Red Dead Redemption: The Great Philanthropist of the West

The three rode their horses along the muddy dirt road, observing the people working in the pasture.

While Henry was observing the shepherds, the shepherds were also curiously observing what this well-dressed young man was doing at their dirty farm. They discussed it in hushed tones, only occasionally making eye contact with Henry before quickly lowering their heads and not daring to make a sound.

Apart from a high-end villa, the surrounding area was filled with low houses, stables, and sheepfolds. Henry dismounted and stopped a shepherd.

Under the shepherd's strange and nervous gaze, he tossed him a cigarette.

"Let me ask you a question. You know the rancher Eugene, right? Can you tell me something about him?"

Upon hearing Henry's question, the shepherd, who had been happily accepting the cigarette, suddenly became nervous. He glanced around to make sure no one was watching, then whispered:

“My esteemed sir, I don’t know why you’re asking about our rancher. I think you’d better not ask, at least not here at Emerald Ranch, or you’ll get into trouble. Rancher Eugene doesn’t like outsiders asking about him.”

After saying that, he ran away, not giving Henry a chance to ask any further questions.

The next few people I met were in similar situations; I couldn't get any useful information from them. It seems Eugene really does have a lot of influence in the Emerald Ranch area.

Seeing this, Henry decided to change his strategy and went directly to the black market dealer Seamus. This time it went more smoothly, and he quickly learned Seamus's location from passersby.

At this moment, Seamus is disguised as an ordinary rancher, swearing in the pasture.

When Henry and his two companions came looking for him by name, and seeing that all three were riding magnificent horses and had strong physiques, he knew he couldn't avoid them. He could only lead them to a secluded corner and ask them why they came.

Upon learning that it was related to the Eugene rancher and other farmers, he repeatedly shook his head, indicating that he knew nothing about it.

However, after Henry and his two companions brandished their weapons and identified him as a black market dealer, Seamus had no choice but to provide Henry with some useful information.

For example, the prestige of the Eugene ranch owner in the area included not only dozens of ranch employees, but also several gunmen and two pit bulls.

For example, a few days ago, someone from Cornwall came to see the farmer in Eugene, but he couldn't find out what they talked about.

When Henry pressed Seamus about Eugene's crimes and the accident at the Emerald Tavern last year, Seamus refused to speak, no matter how much Arthur threatened him.

Until Henry took out $200 and placed it in front of him...

Watching Seamus's nimble movements as he handled and counted the money, Henry wondered if Arthur could draw his gun as quickly as Seamus if it were a pistol.

After confirming the amount of money, Seamus looked around before whispering:

"Eugene Rancher is a scoundrel. He once drove the grocery store owner to desperation and forced him to leave his hometown because of a woman."

As he spoke, Seamus pointed to a dilapidated shop in the distance and then whispered...

"There are also rumors that the grocery store owner didn't leave, but was killed by Eugene's men and chopped up to be fed to those two ferocious pit bulls. Anyway, no one has seen the owner since then."

"I also heard that he had owed a lot of workers their wages. Some people went to him to ask for their wages and were brutally killed by him. Many people heard screams and barking dogs that day, but no one dared to look. Anyway, no one saw that worker again the next day."

As if recalling something terrible, Seamus's voice began to tremble.

Seeing this, Henry handed him a bottle of spirits, gesturing for him to continue.

He took the wine, took a big gulp, feeling the burning sensation in his throat, and then felt the money in his hand.

Seamus didn't waste any time and continued:

"And about that accident at the tavern you asked about. That was just a setup by Eugene to kill his daughter's lover. He has a twisted possessiveness towards his daughter and never allows Miriam (Eugene's daughter) to have any contact with other men, not even to speak to them."

And I heard that ever since that incident, he's kept Miriam locked up in the house, preventing her from communicating with the outside world. We haven't seen Miriam leave the house since.

"That's all I know. Don't tell me you heard this from me. I won't recognize you outside of this place. I've never seen you before."

After saying that, Seamus carefully put the money into the inner lining of his shirt, picked up the bottle of liquor, and prepared to leave.

However, Li Yi blocked his way at just the right moment.

Before Seamus could even speak nervously, Henry spoke first:

"Relax, Seamus, don't rush off. We mean no harm. I have a business deal to discuss with you."

Looking at the dark muzzle of Li Yi's gun, Seamus knew he had no right to refuse. At that moment, all he wanted to do was shout:

"You call this a proper conversation?"

“Sir, please feel free to ask anything else you want to know. I really only know what I just said from the Eugene rancher’s side, and I swear I didn’t lie or leave anything out. At most, I won’t take your money.”

Seeing Seamus's pained expression, he reached into his inner shirt and searched for a long time but couldn't get the money out.

Henry was too lazy to watch his performance.

"Alright, we're not asking for the money back. I can't just give it back to you like that; it's nothing to me. What I want to know is whether we can find witnesses for what you just said, or whether you'd be willing to testify."

If possible, I'll give you another $100.

"Sir, it's no use. It's not that no one has reported him, but he is one of the representative members of the Valentine Community Council and has connections with the police. Those who report him are either detained and tortured by the police, or he shifts the blame to someone else, pays someone to take the blame for him, and then releases them after a while."

Seamus really wanted the money, but he didn't dare. After all, his life was more important than money. He was also afraid of Eugene's influence in the local area, and he had heard that Eugene knew the very wealthy capitalist Mr. Cornwall.

"If Eugene were dead, would you dare to stand up and accuse him of his crimes?"

“That’s no problem, sir. If it can be confirmed that Eugene is dead, I believe many people will be willing to come forward and identify him.”

Seamus once again demonstrated his unparalleled hand speed, snatching the money from Henry's hand.

“Remember what you said, Seamus, no one can deceive me without paying the price.”

Having obtained the information they wanted, Henry and his two companions left. Knowing the plot, he was too lazy to ask anyone else. All that was left was to find an opportunity to kill Eugene that night, and then drag a few people out as witnesses. He didn't believe those farmers would dare to refuse him then.