The Long Haulmen: Unmasking the Mastermind Behind the Empty League

In a stunning revelation, Old Sleuth, the legendary detective, has cracked the case of the mysterious figure behind the crippling toll on interstate commerce. For years, the enigmatic ‘Long Haul’ has been extorting money from merchants, traders, and travelers alike on the treacherous stretches of railroad between the East and West coasts. The scale of the operation is staggering, with billions of dollars extracted from the economy annually. By exploiting the vast, empty leagues that separate the two coasts, Long Haul has woven a web of deceit and exploitation that threatens to stifle progress and prosperity.