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Gamers will first meet Jean Marc at the Mayor’s party, which Arthur attends. Shortly after the party, the Mayor will contact Arthur, who will work with Marc to track down Shiftacre, an art reviewer threatening to expose the Mayor’s fraudulent paintings. After speaking with Shiftacre, it is clear that Jean Marc despises the Mayor’s slimy and corrupt practices. In the end, Arthur will have to either side with the Mayor, or side with Jean Marc.
Returning To The Mayor’s Mansion
After Shiftacre is intimidated into validating the paintings, the Mayor will contact Arthur again after a couple of days. This time, he wants Arthur to track down an NPC named Hector Fellowes and convince him to contribute money for a public library. Fellowes will not donate willingly, forcing Arthur to get the money by threatening him. Next, Arthur will return to the Mayor’s mansion to speak with the him.
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Lemieux is worried that Jean Marc will turn on him and expose the corruption in the city. He also mentions that Jean Marc could spread rumors about Arthur’s illicit activities. Players will then need to travel to Jean Marc’s home, which is in Rue De Zacharie just south of the A in Saint Denis. Gamers will spot Jean Marc attempting to open his door, and a cutscene will initiate. Arthur will knock him out on the spot. Next, Arthur will need to take Jean Marc back to the Mayor’s house without being seen. This step should not be too difficult, as it will be nighttime.
To Kill Or Not To Kill
The Mayor will ask Arthur to bring Jean Marc around to the back of the property. Once players are in the courtyard at the back of the mansion, they should drop Jean Marc to initiate the final cutscene. Lemieux will coax Jean Marc into thinking his life will be spared, but the Mayor’s intentions are much more sinister. Jean Marc does not help his case by calling the Mayor corrupt to his face.
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At the end of the cutscene, Lemieux will order Arthur to kill Jean Marc. Arthur will be on the fence about executing the Mayor’s orders. While Jean Marc is on his knees begging for mercy, players will have to choose whether they want to kill him or spare his life. Few players know that the quest can actually be completed by Marston instead of Arthur. The language in the final cutscene will be altered because Jean Marc is threatening Arthur and not Marston. He will remark that Jean is “running his mouth about my friends.” This small detail was a cool feature in a game with thousands of dialogue options.
If Jean Marc Is Killed
The main reward for killing Jean Marc is a permanent 10% discount in all Saint Denis stores. The mayor will write to Arthur and send his thanks for getting rid of Marc. However, choosing this option will reduce Arthur’s honor. The other consequence of the decision is that the city will begin drilling on the Indian Reservation. After killing Jean Marc, gamers will need to dump him into a nearby pond at the North end of the property. If players return to the same location and fish near the area at a later time, they will unlock a hidden Easter egg. Once the line is cast, Arthur will reel something in, but it will not be a fish. At the end of the line, Jean Marc’s arm will be attached to the hook.
If Jean Marc Is Spared
If Arthur lets Jean Marc go, he will disseminate information regarding all of the Mayor’s corrupt practices. Players will receive positive honor points as well. After a few days of in game time, Arthur will be informed that Jean Marc is the new mayor of Saint Denis. Amid the damning allegations, Lemieux will be forced to step down from his position. Despite the Mayor’s claims that Jean Marc will implicate Arthur, the morally correct decision is to let the man walk. Still, the 10% discount and the incredible Easter egg are tough to ignore. The great thing about Red Dead 2 is that there is no correct way to play the game. Regardless of which option they choose, gamers will enjoy completing the side quest, which is one of the most intriguing in the game.
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