New Gods of North America

After leaving the mine,

Because this place was not far from the valley where the robbers had gathered before, Wayne ran over to take a look.

However, since it was already dawn and Wayne was alone, he did not dare to go directly into the valley, but went around to the top of the valley to peek.

pity.

It was not known whether these people had received any news or whether the main force had chosen to scout the area.

Anyway, there was not even a horse near the cabin at that time, so it was estimated that there was no one there.

We returned to the town along the same route. It was already past noon. When we ran past the church, we found a group of people queuing up.

When Wayne asked, he found out that Pastor Hake had sent a notice from the church, requiring all the people in the town to be checked to prevent the plague, and everyone had to participate.

In order to increase everyone's enthusiasm, those who have undergone the examination can receive a dozen eggs.

They actually gave out eggs.

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It turns out that this trick has been used since this era?

However, Wayne felt very relieved to see that Pastor Hack was investigating the matter carefully.

Nothing can be more reassuring than seeing your colleagues quietly checking for deficiencies and filling in the gaps while you are slacking off.

Besides, Inesa is also working as a guard in the church at this time, so safety probably won't be a problem.

Wayne didn't want to be drafted, so he quietly slipped away.

When they arrived at the town hall, the mayor should still be in his office, so Wayne went over to find him.

The mayor, who was sitting behind the desk, poked his head out from the office door and looked up at Wayne. He waved for him to come over.

"Wayne, what's going on?"

Wayne thought about it for a while and realized that the mayor had passed the "holy water test" before, so he was most likely a Muggle.

But no matter what, if there really is someone in Black Rock Town who is eyeing the current territories of the indigenous people around the town and wants to implement a "reservation policy", then in terms of criminal motives, the mayor must be the first suspect.

It’s always a good idea to find out his identity first.

So Wayne considered his words:

"I've been thinking lately that the current population of Blackrock Town is almost enough to qualify for upgrading to a 'city'. Should we start considering resolving the issues surrounding the several indigenous settlements within the town's boundaries?"

"Haha," the mayor raised his index finger and shook it twice with a satisfied smile on his face. "Since you can think of this question, Wayne, you already have the potential to participate in politics."

The mayor walked over to the town map hanging on one of the walls of his office and stroked his chin:

"This is what I am thinking now. Although these places are not small in area, they are all mountainous areas and there is no need to develop them in the short term. So I am currently planning to have people deliver guns and industrial products to the indigenous tribes, while controlling the amount of ammunition.

"Most of the indigenous tribes make a living by hunting. Once they get used to using industrial products, their dependence on small towns will greatly increase. In addition, there are some conflicts between the tribes. After the popularization of guns, the gap in their military strength will gradually widen. Moreover, they have no way to produce ammunition, which makes them more restricted by the number of weapons and ammunition.

"When conflicts arise between tribes, we can reduce their numbers by providing them with weapons and ammunition. At the same time, we can also support the development of tribes that are willing to cede their land to us through bribery."

Hmm...

Although it was indeed a conspiracy, it was quite different from what Wayne had imagined.

So Wayne continued to probe, "Then do you think it is necessary for us to directly demarcate a reservation area like some small towns do, and then forcibly expel the indigenous people there by means of creating unexpected incidents?"

"Based on the current situation, I don't think Blackstone Town needs to take such drastic measures. The time is not that urgent, and the short- and medium-term benefits are not great."

The mayor patted his big belly, frowned slightly, and looked at Wayne:

"What you just said sounds like what Greenspan has always said. Did he ask you to lobby me?"

"No, I just gave you a rough idea of ​​what I know," Wayne denied at first, then asked, "Mr. Greenspan, do you think so too?"

The "Greenspan" that the mayor is familiar with is naturally Mr. Greenspan, one of the major landowners in the town.

Wayne had thought about investigating him before, but with Dr. John's exposure, it became unnecessary.

"Um."

The mayor looked at Wayne and said, "It seems that Greenspan had already proposed that when your parents were still alive. There are rumors that he discovered mineral deposits on the land of the indigenous people. There are also rumors that his wife seemed to have died in an attack by the indigenous people. Anyway, his views on the indigenous people have always been quite radical."

"Is there anyone else in town who supports his opinion?" Wayne asked.

The mayor shook his head. "We won't discuss this kind of thing with too many people. But there was a time when Greenspan liked to play cards. I heard that he seemed to be close to Dr. John and a few people in the town. I don't know whether they have the same opinion."

Doctor John is in there too...

"Who are they?" Wayne silently opened the little notebook in his heart, intending to write down their names.

“I don’t know.”

The mayor finished speaking, then looked at Wayne and narrowed his eyes slightly, "Are you investigating Greenspan? I believe in his character, he won't do anything to harm the town."

hiss……

If you say he won't harm the town, then he's even more suspicious.

Wayne smiled, "No, I was just asking."

"That's good."

The mayor turned and walked behind his desk. "The first step to participating in politics is to learn how to deal with key people. You are the sheriff now. Don't be like your uncle, who ended up ruining the relationship with the big landowners."

"Uncle Benjamin, have you investigated Mr. Greenspan before?" Wayne asked.

"Not only that, Benjamin also investigated Mrs. Taylor and the others for a while."

The mayor sat back in his chair and looked Wayne in the eye. "Like I told him before, Blackrock Town does not condone evil, but accusations without evidence should not be discussed openly."

Wayne pretended to look around and said, "What if we find evidence?"

"You are the sheriff. You should know the definition of 'crime' better than me." The mayor lowered his head and continued to review the documents. "Some things, although not 'civilized', do not violate the law and convention."

"Don't worry," Wayne patted his butt and prepared to leave, "I know what I'm doing."

Although the possible mastermind, if he really did not target the townspeople or freemen, would not be punished by the laws of the American Federation.

But there is still the church.

They would even grab a beautiful girl like Inesa and paint her arms with flowers.

I don’t believe that if the so-called “messenger of God” who made the dirty bomb fell into the hands of the church, anything good would happen.

Maybe if Lina catches that man, she will let the spider eat him first.

Little guy, if I find it,

There are plenty of ways to cure you.