8 Weiss
When he returned to Grande, the four descendants of Thomas Gangero, as Zach had hoped, hung upside down in the form of bats in the four corners of Grande's office. They're not sleeping, they're the ones who locked up Remer.
They are all here to send the commission deposit, so they are naturally right.
Zach wasn't going to break the siege, he made it up on purpose. It just so happens that Zach doesn't have to participate in the confrontation in the current office - Nick Giovanni, who was sent back by Weiss, unconsciously plays Zack's pawn:
"Toredo's worth is an undetermined matter within the Demon Banquet, what are you two of you! The outcast of the Secret Alliance is actually self-righteous and vainly trying to set a price for Toledo's commission? Even if you want to do such an overstepping of your authority, show me some respect! Let you people in charge come! Tsk, you fourth-generation vampires don't deserve to appear in front of me and Zachary!"
Nick is also smart. After listening to Zack's words in the car, he knew that both Reimer and Gangaro were of great value to the Feast. In the case of this opposing commission, either side will gain some and then lose some. Instead of arbitrarily running under a tree and hanging himself, it is better to watch for a while.
And using the fuzzy positioning of Toredo's value within the magic banquet to do this way of delaying time, it couldn't be better~ No one can interject, right~
With Nick to be the villain in this way, Zach went to find Wes, who hadn't left since sending Nick back. Wes watching the news in the Grand Recreation Room.
"I should have persuaded James to stay in the case as well. Zach got straight to the point, "What do you think about this case?"
Local news is airing a mass drug-drug-overdose incident at this waterfront park. The reporter at the scene asked the screen in a matter-of-fact manner, "While our city is booming, we also ignore a lot of things. This is happening right next to our Upper North District, near Reipt High School, where our children are studying. Who is to blame for this?"
And, is this reporter funny, and the audience outside the screen seems to be able to answer this question......
Don't complain. This state of mind is not Zach's, it's Wes's.
Zach observed Wes's gloomy eyes for a moment, "If you're in a bad mood, relax at Grande, I won't bother you." β
"The last place Barton can relax now is Grande. Wes stopped watching the news and looked at Zach. His face tilted in the direction of the office, "That's it when you come back, it's okay over there." β
Zach waved his hand casually, "It's okay~ The friendly meeting between the vampires of the Demon Banquet and the Hidden Vampire, a historic moment~" This is not a mockery, it is a fact. The tone was set by Nick, turning Grande's commission to take over into a magic feast to take over an orphan commission from the Hidden Alliance. Isn't it a historic event~
Wes opened his mouth slightly and closed it. Probably because I felt that what I instinctively wanted to say was not a good thing, I pressed it back. Speaking again, he answered Zach's initial question, "Based on previous experience, this kind of drug-drug-case is usually a good opportunity for the police to clear up a drug-drug-channel. β
"Is it public pressure?" Zach sat down next to Wes, "The news has named the event - collective poison-product-overdose. The location is again near the Upper North District and Reipter, which will stir everyone's nerves. Public opinion will force the police to take full action. β
Wes shook his head instinctively, but immediately nodded a little. Shaking his head, "Don't listen to the stupid* nonsense in the news, in fact, no one in this city cares about addicts." It may not be good to say that, but with what I've seen as a Patton cop, addicts haven't been spotlighted yet. Wes glanced at Zack, "Strangers are willing to drop a few pieces of change when they pass by a homeless man, thinking that they have done a good deed. But when passing through an addict, without exception there will be a detour, kindness and malice will not be given, it is a waste of emotions. β
Zach raised an eyebrow. Not sure that this is the identity of the police to reach the conclusion...... It doesn't matter, "You have a point, especially in Barton's environment." The asylum project that Quinn and Smith started last year brought the city's kindness to the homeless to a peak. Zach tilted his head, "Barton is really good to the Rangers. "I'm going to help Newton's wanderers, isn't it~Harrison~
Wes: "That's it. In comparison, addicts are all at the bottom of society, and the treatment is very bad. No one will care. He pulled the corners of his mouth, "Probably because of the Smith family." Barton has not yet had a formal drug rehabilitation facility, and for a city with real specifications, Barton is quite lacking in this aspect. β
"Barton is evolving. Zach didn't defend Barton, it's just a fact, the city of Barton, where Newton was born, only existed for 50 years.
Weiss didn't deny the reason why he nodded just now, and now he said, "I've read Patton's previous case files, and the past few successful cases of drug-drug-channel in Patton have all happened in such incidents accompanied by loss of life. β
Only then did Zach realize that the conclusion that Weiss said was not a universal point of view, but was aimed at the city of Patton - Zach raised his eyebrows, feeling that Weiss had deliberately pointed out something, "Is it the relationship between the Smith family?" β
Wes shrugged, "Do you believe it when he says it has nothing to do with the Smith family?" β
Hehe, "I don't believe it." Zach smiled.
Weiss sighed, "The drug-drug-trade in this city is controlled by Smith, and before last year, the Smith family produced and sold drugs, relying on their power in Barton, and single-handedly handled it. The users of the banned drugs in Barton are all under Smith's control. Wes glanced at Zack, as if he didn't need to say anything about the rest of the story.
Zach also understood, and finished answering, "If there is any vicious incident caused by illegal drugs, it is under the control of Smith......" Zach also paused deliberately to create an atmosphere, "Crack down on the opponent's behavior." β
Wes nodded, "There are always some people who don't know how to be powerful to test Patton's Smith family." It was then arranged by Smith using the Patton police. β
Recalling the former 'Valmina', the recording event. Zach had a smile on his face - there was no need to hide it, Zach was not a cop, and he didn't have to be on the side of justice like Wes, and felt that Smith's actions were 'the best of evil'. Zach has always admired Mr. Smith's style.
It can be regarded as two extremes at the same level of cultivation.
We can also see that Zach is very fond of perpetuating the impact of a certain event, and to put it bluntly, he likes to keep his hands on it. One thing in Zack's hands was never a one-sided thing, it was a knot with countless threads. And Smith is not a guy who stays behind, Smith does things, and he has always rushed to kill everything and left nothing involved.
Both extremes appreciate each other's style of acting, and it's also wonderful.
However, Zack's smile quickly disappeared, and he looked at Wes, "In your opinion, if this case is also the force that Smith is arranging to try to set up a contraband trading channel in Barton, the police can also solve a big case to make a name for themselves this time as when this kind of thing happened before." β
Wes nodded, taking it a step further, "And it must be a big case." This is definitely not an overdose death. Civilians may not understand, but the place where most addicts gather is the place where these people are most self-controlled, and they will not use drugs too recklessly on such occasions. Wes looked at Zack helplessly, "Most cases of drug-product-overdose occur in the deceased's own home. Most people think that it is a high-risk situation of parties, gatherings, and entertainment venues, but there are very few because someone will control it. β
Zach just nodded insightfully. The reason is actually very simple, Wes made it very clear.
Weiss continued, "But this case is clearly different, drug overdose? Wes shook his head, "I think there's something wrong with this shipment." The news reports draw conclusions too early. "Pouting in disgust," the other proof that the city doesn't care about addicts, these media outlets didn't bother to wait for things to get a little bit of an eyebrow, and began to use the North End and Reipter as eye-catching gimmicks to make a few blind reports. β
Zach glanced at the news that was still airing. Hehe, I can't imagine that Weiss, who has a normal heart for foreign races, is actually an angry young man for human society...... Well, yes, Wes's orientation attribute is too suitable for angry youth, it's hard for him to finally have a chance to show it.
"Illegal drugs are harmful. Zach already understands the meaning of 'big case', and unlike the Upper North District and Reipt that are now portrayed in the news, "Problematic illegal drugs are even more harmful." If the police can solve this case, everyone will applaud. β
Wes was quiet for a moment. If only events were going as smoothly as the two of them were talking about at this point (it was Smith arranging a competitor), wouldn't it? It's a pity, this case is really not-
Wes looked back at Zach, "You have Ramer in your office who brought cash. Looking, his tone calmed down, "This case is not Smith arranging the opponent, it is Smith's Reimer who caused trouble, right?" β
Zach nodded, and if he had hidden something from James for the time being, it seemed that he could say to Wesβlook at how transparent Wes's words were. Wes is worth relying on, Zack: "I have eighty percent reason to believe that the batch of goods in your mouth, which is inherently problematic, was indeed taken out of the hands of Remer." β
Wess took a deep breath, "Is it Ramer doing some kind of drug experiments? Why don't you do it in their lab!" Wes was a little irritated, "Or do it behind closed doors like a homeless man!"
Zach shook his head, and James mentioned that he had heard about the 0711 pharmacy robbery before, so Wes should know as well, "This item was robbed before it got out of Remer's hands." β
Wes was stunned for a moment, then took another deep breath and looked at Zach, "Is that why Gangaro's descendants are also in your office?" β
Look, 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 candidate of Thomas Gangaro, a human being. Based on the context, Zach gave the appropriate roll of the eyes, "Gangaro wants to protect this human, and Reimer wants to capture this human." "Shrugging your shoulders, this white eye everyone thinks it's for Reimer and Gangero? isn't it~ It's for Zack's own," and Barton knows that I like to mix in interracial events with humans the most, so. "It's all come to Grande's low commission.
Wes looked at Zach for a moment, lowered his head, and covered his head, "Uh, you're still in the mood to laugh at yourself." This case, without vampire ginseng, is already very troublesome...... "For the police, Gangweiss has already made it very clear, isn't it, according to Barton's history, such a case must be coordinated with the evil of the Smith family," and now two vampire clans have entrusted a human ...... Uh, I have a headache. β
Zach added a fire, and the timing was perfect - he returned to Grand's West, and after a walk around the living quarters, he swayed to the door of the recreation room.
Zachga's fire, "This batch of problematic goods is from the Republic. So it's not just Barton's social problem, it's the blood of vampires. Zach made a gesture of please to West as he came in.
West was self-conscious, "International affairs. β
Wes glanced sideways at West, but immediately withdrew his gaze.
But West didn't mind Wes's attitude, speaking of which, the two didn't know each other at all except for the name, but because of Zack's relationship, they knew each other's existence. West sat down directly next to Zach and rolled his eyes after watching the news on TV for a while. "Vampires and international affairs, which are no more serious than Barton's political gossip (Upper North Side) and adolescent health (school)." Journalists in your city really get to the point. β
Federal city media, it is not yet the turn of a republican god to mock.
Zach skimmed West, "Isn't the living area fun?" "It's about West's arrival, and as soon as Grande arrives, he goes to the living quarters without being controlled by his master, Zack.
"It's not fun. West glanced at Zach, "You might think I was joking when I said I'm going back to Grande." "I'm not kidding." "Huh? West shook his head and sighed, "But looking at your current situation as a new employee, tsk, it's a mess, I'm here, and there's no quiet living environment." β
Wait a minute. What do you mean? Did West go to the living quarters to inspect the living environment? She said that she really wasn't joking when she wanted to go back to Grande!
Zach frowned, now was not the time to explore West's thoughts, Zach opened his mouth to ask about the living quarters in order to express his dissatisfaction. Now, take out the coin from the bottom of the fountain pool in the waterfront park and hand it to West, "Let Sem recover." β
"I need time. "Isn't that the reason West followed Zack, to help Sem recover when Zach didn't know what was going on with Sem. West took the coin from Zach, "But your Grandie doesn't have a place to live." She was also happy, and as soon as she sat down, she stood up again, "I'll go back to my West's house." As he stepped up to leave, he said, "Zachary Toredo, you owe me a favor. β
"You help me recover Sem first. β
"I will. West insisted, "You owe me once, don't forget." He waved his hand and walked out of the entertainment room, adding, "If you forget, I will remind you to remember it again~~~"
"New employees at the Grande in the living quarters. Wes, who was covering his head, also stood up suddenly, "I'll help you discipline it." β
"Well, don't bother, Hank is just throwing a tantrum, he's going to take care of 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 badge I'm wearing is still a little useful!
Innocent ex-criminals who are harmless to humans and animals......
Zach let Wes go.