The son-in-law of Mr. Hachishaku

Chapter 258 Fool’s Game

Dutch had told the gang members more than once that even if they were desperate, he would not be able to take them to hide in a cave in the wilderness. Because this is tantamount to admitting that the Fan Gang is no different from other despicable outlaws.

But in fact there is not much difference.

So they ended up actually living in caves.

Beaver Cave, located on the west side of Lono Mountain, next to the Comasa River, was once the home of another gang, the Mofree family.

Arthur knew that if Dutch and the others came back, they would definitely go to Beaver Cave to find others to join them.

So he and Charles drove the Mofree family out of this area completely, and left a secret message informing Dutch that the large army was currently in Rhodes Town.

Rhodes is safer and has a higher standard of living, and Arthur doesn't want everyone to suffer in the cave.

He himself comes to the cave every day to confirm the news about Dutch and others.

Visit the widow Charlotte from time to time to teach her how to improve her marksmanship and help her improve her life.

Of course, Arthur didn't have any bad thoughts about this beautiful young widow, but after being diagnosed with tuberculosis, some of his ideas were changed. He doesn't know how long he has left in his life, but he just hopes to do something meaningful in his limited life and make up for his past mistakes as much as possible.

For example, on the way to Beaver Cave today, he encountered the remnants of the Mofree family trying to rob a carriage. He came to help and then escorted the carriage to its destination.

The rescued family wanted to express their gratitude with money, but Arthur refused.

In the past, this would have been impossible to happen.

Saying goodbye to the grateful family, Arthur continued his journey to Beaver Cave.

Perhaps because of his good deeds, he was lucky enough to meet Javier halfway.

"Arthur!"

"Javier!"

The two reunited and hugged each other excitedly.

"My good brother, you are finally back, where are the others?" Arthur asked happily.

Javier's mood quickly dropped: "Daqi and the others should be on their way, but...but Bill is dead."

Arthur's smile faltered and he whined, slapping the Mexican on the shoulder.

"Let's go, let's talk as we go, tell me what you have been through during this time."

By the time the two arrived at the Beaver Cave, Javier had almost finished telling the story of Guama Island, and as Leon requested, he also told Arthur his thoughts.

"Dutch's been acting really weird lately."

Arthur hasn't seen Dutch in his current state, so he can't draw a conclusion, so he can only say: "Maybe he has been stimulated too much. You also know how important Hosea is to him."

Javier added sadly: "And Lenny and Bill, they are all good people."

"By the way, how is John doing now?"

Arthur thought for a while and finally told a lie that was not a lie: "In the hands of the police."

The purpose of his doing this was to know how Dutch would react.

Save people? Or choose to abandon it again.

Javier didn't think much about it, but simply explained the situation at that time: "John was entangled by Pinkerton as soon as he left the bank. We wanted to go back to rescue him, but it was too late. Lenny was similar. He panicked and didn't choose the way to escape. , right into Pinkerton’s face.”

However, what puzzled Javier was that after hearing these words, Arthur did not seem to show the proper sadness for the death or arrest of his companions, but instead felt a sense of calm acceptance.

"Arthur? Are you okay?"

Javier doesn't think Arthur is such a cold-blooded person.

"Ah, I'm fine." Arthur paused and said, "We have to look forward after all, right?"

He couldn't always say that Hosea and Lenny were resurrected and had new identities. The latter had been sent to a university to study law and was likely to become a lawyer or judge in the future.

Javier felt that what Arthur said made sense, so he stopped worrying.

"I kept forgetting to ask, where are the others? Why are there only the two of us here?"

As soon as Arthur finished explaining that everyone else was in Rhodes Town, two familiar figures appeared in the distance.

Dutch and Micah.

After Micah and Pinkerton met, probably because of a guilty conscience, he returned to the fishing village to find Dutch and expressed his loyalty fiercely.

Dutch was very helpful to being kept in the dark, so the two went on the road together.

As for their previous orders to split up and keep a low profile, they had long forgotten them.

"Arthur, my child, my most loyal subordinate, it's so great to see you again!" Dutch greeted in an exaggerated tone, and then looked around: "What's going on? Isn't anyone planning to come and greet you?" Us?"

Arthur had no choice but to repeat what he had just said to Javier.

Dutch's face darkened: "What qualifications does she have to make decisions without authorization? Who does she think she is? I'm not dead yet, go and bring me back!"

Micah looked strangely beside him: "Mrs. Adler has always lacked... um... loyalty to the gang, and she doesn't know what gratitude is. If it weren't for us, she would have frozen to death in the cellar."

Loyalty is what Dutch cares about most. He can accept that his subordinate is an incompetent waste, but he cannot accept betrayal.

So when Micah said this, Dutch's expression became distorted with anger.

Javier actually wanted to remind him that Sadie was no longer a gang member, but after careful consideration he chose to remain silent.

Arthur planned to say a few words to Sadie. The situation was urgent and going to Rhodes might be the best solution.

As a result, before he could speak, Dutch's mood suddenly softened.

Immediately afterwards, he became extremely excited: "That's fine, if someone is willing to protect everyone on my behalf, then we will have no worries at all and can free up our hands and feet to fight!"

At this moment, Arthur finally realized what Javier meant when he commented that Dutch was a bit weird now.

Such a moody personality is completely different from before.

Meanwhile, Dutch was still talking to himself, talking non-stop.

Arthur asked worriedly: "Are you okay?"

"Of course!" Dutch found a stone and sat down, then danced and said: "I am playing a big game of chess, my good brother, a big game of chess once and for all!"

"I'm back, alive from that hellish Guama Island, but those cunning lackeys Pinkerton who serve the incompetent justice, and the financial backer behind them, the extremely annoying rich man Cornwall, are still Don’t plan to let me go.”

"They're trying to get us, Arthur!"

"They want to catch us!"

"And they're going to get us."

The three Arthurs looked at each other and said nothing.

Now even a retarded person can see that Dutch's condition is quite bad, and he may be only half a step away from going completely crazy.

"You're tired, Dutch, go and have a good rest."

Arthur helped his boss up from the cold stone, and the other two people saw this and came to help.

Dutch let them do whatever they wanted, but kept saying, "The game is not over yet!"

"I mean, I haven't moved yet, the last move, as long as..."

Arthur interrupted his incoherence and said: "I want to save everyone's lives more than always thinking about being better than others."

Dutch immediately retorted: "Life is like quicksand, you can never hold on tightly."

Arthur asked, "What about the women and the children? Molly, Abigail, Karen, and little Jack."

As soon as he finished speaking, Dutch actually started to choke:

"You sound exactly like Hosea. I miss him."

Arthur was silent, and Javier lowered his head.

Only Micah still looked normal: "Go to sleep, Dutch, you have been working too hard during this time."

The three of them helped Dutch into the tent left by the Mofree family.

As soon as he lay down on the bed, Dutch, who was in poor condition, immediately felt sleepy.

But he tried to keep his eyes open to prevent himself from falling asleep, and stared at the faces of the three members, asking: "Will you continue to support me?"

As a result, before the three of them had time to express their opinions, snoring could be heard from the bed.

Dutch hasn't had a good night's sleep since landing on Guama Island, and the same goes for Javier and Micah.

So Arthur said: "You guys also find a place to rest. I'll keep vigil today."

Javier was not polite to his brothers and got into another tent.

But Micah stood there and looked at Arthur meaningfully: "You will continue to support Dutch, right?"

If Dutch asked in person, Arthur might not know how to answer, but it would be different when facing Micah: "You should ask yourself first, after all, you are the best at escaping in the gang."

Micah replied confidently: "But I wasn't the first one to escape this time!"

After talking with Milton, he thought he had grasped Arthur's handle. Everyone was a traitor, and no one could be nobler than the other.

Besides, Arthur is in the light now, and he is in the dark.

The advantage is mine!

However, Arthur didn't think about this at all: "If you think that I am running away by not living on Guama Island with you, then I agree." His words caused Micah to suppress all the indignant accusations in his stomach.

"That's how you play, okay, just wait!"

After that, Micah left angrily.

Arthur felt confused.

The next morning, Dutch, who had slept the earliest, was the first to wake up. He felt that his current condition was extremely good, and it was time for him to make a shocking move.

Unfortunately, not long after he got excited, someone came to give him trouble.

Arthur, who had not slept all night, found Dutch with two bloodshot eyes.

"Ahem. John is still in jail. Maybe we have to think of a way."

A few days ago, Arthur came to Hansen to talk about his good brother John. Han Sen said that the Fan Gang had caused too much trouble in Saint Denis, and even he could not release John directly. The transfer of John to Rhodes Town Prison was the result of great mediation with the superiors.

However, Han Sen secretly hinted that he could not let John go, but the Fan Gang could rob the prison.

Arthur suddenly realized that he was rushing to find Dutch just to talk about this.

As long as Dutch agrees to take everyone to Rhodes Town Prison for a formality, John can come back.

By the way, I would like to take this opportunity to make amends between the two of them.

Through Javier's narration, Arthur almost understood that it was not Dutch who deliberately left John alone at that time, but that he really had no choice. If we go back to save people, no one will be able to escape.

But Dutch's reaction was slightly different from what Arthur expected.

"Jailbreak to save John? Of course! We will definitely save him, but I still need a little time."

Micah came out of nowhere at this time: "You will find a way, boss, you always have a way."

The two of them sang and harmonized, and the topic of saving John was blurred.

Arthur was stunned, which made it clear that he had no intention of saving.

Javier, who was watching the whole process, patted him on the shoulder and didn't know how to comfort him.

Elsewhere, Dutch and Micah ran to a corner and whispered, and after a few minutes told the remaining two that they were going to scout nearby Annesburg.

Before leaving, Dutch ordered that Javier be responsible for guarding the deserted Beaver Cave, while Arthur needed to join them in Annesburg before two o'clock in the afternoon.

Although Ahab and Ahab did not know what was going on, they still accepted the order.

Time soon came to noon, Arthur said goodbye to the bored Javier and headed to the meeting point.

Annesburg does not have a castle, it is just a town where coal miners gather. The air always smells of coal ash, and the land is always dark. The residents here are very poor, the working environment is even worse, and the prosperity is not even comparable to that of a larger village.

Cornwall had recently purchased the property, and some thought it would bring some change to Annesburg, but most had no hope.

When Arthur came, it happened to be the working hours of the miners. There were almost no people in sight, and it seemed a bit desolate.

As agreed, he approached a house blackened by cinders.

Just as he was about to reach out and knock on the door, Micah suddenly jumped out, pressed him against the wall, and asked fiercely:

"Is someone following you? Are you being followed!"

The annoyed Arthur pushed Micah away angrily and cursed: "Is there something wrong with you?"

After saying that, he coughed violently because of his excitement.

Micah, who was just joking at first, unexpectedly got something unexpected: "Of course I'm not sick, I'm as strong as a cow! But you, brother, are you sick? You look terrible now. .”

Arthur did not answer directly: "I think there must be something wrong with your brain."

Just as the two were tit-for-tat, Dutch came over and said, "Can you please focus on business? It's time to set off. Let's go to the dock."

Arthur asked in confusion: "What on earth are we doing here? To rob those poor miners, or to rob them of the coal?"

"It's Cornwall." Dutch vowed: "Micah and I have found out. Today our tycoon and his partners will come to inspect the new industry."

As soon as Arthur heard about Cornwall, he knew what Dutch wanted to do: "Only fools take revenge. You told me this."

Micah immediately said: "What's revenge? It's for money! Don't you know how rich Cornwall is? His industries are everywhere in the United States, and he is the embodiment of America!"

Dutch also advised: "Don't be nervous, Arthur, this is just a simple visit."

Then, the two of them walked towards the dock, and Arthur had no choice but to follow.

Dutch never stopped talking, criticizing Cornwall.

"He has been at odds with us since Valentine. Hosea lost his life because of him, and his sugar business caused great harm to the Guama people. Now this town has become his, and he bought it , just to ruin the lives of residents.”

"His company, his oil, his rules."

Arthur was not brainwashed by Dutch and persuaded him earnestly: "This is beyond our control, Dutch, we are wanted criminals."

Micah suddenly said: "We are, you are not."

As if he felt that he was a bit aggressive, Micah immediately slowed down his tone and said: "We will reach an agreement with Cornwall, friend."

"What crazy talk are you talking about!" Arthur simply couldn't understand the brain circuits of the two of them.

"Isn't this difficult to understand?" Dutch explained word for word: "We want to fly away, and Cornwall wants us to stop robbing him. Isn't this the basis for reconciliation? Besides, we all know that he is the one who provided the money. Let Pinkerton capture us.”

As they talked, the three of them arrived at the dock.

Dutch didn't care whether Arthur understood his thoughts or not, and directly commanded: "You hide behind the box over there, Micah, follow me."

At exactly two o'clock in the afternoon, Cornwall arrived as scheduled on the fastest steamship in the world.

When the ship successfully docked at the dock, the first person to come out of the cabin was Agent Milton.

Behind him were a group of private gunmen.

After the gunmen occupied various key points and confirmed safety, Cornwall, who looked much younger, came out of the cabin.

As he walked, he said: "I spent a lot of money in your detective agency, but there was no result. I bought the worst service at the most expensive price!"

Milton still looked neither humble nor arrogant when facing the big benefactor.

"We have used all means permitted by law and believe there will be results soon, Mr. Cornish."

"The law?" Cornish growled disdainfully: "I think we all know how you can play with the law. Find Van der Linde, bring it to me, and leave the damn law to those who need it! "

"If it weren't for the distinguished guests, I would have had you thrown into the river."

"Now, go do what you're supposed to do!"

Milton had no choice but to leave with several of his subordinates.

He could disobey Cornwall's orders, but his boss needed Cornwall's money.

After Pinkerton left, Cornwall said to the secretary: "This is a disaster. He made me lose face in front of that gentleman!"

The secretary didn't know how to answer. This was something he couldn't get involved in.

But someone answered it for him.

After confirming that Pinkerton had gone far, Dutch first asked Micah to follow him, and then he left the hiding place and appeared in the sunshine openly: "Perhaps disaster has already struck, Mr. Cornish!"

Cornwall looked stunned, then turned to angry.

"Your arrogance will eventually be your undoing, Van der Linde!"

Dutch put on a nonchalant attitude: "I've finished playing a long time ago. Even my best friend thinks I'm crazy."

Arthur, who was pointed out, sighed and walked out of his hiding place.

Dutch continued his chatter: "You kill, I kill, you rob, I rob. The only difference between us is that I kill and rob selectively, while you destroy everything that stands in your way."

Cornwall subconsciously turned back and glanced into the cabin: "It's better to tell your sophistry to low-class people like you. I don't want to cause trouble for you today, so get out of my territory immediately!"

Dutch said arrogantly: "You can let me go. If you give me the boat behind me and an additional ten thousand dollars, I will spare your life."

Cornwall felt that this was simply a fantasy, and ordered the gunmen around him: "Keep away and kill, don't spill blood on the dock."

Seeing that the negotiation broke down, or that he didn't even want to negotiate properly, Dutch took out his gun, aimed at the rich man's head, and fired several shots.

Cornwall's plump head exploded like a watermelon in an instant, with red and white splattering everywhere.

Not to mention that the private gunmen didn't react, even Arthur didn't expect that Dutch would take action so neatly.

"You are really crazy!"

Dutch, who had already hid in the bunker in time, laughed loudly: "Let the war begin, Arthur! Let the war begin!!"

Just when Arthur thought it was all bad this time, something strange happened.

Cornwall, whose head was gone, did not fall down, but staggered toward the cabin.

At the same time, the rotten flesh on his neck began to squirm crazily, and in just a few seconds, a light pink flesh ball with mucus was born.

"Mr. Li Ang, help. Help me."

As the meat ball vibrated, a vague and unpleasant sound appeared, and at the same time it exploded in the hearts of Dutch and Arthur like muffled thunder.

(End of this chapter)