Following their tense encounter with Jürgen Emmerich, the posse settle in for the night. Drinks are poured, conversations become surprisingly deep, and for a brief moment the Lazy S enjoys some peace.

Naturally, it doesn’t last.

Around midnight, strange noises amongst the cattle draw the posse from their camp. Several animals have already been killed, their bodies covered in puncture wounds and enormous holes. Jonty quickly begins piecing together what happened—but then the culprits reveal themselves.

Clockwork terrantulas.

Similar to the mechanical horrors encountered in Denver, these deadly machines are back and tearing their way through the herd. The posse quickly fights them off, but the battle reveals something else entirely.

Jonty has secrets.

Calling upon a mysterious power within himself, his weapon begins to glow, leaving the posse with more questions about their newest companion than answers. Before anyone can press him for an explanation, however, the gunfire sends the herd into a stampede.

The following morning, Red finally gets some answers. Jonty reveals his unusual upbringing and training as a Chi Master—but whether his explanation clears anything up is another matter entirely.

Then Jürgen Emmerich returns.

This time, he is considerably less friendly.

Hinting that further unfortunate accidents could befall the Lazy S, Emmerich makes it clear that Hellstromme Industries still believes the posse possesses its missing property.

The clockwork creatures may have been destroyed…

But the message is unmistakable.

Return what Hellstromme wants—or things are about to get much worse.