When he returned to Grande, as Zach wished, the four descendants of Thomas Gangro were hanging upside down in the four corners of Grande's office in bat form. They weren't sleeping, but they were targeting Rimmer's people.
They were all here to send commission deposits, so it was a natural match.
Zach would not go to the rescue, he deliberately caused this situation. It just so happens that Zach doesn't have to participate in the current confrontation in the office. Nick Giovanni, who was sent back by Wes, is unconsciously playing Zach's chess piece:
"The value of Toledo is a matter that has not yet been determined within the Sabbat. Who are you two! The abandoned son of the Secret Alliance actually thinks that he is trying to set a price for Toledo's commission? Even if he wants to do something that exceeds his authority, Show some respect to me too! Let your people in charge come! Tsk, you fourth-generation vampires are not worthy of appearing in front of me and Zachary!"
Nick is considered smart. After listening to Zach's words in the car, I knew that both Rimmer and Gangro were of great value to the Sabbat. As far as this opposing commission is concerned, whichever side you help will gain something and then lose something. Instead of just running to a tree and hanging yourself, it's better to look at it for a while.
And using the vague positioning of Toledo's worth within the Sabbat as a way to delay time couldn't be better~ No one can interrupt, right~
With Nick as the villain blocking the road, Zach went to find Wes, who had not left after sending Nick back. Wes watches the news in the Grande rec room.
"I should have stayed in this case after persuading James." Zach said straight to the point, "What do you think of this case?"
The local news is reporting on the mass drug overdose incident in the seaside park. The reporter at the scene asked the screen in a serious manner, "While our city is booming, we have also ignored many things. Just in our Upper North District, near Reiput High School where our children study, something actually happened Such a thing happened. Who is responsible for this?"
And, is this reporter so funny? It seems like the audience outside the screen can answer this question...
Don't complain. This state of mind is not Zach's, but Wes's.
Zach observed Wes's gloomy eyes for a while, "If you are in a bad mood, just relax in Grande, I won't disturb you."
"The place where Barton can't relax the most right now is probably the Grand." Wes stopped watching the news and glanced at Zach. He tilted his face toward the office and said, "That's it when you get back. Is everything okay over there?"
Zach waved his hand casually, "It's okay~ The friendly meeting between Sabbat vampires and Hidden Vampires, a historic moment~" This is not a mockery, it is a fact. The tone was set by Nick, who changed Grande's choice of taking over a commission into the Sabbat's taking over a commission from the Secret Alliance 'Orphans'. Isn’t this a historic event
Weiss opened his mouth slightly and closed it. Probably because he felt that what he originally wanted to say was not a good thing, so he suppressed it. He opened his mouth again and answered the question that Zach started, "Based on previous experience, the occurrence of such drug cases is usually a good opportunity for the police to eliminate a drug channel."
"Is it the pressure of public opinion?" Zach sat down next to Wes, "The incident was named a collective drug overdose in the news. The location is also near the Upper North Side and Reiput, which will irritate everyone's nerves. Public opinion will force the police to take full action."
Weiss shook his head instinctively, but then nodded. The reason for shaking his head, "Don't listen to those idiots in the news. In fact, no one in this city cares about drug addicts. It may not be a good thing to say, but from what I have seen as a Barton police officer, drug addicts are not homeless yet. Han is being noticed." Wes glanced at Zach, "Strangers are willing to drop a few change when passing a homeless man, thinking that they have done a good deed. But when passing a drug addict, without exception, It will be detoured, and neither kindness nor malice will be given, which is a waste of emotion."
Zach raised an eyebrow. Not sure this is a conclusion that can only be reached by being a police officer... It doesn't matter, "You have a point, especially in the environment of Barton. The shelter project started by Quinn and Smith last year brought the city of Barton's goodwill towards homeless people to its peak. ." Zach tilted his head, "Barton is indeed very good to the homeless people." He also went to help the homeless people in Newton, didn't he~Harrison~
Wes: "That's it. In comparison, drug addicts are at the bottom of society, and their treatment is very bad. No one will care." He twitched his lips, "It's probably because of the Smith family. Button still hasn't. The emergence of a formal drug treatment facility is quite lacking for a city of real standard in Barton.”
"Barton is developing." Zach is not defending Barton, it's just a fact that the city of Barton, where Newton was born, has only existed for 50 years.
Weiss did not deny it. The reason why he nodded just now was now said, "I have read Barton's previous case files. The past few successful cases of drug channels in Barton all occurred when such cases were accompanied by the loss of human lives." incident."
Only then did Zach realize that the conclusion Wes said was not a universal view, but was specific to the city of Barton. Zach raised his eyebrows, feeling that Wes had deliberately highlighted something important, "It's the relationship between the Smith family. What?"
Weiss shrugged, "Do you believe it has nothing to do with the Smith family?"
Haha, "I don't believe it." Zach smiled.
Weiss sighed, "The drug trade in this city is controlled by Smith. Before last year, the Smith family made and sold drugs, relying on their power in Barton to do it all. The use of illegal drugs in Barton All are under Smith's control." Wes glanced at Zach, as if there was no need to say the rest.
Zach also understood and finished, "If any malignant incident caused by illegal drugs occurs, it will be under Smith's control..." Zach also paused deliberately to create an atmosphere, "Combating the opponent's behavior."
Weiss nodded, "There are always some ignorant guys who come to test the Smith family of Barton. Then Smith uses the Barton police to arrange for them to be eliminated."
Recalling the past 'Valmina', the recording incident. There was a smile on Zach's face and he didn't need to hide it. Zach was not a policeman, so he didn't have to stand on the side of justice like Wes. He felt that Smith's behavior was 'the worst of evils'. Zach had always admired Mr. Smith's style.
They can be regarded as two extremes at the same level of cultivation.
We can also see that Zach likes to continue the impact of a certain event. To put it bluntly, he likes to have a backup plan. A thing in Zach's hands is never a one-sided thing, but a knot with countless clues involved. Smith, on the other hand, is not a guy who leaves behind. When he does things, Smith always kills everyone without any involvement.
Both extremes admire each other's style of doing things, which is also wonderful.
But Zach's smile quickly disappeared and he looked at Wes, "In your opinion, if this case is also caused by Smith arranging some unsighted forces trying to arrange contraband trading channels in Barton, the police This time, just like when this happened before, we can solve a major case that makes us famous."
Weiss nodded and went further, "And it must be a major case. This is definitely not a death caused by overdose. Maybe civilians don't understand, but the place where most drug addicts gather is where these people are most self-controlled. They don't Will use drugs too recklessly on such occasions." Wes glanced at Zach helplessly, "Most drug overdose cases occur in the deceased's own home. Most people think that parties and gatherings are high-incidence situations. , entertainment venues, but there are very few because there are people who can control them.”
Zach just nodded as if he was knowledgeable. The reason is actually very simple, Weiss made it very clear.
Weiss continued, "But this case is obviously different. Drug overdose? I don't think so." Weiss shook his head, "I think there is something wrong with this batch of goods. News reports draw conclusions too early." He curled his lips in disgust. , "Another proof that this city doesn't care about drug addicts, these media didn't bother to wait for the matter to get a little clearer, and started to use the Upper North Side and Reiput as eye-catching stunts to report blindly."
Zach glanced at the news that was still broadcast. Haha, I didn't expect that Weiss, who has a normal heart towards aliens, is actually an angry youth towards human society... Well, that's right, Weiss's orientation is so suitable for an angry youth, it's hard for him to finally have a chance to show it.
"Illegal drugs are harmful to people." Zach already understands the meaning of 'big case'. Unlike the Upper North District and Reiput that are being exaggerated in the news now, "problematic illegal drugs are even more harmful. If the police can solve the problem, Everyone is applauding this case.”
Wes was quiet for a moment. It would be nice if things went as smoothly as the two people chatting at this time (it was Smith who was arranging the competition), right? It's a pity, this case really isn't
Wes looked back at Zach and said, "You have Rimel who brought the cash in your office." Looking at him, his tone became calmer, "This case is not that Smith is arranging opponents, but Rimel in Smith is causing trouble. Right."
Zach nodded, and if he temporarily concealed his words from James, he seemed to be able to tell Wes. Look at what Wes said, how transparent it is. Wes is worth relying on, Zach: "I have 80% reason to believe that the batch of problematic goods you mentioned were indeed taken out of Rimmer's hands."
Weiss took a deep breath, "Is Rimmer doing some drug experiments? Why not do it in their laboratory!" Weiss became a little irritated, "Or start a project like a homeless person and do it behind closed doors! Do it! Why do it in a public park?"
Zach shook his head. James mentioned that he had heard about the previous robbery at 0711 Pharmacy, so Wes should also know, "This product was robbed and escaped from Rimmer's hands."
Wes was stunned for a moment, took a deep breath again, and looked at Zach, "Is this why the descendants of Gangro are also in your office?"
See, it’s easy to talk to someone who is transparent.
Zach nodded, "Strictly speaking, the person who robbed him was not Gangaro. He was a descendant of Thomas Gangaro, a human being." Based on the context, Zach gave the appropriate eye roll, "Gangaro Luo wants to protect this human being, and Rimmer wants to capture this human being." Shrugging, everyone thought this white look was for Rimmer and Gangro? No, it's for Zach himself. "Everyone in Barton knows that I like to get involved in alien events involving humans, so." They all came to Grande for a low commission.
Weiss looked at Zach for a while, then lowered his head and covered his head, "Well, you are still in the mood to laugh at yourself. This case is already very troublesome without vampires involved..." To the police, Weiss had already made it very clear. Isn't it? According to Barton's history, such a case must cooperate with the Smith family, the evil among evils. "Now that two more vampire clans have been entrusted to a human... Well, I have a headache."
Zach added fuel to the fire and came to Grand West again at the perfect time. After strolling around the living area, he wandered to the door of the recreation room.
Zach added to the anger, "This batch of problematic goods is from the Republic. So this is not just a social problem in Barton, it's also a bloodbath among vampires, too." Zach made an invitation to West who came in. gesture.
West, on the other hand, said consciously, "International affairs."
Weiss glanced sideways at West, but immediately looked away and didn't want to pay attention.
On the other hand, West didn't mind Wes's attitude. Speaking of it, the two of them didn't know each other well except for their names. They only knew each other's existence because of Zach's relationship. West sat down directly next to Zach, watched the news on TV for a while, and rolled his eyes. Take what Zach said, "Vampires and international affairs, which one is less serious than Barton's political gossip (Upper North Side) and youth health (schools). Your city's reporters really know the key points."
It is not the turn of a republican god to ridicule the federal city media.
Zach asked West, "How fun is the living area?" What he was talking about was that as soon as West came to Grande, he went to the living area without being controlled by his owner Zach.
"It's not fun." West glanced at Zach, "You might think I was joking when I said I wanted to go back to Grande." After a pause, "I'm not kidding." Huh? ? Never mind. West shook his head and sighed, "But looking at the situation of your new employees now, it's a mess. Even though I'm here, I don't have a quiet environment to live in."
Wait a moment. What's the meaning? Did West go to the living area to inspect the living environment? ? She was really not joking when she said she wanted to go back to Grande!
Zach frowned. Now was not the time to explore West's thoughts. Zach actually asked about the living area to express his dissatisfaction. Now, he took out the coin fished out from the bottom of the fountain in the seaside park and handed it to West, "Let Sam recover."
"I need time." Isn't this the reason why West followed Zach, to help Sam recover when Zach didn't know what was going on with Sam. West accepted the coins handed over by Zach, "But there is no place to live in your Grandery." She was also happy. She just sat down and stood up again, "I'd better go back to my home in West. ." As he stepped up to leave, he said, "Zachary Toredo, you owe me a favor."
"You need to help me recover Sam first."
"I will." West insisted, "You owe me once, don't forget." He waved and walked out of the entertainment room, adding, "If you forget, I will remind you to remember again~~~"
"The new employee of Grande in the living area." Weiss, who was covering his head, suddenly stood up, "Let me help you discipline him."
"Well, no need to bother, Hank is just having a temper, he will control those sooner or later..."
Before Zach could finish speaking, Wes had already walked out of the recreation room, interrupting Zach as he walked, "I need to do something I can do to make myself feel like the police badge I'm wearing is still useful! Let me help you. Discipline those innocent ex-criminals who are harmless to humans and animals!”
A harmless ex-convict...
Zach let Wes be.