Red Dead Redemption: Western Consortium

Valentine Police Department, Sheriff's Office.

"Mr. Callander, although we have not talked explicitly, I know your identity."

"The Blackwater robbery had such a huge impact, not just in West Elizabeth, but in our state of New Hanover and Lemoyne."

"That's 15 U.S. dollars. What you did has aroused huge public opinion. Many bounty hunters are watching and want to arrest you."

"But I have to admit that the Van der Linde Gang has a great influence in the West. It is a gang that can go head-to-head with the Pinkerton Detective Agency, which scares away many bounty hunters."

"Because of the game played by some big shots above, as well as the state laws involved, including the major labor unions targeting Pinkerton, you can still be safe for the time being."

"But it's not an easy thing to clear your identity. The big shots above will definitely not agree."

Sheriff Malloy said helplessly to David.

Ordinary murderers, robbers, etc. can actually be easily cleared by joining the ranks of the federal marshals. Even if they spend a large sum of money, they can also be bribed through connections. Criminal files of criminals are destroyed.

However, the impact of Blackwater Town was too great. In addition to 15 US dollars, it was also because the Van der Linde gang massacred a large number of police officers, Pinkerton detectives, federal marshals, and even some innocent civilians when they left.

Even if David spends 15 US dollars to fill this hole, the public opinion that has been created will make this matter more complicated.

No one wants to take advantage of this, because once it is exposed, it will arouse public anger and become a weapon for attacks by their political opponents.

David was not surprised that Chief Malloy knew this. In fact, for Chief Malloy, even if he discovered that the Van der Linde gang was in Valentine, he would not take care of it as long as there was no trouble.

It sounds a bit nonsense, but this involves federal legal issues and historical factors.

The Commonwealth existed as an English colony before. The thirteen colonies were all independent entities and were directly governed by England.

After the Revolutionary War, the United States of America was established, but each state retained a considerable degree of autonomy, that is, each state had its own legislative and administrative agencies, its own constitution, laws and nationality, and managed its own domestic finances, Taxation, culture, education and other public administration affairs.

The division of powers between the federation and its member states is stipulated in the federal constitution. In the event of a conflict between the federal constitution and the constitutions of a member state, the federal constitution and laws shall prevail.

In today's era, a 15 dollar knife is definitely a big event that can shock the entire federation. The Van der Linde gang has already risen to the level of federal concern, so Sheriff Malloy is very aware of the impact.

However, David's expression did not change because of Chief Malloy's words. He had already thought of solutions to these matters.

So Sheriff Malloy heard David say calmly: "What does the robbery committed by David Callander have to do with me?"

Sheriff Malloy was immediately stunned.

It took a while to react.

He understood what David meant.

"So Mr. Callander wants to apply for a new identity, right?"

Sheriff Malloy thinks this is a brilliant idea. It is not difficult to open a new file, and it is a very simple matter.

This is like an immigrant trying to obtain a legal status in the federation.

In today's Federation, there are a large number of people from all over the world who enter the Federation illegally or through other channels to find jobs and survive here.

Instead of cracking down hard on such a situation, the Federation adopted a welcoming attitude.

Because this will increase the number of voters in their hands, and the larger the population, the more taxes the federal government will collect.

Many mid-level officials can also make a fortune in the process of applying for status.

David nodded. He only needed a legal identity and the ability to own his own property.

In fact, there are still some risks in doing so. If someone proves that he is David Callander, the criminal who once committed a major robbery, he can also be prosecuted.

But this requires sufficient evidence.

"This matter is relatively simple. For about $3000, I can apply for a new identity for Mr. Callander." Sheriff Malloy said.

David frowned slightly.

3000 U.S. dollars is not much to him, but normally, it only costs a few hundred U.S. dollars to apply for a new legal identity, and the maximum cost is no more than 500 U.S. dollars.

Does Chief Malloy think he is stupid and rich and wants to make a fortune from this?

Seeing that David looked bad, he didn't reply to him.

Sheriff Malloy quickly explained: "Mr. Callander, I didn't get this money. A normal legal status is only a few hundred dollars, but the situation here is different. Some things cannot be hidden from others. "