Chapter 26: Going on an Invention Spree

Chapter 26: Going on an Invention Spree

After Dylan finished his maniacal laugh, he walked over to his lackey factory. It was obvious that he was going to need a lot more gadgets. His cane, monocle, and a razor top hat weren't going to cut it. Especially if he wanted to steal an alien mothership.

There was also the fact he needed to make gadgets for both Mabel and Cass. And he'd most likely need to make more gadgets for John and Surfsup. That meant a lot of time finding materials. At least he could get Mabel and Cass to go shopping for him. Or better yet he could send them to steal what he needed. Dr. Zlo might be above petty theft but his minions sure weren't.

It was time to get to work. First up was Mabel. The most important thing for her was protection. John said minions could die permanently so Dylan wanted to be sure Mabel stuck around. She already had her own personal minions the Jacobs for some decent protection but they couldn't protect against surprise attacks.

Dylan walked over to the ladder leading to his mansion. "Mabel! I need you!"

In a flash, Mabel appeared at the top of the stairs and slid down. As she landed she jumped straight at Dr. Zlo, hugging him tightly. "Oh, Zlo hon you don't know how long I've waited to hear those words come from your mouth."

Dylan pushed her off. "Mabel I need you to help me create some protection."

"Oh Zlo we don't need any of that." Mabel twirled a finger around his chest.

"Mabel you know what I mean."

The woman pouted, increasing the number of wrinkles on her face. "Zlo hon you gotta learn to have some fun."

"What we're about to do is fun. My genius shall outfit you in the perfect equipment! Then you shall be able to rob stores of everything I need! Ahahaha!"

Mabel let go of Dr. Zlo to sit on one of the office chairs scattered across the room. "Well, there are a few things every woman needs"

"I was thinking a protective sundress and sunhat combo. Maybe a purse with some weapons inside."

"Sounds good dear. I'm sure whatever you make will be fine." Mabel was staring over at a Jacques cleaning up some of the boxes in the corner.

Dylan stopped paying attention to his minions and opened up his power tab.

Armored Sundress

This sundress has been reinforced with bulletproof armor and metal fibers to give the wearer protection against all types of conventional weaponry.

Flowered sundress (1)

Steel thread (1 spool)

Ceramic plate (10)

Oobleck (1 bowl)

Sunhat Shield

This sunhat has been reinforced with protective armor to block incoming projectiles of any kind. Protects you from the sun and deadly lasers!

Straw sunhat (1)

Steel thread (1 spool)

Gold thread (1 spool)

Sunscreen (1 bottle)

Laser safety glasses (1)

That looked alright for the armor, for now at least. Now for the weapons.

Sonic purse

This purse has been modified with the power to fire off sonic blasts in a direction, disorienting those unlucky enough to get caught in the blast.

Short-handle purse (1)

Home entertainment system (1)

Boy band pop music (1 recording)

Guinea hen call (1 recording)

Air horn (3)

Garbage disposal (1)

Compactor (1)

Industrial-grade shredder (1)

Computer (22)

PVC pipe (16 ft.)

Garden hose (2)

Sediment sifter (1 coarse, 1 fine, 1 very fine)

Robot claw (16)

Wow, that was a lot of materials. At least it didn't need more phlebotinium. He could probably find all of this at a department store.

With a disassembler, he could break down whatever he stole and use it in other gadgets. He could even break down his old inventions to recover the pieces. Dylan had been wondering what to do with the gender-bender gun. It had been fun to use once but he knew he'd get bored of it quickly. Better to reuse the phlebotinium for something else.

With that invention done and recorded Dylan started brainstorming ideas for Cass. His butler needed protection similar to Mabel's but the weapons would be completely different. Maybe something alcohol-based.

Armored suit

This suit has been reinforced with bulletproof armor and metal fibers to give the wearer protection against all types of conventional weaponry.

Suit (1)

Steel thread (1 spool)

Ceramic plate (10)

Oobleck (1 bowl)

Thinking about it a suit like this would be useful for Dr. Zlo as well. Dylan decided to make two. Now he needed to make some form of energy protection.

Handkerchief shield.

This handkerchief has been reinforced with protective armor to block incoming projectiles of any kind. Protects you from sneezes and deadly lasers!

Handkerchief (1)

Steel thread (1 spool)

Gold thread (1 spool)

Nasal spray (1 bottle)

Laser safety glasses (1)

That would work for now. Dylan fully expected to make better armor later on. Probably right before the heist. Now he just needed a weapon for Cass.

Booze Bomb

An explosive cocktail of various alcohol, this weapon causes extreme drunkenness to all caught in its blast. Makes 6 grenades.

Vodka (1 bottle)

Rum (1 bottle)

Tequila (1 bottle)

Bourbon (1 bottle)

Co2 canister (6)

There. The perfect weapon for his butler. Now all he needed to do was find all the materials. He exited his underground base and entered the mansion.

"Cass! Mabel! Jacques! I have missions for you!"