Twin Cities: Who says scientists can't be conquerors?

Chapter 17 Armored Monster

Almost no Zaunite would refuse to cooperate when faced with Aaron's questioning.

It's no exaggeration to say that he "speaks his mind without reservation".

As Aaron continued to work hard to develop inventions aimed at improving people's lives, even though most of them were used as weapons, everyone still unanimously believed that Aaron was the leader who would lead them in the future.

Even those who were dissatisfied with Hillco's rule felt that Aaron was different from Hillco and had a promising future.

So when Aaron found Caitlin's dress and went into the Midnight Flower Garden to inquire about it, the owner, Hofney, didn't hesitate to tell him everything she knew.

She told Aaron that they had bought the outfit at a high price, intending to have it worn by the store's top model to launch a new project called "Piltworth Aristocratic Girl".

The person who sold this dress back then was none other than Jinx, whom Aaron is currently searching for!

Hophni even observed carefully and told Aaron that in addition to asking for a large sum of gold coins, Jinx also asked for an extra set of clothes for an ordinary Zaun woman.

Although she didn't know why Jinx wanted an extra set of clothes, Hofney speculated that Jinx might have a woman accompanying her.

Thank you for providing the information.

Aaron nodded to Hofney in gratitude, and the female boss bowed in response, clearly flattered.

Based on Hophnis's words, Aaron was now almost certain that the female companion who hadn't shown up with Jinx was Caitlin, who had been missing for several hours!

Although due to preconceived notions, Aaron still found it hard to believe that Jinx would specifically find suitable clothes for Caitlyn and get along with Caitlyn so... harmoniously?

But now, at least he had a direction to search for—

Since Jinx and Caitlyn got along well and Jinx exchanged her clothes for money, showing no intention of leaving, their upcoming itinerary will undoubtedly be arranged by Jinx, the "local."

As for the places Jinx likes to go... Aaron knows all too well!

He bid farewell to Hophni and headed without hesitation toward a path that led to the ditch area.

There, in a hidden corner, lies Jinx's own "secret base"—whether she's wreaking havoc in a fit of rage or hiding away to enjoy herself, Jinx loves to go there.

Aaron was absolutely certain that after Jinx kidnapped Caitlyn, she would definitely…

Where are they?

Aaron skillfully jumped down the ladder and onto the platform made of abandoned propellers, only to find that Jinx and Caitlin were nowhere to be seen.

"No way, no one has discovered that she was the one who kidnapped Caitlyn, so she would definitely bring Caitlyn here, right?"

Aaron frowned and muttered to himself.

He looked around and saw that, in addition to Jinx's favorite huge, soft mattress, the dolls that Jinx had made herself were also there.

This place looks like no one has been here in a while... Hmm?

wrong!

Aaron suddenly caught a glimpse of something unusual out of the corner of his eye—

rope?

Wait... I think I understand now.

Aaron stared at the section of rope, stroking the still-wet stains, and suddenly understood the cause and effect:

He didn't go to the wrong place, he was just late.

"Jinx used this rope to kidnap Caitlyn, and the water stains on the rope are from Caitlyn's bathroom."

"Then Caitlyn was brought here, and the two started talking. I don't know what they said, but... but in the end, Jinx untied the ropes."

"As for selling clothes, that didn't happen before I came here, but after I came here!"

Aaron paced on the propeller, deducing Jinx's entire "committee" to himself.

Although there is no corroborating evidence, he feels that the truth is probably close to the truth.

But a new problem arises – if Jinx first reaches a settlement with Caitlyn here, and then sells Caitlyn's clothes to pay back the money, where will she go with the money?

Should we go to the upper-level dance corridor to play the lottery, or go to the mid-level plaza to eat and drink, or even go directly to the sewer area...?

Boom-!

Thump, thump—!

“Help!!”

"Run!"

What's that noise?

Aaron was pondering Jinx's second favorite place when he suddenly heard an unusual commotion erupting outside the "secret base".

This is the junction of the mid-level plaza and the underground area. It is usually deserted and has nothing to do with the power of various gangs. Why is it so noisy all of a sudden?

Could it be... because of Jinx?!

Aaron's vigilance was immediately heightened.

He wasn't sure if Jinx was still mentally sound after being away from him for so long, so he quickly stuffed the rope into his bag and climbed out to see what was going on.

But when he emerged from Jinx's "secret base," even with some mental preparation, the sight before him still left him momentarily disoriented—

Not far away, in a few scattered shacks, a "giant" who looked to be at least two meters tall, wearing uniform armor covered in engine oil and grime, was wantonly destroying everything in sight!

The creature didn't make a sound; it carried out its orders cruelly and coldly, like a robot.

The cries and shouts just now came from the poor people in the shantytown.

They screamed in terror and scattered in all directions. But they often couldn't run more than a few steps before being caught by the tall, long-armed, armored monster.

After being captured, the monster treated the living people in its hands like pieces of wood or something else, twisting the necks and ankles of the poor people and pulling them violently to both sides one by one—

Blood rained down in an instant!

"stop!!"

Aaron shouted and rushed forward.

His eyes were red, and for the first time, he was extremely angry!

Whether it was fixing the final bug in the mech design or finding Caitlin, all of these things temporarily left Aaron's mind.

He's thinking about only one thing right now—

Stop this mysterious monster! We can't let them kill anymore!

"Get out of here!"

Without hesitation, Aaron grabbed the half-broken door panel beside him and smashed it directly at the monster!

Although he had intentionally practiced combat skills and honed his body to a considerable degree over nine years, the door panel only managed to make the armored soldier stagger when it hit his head.

Then, the thing turned its head and looked at Aaron.

It was as if he had been given some kind of order beforehand, and the core target of that order was Aaron.

Upon discovering Aaron, he immediately stopped the massacre of the poor and walked towards Aaron.