The Understated Dragon Lord novel Chapter 292

Liam, who had transferred to River County only last month, had already gotten the lay of the land on the Hayes brothers. After Brittany asked him to check out Greenfield, he discovered the havoc the upstream coal mine had wreaked on the village, causing deadly environmental pollution and numerous fatalities. There had also been a mining accident that was hushed up, with no compensation for the victims. These injustices demanded Liam's attention.

As a member of the county legislature, he had a duty to ensure that the citizens of River County could live their lives peacefully and safely.

Seeing Liam arrive, Daniel immediately put away his gun. Good, spotting Liam, seemed to see a savior and rushed to him, sobbing and sniffling as he reported the incident. "Liam! This country boy, he puffed up my face and stole the gun from my officer, he pointed it at me!"

Liam glanced over at Daniel and asked, "Did you swell up Good's face?"

Daniel nodded unapologetically and answered, "Yes, I did."

"Why did you slap him?"

"I didn't slap him out of personal spite. I did it on behalf of the ordinary folk of River County! The Hayes have troubled this place for too long, and a few slaps are just a minor reprimand. As for the crimes they have committed, I trust the law will decide their punishment. Now, I'm handing the Hayes brothers over to you, Liam. Don't let the people of River County down. I hope you give justice to those they've tormented."

With Liam's departure, everyone on site was left bewildered. What on earth just happened? Was this real life or some sort of dramatic TV plot?

Brittany turned to Emily, "You knelt so quickly—doesn’t your knee hurt? Kneeling to a bully like that, isn't it a disgrace?"

"A disgrace? The real disgrace is that country punk! Do you know who he's offended? He's crossed the Hayes brothers! Good and Dylan won't easily fall. Even if Liam took them in, they'll be released soon enough. And once the Hayes are free, judging by that country punk's actions, he's as good as dead. Our family might get dragged down too!" Emily retorted.