New Gods of North America

"We appreciate people who are loyal to their companions, so we'll give you another chance."

After seeing that the other party could actually withstand the intimidation, Wayne's face seemed calm, but in fact he was making excuses for himself.

Willy opened his eyes in disbelief after hearing Wayne's words.

Then, as if he had escaped death, his shoulders slumped down and his center of gravity rested entirely on the chair.

——This is also thanks to the "straightforward" culture that is still popular in America today.

For example, when someone tells you that you are not welcome, if you still dare to break into the small wooden door of their home that is not impact-proof, most of the American rednecks will really shoot without saying anything.

"Tell me, who are 'you'? Why are you here to 'warn' us?"

Wayne patched himself up while pretending to continue eating soup with a spoon: "You can only say what you think you can say, and we will judge the rest ourselves."

"us……"

Willy seemed to be observing the situation, and seemed to be choosing his words.

But fortunately, he continued:

"We are a mutual aid organization for extraordinary people in Kanks City. From what I have learned, in most places in America, people with extraordinary abilities actually do not have 'freedom'.

"Fortunately, the previous bishop was more tolerant in this regard. Although he would drive the Beyonders to do certain things, he would not treat the 'Fallen' like criminals. Therefore, to a certain extent, we are also willing to serve him.

"However, after the bishop's 'retirement', there seems to be a struggle for power within the church in Kanks City. We are worried that the Beyonders in Kanks City will lose their freedom and become like other places."

Wayne stopped the spoon and said, "Do you think we are here to help fight for power?"

“Obviously.”

Willy nodded. "You have the investigation order signed by Roose Bolton. He and the previous and new bishops are obviously not from the same faction. The new bishop seems to be willing to maintain the previous 'ecology' in the city. We don't want Roose Bolton to borrow power from outside and break this balance."

"It's just an investigation into a serial murder case. Why do you think this will upset the balance?" Wayne asked.

"Of course, we also hope that such Beyonder scum can be arrested and brought to justice. However, your identity and the procedures of the investigation are obviously not in line with the norm. We are worried that you may do more than just investigate the case, so we asked me to warn you. We have no intention of intimidating or attacking you."

Wayne sighed. "Don't worry, we are only interested in the case itself. If we can arrest the murderer, we will leave later. But please don't interfere with our normal investigation."

Willy remained silent and didn't dare to respond.

Wayne and the other two looked at each other and nodded.

Peter moved away from Willy and Parker went over to untie him.

After the ropes were untied, Willy still sat there honestly and asked carefully: "Can I leave now?"

Wayne was about to nod.

Then he heard a rumbling sound coming from Willy's stomach.

Wayne thought about it.

He pushed the extra tableware - the set of servants' tableware that the waiter had prepared for Parker - towards Willy and said, "If you don't mind, have something to eat before you leave."

…

Willy seemed to feel quite uncomfortable at first, but after realizing that they didn't care about his "offense\

,"Faced with the temptation of food, he ate quickly and voraciously.

He held a piece of cut cheese in his left hand and took a few big bites of it as if he were eating a watermelon. Then he picked up the plate and drank the soup to help him swallow.

Hmm...

Wayne really wasn't used to these foreigners' love for cheese.

——He felt that most cheeses were not to his taste, especially when eaten alone.

Tom and Jerry are simply childhood liars.

Feeling Wayne's silent gaze, Willy's eating movements quickly became gentle again.

He honestly picked up the spoon, ate the cheese in his hand, and cautiously reached out his hand again, asking, "Can I..."

"please."

Willy then reached out and used the knife and fork that Lina had inserted into the cheese to cut off another large piece, and also picked up a piece of dried meat, which he first moved to his own plate, and then carried back.

Wayne pretended to chat casually, starting with a light-hearted topic:

"Kansas is a major beef and wheat producing area. Logically, the food here shouldn't be expensive. Why do you find the food so...uncomfortable?"

"The prices in the city can't be compared with those in the countryside."

Willy shook his head while eating, then suddenly stopped, "I don't mean to offend, sir. But a sumptuous dinner like this is no longer something that ordinary people can enjoy casually in Kanks City.

"Most meat and dairy products are now shipped directly to the East Coast or the Old World. It's been a few years since I could eat several slices of bacon for dinner at a time."

"It feels like heading out west," Wayne said.

Willy sighed slightly:

“I have had such a plan. But pioneering life is not suitable for everyone.

"Moreover, as land with relatively convenient transportation is gradually developed or occupied, the areas that need to be opened up are becoming more and more remote. If there are not enough companions to travel with, for ordinary people, even safety may become a problem."

provoke.

You city folks, even though Kankers is already “in the West”, you still have prejudices against the towns in the West…

I think the security in our town is actually pretty good.

Wayne didn't plan to be a teacher. "But you are an extraordinary person, not an 'ordinary person'."

“My abilities aren’t that strong…” Willy stopped talking halfway, “Not all Beyonders are as strong as you.”

Wayne shook his head and gestured towards Inissa, "I am not a Beyonder, but this lady is."

Inesha has registered with the church, so she is not afraid of you going out and telling others about it.

Inissa next to her also nodded slightly and glanced at Willy, who quickly lowered his head and continued eating.

It's funny, Willy seemed pretty confident when he first appeared.

However, after being killed by Peter in seconds, Willy seemed to become more cautious when facing his "kind".

If you can’t win the fight, that’s one thing. But you should think about shooting first, boy.

Wayne thought for a moment, "What do you usually do for a living, Willy?"

"I'm currently working in a textile factory, but I recently saw that several plantations in Bethel are recruiting supervisors, and I'd like to apply. But the distance seems a bit far, and because of my 'identity', I don't dare to leave Kanks City."

Several plantations...

Yes, Missouri was also an official slave state.