It was very early, probably only about 5 a.m., and two things happened. Vertex 23S. Updates are fastest, first-come-first-serve.
Zack, who continued reading the police report after Mr. Pickles was picked up by Blake, was interrupted by a phone call.
Everyone knows what it's like to live in an almost suburban funeral home, with the ringing of the phone constantly echoing in the silent hours when the sun has not yet come out, there are no moons, no stars, and snow is falling all over the sky. And Zach also deliberately let the phone ring for nearly 3 minutes. No matter who it was, it was rude to call at this time, and Zach didn't want to answer it. Until James jumped up from the bed and forced Zach to answer the phone with a criminal face.
Zach went to answer it, but the phone stopped ringing and turned into an impatient message, "Tsk, what are you doing! It doesn't matter. I'll treat you to breakfast at 7 o'clock in the morning at Yuri Hotel. Don't be late!"
Yes, Ethera. So this message was incomprehensible to Zach in many ways.
the second one.
Still a phone call. Only this time, Zach answered the phone the moment the first note of the ringtone appeared.
"I'm looking at a freighter that's about to leave the port. Should I jump on it and go back to Barton~" Eli Toledo.
Accident? What a surprise, Zach frowned, "What time is it over there?" Eli didn't have the ability to travel during the day.
"Haha, are you caring about me~"
"Just think I'm curious."
"Haha, don't worry about me, I'm safe. But you, do you want to explain why Arthur missed contact with me once? Haha, you'd better answer it properly. I waited until the freighter to the Federation was about to leave. , I just called you~" This is a threat, "If I hear a hint of what I think is Toredo-style concealment, lies, and misinterpretation, I will get on board~"
After changing his fate four centuries ago, Zach received strange ridicule and threats.
"Arthur was taken to Allen Funeral Home by Hamilton." Zach had no choice.
"Arthur, were you captured by the Sabbat?" Eli on the other side of the receiver finally gave up on his strange aura, "You'd better not be playing tricks on me."
"I didn't." Zach said calmly, "If you don't believe it, get on the ship and confirm it yourself. Seal Arthur's fate, ruin my plan, destroy the situation I carefully created, and erase 'Toledo' All possibilities of continuing to exist in the Federation will allow you and me to be hunted to death by the Sabbat at the same time." This is no problem.
There was silence on the other side of the receiver for a while, "I believe you." You could hear the surprising sincerity, "Then do you have a plan to save Arthur?"
Zach could say yes, but, "No, I don't even know why Arthur was taken away now." was the unexpected sincerity in response. It would be funny if it had the opposite effect.
Fortunately, "Tsk. You don't have to be so honest. Forget it, haha~" He went back to the disgusting way of speaking with the rising end of his voice, "You are my 'perfect Toledo'~ You will figure out a way~ Now ~I need information about Barton~Help me~my Zach~”
"You can wait. Wait until I get Arthur back."
"I can't wait~" Eli seemed to be licking something, and his greasy voice made people uncomfortable, "I have Fan Zhuo chasing me every day and asking me about the corpse of the Easy Walker (the mind reader Mo Ruilin pressed Zach's Ordered to send the Easy Walker, who was fixed in the form of Zach, to the Republic.) I have an angel named Kesdir who refuses to shut up and wants to talk to me about the situation of the saints~ Ha, occasionally, I am also A boy named Ian came to talk to me about some interesting things about you~I need something to distract these needy guys~"
"Sounds like you're very popular." Zach curled his lips briefly.
"Yes~ Very, very popular~Thanks to you~"
Zach pouted again, "Still, contacting me directly is a stupid move. You can't let those Republicans know that you have direct contact with me. Eli, I'm not kidding you. If one day, I receive Fanzhuo, no, any call from a member of the Secret Alliance, I promise, I will go over and end our four-century 'friendship' without you coming back to the Federation."
Here, I may pause for a moment and ask you to consider a question.
We all know that when Zach joins the Sabbat, he is actually playing with the Sabbat. So, is it possible that Zach is willing to return to the Secret Alliance for the reason of toying with the Secret Alliance? That's what Zach mentioned now, receiving direct contact from members of the secret alliance in the Republic.
The answer is, impossible.
The Sabbat and the Secret are vampire groups divided by different ideas. Forget it, let alone such lofty things as ideas, it’s just interests. The Sabbat is for the reward of the Holy Lord, and the secret is to realize the possibility of a new country.
enemy? So, but an absolute enemy? Oh, don't act naive at a time like this. What are the absolute enemies of things related to interests
but. What is the Secret Alliance to Zach? He is a genocide murderer with no room for turning. This is an absolute fact.
Don't put Fanzhuo's gang together with the Mokavi, Gangro, and Rimmer in Barton. We all know that these clans were the fringe clans when Toledo was besieged and suppressed. For them, Zha It's just the helplessness of an insider towards an outsider. Remember, how sad Eve's comments about Toledo were to Zach. As for Nofeile, that is the clan that has been helping Toledo, but it is not strong enough and only Zac is saved.
In addition, the Secret Alliance can be said without hesitation that it is Zach's enemy.
If because of Eli, Zach's enemies come back again. Zach didn't mind saying goodbye to Eli again.
"Haha~ I'm not that stupid~ Have you not seen me for a while, have you forgotten that I am actually a selfish guy~" Well, people who sell their 'friends' to change jobs are also so selfish that they have nothing to say. "I won't be so stupid as to give you direct contact with the Secret Alliance... No, ha, any opportunity for the republican forces~ This is mine, hehe, I am in the republic, the foundation of this chaotic force~hehehehe" The laughter was so long this time, "History is so similar~ You~ my dear Zachary~ you once again become the capital that I can trade and profit from~"
It's not that Eli forgot how stupid he was when he sold Zach last time, but he knew that what he was selling this time was not Zach himself, but the information that Zach could give him. There is still a slight difference.
"You can enjoy your popularity as you like." Zach shook his head and seemed to have nothing to say to this guy now. "Just remember one thing and be cautious. You were never really Toledo. Don't put yourself in trouble." Think of it as me and kill yourself." No need to explain, this is not because Zach cares about Eli's life safety.
There was suppressed laughter on the other side of the receiver.
Zach frowned, "What are you laughing at?"
"No, no, no~ I won't tell you~ It's a secret~" Uh, an uncomfortable slippery tone, "But don't worry~ I'm not you, I know this~ But I will get along very well here~ Back to the topic, this phone call has been long enough, I don't have much time, don't forget that I am very popular, and I may be approached by those 'enthusiastic' republican forces at any time. I need information, Patton's information , give me this information. I don’t care where you get people to send me the information, but before Arthur comes back, find me a replacement... "
Zach heard clearly how serious Eli was in the second half of his words. Although he understood the seriousness, Zach was not ready to accept the 'secret' and interrupted, "Did you just mention Ian?" Based on the context just now, Eli's mention of Ian should just point out that the Republic is 'welcome' His power, but Zach's sensitivity to details, can be underestimated? He is Toledo, this is his proud ability, "Is Zagel at your place?" Zagel, Wasn't it taken away by Papa Midnight in front of Oz, "Is this the reason for your confidence? You have another me by your side?"
Complete silence fell over the receiver.
Then
"It's really boring to chat with you." Is this an admission
"Uh." Zach changed his position in his seat helplessly while holding the receiver, "I don't know what to say. I feel a lot more relieved if Zagar is here." Zach's confidence has nothing to say, "But , Haha, Eli, you understand what role Papa Midnight is, accept his help, you have become his experimental animal." This is not symbolic to say that Eli will be played by Papa Midnight, just like him Same as Zach played in Barton. But literally testing animals. Papa wanted to study Eli Toledo at midnight, remember.
"It's still within my acceptance range." He admitted again, "But can you please stop going off topic? I don't have time to continue reminiscing with you. Give me a person to send the message. In 5 hours, call this number, xxx... "
It started with a threat and ended with an impatient desire to hang up the phone. He was the one controlling the rhythm of the conversation throughout the entire process, yet he could still be so embarrassed.
Zach interrupted again, "xxx..." and reported the call, "You can call yourself, anytime, I don't care."
"Whose number is this?"
"Quinn Manor." Zach had no intention of continuing to chat with Eli. "The relationship between Mrs. Quinn and Mr. Pine has been confirmed." At the wedding of Riley and Bishop, Mrs. Quinn brought Mr. Pine directly to the wedding. I'm with you, do you need any more proof? Since this happened when Eli was still in Barton, Zach didn't want to introduce more, "Mr. Pine's son, Nate, is your descendant besides Arthur who is still alive in Barton. As Queen of the West District at the same time , Smith, and the chess piece that Darcy thought they controlled, this candidate to replace Arthur will satisfy you."
Eli on the other side of the receiver seemed to be thinking, Zach was not prepared to wait, "Say hello to Zagel for me." He was about to hang up.
"Another number..."
Zach has died. If you really didn’t hear clearly, Eli can ask Papa Midnight anyway. Zach's malice comes from anywhere, anytime.
Two things end. Zach glanced at the time. He had better go to Aisela's breakfast appointment at 7 o'clock. If this woman doesn't pay attention, she doesn't know who will be unlucky one day.
Let's take a guess, what if Ethera came to Zach's home in Grande, wearing all the silver jewelry, and mocked Zach for gradually losing his place in his home because of the halfway house project she led. Did Zach have enough education at that time to follow the etiquette of host and guest
Haha, don’t you think the timing is wonderful? Yesterday Anthony came to Grande angrily and then left angrily. This woman called early this morning.
There was still some time to kill, and Zach was going to go back to the master bedroom to continue reading the police documents.
Before being interrupted by these two things, Zach was reading Coulson's report. The content is that Coulson accepted Zach's suggestion and went to the southeast to inquire about the 'General'.
The content is a bit lengthy. It was obvious that Coulson secretly turned on the recording equipment and copied it down afterwards. In many places, there are comments indicating that the recording was not clear and the content was speculative.
There is no need to go into detail about this little police-gangster interaction. On the other hand, the copy that James brought back was obviously the original copy, with annotations from James, Coulson and even Weiss, marking which of the 'General's' words could be retained and which could not be retained in the official report.
What Zach is mainly looking at is actually these annotations, which is quite interesting.
Original text: Me (Coulson), "So you have no idea what project your subordinate was responsible for in X Security at the time?"
'General', "Why do I know? He walks directly out of Aix Security after work every day, and then comes to my place for a drink after two intersections and tells me what work he did today? Do you think I am stupid! This is a spy operation! I want to kill Ax! How could I be so careless??"
annotation:
I can’t have this whole section with Coulson! I don't want 'The General' to go to jail! These gang bosses in the Southeast, even the last Skoll was stabbed to death in jail! I can't let the 'general' go to jail too!
James' reservation! He is your informant! Not your friend! If he was stabbed to death in prison, he deserved it!
Wes backs it up but omits it from the official report, James is right, he is your informant and you should have information that will allow you to control him in the future. This backup will most likely be used in the future. Then James***** (blacked out) forget it.
As mentioned above, although Zach looks quite pitiful when reading police documents in the dark, in fact, Zach is quite happy.
Zach is now ready to continue the fun.
As he stood up to leave the office, the Great Dane stood at the door.
Zach blinked and touched his nose, "Sorry, I forgot, you also want to know what's going on in the Republic." It's really not Zach's fault, Eli's call came so suddenly. Arthur kept his contact pattern with Eli very closely guarded. Remember that the first contact was the speechless situation Louise faced. Zach could never have been prepared for Eli to call because Arthur hadn't contacted him.
The Great Dane looked at Zach expressionlessly.
Zach pursed his lips, "But he didn't say much about the situation in the Republic." This was to defend himself, "He wouldn't tell me either."
The Great Dane was still expressionless.
Zach frowned and thought for a while, "Well, let's do this. Do you want to see the person who raised you for a while at the beginning of the year?"
Who drove Poch Quinn crazy at Quinn Manor at the beginning of the year? Our Great Dane Kim.
The Great Dane reacted and simply turned around, shaking his butt and getting out of Zach's way. It's really direct.