There are some things you can say directly—
We know Zak's early attitude toward the emergence of the clan ancestors. Zach objected as much as possible to Root's awakening of Frank. However, Frank showed up, Bob showed up, and even Mokawei said clearly, "Toledo has helped the Mokawei clan for 4 centuries. Let me help you. What's wrong?" (Zach commissioned the ancestors. The firm needs Benjamin's blood, infiltrates the werewolf blood trade in the middle, helps Jessica make deals with the werewolves in the middle, and rescues the trapped fallen angels)
Zach's view of the clan ancestors has long since changed.
In the four-century gap, there are already examples like Frank and Bob. These powerful, but extremely fragile ancestors in some aspects are existences that Zach is confident he can handle! With one more person, Zach would have the confidence to have him on his side!
Not to mention that Nenad has now made it clear that he wants to awaken Zak, the Cappadocia clan ancestral gang. Therefore, regardless of his personal attitude or the other party's standpoint, Zach can readily accept this active assistance.
However, Zach looked at Nainad and shook his head, "Sorry, Nainad, I don't want to offend the Cappadocia clan ancestors or your clan. But, your clan ancestors are not... reliable."
The situation in Cappadocia is proof of this. Adults are all aware of the consequences of what they say. Apparently the ancestors of Cappadocia did not have this awareness. He reminded his descendants to plan for themselves. His intentions were good, but what about the reality? It harmed the entire Cappadocia clan for 4 centuries.
Zach had carefully considered the Cappadocian ancestor's strength and his flaws. Sorry, the flaws are bigger. Zach, doesn't want this aid.
Nenad lowered his head. He was a member of the Cappadocia clan. He knew better than Zach what kind of impact his ancestors had on the clan in the past four centuries.
So Nenad was really not offended by these words. Zach said the truth, "I know. Our ancestor has never been the most reliable among the thirteen ancestors. But he is still the ancestor!" Nenad looked at Zach and said, "Zach, let me make it clear. Do you really need help in dealing with Lute Lesembra, planning events, and manipulating people's hearts?" Nenad is really smart. , "I never asked you why Hamilton and Sid suddenly changed their attitude towards you, and they are both protecting you."
Zach pursed his lips with a smile and said nothing.
"You have done these things very well! You don't need help! But there is one thing that you cannot use, and that is the ancestor of Lesembula! He is powerful, and he is the most feared person in the Federation today. The vampire, he is Lute Lesembra, who has been suppressed by you and you can't stand up!"
Zach stayed quiet. As mentioned before, if Nenad had not been deliberately misled by something, with his intelligence, he would have realized everything long ago.
"And this suppression that Toledo will never be able to escape from under the Lesembra clan is what the Cappadocia clan can give you! We, the Cappadocia clan, promise that our ancestors will not bring you anything. Trouble, he only provides him with the same power as the ancestor of the Lesembula clan to help you resist Lesembra's suppression!"
It can be understood clearly that what Nainad means is the purpose of the Cappadocia clan ancestor, which is to contain Frank.
Zach thought quickly and realized that it was not difficult to operate. After all, Cappadocia was on the rise, from the bottom of the Sabbat vampires to taking over the Zmich industry. The drastic change in the status of the clan barely gave the Cappadocia clan a reason to wake up their ancestors for guidance. At the same time, it had to make the Lethembra clan vigilant -
As Nenad said, the Cappadocia ancestors will not affect Zach in doing anything... and there is a high probability that he will not come to a place like Barton at all, and will stay in the Sabbat in the west to lead his own Kappa Doshi clan. Then we need to be wary of a person whose ancestors are unreliable. It's not Zach, but Lute Lesembra.
In this way, Root needs to reconsider whether to let Frank continue to suppress Toledo in Barton. As a result, Zach's powerlessness in front of Frank disappeared as Frank's mission shifted.
Cappadocia’s abacus was a good one. Zach must be sure of this.
But there is one thing we need to be clear about.
There is a high probability that Frank will be recalled to the Sabbat to keep an eye on the Cappadocia ancestors. Although this seems to be mutually exclusive with Zach and Frank's plans - Frank does not want to return to the Sabbat. But if you recall carefully, why did Frank and Zach find ways to keep delaying Frank's time in Barton? It was because he didn't want Root to send the father back to sleep after using Frank to achieve his goal of suppressing Zach.
Then think about it now, as long as Frank is still valuable to Root and has a reason to be needed, Frank will not be 'required' to go back to sleep. Is the ancestor of Cappadocia enough reason for Frank to be wanted by Root? Of course that's enough!
After thinking about this, Zach glanced at Nenad and said, "Okay."
Nenad received Zach's approval, and his face became happy, "I know you will figure it out!"
Zach still has something to consider - Zach's relationship with Frank and whether to confess to Cappadocia. After all, after the Cappadocia ancestor was awakened, there was no need to really give Frank multiple opponents of the same level... But Zach has not yet completely decided, because the Cappadocia ancestor has already proven that he is not worthy. The keeper of secrets to rely on.
Why. It would be disingenuous to say that Zach, as an adult, has no prejudice against the stereotype that the Cappadocia ancestor was a child. All Zach could do was look at the facts and leave the decision to Frank, who would face the Cappadocia ancestor anyway. Let Frank decide whether to say it or not.
What Zach wants to know now is the details of Nenad's awakening of the ancestors. "You said that you are already awakening the ancestors. Is there no resistance from the Sabbat?"
"Why not. Humph." Nenad waved his hand, "But Lesembula has something more attracting his attention now." He looked at Zach and shook his head, "You don't want to hear about your descendant Charlie, and neither do I. I won't say it anymore, so as not to make you more upset." Sensible and considerate Nenad ~ "Awakening the clan ancestors is ultimately our own business in Cappadocia, unless Lesembra dares to demand that all clans hand it over in a big way. The name of the messenger, if we want to awaken the ancestors, there will be no way to stop him from Lesembula!"
This is true. The messenger is the secret of every vampire clan. It is related to the most apex strength and power of a clan. This is not something that can be overwritten or changed by loyalty to the Sabbat. The Sabbat has no right to ask the clan to hand over the messenger. As long as Cappadocia insists on going its own way and sends a messenger with a secret identity to awaken the ancestors, no one can stop it. Unless it's a war, just like what the Secret Alliance did to the Toledo clan, the entire clan will be liquidated.
However, Zach really does not want Cappadocia to be too willful in this matter. After all, it is a clan that has been disloyal for four centuries. It ignored the leadership of Root Lesembra when it first gained power. After all, It's not good, Zach said with some not false worry, "I hope your reason for awakening the ancestors is convincing enough."
Nenad understood Zach's worries and said, "Thank you for your concern, but don't worry. The reasons are of course reasonable and convincing." Nenad adjusted his mood, because he was talking about the Cappadocia clan again. The fact that they have been at the bottom for these four centuries, "Cappadocia used to be at the bottom of the vampire clan. As you saw during the time you stayed in Vega City, the members of Cappadocia were assigned to other vampire clans. Service staff." For example, the housekeeper of Vega's 2000-year-old villa, "This used to be the supporting punishment for a punished vampire after he was changed into a Cappadocia. For example, a vampire who was once a member of the Lesembra family was punished after making a mistake and became a He became Cappadocia, and then he was asked to go back as a servant by the Lesembra family."
Zach pouted. Vampires really live too long and have nothing to do but work on this boring vanity. Why.
Nainad didn't show any expression. After all, in these words, his clan was a tool abused by other clans to show their inferiority. Being able to remain calm was due to his Nainad's upbringing. "But because of such a punishment The program has resulted in a large number of people in the Cappadocia clan..." He glanced at Zach and emphasized, "A large number, a large number of people who were humiliated in the clan's bloodline and committed themselves to the Cappadocia clan, waiting to see what they can do. People who can’t wait for revenge.”
Zach raised his eyebrows, as if he understood the way this incident was going, "The reason why the Cappadocia ancestors were awakened was not to lead Cappadocia, but to control these descendants of Cappadocia who had changed their blood."
"Yes." Nenad nodded, "Awakening the clan ancestors was directly proposed at the Sabbat meeting. What was the reaction of your other clan leaders to this matter?"
Zach guessed, "Super supportive." It was quite obvious. "Those who were punished will no longer accept any favors from the original clans. Some hatred cannot be eliminated. There is no way for other clans to continue like this." I have always ignored Cappadocia, so I can only hope that the Cappadocia clan can take care of such people."
Nenad nodded again, "So no matter how reluctant Lesenbra is, he can only pass it and let us in Cappadocia awaken the ancestors with the support of everyone." He added, "It should be confirmed tomorrow. The news is confirmed that the clan ancestor has woken up."
A smile appeared on Zach's face unconsciously. I’m kind of looking forward to tomorrow—
Two things squeezed together. The God of the Republic is in Grande, and the Cappadocia clan ancestors are about to appear at the Sabbat. Double pressure, double trouble~ Haha, Root Lesenbula, what are you going to do~
Nenad saw Zach's smile. As he said, he had unconditional trust in Zach's ability to do things. Therefore, without even asking Zach what happy things he thought of, he said, "Children, it's me. Let me tell you, Cappadocia is willing to help Toledo.”
Everyone must remember that the purpose of Nenad's stay to talk to Zach alone is that the focus is not on the clan ancestor, but on the reward of the Holy Lord's faith - the ability to image.
Nenad, "When I just told you that the imaging ability was a colonial war reward prepared by the Holy Lord for vampires, you didn't look surprised. Did you already know it?"
It’s not that Zach missed something, it’s that Zach considered acting out the result of surprise and blandness. Pretending to be surprised can naturally better hide the relationship between Zach and Frank, but it will give Sissy an advantage.
Tsk, you can’t say that you are taking advantage of Sissi. After all, Zach doesn’t want to harm Sissi. It’s just that after Sissi confessed the nature of the vampire and the nature of the reward, Zach felt that there was something going on. It would be better to let some news out than to keep it completely secret. Be good.
Take the ability of imaging, for example. If Zach continues to protect the secret of the image to the death, Root Lesenbra may continue to make a fuss about Zach's identity as the master of Grande. This has happened once before, James 'betrayed' Zach. Who knows who else Root will ruin for Zach.
"It's not like we know it." Zach said very conservatively, "It's not like he's completely unconscious. This ability was first given to Gangluo by Sissi. It allows Gangluo to go against his will and live in a human city. I I guess this ability is not ordinary." Zach paused deliberately and asked Nenad, "Do you want to know what is so special about the imaging ability, apart from the humble application of looking in the mirror?"
Nenad hesitated and nodded, but said, "If you don't want to say it, I won't force it."
"I don't want to say it, but with your intelligence, it won't be too difficult to know. After all, I shared this ability with Assamat in the middle. I, Gangro, and Assamate are all You will know the objects, various signs and clues that you in Cappadocia can observe." Zach became more serious, "Nenad, tell me the truth. If you in Cappadocia want to awaken the ancestors, there are You didn’t share the influence of the Holy Lord’s reward with me on the Asamat clan. You Cappadocias want to obtain this ability on your own, right?”
Nenad opened his mouth.
In fact, Nenad could simply admit it. Because of this reward from the Holy Lord, Cappadocia has lived in a miserable state during the four centuries of the Sabbat. Now if you say you don't want it, who are you kidding
Zach also understood that Nenad just couldn't speak out, and some of the entanglements were understandable.
Let’s put it this way, when you are helping someone, you don’t want your helping hand to have too much purpose. It is obviously to help others, but what you want is the comfort of having a lingering fragrance in your hand. If it is purposeful, it will become like your own. The motives are not pure. This is not hypocrisy, it is just a simple human heart. Everyone can be more tolerant.
Zach was very tolerant, "Well, I won't waste your Cappadosian time to collect information about this imaging ability. You just gained power at the Sabbat, don't waste your time on boring things." Zach pulled out a photo—a photo that had been sitting on Zach's desk for a long time. It was taken for fun when Zach first came into contact with Polaroids. It doesn’t matter if I don’t remember. The reason why Zach didn’t take a mirror or his ID—
Zach handed his photo to Nenad, "Here you go."
"Uh..." Nenad held a photo of Zach with a confused look on his face.
"Don't you want me? I thought my appearance was the type you like." Zach in the photo spoke. This is an old joke. I remember that when Zach first came to Barton with the Sabbat Eight, he suspected that Nenad was more willing to get closer to him than those in Hamilton at the time...
Nenad was stunned for three seconds, put away the photo, and left. (To be continued)