When Victor lost control today, Sostack No.3 could no longer hold back, and on the spot, he added another push to Victor's system temperature, directly killing the fugitive.
It was precisely because of this that Jason discovered it.
As for why Victor killed Mendel, Sostack No.3 indeed did not know.
Out of trust in Malin, Sostack No.3 also arranged a meeting; he, along with Malin, Raglov, and Todd, accessed Sostack No.3's shelter through the relationship with His Majesty Manheim, and the two sides had an open and honest meeting.
Facing the artificial brain submerged in the life-sustaining tank, Malin affirmed this meeting — though Sostack No.3 would not choose to side with Malin, clearing his suspicion still proved to be fruitful.
Moreover, the cooperation between Sostack No.3 and Malin benefited both parties — units Eleven and Seventeen received a large amount of new equipment, and Sostack No.3 confirmed their allegiance to Malin, actively modifing their affiliations.