Three days later, at midnight.
Gordon Chief is in a very bad mood now.
In other words, Chief Gordon has never been in a better mood since his heart pounded a few days ago.
It had been three full days, but there was still no progress in the hunt for Jigsaw. He led a team to inspect more than half of Gotham's well-connected railway lines, but no trace of Jigsaw was found, and he couldn't even stop Jigsaw's live broadcast.
There is no way.
Jigsaw is very arrogant, but he does have enough arrogant strength.
Even Wayne Enterprises's technicians were unable to do anything about Jigsaw's intrusion. According to the original words of Fox, the president of Wayne Enterprises - the other party's hacking skills were so powerful that they could not even find any trace of the intrusion.
Compared with the manhunt, this is the most fatal thing for the upper management of the Gotham Police Department. The influence of Jigsaw's kidnapping live broadcast will never fade if it is not terminated for one day, and it will further highlight their incompetence. If this continues for a few days, Gordon, who took the initiative to take over this incident, may be pushed out to perform his function as a scapegoat in front of the media.
Da!
There was a soft sound, and the frowning Sergeant Gordon sighed, feeling helpless and turned on a huge high-beam headlight on the roof.
This is Bat-Signal. There is a bat-shaped black logo stuck in the center of the lamp, so when the lamp is turned on, the light will form a huge bat mark in the night sky.
As its name suggests, this Bat-Signal is used to summon Batman.
(The decision is yours, bat... ahem, please ignore the self-interest.)
"Is it already the fourth day..."
Arthur Jack man was lying on the floor of the "rental house", gnawing bread absentmindedly, and at the same time glanced at the countdown on his clothes.
There was no clock in the prison that Jigsaw arranged for him, so the countdown screen on his clothes became his only tool for estimating time.
This was already the third piece of clothing he had purchased. The first two pieces of clothing were turned into rags when the countdown reached zero. These rags were also used by him to make a simple bed.
After these few days, he has basically adapted to life in this prison. Although the daily vigorous exercise is very tiring, the ten Skull Coins he earns every day is enough to sustain his life. He even ate steak once... It was the most delicious piece of meat he had ever eaten in his life.
For a few days, he began to wonder if he was suffering from Stockholm Syndrome, and he actually had the illusion that life here was good and safe.
Apart from having to earn Skull Coins to buy food, Jigsaw did not do any abuse to him... Well, okay, actually there was still some abuse. On the first day when he returned to the accommodation area, he forgot to pay the rent, and the ice mist pouring out gave him a chill, and he almost turned into an ice sculpture.
However, after he threw two Skull Coins rent into a coin slot in the room, the fog subsided. As long as the rent was paid on time, the cold air would not come out. Although it was still cold when sleeping, it was not a big problem if he put on thick cotton clothes.
The only bad thing about it is that it is too boring, completely isolated from modern society, without any entertainment activities, not even anyone to talk to. Apart from the usual daily trip to the work area to vent his energy, he can only spend the rest of his time in a daze.
This also caused him to think a lot in the past few days, just like an old man recalling the past in the dead of night. All kinds of regrets, remorse, and thoughts came to his mind. He suspected that if he continued like this, he might be able to change his career and become a philosopher.
"I haven't seen you for a few days. It seems that you are living well here and adapting well!"
The voice of Jigsaw suddenly sounded again after a few days.
The hoarse voice that originally made him angry now shocked Arthur Jack man - he hadn't spoken to anyone for two or three days.
Arthur Jack man asked hurriedly, "Now that I have adapted, should you let me out?"
"Don't worry, your assessment is not over yet. I will let you out when it is over."
Jigsaw described in a calm voice. "Then your assessment will enter the next stage and the difficulty will increase. This is also the final stage. If you pass it, you will be able to get out of here smoothly and usher in a new life."
"Then come."
Arthur Jack man was not afraid, his eyes were very determined, and he even had a heroic aura about moving forward courageously.
No matter what tricks Jigsaw plans to play, he must get out of here alive.
"After several days of special training at the Jigsaw training class, you have barely mastered the ability to survive independently..."
Jigsaw changed to the same tone as a movie narration when he introduced the rules of the game, "But as a man, it is not enough to support yourself. In the past, Mina·Zhang supported your life. Now it is your turn to support her."
"What do you mean?"
Arthur Jack man's expression suddenly changed when he heard this. His original determination and courage only lasted for a moment and then completely disappeared. He roared anxiously like a giant dragon whose scales were touched, "Asshole, if you dare to touch Mina, I will never let you go. Come at me with whatever means you can!"
"She can provide you with food, clothing, housing and transportation for a few years. Now, wouldn't you be willing to support him for a few days instead of you?"
Jigsaw remained unmoved by Arthur Jack man's roar, and his voice became deeper.
Arthur Jack man heard this and immediately roared, "This is not a question of willingness, bastard, you are kidnapping! If anything comes to me, don't you just want to make it more difficult? Skull Coins The same goes for accepting double copies! Don't touch Mina!"
"That won't work. Only pressure can make you transform."
Jigsaw's voice sounded again, "However, in view of the small reward I promised you before, I can give you a chance to choose."
"What chance?"
"The first option is that I will send Mina Zhang to accompany you. If you don't earn enough coins, she may starve to death or freeze to death. Of course, as long as you are willing to work a little harder, you can get the best of both worlds and live a perfect world for two people and usher in a new life."
"I told you not to touch her!"
After hearing this, Arthur Jack man directly rejected the first option. He was already a scumbag before, but now if Mina also falls into the hands of Jigsaw, what is the difference between him and a beast?
Jigsaw Although he promised to let him out, it was only a verbal promise. When he entered here, his life or death was not up to him.
"The second option is that I will send a doll to replace Mina·Zhang, but inside the doll I will put a powerful bomb that can level the entire secret room. You must put ten coins into the doll's mouth every day, otherwise the bomb will detonate."
The voice of Jigsaw sounded.
Hearing this, Arthur Jack man fell silent.
His physical condition is very poor, very poor.
Earning ten Skull Coins per day just by squeezing sweat out of the body through strenuous exercise is already the limit. After exercising, your whole body will be paralyzed if you move. It is difficult to persist for the second time. Even if you barely finish the first few times, what will happen next?
Based on the minimum consumption of three meals a day, he would have to spend four to six Skull Coins per day, plus two coins for rent and the need to buy a piece of clothing every two days. If he also invested Skull Coins into the doll, there would be basically no leftover.
This is still the minimum consumption. He exercises vigorously every day and squeezes out sweat. If he only eats bread and water, his body will not be able to bear it for long. Not to mention starving to death from exhaustion and freezing to death, as long as his body cannot support the strenuous exercise twice a day, he will be blown to pieces.
And if you just choose to let Mina also come in, there is actually no pressure. Mina does not need to exercise, and only needs one or two bread to last for a day. Plus clothes, it only costs about ten coins for two days. It can be achieved with a little effort. To be honest, if he just wants to live, Mina will not endanger his life even if he dies.
Whether you choose from a rational point of view or from a practical point of view, letting Mina come over is the most correct option.
"You are indeed a devil... a devil who plays with people's hearts..."
In the end, Arthur Jack man gave a depressed and bitter smile.