game traveler

Chapter 19 The Butterfly Effect, Teaching a Man to Fish

Compared with the ravages of wind and frost in the north of Grizli, Valentine in the south of Grizli is as warm as spring.

After confirming that the robbery in Heishui Town has taken place, Luo Xia has further grasped the timeline of the plot he is in.

According to the plot in the game and Arthur's diary, it can be known that Van der Lind helped a group of people stay in Coulter Village for about a month. Cozy mountains, head to Horseshoe Lookout just south of Valentine to camp.

In other words, he still has a month to prepare for the Van der Lin gang!
Thinking of this, Luo Xia blinked, folded the newspaper, put it in the pocket of the windbreaker, and walked straight to the "radish" next to the horse-holding post in front of the hotel

Then, at this moment, he seemed to realize that something was wrong, and suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Taking out the pocket watch, opening the watch cover, and looking at the time, Luo Xia frowned suddenly:
"It's already nine o'clock, why hasn't he come..."

The "he" that Rorschach was talking about was naturally Mr. Downs who came to Valentine to raise donations every day.

Although during this period of time, Mr. Downs has received a generous donation from Rorschach, and the funds are quite sufficient.

However, he still insisted on setting up a low table in the open space in front of the stables every morning from [-]:[-] to [-]:[-] to collect donations for the poor.

For a month, rain or shine.

Today, however, Mr. Downs did not show up.

There must be a demon in the abnormal situation!
is something happened?
Thinking of this, Luo Xia stepped forward again, came to the side of "Carrot", and jumped on the horseback.

"drive!"

One person and one horse, they headed towards Downs Ranch outside the town...

. . .

Although the equestrian course ended long ago.

However, from time to time, Rorschach would bring some groceries or fresh ingredients to Downs' house for dinner.

Over time, he became very familiar with the Downs family.

It can be said that the Downs family is one of the few friends he has in this world.

In particular, Mr. Downs played a very important role in the process of Rorschach establishing himself in Valentine.

As the pastor of Valentine, this "Mr. Bad Guy" will spontaneously promote Rorschach's good people and good deeds, whether in Sunday activities or in daily life.

It is precisely because he preached Rorschach's integrity, kindness and noble character everywhere that Rorschach, an "outsider", was so quickly accepted by the Valentines and became the respected "Mr. Rorschach"

Therefore, Rorschach decided long ago that he must find a way to save Mr. Downs' life!

With a lot of thoughts in his mind, the horse under his crotch did not slow down, and soon arrived at Downs Ranch.

For Rorschach who came to the door suddenly, and Yaqi who came to open the door, he was also a little surprised and puzzled.

When Rorschach explained his intentions, Archie and Mrs. Downs were both surprised and moved.

"Thank you for your concern, Rorschach."

After stepping forward to give Rorschach a hug, Mrs. Downs said hesitantly, "Thomas... something happened to him..."

"What's up with him?"

"He's in the room, let me take you there..."

When he saw Mr. Downs lying on the bed with a pale face, Rorschach finally understood why he didn't go out to collect donations today.

After exiting the room and sitting in the living room, Luo Xia couldn't help asking:
"Have you seen a doctor?"

"Look, the doctor said that he may have been too tired recently, and his condition has deteriorated further..."

After listening to Mrs. Downs' explanation, Rorschach realized that, to a certain extent, Mr. Downs' condition worsened, and he was partly responsible!

In the original game plot, Mr. Downs worked desperately due to the double pressure of debts and fundraising, which made his illness worse and finally passed away.

After Rorschach appeared, Mr. Downs not only had no debts, but the fundraising work also went very smoothly.

With sufficient donations, this kind pastor hopes to help more poor people.

So, while he was helping disabled veterans and poor people in the town, and managing the operation of the church, he had to go back to his family's ranch and tend the corn in the field.

Mr. Downs made the distinction very clearly.

Donations are donations and are used to help the poor.The family's own cornfield is the main source of income for the family.

However, he forgot that he was still sick!
Although Rorschach's help made Mr. Downs no longer need to borrow money from Strauss, it has changed Arthur's fate of collecting debts and contracting tuberculosis.

However, Mr. Downs did not get a blessing in disguise. Instead, his condition was aggravated by overwork.

If this continues, Mr. Downs' condition will only get worse, and he will even die earlier than in the game.

This is the change brought about by this little butterfly flapping its wings, Rorschach!
Realizing this fact, Rorschach couldn't help but fell into deep thought.

As early as in the world of the last "GTA", Rorschach had experienced the consequences of the "butterfly effect".

What you do may have various impacts on the world, changing the fate of the characters and the direction of the plot.

However, one of his purposes for entering these game worlds was to change the plot.

So, he didn't pay much attention.

Anyway, for him, the time he spent in the game world was just a wonderful journey.

Sooner or later he will leave, so why should he care too much?

However, when the butterfly effect affects the people he intended to save, Rorschach must not sit idly by.

This has to be fixed!

Thinking of this, Rorschach raised his head and looked at Mrs. Downs and Archie solemnly:
"Thomas (Mr. Downs's name), he can't go on like this!"

"I also persuaded him. However, he is very stubborn and will not give up easily..."

Before Mrs. Downs could finish speaking, Rorschach interrupted her:

"I know he is kind. However, it is impossible to help those poor people endlessly for free! Does he still plan to support these people for a lifetime?"

"If this continues, he will only lose his own life. In that case, not only will those poor people not live better, they will only fall into a more difficult situation. It is a lose-lose situation!"

Nodding his head in agreement, Yaqi asked, "Mr. Luo Xia, what do you think should be done?"

Touching his smooth chin, Luo Xia had an idea and immediately came up with a solution:
"Well, don't you still have a lot of idle land in your ranch, which can be used! I will fund and hire those poor people who need help as ranch workers, and then cultivate more fields and raise livestock in captivity."

"In this way, not only can the poor have a job and support themselves, but it can also greatly share Thomas' workload. He can also concentrate on the operation of the church and take a good rest."

As the saying goes, it is better to teach a man to fish than to give him a fish!

(End of this chapter)