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After clearing the customs yard, I found the whiskey and opened the gate for Cesare while Leo distracted the guard. After delivering the crates, the group rode to Fichera's farm, where the furious landowner complained that thieves had stolen his water pump despite his protection payments.
While searching through the crates in the customs impound yard, I noticed a guard standing watch right beside the specific container I needed to inspect next. Slipping up silently behind him, I knocked him down to clear the immediate area.
After searching through the nearby crate and finding no sign of the whiskeys, I moved deeper into the next storage bay. I spotted one final guard patrolling the walkway. After waiting patiently for him to turn his back, I closed the distance quickly and knocked him unconscious.
With the final guard neutralized, the entire impound yard was completely secured, and allowed me to search the remaining cargo holds without pressure. Moments later, I located the missing crates of whiskey.
To transport the heavy cargo out of the yard, I made my way to the main entrance and opened gate for Cesare. As the gates swung open, I saw Leo outside successfully convincing the gatekeeper to leave his post under the promise of sharing a few drinks down at the bar.
The scene shifted to the interior of the bar, showing the off-duty gatekeeper comfortably seated, drinking, and chatting with a woman. Leo's charm worked perfectly, keeping the guard distracted while the heist was wrapped up.
Enzo and Cesare loaded the heavy whiskey crates onto a cart and handed them over to Leo. Once all the cargo was safely unloaded, they bid goodbye for the time being.
With the customs job wrapped up, the crew returned to their hitched horses outside. Mounting up alongside Luca and Cesare, Luca informed the group that they only had one final stop left to make before calling it a day.
As we rode down the dusty valley paths, Luca explained that their destination was the farm of old man Fichera. Although Fichera was known to be a stubborn old bastard, he always paid his dues on time, meaning they would be finished and back home by sunset.
After a long ride across the countryside, we arrived at the estate and greeted old man Fichera.
When Luca asked why he looked so troubled, Fichera angrily revealed that thieves had broken into his property two nights ago and stolen his brand-new water pump, leaving his irrigation setup useless despite his protection payments.
Frustrated by the loss, Fichera bluntly stated that he had always believed Don Torrisi to be an honorable man, but failing to protect his property made the Don look no better than the thieves.
Fichera's insult immediately angered Cesare, though Luca urged calm, acknowledging that Fichera made a fair point about their obligation.
To be continued.
