Wyatt Warp

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[Wyatt Warp]

Are you a new settler?

People just won't stop coming to this village.

Hey, we're not hiring.

If you're looking for a job, go somewhere else.

Maybe Costello could hire you to work at the mine.

What is it?

I have a very urgent and grave matter at hand. Please don't interrupt me.

Mm? Wait, did Costello send you?

The Pink Rose headquarters said it'd send help to deal with the Buffalo Bandits.

It sent me adventurers.

By the way, where's Costello? He's the mayor? He can't disappear on me at a critical time like this!

Oh, right? He didn't disappear. He's at the dock, so he could leave at a moment's notice.

Why do I keep forgetting I can't expect anything from that man?

At least I have you, Adventurer. I'm sure we can handle this between us two.

Did you hear that the bandits attacked our freight train and stole all the ores in it?

Good, then you also must know they took up residence in our mine.

I understand why Pink Rose is not happy about this.

The purple ores produced in the mine are pretty lucrative. In fact, they're Pink Rose's best-selling product.

Hell, they're the reason this village exists.

And the bandits stole them from the company.

It's completely understandable why the company is so agitated.

And now, I've just received a letter from those barbarians.

They want to bargain over the ores that they've stolen.

I don't know what they'd demand in exchange for the ores,

but according to that letter, the bandit leader Johnny James wants to talk to someone from our side, one on one.

It has to be Costello, right?

Or maybe you could meet him instead, pretending to be someone from Headquarters. I'll go with you.

Alright, then go talk to him.

If we can't avoid this meeting, then we'd better be prepared.

I'm sure you can find Costello by the dock, as usual.

I already know what he's going to say, but he's the mayor; at least he needs to know what's going on.

The company sent a capable adventurer this time.

We can take care of this between us two, but the mayor needs to know what's going on in his village.

In the meantime, I'll prepare for the meeting.

I'll meet you here again later.

Ah, you're back.

I'm ready for the meeting.

It'll be just you and me, right?

What about Costello?

There's no way he'd want to go there.

I knew it'd be you instead of him.

It's about time to meet the bandits.

Exit the village through the eastern gate, and you'll be in the Kiwawa Desert.

That's what the Cacti call the wasteland. Anyway, there's an unmoving freight train on the north side of the desert.

If you don't think you can find it, then just follow the railroad.

We'll wait for him by the train.

Let's go see how ugly that leader of the Buffalo Bandits, Johnny James, is.

Exit through the eastern gate and follow the railroad north. You'll see an unmoving freight train.

Let's wait for the bandit by the train.

Welcome.

*Chuckle* You're so useful. Just having you standing next to us works like a charm.

Anyway, Johnny James is more stubborn than I thought.

He still hasn't told us where the stolen ores are.

That's possible.

I'm guessing Albert Ford would want to talk to us soon.

But that's just temporary.

That's right. We have to reclaim the mine too.

So we've been discussing our next move.

Ivoka wants to turn him against the rest of his gang.

Normally, that'd be the first thing to come to mind.

The problem is,

this Johnny guy is not normal.

Or maybe he's waiting for something.

Either way, his refusal to cooperate is making things difficult for us.

I'm thinking we should wait until Albert contacts us for a meeting,

but Ivoka has a different idea.

Let's listen to what he has to say.

Let's listen to what Ivoka has to say.

Johnny James is locked up in the basement.

Let's try to make him believe that Albert has betrayed him, and his only chance to get out of here is talking to us.

Did Johnny even give you the password to signal Albert?

He's helping us catch Albert.

Alright, then go meet with Albert.

In the meantime, I'll scare Johnny a little bit further.

Mwa hah hah!

Oh, right! I almost forgot that Shawn McCurdy wants to talk to you about the mine.

You can find him on the way out. Why don't you talk to him?

Who knows? You might find something to use against the Buffalo Bandits.

I'll let you handle the negotiation with Albert.

I want to get him while he thinks you really came from Headquarters.

Oh, and you should talk to Shawn McCurdy on your way out.

He said he has something important to tell you.

I see.

We could use it to convince the bandits that the mine is not as useful as they think it is.

And that's not a complete lie. Or it won't be, soon.

This depends on you and Shawn.

Like Shawn said, go to the second level in the mine, get an ore, and show it to Albert.

That'll tame him further.

How can I get to the mine?

Follow the railroad east.

Try to stay in the right track.

Shawn was right.

Give me the ore.

I'll give it to Shawn.

Um? What's that hair in your hand?

Albert's mane?

Did you really take care of him?

Geez, you adventurers are a scary sort.

Mm? No? Oh, he gave it to you.

Ah, to fool Johnny!

*Shakes his head* Hah hah hah.

Alright, go talk to Johnny one last time.

We should at least let him have good dreams, right?

Alright, then I'll let Shawn handle this.

Could you go tell Shawn where the ores are?

I'll talk to Costello.

Oh, and

I think it's time we warn Albert.

Tell him the longer they stay inside the mine, the slimmer their chances of living.

Yes, we're done talking.

It's time to threaten them.

For now, look for the ores with Shawn.

Once we get the ores back, we'll have nothing to worry about.

Eliminate Buffalo Bandits around Rock Ridge and the mine,

and show their mufflers and scarves to Albert.

He's stupid, but even he'd know what that means.

*Chuckle* Who knew adventurers could be so useful?

I'm going to tell Costello to recruit more adventurers like you!

Now go to Shawn McCurdy, will you?

We're almost done with the bandits!

Hang in there!

Once we retrieve our ores, we'll take down the bandits!

Don't forget to teach Albert a lesson this time.

*Chuckle* What should I do with the Buffalo Bandits?

Just the thought of toying with them gets me excited.

Shawn said you'd bring the ore box. Where is it?

If you left it somewhere because it's heavy, please go bring it.

How did it go?

You've declared war against Albert Ford.

Mwa hah hah hah!

This is exactly what I've wanted!

We'd better bring in more adventurers, so we could get rid of the bandits at once!

You're the hero of Rock Ridge.

The first level in the mine is done for, but the second floor has enough reserve to keep us going for a while. The problems with the mine are solved.

The only thing left for me to do is reward you.

Here, pick one you like.

Rock Ridge thanks you

for your help.

Both badges are worn by us Vigilantes, but they provide different effects.

I have

and

Pick one you like.

Do you want

Excellent choice!

Are you certain you want this?

You want to be careful

about what you get, I see.

Take your time.

Here, you've earned it.

Be proud of yourself.

And this is reward money.

You've brought hope back to Rock Ridge.

Young hero,

Stand tall and travel the world like you own it!