Johnson dispersed the lightning wrapped around his arm and helped Earth-616 Peter lie down more comfortably on the couch.
"Thanks, buddy. Glad you didn't give me another round of electroshock therapy." Earth-616 Peter sighed in relief, managing a joke despite his pain, "Though if you could get me some medical supplies, I'd be eternally grateful."
Under the damaged suit lay a mess of bloody wounds — some from high-energy weapons, others from slashes and punctures. The sight was disturbing.
"A Spider-Man base wouldn't be complete without those." At the sight, May quickly brought over a first aid kit.
"Let me help."
Johnson took the spider-themed medical kit from her, retrieved medicine, alcohol, and bandages, and began treating Peter's wounds.
"Bear with the pain — these aren't light injuries."
"It's fine, just minor wounds, back in the day... Ouch! I mean, buddy, your bandaging technique could use some work?"
"Well, I haven't really used these things since I started."
"...Can I request that nice lady to help instead?"
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An hour passed.
Using a damaged USB drive provided by Miles, Peni and SP//dr created a "key" to control the particle collider, proudly engraving their mark on its back.
With May's approval, Miles selected suits for himself and Earth-616 Peter. The latter chose the classic red and blue suit, made with polymer materials that could accommodate various body types, while Miles spray-painted his own suit in his preferred style: black as the main color with red web patterns as accents.
Spider Noir approved.
Their arrival also brought Johnson the final fantasy card in the Spider-Powers series.
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FANTASY CARD: Spider Static
CARD TYPE: Ability Card
RARITY: SR
┌─ SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ─┐
Spider-Power that Spider-Man uses to climb walls.
┌─ PRIMARY FUNCTION — ADHESION ABILITY ─┐
Control molecular boundary forces between atoms (like static electricity) to make the body adhere to surfaces for quick climbing and movement.
┌─ SECONDARY FUNCTION — BIO-ELECTRICITY ─┐
Ultimate Spider-Man excels at controlling internal electric charges, able to manipulate electricity in combat.
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It was called the final card because the Stand immediately informed Johnson that multiple cards could be fused.
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║ Fantasy Card: Spider Series Cards x7 ║
║ Fusion Available! ║
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Stand ability activated, cards fusing!
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FANTASY CARD: Spider-Powers
CARD TYPE: Ability Card
RARITY: SSR
┌─ SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ─┐
Anyone can be Spider-Man when they put on the mask.
┌─ PRIMARY FUNCTION — SPIDER-SENSE ─┐
1. Danger Precognition; 2. Spider-Time.
┌─ SECONDARY FUNCTION — SPIDER PHYSIQUE ─┐
1. Spider Strength (Super Strength, Enhanced Perfomance); 2. Spider Agility (Super Agility, Silent Movement); 3. Spider Endurance (Super Endurance, Peak Condition); 4. Spider Healing (Healing Factor, Toxin Immunity).
┌─ TERTIARY FUNCTION — COMBAT EXPERT ─┐
1. Combat Master; 2. Firearms Mastery.
┌─ QUATERNARY FUNCTION — SPIDER STATIC ─┐
1. Adhesion Ability; 2. Bio-Electricity.
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The card's power merged with his body, creating Johnson's second SSR Ability Card.
The original single-system boost transformed into a complete superpower system, triggering a powerful reaction that amplified all his abilities.
Having already broken through one growth limit, his body underwent a dramatic enhancement, like a volcano erupting with power.
Johnson then sensed a new bottleneck — it felt present yet fragile, as if it could shatter with just a bit more force.
His time with Saitama had taught him not to worry about such limiters. At worst, he'd need one hotpot meal to break through. Maybe two.
Besides, Johnson knew he hadn't reached his true potential yet.
As if echoing his thoughts, the Stand displayed a message:
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║ Normal Attribute Cards can no longer provide enhancement effects, fusion required before use. ║
║ Fusion Formula: N Attribute Card ×10 = R Attribute Card x1 ║
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"Hey buddy, your name's Johnson, right?" Earth-616 Peter, now wearing the new suit, approached him with a plate full of food, "Is it just me, or do you seem different from before?"
Johnson pointed to the distance, "Like that kid over there?"
On the other side of the base, Miles was solemnly putting on his suit, carefully checking every detail.
"Exactly, it's a feeling that's hard to put into words."
Earth-616 Peter leaned against the coffee table, wolfing down sandwiches May had prepared, his facial injuries mostly healed.
"In his case, he probably found his own path, while I just consolidated my powers." Johnson flexed his fist, veins visible on his arm, "Sometimes knowing too many things isn't necessarily good."
Earth-616 Peter nodded in agreement while eating, "You're right about that."
"Can you tell me what happened to you guys?" Johnson asked, "Gwen mentioned earlier that Miles hasn't had his powers for long, but his performance since arriving at the base is far beyond rookie level."
"Well, how should I put this..." Earth-616 Peter hesitated before whispering, "When we were leaving, we ran into Miles's uncle... he was the Prowler, working for Kingpin — though that was before! To help us escape, his uncle ultimately betrayed Kingpin, and well..."
"Alright, I understand."
Johnson nodded, realizing the young Spider hadn't escaped the fate of losing a loved one...
Huh?
Suddenly, he realized something!
Wait, I just got the complete 'Spider-Powers', right? So... can I get a refund?
Stand: Nope, no returns!
Johnson: "..."
Then again, his closest friends since crossing over included one old man who could defeat two dragons barehanded and another balding guy in training.
Never mind then.
"Guys, it's time to move out." Miles, wearing his black spider suit, clapped his hands to gather everyone as the Spider-People converged, "Kingpin will definitely try to start the particle collider again. We won't let him do that. It's time to end this once and for all!"
All the Spider-People cracked their knuckles, "Let's go!"
Among them, the smallest Spider-Ham Peter was actually the most aggressive, "Let's kick their ass!"
Spider Noir reminded him, "Hey, your words can get censored. No swearing."
Peter Porker launched into a flying pig combo punch, "Then let's send them flying to Hawaii!"
Spider Noir could only facepalm, "..."
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