Now that James is gone, the news that Mokawi has been found will not be hidden from Darcy for too long. James' time to act alone is also limited, so there is no reason to continue to spend it here.
"I should say thank you." Zach looked at Maitreya, "Your tips solved a few things that puzzled us."
It was still the translator of the facially paralyzed James, "You're welcome. It's only a matter of time before Mr. Detective discovers the special ashes. My reminder is just to explain the motive. It's to defend someone. I believe that 'he' did this , I don’t want to disturb everyone in Barton.”
Zach waved his hand, "You've already made it clear that you won't continue to tell who 'he' is, so don't continue to 'tempt' my curiosity." It's time to ask Miroku why he came here, "Last time in Yuri Manor, I said we would meet again when we have a chance, haha, you also know that I am not interested in Van Zhuo's secret alliance, I guess you have found a new topic when you come this time."
Maybe Zach smiled, so Maitreya also laughed. Both guys were quite natural. James, who was paralyzed, looked at Maitreya and then at Zach. Opened his mouth
"Zach, don't smile at him, he will increase his power by making other people laugh."
Zach's smile grew even wider, and he said to James who was paralyzed, "Jin, are you kidding me?"
"I didn't. This is his practice. You shouldn't be surprised. Remember what Mo said to Tam's No. 2, 'I believe that the current life is just to prepare for the birth of the future.' Not all republicans are lucky. are born after death. The monks of the Republic are those humans who live this life for future births. He is different from the wizards and demon hunters of the Federation, who are classified as aliens because of their special abilities. He is no longer He regards himself as a human being, and his current life, to him, is just the cocoon of the alien race born in the future."
Zach stopped laughing. It would be okay if he didn’t understand it at all. Speechless, Zach understood a little bit. Cocoon, this is a good metaphor. Human life is the cocoon of the alien race born in the future. If Mo had said this metaphor earlier when introducing his own culture, Zach would have understood the alien culture of the Republic earlier. Because it’s the same in the Federation
Human beings are just cocoons where the soul of the Holy Lord’s faith comes from.
What Zach doesn't understand is the monk, "But he is still just a human being. I can't even feel that there is anything special about him."
Facial paralysis James... Jin glanced at Maitreya. Maitreya also stopped smiling. He didn't know how much of the shapeshifter's warning to Zach he understood, and he pursed his lips and frowned.
Jin looked from Maitreya to Zach for a long time, probably thinking, "You can't, but Mo can. Mo was also a human being and a 'cocoon', so she could see that the person in front of her was just passing through. Human beings who have ended this life are still 'cocoons' preparing to be born, and Maitreya is a 'cocoon'."
Still didn't answer Zach's doubts. But Zach still nodded, shook the wine glass in his hand, and raised it slightly, "Then I'll ask it myself. Translate my question."
After spending some time waiting, the answer came.
"This is actually one of the reasons why I came here today." Maitreya looked at Jin and said, "I think I should have a formal introduction to Grand Master, 'a monk who has spent some time in the Hidden Alliance.' 'A guest of Yuri's house', these identities should not satisfy Grand's master. I would like to truly introduce myself to Mr. Zachary Grand."
After saying this, Maitreya looked back at Zach, "But even if I have such sincerity, I don't know how much your husband can understand. At least the former Van Zhuo couldn't understand what I am. When I first came to Grande, I found that When the translator in Grande was ghost, I felt lucky. Maybe you already knew something about her, so my introduction would be easier. But then, I discovered that Miss Mo might be an obstacle to my introduction... "
Maitreya continued talking, but Jin stopped translating. He looked at Maitreya, his face paralyzed, and the corners of his mouth twitching slightly. Seems to be unhappy.
Maitreya seemed a little self-aware, stopped talking, and looked at Zack.
"What did he say?" Zach was a little speechless, reminding Jin to do his job.
"He is belittling Mo." Jin replied, looking at Zach, "Just like you would look down on other alien races, even bad vampire bloodlines, the same goes for the alien races of the Republic. As a cocoon, he is belittling the already-discreet alien race. Mo. I don’t like this person.”
"Well, how about at least translating what he disparaged and I can help you refute it?"
Probably agreed, the interpreter continued, "Miss Mo did not choose the right path. I can see that she took a poor path. She may have lived a prosperous and wealthy life, but now, without the enshrinement, she has failed. I have to leave home to find a new place to stay."
Jin actually paused deliberately and gave Zach a "please refute" look with his face that rarely moved.
"Uh, okay. Where are you now Maitreya? Is it close to home?"
Kim translated.
Maitreya gave a bitter smile and responded, "If I can use this body, or my human life, to walk around the world at will, the future 'me' will be my home everywhere. This is my practice."
Zach shrugged and gave Kim an 'I tried my best' look, "Go ahead."
"I can feel Miss Mo's resistance to me, and I can also feel that the beliefs she pursues are completely opposite to mine. Perhaps it was the environment during her lifetime that caused..."
You can wait here and refresh your memory. Remember when Mo told Zach the story about her and the skinchangers? Gold is a gecko raised in cinnabar. One day it will be crushed and dotted on the arm, which means beautiful purity, and then the ink will release the gold.
Then there is an earlier memory. When Jin took the initiative to surrender to Zach, Zach said frankly that the longer you live, the more you will know. Not long after the Federation was established, there were many foreign races in the Federation who came with envoys from various countries. Among them was a vermilion shapeshifter.
That, four centuries ago, the republican environment, Mo's identity during his lifetime... Well, never mind it.
"I don't want to comment on other people's lifestyles, but I hope you won't be misled by Mo. She may represent the ghost of the Republic, but the appearance she presents does not represent the future of the Republican monks."
Zach accepted Jin's signal and pursed his lips, "You are overthinking. Mo didn't show anything. She only cooked and watched TV series in Grande. We rarely exchange worldviews."
"Oh." Maitreya looked quite disappointed, then smiled, "That's good, my self-introduction will not be affected by her." He extended his right hand, "I am Maitreya, I am a monk, In the future, I will be the person who will make people meet each other, miss each other, have karma, encounter each other, and achieve the perfection of life."
Zach also stretched out his hand, shook it, and saw that it was indeed gold. "Please make sure you have finished the translation. Is there something wrong with the subject of this sentence?"
Jin shook his head.
Zach frowned, "What is that ink?"
"The palace has its own glory." Jin seemed to have missed something.
Zach continued to frown, "What does this mean? Are the ghosts of the Republic going in the direction of defining life?" When Jin started to translate, "This is asking you, not Maitreya, I I doubt I can understand his explanation." Zach was conscious.
Jin snorted, "It's not a ghost, it's what the monk finally becomes. What kind of cocoon will hatch out what kind of butterfly. So, you are right. The aliens (gods) of the Republic, as long as they are cultivated by humans, It is defining life. Those who advocate force are defined as brave aliens (gods), those who pray for peace are defined as aliens (gods) who protect their homes and homes, and those who love money are defined as property..."
Zach waved his hand, "Okay, I understand." I don't understand, because I don't want to hear it, because it sounds like the aliens in the Republic are more gods than the top leaders of the Federation. The reason, let's just talk about the Holy Lord faith where vampires belong. Does the Holy Lord care about how human life is defined? No, 'it' only cares about the distribution of souls, heaven and hell, right
Zach did understand a little bit, "So I can't smile at Maitreya, because it will make my acquaintance with him, uh, a perfect encounter, is that what you mean. I am helping him define his life in the direction he wants. , he is stronger."
"Yes." Jin confirmed, "I want to applaud you, you can understand, I'm really surprised." His face was paralyzed, "But it might be weird to applaud suddenly, so let's forget it."
Zach felt it was time for another glass of wine, so he raised his glass to Maitreya out of habit, "You can call me Zach." Oh, it sounded familiar, it was Zach's response to Maitreya's formal introduction of himself, "You said formally?" Introduction is just one of the reasons why you came?"
"Ah, um." There is no need for translation, it's just a change of tone. Maitreya may have neglected his great practice of 'life perfection'. With a worried face, he continued, without translation, with poor pronunciation, "Mr. Yuri hopes that I will come to visit Mr.... Zach you." .”
Zach could only think that the other party was expressing seriousness. Nodding, "Is something okay, Mr. Yuri?"
"This past weekend." The narrative was probably very complicated. Jin's translator continued, "Master Yuri has ignored his family's instructions and hung out with Kepler." Uh, don't judge, "Using cooperation as an excuse to Yuri also kept urging Liszt to take Barton back..."
"Wait a minute." Zach interrupted the preparations, which were obviously for something. "Did Liszt bring Yuri back?" Zach was not curious. He had already made a guess, and now he just wanted to confirm.
"Yes. I told you last time that Yuri was investing in the trade affairs of the Republic. Liszt used his business circle in the Barton Center as capital and placed a large number of orders. Yuri's original purpose was to return money through the Republic. Barton, with Liszt’s ‘invitation’, he will naturally not refuse it.”
Zach nodded, understandingly, and motioned to continue.
"Now Yuri and Liszt are considered partners." Maitreya frowned, "But before Mr. Yuri came, he didn't expect that Barton's alien race would be like this, well, come forward."
"mean?"
"Mr. Uri's initial thought was that the relationship with Smith was already bad enough anyway. No matter how he returned to Barton, he and Smith would be enemies, so he readily accepted Lister's cooperation proposal, especially after Lister revealed that he would target After Smith. But when I really returned to Barton, it was because of me. When I marked out the aliens that had infiltrated various places in Barton, Mr. Uri began to feel that the city he had lived in for decades was extremely strange... "
Zach interrupted again, "Strange? Don't Yuri rarely encounter aliens in the central part? I believe that the aliens in the central part should be more 'arrogant' than the Barton aliens."
"This is a fact, and it is also the reason why Yuri treats me well. I can help them identify foreign races and avoid incidents affected by foreign races. However, the central part is only the central part, and Barton is where Mr. Yuri raised his family, and Master Yuri also The city where he was born, Barton, has a different meaning. So after knowing the truth, especially Bishop and even Mr. Pochquin, Mr. Uri was a little bit shocked. And... "This time it's not an interruption, it's Maitreya looked at Zach, "Mr. Yuri began to wonder how he had offended Smith and was suddenly acquired and driven out of Barton. Until I pointed out to him which people were already controlled by the devil."
Zach raised his eyebrows, looking calm. It’s time to take it easy. Smith’s acquisition of Yuri was in the later stages of the tape incident. It was a takeover after the Fallen Angel repented. Zach was not going to take the credit. “So, it sounds like Mr. Yuri is re-evaluating his, um, stance after returning to Barton.” ,Right?"
"Yes. In the eyes of Mr. Yuri, Barton's alien race has become entangled with humans, especially the people from the West Side. Liszt's motive for inviting us back is not pure. Sabbat, I still know something about Van Zhuo. Regarding the Sabbat. The options are very clear. On one side are the strange but familiar Barton, humans and aliens, and on the other are Lister and the Sabbat who want to take advantage of Yuri."
All seem to be bad options. But now, it’s time to pay attention to what Maitreya laid out just now. Put Master Yuri (Jimmy) and Kepler in the front, and behind them
"You said that Liszt was urging Mr. Yuri." Zach was very particular about using specific words, "So I guess Mr. Yuri already has a choice."
"That's hesitation." Maitreya pursed his lips, "Zach, you should have heard that the imported goods lost in Massa Port were found in Liszt's warehouse. Although Mr. Darcy, the director of the North District, suppressed it forcefully, this kind of Things can't be suppressed all the time. Liszt's urging is because Yuri has mastered part of the import list. Yuri's help can remove the stain on Liszt." Maitreya seemed to be getting further and further away from his practice, "If Yuri The first thing Li did when he returned to Barton was to help Liszt get rid of the frame-up of the Fisher family in Port Massa..." It is commendable that everyone is a knowledgeable person, "then there is no choice."
He looked at Zak very seriously, and said in an awkward way without translation, "Yuri is very good to me. He is the one who really allowed me to start practicing on this continent." This is what 'imprisoned' him. The Secret Alliance kicked away, "He was kind to me and I want to repay him. I want to help Mr. Yuri make the right choice so that this family can be happy."
So I started practicing for the life-defining practice. Zach waved his hand, "You came to see me, just tell me."
"Show Mr. Uri a way, a way to regain a foothold in Barton. Make this hesitation meaningful."
Zach thought for a while, "Do you need me to show you the way? Didn't you tell Mr. Yuri that Lydia and Eve are vampires?"
Let's put it this way, Yuri wants to regain his footing in Barton, really, really, it depends on the thoughts of Smith who once drove him out. Mr. Smith's opinion is probably difficult to change. After all, in Smith's eyes, it was Yuri who created the malicious competition tape incident, not to mention that Yuri was the one who got it back. However, now there are three more people in the Smith Manor. A Smith (counting Flanders), right
"Mr. Yuri, I want your permission."
"Mine?" Zach raised his eyebrows, and after a moment of confusion, he curled up the corners of his mouth, "Then, I agree." Others have already brought the golden crown to their eyes, so just take it with you~
At this point, you can let go of another thing. Zach, who once didn't know how to treat Maitreya because he didn't know his position, now knows what to do. Just laugh. Since he is not an enemy, there is nothing wrong with achieving his perfection. (..)