it useful for Arthur to stay in Rhodes Town?
No, because Arthur really doesn't have any good solution now, change to a new camp?I ask, where else could they run?Is it possible to really hide in the mountains?

Putting aside whether Dutch is willing to do this or not, what will a group of them do to survive when they hide in the mountains?
"Arthur?" Marybeth shouted tentatively after seeing that Arthur didn't respond.

"Go back, I'll put on some clothes and you guys can get ready too. Valentine's affairs can't be delayed."

……

Point Clemons.

Dutch was sitting on the wooden box next to his tent and reading the book in his hand. The pages of the book were turning quickly. He didn't read much of the content. Since the incident at the Horseshoe Lookout Camp, he could feel that His prestige in the camp has plummeted.

Arthur had left him, Hosea had turned against him, and his old friends had betrayed him.

Everything is bad, very bad.

Dutch knew that Molly had disappeared for a few days, but he was not in the mood to care about her right now.

While Dutch was anxiously thinking about his next plan, Susan came to him and interrupted Dutch's thoughts.

"Dutch, I have something to tell you." Susan stood next to Dutch and said.

Dutch didn't look up. He closed the book irritably and said:

"I am listening."

"It's about Miss O'Shea. She's back today, but I don't think she's very happy..."

"That's her business."

Susan was not satisfied with Dutch's answer. She put her hands on her hips and continued:

"Well, I also hope that this is really just her thing. She has been losing her temper for a while. You know, the atmosphere in the camp has not been right recently. She will affect all of us, Dutch. .”

Dutch turned around from the wooden box he was sitting on. He looked at Susan and said seriously:
"Ms. Grimshaw, she is not the only one among us who loses her temper. Isn't Hosea losing his temper too? Arthur left angrily, and I am also losing my temper now. Can't you see? ?”

Susan pursed her lips, she turned her head to the side so as not to meet Dach's eyes, and continued after a while:
"I don't like this...at least, not at this time."

Dutch scratched his face and finally lowered his head. He said softly:

"Like I always say, when you're having an argument with a young woman, you have to have two theories, even though neither of them will work in the end."

Susan couldn't understand what Dutch was trying to express by saying this. She said with disgust: "Oh! I remember I heard you say these nonsense before. Believe me, it's still just as ridiculous when I hear it again. ! And it doesn’t help our current situation at all!”

After saying this, Susan knew that her suggestion was still ineffective. She had been trying to restore the atmosphere of the camp, but her efforts could not count on Dutch, so she turned around and left here angrily.

"Huh...I think it's time for me to care about everyone's feelings?" Dutch whispered to Susan's back.

It's really ridiculous. Obviously no one cares about his feelings, but isn't he still fine now?

Although Dutch thought so in his heart, he also realized that he could not continue to be decadent in the camp like this. He had to come up with a new plan, a successful plan. He had to leave the camp and go out for a walk.

……

the other side

Arthur, who had just returned to Valentine's office, immediately received from Morris the list of visitors and letters that he had recorded and received in the past two days because of Marybeth's absence.

Before Arthur started reading these things, he heard Maurice say coquettishly:
"Mr. Callahan, there is a little matter here at the auction house that I may need your help with."

It turned out that Maurice had been staying here after giving Arthur something. Originally, he wanted to wait for Arthur to ask him, but he didn't expect that Arthur just buried his head in looking at it and ignored it to continue. He stayed here but hesitated to speak.

"Say, what's the matter."

Looking at Arthur who didn't even raise his head, Maurice moved closer to Arthur and then said what he had been thinking about for a long time:
"It's like this, you know, my wife has always been strict with my finances. Ever since that incident happened last time, she has refused to give me even a cent... So, I I wonder if you can allow me to divert some money from the auction house's account this month..."

When Arthur heard this, he raised his head, then frowned and asked:

"What do you want money for?"

It's not that Arthur is nosy, but Maurice. Arthur admits that Maurice is not a bad person, but he just doesn't have a lot of brains. He is somewhat worried, wondering if this guy should Could it be that he was tricked by someone other than himself?
Otherwise, why not ask his wife for money instead of asking for money from himself?

After all, Arthur knew very well that Maurice was actually very afraid of him, and now he actually dared to ask him for money, which showed that it was no small matter.

When Morris heard Arthur asking about the use of the money, he was not as coy as Arthur had guessed, but said openly:
"A merchant selling 'magic medicine' came to town recently, and I want to buy some."

ha?After hearing this, Arthur's first reaction was that he was a liar, and then he asked:
"Are you feeling unwell? Or is there something wrong with you? Go to the drugstore and ask for Nellie. He is still good at it. Listen to what you are talking about. Magic medicine? Do you know the active ingredient of the last thing with this name? Oil?”

Facing Arthur's series of questions, Morris pretended to be angry, but he did not dare to show too much. He said:
"You just decide whether to give it or not! I'm not stupid, it's really useful. Hey, can I beg you?"

Arthur looked at Maurice's pitiful look. He finally relented and asked in a gentle tone:
"Tell me, how much?"

"Hey, no more, no more, just $1000..."

"Bang!" Arthur slammed the table. He stood up and stared at the startled Morris. Arthur asked loudly: "Huh?! Tell the truth! Why do you want money!"

"..."

Seeing that Arthur didn't believe what he said, Morris finally lowered his head and said honestly:
"I lost money..."

Hearing this, Arthur's brows knit together. It's impossible. Neither Kieran nor Frank at the casino would let Morris go in to play.

Finally, under Arthur's severe questioning, Morris finally told the whole story.

(End of this chapter)