The disharmonious feeling started when Zach observed the spirit sucker early in the morning. After learning that the other party was a philanthropist, the disharmonious feeling intensified, so Zach followed Roy's suggestion and stood in front of the other party in person. .
However, no answers have yet been obtained, and a new sense of dissonance arises.
It's a title. The name used by this spirit-sucking monster Manfil.
Note that when he first spoke, he addressed Zach as 'Barton's true master'. After Zach deliberately mentioned himself and Zmich in parallel, the spirit flayer's name for Zach became 'Toledo'. Finally, after Manfield explained that his original plan to join the expedition to Barton was to contact Zach, his name for Zach became 'Vampire'.
This change is obvious, from a specific individual, to a clan, and finally to an entire race!
Every title is correct.
But each title has its own emphasis.
As Manfield said, probably the entire alien race in the expedition group did not expect to meet Zach on the first day they came to Barton, but they all knew that they were aliens who came to Barton to seek living space. The true master of Barton is a title that every alien who intends to live in Barton needs to remember, because the title of 'Barton's true master' is a specific person's name, which represents the willingness of these aliens to fully digest the differences between Barton and the Western Sabbat society. More in line with water and soil, more accurate.
As Roy reminded Zach, the foreign members of this inspection team came from all aspects of western society. The west is a society completely controlled by the Sabbat, and then ~ despite being geographically different, Toledo is essentially just another powerful clan in the Sabbat. The use of the clan name 'Toridor' represents the self-positioning of these alien races as alien races controlled by the Sabbat society. The scope is expanded and the universal title can be used anywhere.
What is discordant is the last title, 'vampire'. According to the above model, you say that the spirit sucker is appreciating the difference between Barton and other societies of the Sabbat. Then why doesn't he fix the more accurate title of 'Barton's true master'. You said that the spirit sucker is emphasizing the fact that he is a foreign race controlled by the Sabbat vampires, then why doesn't he continue to use the unmistakable name of 'Toledo'.
'Vampire', a soul-sucking monster who is absolutely weak in this world and this era, is it necessary to deliberately pull out the race that suppresses him
If this situation is applied to common human situations, it would be...
That is, we don’t call him James, we don’t call him Detective Lance, we call him the general’s son.
Guess what kind of expression "son of a general" will look at you if you call him James that way.
Zach has a better education than James, so Zach didn't show any emotion and cooperated, "Do you want to discuss something with me? Then I guess it's my honor? Soul sucker." You use race , I also use race. It has nothing to do with treating each other as equals. Judging from Zach's tone, it tends to remind the other party to pay attention to their position.
This position is, I, Zachary Toledo, don’t mean that if you have a lot to say to me, I will be here to accompany you.
Manfield was self-conscious, "I understand that it is suspicious for me to say these strange words so suddenly. As I said, it is not my wish to contact you so early. But I feel that I have successfully attracted your attention. I believe you also have some questions that you would like to ask me first?”
Zach wasn't quite sure what the other party wanted to express, but the question was indeed there, "You didn't eat any Paisin food." Then he asked directly, "Why?"
"Ah." Manfield seemed a little surprised that Zach's question was so boring, so he answered, "I'm losing weight."
Zach blinked, losing weight? This ghost sucker said he was losing weight?
Noticed Zach's expression. Manfil twisted for a moment, and then there was an expression of decision on his face. Then, this guy... unbuttoned his fancy shirt... A round, full belly jumped into Zach's field of vision, and he was still there. It swayed twice under the owner's tug.
Manfil added a narration, "My weight loss coach gave me this weight loss plan. I don't eat after 5 p.m. every day."
Uh, so the reason why this guy's clothing style is colorful is to attract other people's attention to the bright colors and ignore the figure of the middle-aged man behind the colorful fabrics...
Zach also understood one more thing, "You block someone else's food stall because you want to eat?"
"Did you mean just now? Yes, I was having a fierce mental struggle before I found you walking towards me~" Manfield smiled, "Did you block other people's business? Haha, I didn't mean to ~”
Well, Zack accepts this answer. After all, consistent with the philanthropist Roy told him, Manfield had no ill intentions towards Indian culture.
Zach was actually relieved to be able to confirm this. But the problem continued, "When you were in the museum, you had no interest in the exhibits on Indian culture."
"Isn't everyone not interested?" Manfield buttoned up his shirt, and his full belly was once again obscured by colorful patches of color. Visually... Zach felt much better. Manfield's answer continued, "To be honest, this kind of exhibition is for human beings. We really don't need it."
"But then you became unusually interested in the relics of my descendant, Mrs. Quinn, from the human period." Zack's question advanced.
"No offense, but those relics are a joke." In order not to offend Zach, Manfil bowed once, and when he raised his body, he had a kind smile on his face, "I am only interested because, You. During dinner, I saw you and the Indian owner of the restaurant, named... Max, he is a wizard. I observed your interaction with him, and I feel that you are a person who truly respects Indian culture. This It fits the image of you that I learned about you in the West. You restored the report of traditional Indian funerals for the Indians (Zach’s only video record disclosed in the media)." Manfield pursed his lips, "Then, in When I was in the museum, I was really surprised that you, who really respect the Indian culture, would choose an Indian who is a joke and a half-hearted person to be your descendant." He bowed again, "No offense, I believe that Mrs. Quinn is very Qualified Toledo. But you need to understand that I have doubts."
Zach didn't pay much attention to the other party's continuous bows, but he did understand what the other party meant.
Recalling that when Zach unusually cooperated with the media interviews and reported that Grande had completed the project of restoring traditional Indian funerals, Zach intended to use this news to tell the entire federation about Toledo's behavior and the Sabbat. Traditions are different.
What Zach didn't expect was that there were aliens like Manfil who were friendly to the Indians in the west of the Sabbat. When other alien races were shocked by Toledo's independent behavior, they directly accepted Toledo's behavior. .
This acceptance will naturally achieve a certain effect, which is what Manfield said. The image of Zach in his mind is that of a person who sincerely respects Indian culture.
If you respect a culture, you shouldn't make fun of it. Mrs. Queen's relic is a joke.
When we don’t know the relationship between Zach and Mrs. Quinn, we will naturally draw the most logical conclusion. Zach, a guy who is really contributing to Indian culture, cannot possibly treat a funny amateur like Mrs. Quinn... Not even an amateur, just someone who is causing trouble.
Culture is not a joke. A erroneous knowledge ghost knows how many generations it will take humans to correct it. Humans may not have any feelings about it, but aliens have seen it too much.
After understanding what Manfield meant, Zach was a little speechless. All his speculations had been overturned, "Mrs. Quinn is naturally a qualified Toledo. You don't need to evaluate this."
"Of course!" Sensing Zach's not very 'high' mood, Manfield answered quickly and looked at Zach with a sincere face, "After watching the exhibition, I already understand the status of that lady in Barton. ." This was to explain himself, and also to try to restore Zach's slightly depressed mood. This guy is quite observant, "Especially for the Indian community in Patton, after I absorbed some soul imprints, I fully understood the Patton people. My good impression of Indian culture can be traced back to the founder of the city, Mrs. Quinn. Although her relics are a bit of a 'joke', her legacy is very important!"
Consider Manfil a success. Zach tilted his head and looked at the soul-sucking monster. This guy... seemed to be a good guy. The other aliens in the inspection team might have to experience things at Roy's pace for several days before they could understand them. This guy was at least a few short years away. An hour's trip will make sense.
The ability to absorb monsters is quite convenient, and coupled with such a mentality that is willing to think and accept things, it is good.
Realizing that Zach was sizing him up, Manfil kept smiling. Because he also understands that Zach is the one who asked the question, and now, Zach has not asked the really important question. He is actively telling Zach what he wants to discuss with the vampire!
Same goes for Zach. The above questions can be regarded as Zach's verification of his own observations. After each one was proved to be too much to worry about, Zach also understood that the really important things were about to be unlocked.
Zach needs a beginning that can set the tone. The other party brushes aside the personal and clan names and brings out the race. It can be considered that this is a pattern in which the other party unilaterally raises a certain topic. What Zach needs to make is whether he should have a conversation about the racial structure with Manfil, the spirit-sucking monster who is actually a vulnerable race!
Zach was still thinking of words.
"You are here." Sibella's voice floated into the dark alley, with a smile, "After getting the information about the Western Expedition from Roy, I was looking forward to meeting Mr. Manfield. "
Zach turned back, watched Sibera walking over, and kindly reminded, "Have you gathered entities? Aren't you afraid that others will see that you, a dead person, have been resurrected."
Sibella gestured to the dark alleyway, "No one~" She was in a good mood. It seemed that it was true as she said, and she was looking forward to meeting the philanthropist from the west.
That's fine. Now that he understands that the soul-sucking monster is actively looking for him, Zach doesn't have to worry about the conversation going off the rails. There's no need to rush into this moment. Zach turned sideways, looking at his movements to give up his position to Sibella, and took this opportunity to say goodbye.
"Torido, wait a minute." The title changed back to the clan name that can be used everywhere. Manfield stopped Zach, but his eyes were directed at Sibella. Although there was a smile on his face, it gave him an inexplicable professional feeling, which was very different from the sincere smile he showed to Zach. Then, to Sibella, "Sibella the wizard ghost, I also heard some things about you in the west, but now my ancestors and Toledo..." Notice that the title has been upgraded, "... and Toledo The ancestor of the clan is talking about something very important, I hope you can understand."
Sibella was stunned for a moment and glanced at Zach.
Zach's face showed no emotion, but in his ears, Sam's voice sounded like words, "Sibella has been here a long time ago, waiting for you and Manfield to take a quiet break."
So Sibella actually gave Manfield and Zach time to talk.
The atmosphere between the three of them became slightly awkward. Under the professional smile of a philanthropist that Manfield deliberately maintained, the degree of embarrassment in the atmosphere increased rapidly.
Zach spoke, and only Zach could speak, because Manfield's upgraded title was the ancestor of the Toledo clan, and Zach was the highest-ranking among the three. "Sibella, give us a moment." Sibella was stunned for a moment and glanced at Zach.
Zach's face showed no emotion, but in his ears, Sam's voice sounded like words, "Sibella has been here a long time ago, waiting for you and Manfield to take a quiet break."
So Sibella actually gave Manfield and Zach time to talk.
The atmosphere between the three of them became slightly awkward. Under the professional smile of a philanthropist that Manfield deliberately maintained, the degree of embarrassment in the atmosphere increased rapidly.
Zach spoke, and only Zach could speak, because Manfield's upgraded title was the ancestor of the Toledo clan, and Zach was the highest-ranking among the three. "Sibella, give us a moment."
Sibella frowned, looked at Manfield again, and disappeared.
There were only two people left in the alleyway, but Sam said in a mosquito voice in Zach's ears: "Sibella hasn't left."
Zach relayed the news to Manfil, "She's still here."
The professional smile has been replaced by a sincere one, "It doesn't matter, she deserves to know the truth." As he said, the spirit sucker pointed at his face, "It has been four centuries. I have been helping the Indian community in the Sabbat for four centuries. Now. That fake smiling face has turned into a mask."
Zach raised his eyebrows. How could anyone say that he had a fake smile? "A fake smile? Aren't you a philanthropist?"
"I am." Now the person himself said that he just smiled fakely. Compared with the sincerity now, the difference is more obvious. "But I don't want to be a so-called philanthropist. When I first started, I just wanted to help India. And then, as the years went by, who would have thought that this would become my career, my title.”