Is It Wrong To Get Redemption In A Dungeon?

The Good, The Bad, The Outlaw

Arthur did not know what had gotten into him, the last thing he needed was to go out on a wild goose chase, in fact, if he minded his own business he would've been in bed by now at some inn or hotel. However, he felt like he was doing the right thing, the way that old man begged for his Daughter was simply too much and of course, with no one willing to help, he would have to show them what a true man really is about. His horse galloped along the pavement as he was given a map of the slave trade route and if he was quick enough, he could cut them off and stop them before they've reached their destination.

"Come on boy Yah!!!"

Arthur gripped the reigns tightly and whipped it against his horses back, his feet lightly kicking his companion's stomach as the loyal beast increased its pace, making its way through the woods, cutting off from the trail as it maneuvered around the trees swiftly to get Arthur to his destination. After a few more minutes of riding, Arthur found himself on a road, facing south as he waited for the carriage to arrive, he had a cloth covering his face to mask his identity but with his clothing, there was really no point so whatever bad deeds he would do will always be traced back to him.

"Hey, buddy! Could you stop for a moment?"

Arthur called out, holding a lamp at hand as the carriage drew closer and closer and what he saw nearly wanted to make him vomit, at the back of the vehicle was a cage with women and children, all beaten and bruised and right by the carriage was 4 riders on a horse, no doubt that they are hired Guards to make sure the cargo arrives safely.

[] Rider [] "What is it? We ain't got all day to talk Mr..."

[] Morgan [] "Yeah...Well you see, I'm here to collect something and it won't take too long I promise. Now let's see uh...Mrs. Nightingale?"

Arthur called out, causing one of the head at the back to pop up, he looked at her and she seems to have some sort of animal ears but what made him confident that it was her was when she started to thrash her hands in excitement after what he had to say next.

[] Morgan [] "You're Father he's....very worried for you, come along now, I'll take you to him this instant..."

The girl's eyes brightened but before Arthur could take a step closer, he was forcibly shoved back by one of the guards, he nearly lost his footing as well.**

[] Rider [] "Hey now, we're given strict orders to bring these bunch back to Mr. Goldsmith's place, just what makes you think tha- wait...I know you, yeah...you're the one everyone's talking about. How you killed a Minotaur all by yourself."

[] Morgan [] "Yeah? What of it?"

[] Rider [] "Listen, I have respect for you, I can give you that but I have a business to run. 25 000 valis and the girl will be yours."

A choice, he always hated making these choices, that's half his money down the drain and it's all for this girl he's trying to save. He could just walk away and make up a story on how he couldn't track them, give them the money and free the girl but it comes with half his earnings gone, or kill them all and free everyone in the cell, though it is possible that it will trail back to him. He thought about it for a moment and let out a sigh before turning to walk away. The girls' eyes widened and she began thrashing her hands against her chains, begging and pleading for Arthur to save her which earned a few laughs from the Guards.

[] Arthur Morgan [] "10 seconds..I'll give each and every one of you 10 seconds to rethink your choices. You can either stay and fight or run and never look back because trust me when I say this, I will kill you."

Upon saying that, the Guards and riders looked at each other before laughing out loud and drew their swords after dismounting their horse. The gunslinger kept his hands above his holster.

[] Rider []

"Just who do you think you are? What? Just because you single-handedly slew a Minotaur, you can go around making demands?"

[] Guard []

"We killed Minotaurs too you know, what makes you think you're so special huh? You're nothing but a rookie who's in over his head."

Arthur did not entertain them with any sort of response, instead, he kept silent, hands holstered over his weapon as the men took a few steps closer to the gunslinger, unaware that his weapon far exceeded theirs.

[] Arthur []

"One more step, last warning."

He spoke, voice low and raspy as his hand hovered the rafter. The men, however, did not take his provocation too kindly and charged at him with their swords drawn. Just like the Minotaur, Arthur's breathing slowed as he emptied the air from his lungs, time felt slow as his eyes darted at each of the men's face. Within the next few seconds, Arthur gripped the handle and drew it out, holding it by his hips and constantly brought the hammer down. Gunshots pierced the silent night as 5 flashes could be seen in the darkness of the forest.

The gunshots were accompanied by the body of the Guards falling, blue smoke trailed from the holes in their heads as Arthur took out each of them with ease. He twirled the pistol and placed them back in his order before walking to the back of the cart and freed the slaves. The girl he was sent to the rescue came to him and wrapped her arms around him.

"There there, come along, I'll bring you to your Father now. The rest of you, there's a town close by, just get on these horses and do what you will."

Arthur spoke and gently lifted her up the back before riding off with her. By the time he returned back to mama Mia's, Arthur walked through the doors with the girl as she immediately went straight to her fathers' arms "oh my precious Annie, I'm so Glad your safe, thank you Mr, thank you so much." The old man spoke before reaching a shaking hand into his pocket to retrieve some valis and extended it out to him. "Here, please take it, as a show of appreciation."

Arthur looked at it for a few seconds before taking out a pouch where he had placed half of his 50 000 valis in and handed it over to the man.

"By the looks of it, you need it more than I do, take it."

Arthur spoke solemnly as the old man took it and nodded to show his gratitude.

[] Old Man []

"You're a good man sir, thank you so much..."

[] Arthur Morgan []

"Heh, ah well you don't know me, don't call me that. Anyway, I won't take up anymore of your time with your Daughter, if you have any trouble at all, let me know."

Arthur spoke kindly before standing up, looking down at the old man and his Daughter before tipping his hat and left the establishment to find a place to stay. Today he had saved a life but in the process, took 5 others and he felt no guilt towards their death, they were given warning before. However, someone won't take too kindly that his shipment of slaves was stopped and his Guards killed. Not to mention that Arthur has caught The Eye of a certain goddess.

(Well here you go! Chapter 4 everyone! Thank you all for sticking around, do let me know what familia you would like Arthur to join it be recruited into. Chapter 5 is now in the works and should be out soon thanks for waiting!)