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Bang—
Lizard Dr. Connors's burly figure crashed directly through the thick concrete wall of the server room, then became entangled in the double-row steel rebar mesh within the wall, unable to move for a moment.
Swish, swish, swish—
Eight sharp Hell Spider Spears slowly extended from Gwen's back, rising and falling with her every breath.
They looked like eight terrifyingly agile spider legs.
And on her head, two demonic horns had grown, though limited by her own physique, they were only about two centimeters long.
"Don't worry, I won't let you die directly; I want you to first savor the pain you just inflicted on Peter, and then I'll kill you!"
Gwen said with an incredibly cold voice.
Lizard Dr. Connors's heart instantly tensed, but how could he possibly wait to die willingly?
He immediately activated the super high heat granted by the Extremis, melting the steel mesh wrapped around his entire body in the blink of an eye, then staggered out of the server room, grinning sinisterly, and said:
"Stop wasting your effort there, little Spider-Woman, those spider legs can't kill me… Pfft, pfft, pfft!!!"
Before he could finish his sentence, Gwen, a woman of few words but fierce action, had already pierced his four limbs and tail with five Hell Spider Spears, firmly pinning him to the side wall.
"Ugh, ahhh…"
Lizard Dr. Connors let out a tragic scream, then reactivated the power of the Extremis.
His massive body instantly became like a red-hot steel block just taken from a smelting furnace, continuously emitting scorching heat.
However… this time, the high temperature, which could originally melt even steel in the blink of an eye, failed to melt the five Hell Spider Spears that had pierced his body.
Furthermore, Lizard Dr. Connors could clearly feel that these five spider legs, emitting a bloody red glow, seemed to be greedily devouring his life force… and even his soul!
"This… how is this possible?"
Lizard Dr. Connors widened his eyes in disbelief, the expression on his face gradually shifting from anger to fear, but no matter how he struggled, it was futile.
Both the power granted by the Lizard · Cross-Species Gene Serum and the power of the Extremis seemed to be sealed by these five Hell Spider Spears, unable to exert any effect whatsoever.
At this moment, the only path before Lizard Dr. Connors seemed to be to watch himself die?
Cruel!
A bone-chilling cruelty!!!
Only at this moment did Dr. Curt Connors, whose human consciousness had partially returned, truly realize that what the girl had just said was absolutely not just empty words.
"Gwen… Spider-Woman, don't… don't kill him."
Just then, an extremely weak voice came from behind Gwen, followed by a series of "heart-wrenching" dry coughs.
Peter Parker struggled to stand up from the ground, but he couldn't succeed due to lack of oxygen to his brain and because Khorne, who was angry, had temporarily withdrawn the power he had bestowed upon him.
No way, Old K hates nothing more than these weaklings who don't take fighting seriously!!!
"Actually, Dr. Connors isn't a bad person; he has his own difficulties. He wanted to heal his arm too much, which is why he went astray… If he's willing to repent, please give him a chance?"
Gwen didn't rush to speak upon hearing this, but instead turned her head, looking at Peter Parker with a somewhat confused gaze, seemingly not expecting him to plead for the person who had almost killed him just moments ago at such a time.
No, little buddy, do you even hear what you're saying?
It's more reliable to believe in World peace than to believe that this kind of scumbag will reform.
If you keep being such a bleeding heart, I'm really going to get angry, alright?
So, Gwen's answer was naturally… No!!!
Soon, Lizard Dr. Connors's head drooped limply, and his corpse automatically reverted from its lizard state, returning to its human form.
The right arm he had longed to restore during his life also returned to its mutilated state, having lost the blessings of the Lizard · Cross-Species Gene Serum and the Extremis.
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prestige points + 88
Detected collectible soul, Warp soul count + 1
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"Peter, I know you're always kind-hearted, but I need to tell you… kindness should only be used on people who also show kindness to you, not on this kind of utterly evil scumbag!!"
As she spoke, Gwen already controlled the Hell Spider Spears on her back, discarding Dr. Curt Connors's corpse like a dead dog to the side.
Regardless of whether the other party was a good person before, his actions today alone warranted death; there's no doubt about that!!
Then she stepped to Peter Parker's side, reached out and helped the young man up from the ground, who was either seriously injured or scared silly by Gwen's recent actions, and pointed to the chaotic street below the building, saying earnestly:
"Look, because of his obsession, how many innocent people will die tragically on the streets tonight, how many families will become incomplete, how many children will lose their fathers, how many wives will lose their loved ones…"
Gwen lifted her mask, her beautiful eyes looking directly into his, "Peter, tell me, do you still feel sorry for him now?!"
Peter Parker looked down; although their rooftop was three to four hundred meters above the ground, with the Lizard · Cross-Species Gene Serum's enhancement, his eyes could clearly capture every movement of the pedestrians below.
Currently, the several blocks around Osborn Tower were already in chaos.
Mutilated human bodies and cannibalistic Lizard Men were scattered everywhere on the streets.
Many police officers and National Guard members who had rushed to provide temporary support from the outskirts were using vehicles as cover, building defensive lines and continuously unleashing firepower upon the Lizard Men.
However, for the Lizard Men, who possessed tough scales and powerful self-healing abilities, unless they were instantly headshotted or had their hearts shattered, even severe injuries could be restored in a short amount of time.
Therefore, the police and the National Guard quickly suffered extensive casualties, and the entire defensive line became precarious.
And the mastermind behind all of this was none other than Dr. Curt Connors, whom Gwen had just killed on the spot!!
"I… I was wrong."
Peter Parker lowered his head in shame; in fact, he wasn't the type of person to be overly bleeding-hearted, which was evident from the last time he helped Gwen deal with The Hand.
However, Dr. Curt Connors was more like a special existence to him, both a teacher and a friend, which was why he had thought of persuading him to turn back from his misguided path.
But now, with the facts laid bare, his weakness had caused immense casualties, and Peter Parker felt both regret and self-reproach!
If he had been more decisive earlier, perhaps the situation wouldn't have turned out so tragically now?
But luckily, Gwen arrived in time to help eliminate that scoundrel, Dr. Curt Connors!
Gwen stared at the street below, frowning as she asked, "Peter, do you have a way to turn those Lizard Men back into humans?"
Peter Parker nodded confidently, "Don't worry, Harry is already remanufacturing the antidote. It won't be long before this riot subsides."
"That's truly great."
Gwen let out a long sigh of relief upon hearing this; otherwise, she truly wouldn't know what method to use to stop these Lizard Men without harming their lives.
After all, there were at least thousands, if not tens of thousands, of Lizard Men, so even exhausting all the web fluid in her web-shooters would be futile.
And these people were different from the villain Dr. Curt Connors.
They were all innocent civilians originally, and their current monstrous appearance was entirely due to the influence of the Lizard · Cross-Species Gene Serum, so even Gwen couldn't bring herself to kill them.
But just then, a rumbling sound suddenly came from the night sky, and then Gwen and Peter Parker saw a burly figure draped in the Stars and Stripes flying rapidly towards Osborn Tower.
"Oh no, it's Homelander!!!"
At this moment, both Gwen and Peter Parker's expressions changed drastically after that unrestrained man appeared.
No wonder, Homelander's notorious reputation precedes him!
"Gwen, we have to find a way to stop that guy from indiscriminately killing innocent people."
Peter Parker said anxiously, then tried to transform into his lizard form, but before he could make a move, Gwen stopped him, "Don't transform yet, he's coming towards us."
"Ah?!!!" Peter Parker stared blankly at Homelander, who was hovering in front of them, and nervously swallowed.
Could it be that he's not here to kill people, but specifically to find us?!
"Spider-Woman, I've been looking for you for a long time."
Homelander forced a standard fake smile and looked down at Gwen, saying, "My The Seven currently has two openings. Are you interested in joining?"
Σ(⊙▽⊙"a???
Peter Parker was utterly bewildered: Okay, he came specifically for Gwen!
"I'm sorry, I don't want to be a superstar."
Gwen shook her head warily, clearly not interested in joining The Seven… Her mind was only filled with thoughts of revenge now!
Homelander's mouth twitched slightly upon hearing this: Did I hear that right? She actually dared to refuse me? Does she think I can't wield a knife anymore?
If it were anyone else, Homelander would probably have already flipped out and blown their head off on the spot.
But Gwen was an exception.
Because… her popularity was simply too high!
So, instead of getting angry after being rejected, Homelander suppressed the urge to flip out on the spot and continued patiently:
"Don't rush to refuse; there's nothing wrong with becoming a superstar admired by all. Moreover, according to recent public opinion polls, the public really wants to see us form a super big CP… So, I can give you a few days to consider, and then just give me a definite answer."
These words truly showed his sincerity.
If any other members of The Seven or executives from Vought Corporation were present at this moment, they would surely be dumbfounded.
(╥﹏╥)
So Homelander, who was once supreme, also has moments when he speaks nicely?
Alright, I understand, it's because I'm not worthy!
"Alright, now that the talking is done, it's time for some serious killing."
Before Gwen could reply, Homelander, looking eager, prepared to swoop down and clear out the rampaging Lizard Men.
Gwen and Peter Parker's faces instantly turned pale with shock upon hearing this, and they were about to speak to stop him, when a "medicinal bomb" filled with blue antidote suddenly shot up from below the building, straight into the sky, and then exploded with a roar within the clouds.
Immediately after, drizzling blue raindrops fell from the sky.
These "blue rains" had no effect on ordinary people, but when they fell on the bodies of the frenzied Lizard Men, they burned their tough scales like sulfuric acid, emitting wisps of pungent smoke.
"Ugh, ah… No!!!"
Soon, except for those Lizard Men who had previously scurried into buildings or submerged into the sewers, most of the Lizard Men on the streets had already reverted to human form.
However, there was no trace of joy on the faces of these people; instead, they were plunged into deep pain and despair.
Because previously, in their lizard state, they had not only killed many people but some had even eaten the limbs and hearts of many people.
So, upon regaining consciousness, these people began to feel immense guilt and self-reproach for the atrocities they had just committed.
"That's great, Harry really did it!!"
Peter Parker's face instantly lit up with wild joy; he didn't need to think to know that the "antidote" just launched must have been from his good friend Harry Osborn, which successfully counteracted the effects of the previous "Lizard Virus."
"Tch, boring." Homelander flew away displeased after seeing the change below.
"Phew, thankfully the antidote arrived in time, otherwise the consequences would truly be unimaginable."
Seeing the crisis resolved, Gwen's tense emotions also relaxed. Just then, she heard Peter Parker beside her ask curiously, "By the way… Gwen, how did you suddenly come here?"
It was fine until he asked; upon this question, Gwen immediately straightened her face and gave him a flick on the forehead, "How dare you ask? Why didn't you notify me in advance about such a dangerous situation?"
"Do you know, if I hadn't just happened to see the emergency news released by The Daily Bugle this time, you might already be dead at Dr. Connors's hands!!"
That's right, the reason Gwen was able to arrive in time was entirely due to The Daily Bugle's live broadcast, which was like a divine prediction.
There's a saying circulating online now: Justice may be late, but The Daily Bugle's first-hand inside information is never late!!
This is, of course, a joke among fans, but it's enough to show that The Daily Bugle's status has long been deeply ingrained in people's hearts.