Reality is always cruel.
It's not black and white, and the law isn't always a tool for justice.
Especially in a society like this, a lawyer's silver tongue can easily win sympathy for criminals, letting them escape punishment.
The reason Matt is both a lawyer and a Super Hero is that he doesn't just want to defeat his enemies physically; he wants them to be truly guilty in the eyes of the law.
"But I must remind you, Mr. Matt Murdock, there is currently no evidence to prove that Mr. Stromm is the Green Goblin," the opposing lawyer said to Matt. He then turned to the judge and explained, "The person who sent Mr. Stromm to the Police Station was a masked criminal known as Spider-Man."
He immediately labeled Spider-Man as a criminal, while also presenting many reports from the Daily Bugle to support his argument.
Anyone knows that the Daily Bugle never says anything good about Spider-Man.
What broke Peter's heart even more was that he had taken all the photos in those reports himself...
The two sides argued endlessly. Both Matt and Norman found the situation tricky because the Green Goblin seemed unconcerned, and more importantly, the jury's attitude seemed to lean towards Stromm.
Clearly, both of them had realized that someone was behind the Green Goblin.
They weren't wrong at all.
Standing behind the Green Goblin at this moment was, naturally, Kingpin.
After a few days of deliberation, Stromm finally agreed to hand over the Lizard Serum to him in exchange for his freedom.
It had to be said that even though he had become the Green Goblin, Stromm was still no match for the insane Norman. He was merely a clown wearing a Green Goblin mask with powers; his mindset was far inferior to Norman's.
He worried that Kingpin would truly abandon him, leaving him to spend the rest of his life in prison, and that everything he owned would become Norman's spoils.
However, at least Stromm wasn't entirely foolish. He hadn't immediately revealed the location of the Serum, deciding instead to hand it over only after Kingpin got him out.
Otherwise, he would have lost all value.
Because of this, Kingpin immediately arranged a lawyer to defend Stromm.
Kingpin is a criminal, that's true, but at his level, he couldn't rely on violence for everything.
In fact, quite the opposite, Kingpin paid more attention to rules than the average person.
The reason was simple: he was extremely adept at exploiting rules.
In a situation like the Green Goblin's, all Kingpin needed was to win the lawsuit, and he wouldn't have to make any grand moves.
If possible, he didn't want to cause a stir or attract attention.
Everything was now proceeding exactly as he wished.
Once the Green Goblin was released from prison, he could gather all his villains and launch an attack on Spider-Man together.
In the courtroom.
Peter was very worried.
If this trial failed due to Spider-Man's poor public image, he vowed he would never sell another photo to the Daily Bugle as long as he lived!
Fortunately, Matt was well-prepared.
"Your Honor, the Daily Bugle is merely a private media outlet, and all its statements carry some personal bias. Such evidence is insufficient to prove Spider-Man is a masked criminal, nor can it absolve Stromm of being the Green Goblin."
Matt continued, "We have a large amount of video evidence that is sufficient to prove Stromm is the Green Goblin."
"Furthermore, the Commissioner of the New York City Police Department is willing to testify for us that Spider-Man is not a criminal."
Matt smiled. He had already received Chief Stacy's help before the trial began.
"Chief Stacy?"
Peter almost cried out in surprise.
He had never imagined that Chief Stacy would ever speak up for Spider-Man.
Previously, in all official New York police announcements, Spider-Man had been portrayed as a lawless and self-righteous individual.
At this moment, Stacy, dressed in his police uniform, walked forward, his solemn demeanor unforgettable to Peter.
Had he changed his tune?
Peter wondered if his own continuous good deeds had changed Stacy's opinion.
But in reality, George Stacy still disliked Spider-Man.
However, this was only because he felt Spider-Man's actions disrupted the police's plans, and the vigilante had no right to punish criminals. It wasn't that he believed Spider-Man was an utterly evil criminal.
He might dislike Spider-Man.
But comparatively, he was even less willing to see a dangerous individual like the Green Goblin go free.
That would be a mockery of law and justice!
A police chief's testimony was far more trustworthy than that of a private media outlet. Following this, Matt presented more evidence, piece by piece.
Slowly, Stromm's previously arrogant expression turned grim.
Because he discovered that a significant portion of the evidence presented was for things he hadn't even done!
Stromm became furious.
Accusing him of stealing serums and equipment was one thing; he had done those things anyway. But to accuse him, a major shareholder of Osborn Industries, of attacking an elderly cleaning lady? That was a bit too much!
"Norman Osborn, you're slandering me!"
Enraged, Stromm immediately slammed his fist onto the table in front of him. The immense force shattered the table, sending splinters of wood flying everywhere.
Seeing this, Norman wore a smug expression.
"The evidence is conclusive, Stromm."
"You say you're not the Green Goblin, but your superpowers don't lie."
If they could prove Stromm was the Green Goblin, then pinning other charges on him wouldn't be difficult.
Meanwhile, Kingpin, watching this scene through a micro-camera, had an unpleasant look on his face.
His respect for rules was conditional on them being in his favor.
Now, due to Matt's defense, Chief Stacy's testimony in court, and Stromm's own foolish blunders, the possibility of him getting off scot-free had become slim.
Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that he still wanted the serum Stromm had hidden, Kingpin would have already had Bullseye shoot the brainless idiot dead.
But now, he had to resort to special measures.
The giant white monstrosity first registered Matt and Stacy's faces with its small eyes, then turned its head to look at Bullseye: "Get them all ready."
"Yes."
Bullseye nodded, turned, and left.
Several dozen minutes later, on the rooftop of a building several blocks away from the courthouse, a group of supervillains gathered.
As Kingpin's direct subordinate, Bullseye naturally held the most sway among them.
"If we rescue the Green Goblin, there's a million dollars, right?"
A monstrous figure wearing a purple cape and claws for hands asked Bullseye before the operation.
"Don't worry, Prowler. Kingpin is very trustworthy when it comes to money," Bullseye replied.
This was the truth.
Money was Kingpin's law; everything he did was for money and profit.
Therefore, he placed great importance on the power and binding force that money brought. If he easily broke his word, then the wealth he had painstakingly accumulated would lose its meaning.
"I don't care about the money,"
At this moment, another man dressed in rugged attire spoke up. Unlike the others who were secretive, he was dressed very lightly. His determined face was completely unmasked, and he wore almost no protective gear, with only a necklace of beast fangs as decoration.
—Kraven the Hunter.
This world-renowned, powerful hunter's current target was the hero Spider-Man, who had appeared in New York.
If he could hunt this prey, then his trip would not be in vain.
However...
"I heard there are two Spider-Men? Will they both show up this time?"
"I can't guarantee that," Bullseye said. "But don't worry, Spider-Man is an obstacle for Kingpin, and Kingpin will eliminate him no matter what."
"Then there's no problem."
Kraven smiled slightly, like a beast baring its fangs. He was like a mighty lion, his furry vest fluttering in the wind.
Throughout his long hunting career, he had gradually become unsatisfied with fighting wild beasts; those animals were no match for him.
When Kingpin found him and told him about Spider-Man, Kraven was immediately intrigued.
Since wild beasts no longer provided him with excitement, why not superhumans?
The powerful Spider-Man was a rare prey.
Therefore, unlike Prowler, who just wanted to finish quickly and collect his money, Kraven didn't care about the money at all. He wished Spider-Man would appear sooner, and the more, the better!
At this moment, the wind began to howl around them.
Bang!
After a puff of smoke, a group of ninjas, clad in purple-red ninja attire that completely concealed their faces, suddenly appeared around them.
The ninjas of The Hand had also arrived.
Meanwhile.
In the courtroom.
After Stromm was consumed by rage, the court security guards immediately subdued him with stun batons.
Matt seized the opportunity, throwing charge after charge at the opposing lawyer, leaving him struggling to cope.
The opposing lawyer was also very helpless.
He was a lawyer hired by Kingpin, and in terms of professionalism, he was naturally no match for Matt.
He could respond to all the evidence of Stromm's past crimes, but that guy had just blown himself up. Moreover, many of the accusations Matt had against Stromm were things he had no prior knowledge of.
Unprepared, he was naturally no match for Matt.
At this moment, the judge struck his gavel.
"Thump, thump, thump!"
The knocking echoed through the hall, but for some reason, it felt unsettling.
Peter frowned, the hairs on his arms standing on end.
He wasn't the only one feeling this way. Matt seemed to have sensed something was wrong, his ears twitching slightly, like radar picking up every bit of information around him.
Amidst the echoing knocks, another sound reverberated.
Someone wanted to rescue the Green Goblin from the court!
He couldn't help but think, instinctively tightening his grip on his white cane.
Suddenly, Matt spun around, lunging at Norman, and roared, "Watch out!"
The next second, a massive explosion!
*BOOM!!*
The courtroom walls instantly collapsed from the powerful gunpowder blast. The explosion's firelight and thick smoke surged forward, obscuring everyone's vision.
A second before the explosives detonated, Peter had already tackled Harry to the ground.
He raised his head now, looking towards the gaping hole in the wall, and saw several dark figures standing silhouetted against the light.
Just as he was about to rip off his outer jacket, Harry's worried voice rang out.
"Peter, are you okay?"
Peter glanced at him, a look of apology on his face, and said, "I'm sorry, Harry!"
"What?" Harry blinked, and then saw a dark figure lunging towards his head.
Peter gently awakened his dormant powers and knocked Harry unconscious. He then scooped Harry into his arms, preparing to find a safe place to put him.
The entire courtroom instantly descended into chaos. The jurors and the seemingly dignified judge had never seen such a scene. They immediately started shouting, scrambling on the ground, desperately trying to escape.
"Hahahaha!"
Seeing this, the Green Goblin threw his head back and laughed, shouting, "You've come to save me, Kingpin!"
This fool actually shouted Kingpin's name in this situation, which greatly annoyed Fisk, who was watching everything from behind.
The so-called Underground Emperor couldn't be brought into the light!
Even if it was just a title, now everyone knew that Kingpin had stormed the court. It was foreseeable that his gang would be targeted by the authorities for a long time to come.
"Kingpin?"
Matt frowned slightly. Even though he couldn't see, he instinctively glanced towards Osborn.
"Are you alright, Mr. Osborn?"
"I'm fine."
Norman pushed him away.
His expression was grim, because Norman had heard of Kingpin's reputation.
In fact, very few top capitalists were unaware of Kingpin. Even Stark Industries, when Obadiah was still around, had heard of Kingpin.
Only Tony was completely ignorant of these matters.
The more Norman understood about Kingpin, the more worried he became.
However, he didn't hide. Instead, he immediately began searching for Harry and Peter.
He looked up and saw Peter holding Harry as they hid. The two children were safe, which made him breathe a sigh of relief.
But then, he realized that this was no time to relax.
Because those supervillains hadn't stopped after smashing through the wall.
The Prowler, like a purple phantom, charged towards the center of the courtroom. His goal was singular – to take the Green Goblin and claim the bounty.
"Don't even think about it!"
At this moment, Chief Stacy, as the police chief, naturally wouldn't back down. Without a second thought, he drew the pistol from his waist and fired at the Prowler.
*BANG!!*
The gunshots echoed, but the Prowler had already sensed them.
The technology in his suit greatly increased his speed. While not as fast as a bullet, it was much faster than Stacy's aim.
In an instant, George Stacy's magazine was empty, and the Prowler hadn't been hit at all.
Being pointed at with a gun, the Prowler unhesitatingly changed direction and lunged towards George, his metallic claws slicing through the air, aiming for his heart!
"Die!"
The claws rapidly magnified in George Stacy's pupils, the air stinging his eyes!
"I'm sorry, Gwen, looks like I won't be home for dinner tonight."
He closed his eyes, this thought flashing through his mind. However, he waited for a long time but felt no sharp pain.
So he opened his eyes.
He saw a figure that surprised him.
"Spider-Man?"
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Then, I took some clothes with me in a suitcase.
When I finally arrived, I discovered that another screw on the back of my laptop had come loose and was lost. The base was cracked, and I almost thought it was unusable. Fortunately, I tested it later, and it still worked fine…
My mental state has been completely worn down. I'm still short a thousand characters, so I won't be hitting ten thousand today.
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