131. Purchase

Iron Hoof Bar.

Geri was drinking coffee while glancing at the bounty poster on the wall.

"The 'Hunter' Butcher, ' Grede, is too dangerous. Not only is he a superhuman, but he also has a gang of thugs under his command... No wonder the bounty is so high... ' Robin Hood Zoren, ' on the other hand, is alone, but unfortunately, his whereabouts are unpredictable, and he has a bad reputation among the poor... I'm not too keen on apprehending him."

'I only have 127 Gold Dragon in savings, which is far from 200 Gold Dragon...'

Just then, someone sat down in front of her.

The other person looked very young, with a calm expression, and a slight smile appeared on their face, "Hello, ma'am!"

Geri didn't say much, just showed off the holster on her waist, and continued eating her breakfast.

The daughters of the West are not the type to be swayed by pretty faces and sweet words.

"I've heard... you're the best bounty hunter around here. I happen to need a bodyguard!"

Sulu showed no embarrassment and sat down on his own.

"Employer?"

Geri's expression became more formal.

Since it wasn't a suitor but an employer, a different attitude was needed. "What do you want me to do? Let me make it clear first... I won't do anything illegal, no amount of money will suffice!"

She looked Sulu up and down.

Well, dressed like a Western cowboy with guns on both sides, it's a pity he doesn't have the tough guy vibe of a real desert cowboy at all... not her type.

"I'd like to visit the Nature Reserve, and ideally meet the Gaoso indigenous people who still live there. I've heard their tribes have preserved some primitive cultural characteristics..."

Sulu said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Sean, and I'm a Scholar!"

"You want to go to the village of the Gaoso indigenous people?"

Sophie looked at Sulu mockingly, leaned back, and put her long legs on the table in a completely unladylike manner. "Do you want to die? Or do you want your head to become their decoration?"

Yes, in Federation propaganda, the Gaoso people are portrayed as extremely brutal and savage, especially the indigenous tribes, who even retain the custom of headhunting.

Basically, after William Conqueror's massacre, the surviving Gaoso natives, though subjugated by the Federation, certainly harbored terrible hostility towards outsiders.

"So... I need a bodyguard, a really strong one, Ms. Geri!"

Sulu shrugged. "For this... I'm willing to pay fifty Gold Dragon dragons!"

"Fifty... Gold Dragon?"

Geri's Adam's apple bobbed, she straightened her long legs, and slightly adjusted her posture.

This is a big deal!

With these and her savings, she had nearly two hundred dollars. If she saved up a little more, she might be able to buy the thing she had been longing for on the Black Market!

"Very good... Your reward has impressed me. Just to confirm one last time, do you only need me to protect you on your way to the tribe of the Gaoso natives?" Geri asked for confirmation.

"That's right, leave the rest to me!" Sulu nodded.

"Pay half the deposit first, then we'll sign a contract, with the bar owner as witness!" Geri thought for a moment and agreed.

"No problem..." Sulu smiled slightly. "I am Sean Otto. I'll leave everything else to you."

Although Sulu paid readily, the two did not set off immediately.

The reason is simple: he doesn't have a horse!

When he first said that, Sulu swore he saw a look of disdain in Geri's eyes.

"In the Midwest, liquor, horses, and revolvers are the lifeblood of cowboys!"

Geri shook her head. "I heard you're from Kangni State?"

"I grew up in another city since I was a child..."

Sulu smiled sheepishly and followed Geri to a ranch.

"The horse you can ride is very important; often, it represents life itself... In this regard, I recommend older horses. While younger horses Sturdy and have great short-term sprinting ability, they are not good at conserving their energy, don't know how to find their way around, find water in the wild, and are not docile enough..."

Inside the stable, Geri affectionately stroked the horses' heads and pressed her cheeks against them.

"In this regard... you choose, you're the expert!"

Sulu had no objection whatsoever.

He genuinely didn't know the way, and his survival experience in this area was far less than the other person's.

Upon investigation, it was discovered that Ms. Geri was indeed a reputable and experienced bounty hunter, which is why the idea of hiring her came to mind.

After several selections, Geri recommended an old black horse to Sulu.

Of course, I'm not that old; I'm only fifteen, having lived half my life.

It had its own name, Black Jack, and when it left, Sulu saw the ranch owner's reluctance to part with it.

"Can you ride a horse? Do you want me to teach you?"

Geri handed the reins to Sulu with a mocking expression.

"No, but I learn very quickly on my own!"

Sulu took the reins and stroked the horse's head with his right hand.

A sudden burst of Inspiration led me to Black Jack's spirit!

All things have a spirit! Even horses are no exception.

However, its spirit was significantly smaller and more confused than that of a human.

Just like newly hatched chicks, they have difficulty distinguishing between good and bad, and are very easy to feel close to.

"This..."

Seeing Geri merely sniff Sean before affectionately licking his hand, Black Jack asked in surprise, "What's going on?"

Even if they are relatively docile, it wouldn't be so easy to tame them to this extent, would it?

"Perhaps... we're naturally compatible? After all, I have cowboy blood too! Even though I left my hometown a long time ago..."

Sulu casually made up an excuse and mounted his horse.

"I hope you won't hold me back... we still have a lot to do today!"

Geri followed, preparing to head to the tribe of the Gaoso indigenous people, which was no easy task.

They need to travel for a long time in the wilderness and will need to replenish large amounts of food, water, medicine, tents, and so on.

Of course, firearms and gunpowder are also indispensable!

Although the Federation had largely conquered the Midwest, that was only around the cities and along the railroad lines.

In the vast wilderness and the dense jungle, there are still many indigenous people who are hostile to any outsiders.

But the danger doesn't end there!

Harsh natural environments, ferocious wild beasts, and even fellow Federation cowboys can all pose a danger!

Even bounty hunters can't always have a good catch; every trip is a gamble with their lives.

Therefore, after Sulu threw away fifty Gold Dragon, even Geri, who had previously looked down on him, was moved.

Such a well-paid task is rare!

As for the danger? Every mission carries danger!

Only a very small number of bounty hunters actually live long enough to accumulate enough wealth to retire comfortably!

Many of them became spoils of war for bandits or lay as bones by the roadside!