The Savior of American Comics? I'm the Subspace Evil God!

Chapter 363 Chapter 642 Chapter 643 Can you do whatever you want if you have money?

"Boss, the explosion just now automatically triggered the convoy's distress signal. Stark Industries has already responded. Five steel robots are currently flying towards us... They're expected to arrive in 5 minutes!"

Inside the truck, the warning light on the signal detector flickered wildly. Phineas Mason stared at the five red dots that suddenly appeared on the electronic radar and urged anxiously:

"Boss, we have to leave here quickly, otherwise..."

However, before he could finish his words, Adrian Toomes's stubborn response came from the communicator. His voice was filled with determination, "No, I don't want to return empty-handed!!"

In mid-air, Adrian Toomes looked down and glanced at the wreckage of the transport truck below that was burning fiercely.

Flames licked the night sky wantonly, thick smoke rose up, and the pungent smell of burning filled the air.

He snorted disdainfully, "Little bug, I advised you before... This is all your own fault!"

After saying that, he controlled the [mechanical wings] and flew towards the transport truck that was lying on the side of the road not far away.

Although the car had not exploded yet, puffs of green smoke were already rising from many parts of the car body, and it looked like it could explode at any time.

"Bang bang—"

Adrian Toomes manipulated the blade-sharp 'flying feathers' on the edges of the [mechanical wings] and slashed madly at the carriage.

"Zhiga——"

The sharp sound of metal colliding echoed all around, and sparks flew everywhere.

Adrian Tomes easily opened a hole in the carriage large enough for him to pass through.

However, just as he was about to enter the carriage and drag out the box containing the [Chitauri Energy Stone], accompanied by a light "whoosh" sound, like a red light suddenly appearing in the dark night, a scarlet spider web instantly sealed the gap he had just torn.

At the same time, Gwena's cold voice came from behind, as if it came from the Netherworld, "It's all over."

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"What, you...you're not dead yet?"

Adrian Toomes' face was full of surprise, and he turned his head suddenly to look.

Gwen walked out of the raging fire unharmed, and her body seemed to be surrounded by an invisible force.

Behind her, eight sharp "spider legs"-like things were slowly extending, as terrifying as mysterious creatures from ancient legends.

These 'spider legs' seemed to be able to release some kind of invisible shield or energy field. They protected Gwen's body and blocked all the surging scorching heat.

The heat wave surged and twisted around Gwen again and again... until it dissipated!!

There is no need to think too much, as they were most likely the ones who withstood the powerful shock wave generated by the astonishingly powerful explosion just now.

That's exactly what happened.

From a perspective that ordinary people cannot reach, the [Eight Spider Lance of Hell] is releasing extremely powerful [Khorne Psionic Energy].

These [Khorne psychic energies] intertwined with each other, forming an invisible psychic barrier outside Gwen's body, like an indestructible fortress, blocking all external attacks that attempted to harm Gwen.

However, Adrian Toomes, an ordinary person, knew nothing about this!
Damn it?

Adrian Toomes wondered to himself, when did Spider-Woman become equipped with such advanced technology?
Could it be that this was tailor-made for her by the Water Group?

That must be it!

I guess this is why she joined that crappy [Super Seven]?
Adrian Toomes used his habitual thinking to mistakenly think that the [Eight Spider Lance of Hell] behind Gwen was some kind of high-tech product provided by the [Water Group].

Adrian Tomes, who was obviously aware that the situation was not good, did not rush to launch an attack.

Because he was very clear in his mind that if he didn't find a chance to fly back into the sky and fight on the ground, he would be no match for Spider-Woman.

So, while he was alertly looking for the opportunity to fly into the sky, he said in a nonchalant manner, "I must say, Spider-Woman... I really, really admire your courage."

He shook his head slightly, pretending to be moved, "Now I finally understand why so many children like you..."

“Oh, it’s worth mentioning that my daughter Liz is also a fan of yours.”

He paused, his voice gradually becoming deeper and more helpless, "I have to say, there are indeed things about you that she can learn from, such as... your persistence and tenacity!"

"Actually, I had no intention of attacking you. After all, it was Tony Stark and the Damage Control Bureau who 'provoked' me... In the past two years, although I've been in a miserable state, I have never attacked ordinary people, nor have I done anything bad."

"I did this simply to save my wife, my daughter, and the families of my men... I had no choice."

Adrian Toomes spread his hands out vigorously, trying to show his innocent side to Gwen and impress her.

"Spider-Woman, I know you have a strong sense of justice, but you are too young after all. You don't understand how this world works..."

Just as Adrian Toomes was talking non-stop using all kinds of rhetoric to try to whitewash his previous despicable behavior, Gwen on the opposite side interrupted him with a cold voice.

"Yes, I really don't understand how the world works now, but I know that it is wrong to sell those dangerous high-tech weapons to those criminals!!" Gwen's voice seemed to freeze the air.

Adrian Toomes' mouth twitched slightly when he heard this, and a ferocious look flashed across his face beneath the mask. He immediately retorted with some emotion:
"Well, even if you're right, I'd like to ask, the man who started all this... Tony Stark, known to the world as 'Iron Man', is he completely innocent?"

His voice suddenly rose by more than ten decibels, taking on a questioning tone, "If he hadn't used dirty tricks to steal my business, I would never have ended up in this situation."

"Do you think I don't want to be an upright person, a law-abiding citizen, and a responsible father?!" His eyes were filled with anger. "But... do I have a choice?!"

Faced with Adrian Toomes's almost roaring shout, Gwen's originally firm steps suddenly stopped, her body stiffened slightly, and this subtle change was all seen by Adrian Toomes.

Adrian Toomes' eyes suddenly lit up.

Is there a way?
If he could convince Spider-Woman without fighting, he might save himself a lot of trouble.

Maybe even his identity won’t be revealed!

So he quickly struck while the iron was hot and continued, his tone more sincere, "You just said that I sold those weapons to street thugs... Yes, that's right, I don't deny that, but how is my behavior different from those of those licensed arms dealers?"

"It's obvious that the casualties caused by the weapons Tony Stark has sold over the years are thousands of times greater than those I have caused, but why have I never seen anyone accuse him of being a murderer or an arms dealer?"

"And the previous [Battle of New York], it was clearly a mess created by these so-called [Avengers] and [S.H.I.E.L.D.], but in the end, after insider trading, taxpayers had to spend a huge amount of money to hire that bastard Tony Stark to clean up the mess?"

"Why?!!"

He grew increasingly angry as he spoke, clenching his fists as his voice became indignant once more. "Why can that bastard do evil things so openly, and then use the huge amount of dirty money he earned to build that landmark building, those steel armors that cost hundreds of millions of dollars, and those equally expensive [Steel Legions]?!"

"I just can't understand why, despite being a 'sinner', Tony Stark can become Iron Man and one of the Avengers, revered and admired by the world, while we become the despised rats crossing the street?"

At this point, Adrian Toomes paused briefly, then took the initiative to open the visor of his helmet. He looked directly at Gwen, who was lost in thought, with his true appearance, without flinching, and continued in a slightly hoarse voice:

"Spider-Woman, don't you understand?"

"The reality is that those people, including Tony Stark...those who are high up, powerful, and wealthy...can trample on the law at will without paying any price. They can do whatever they want!!"

His eyes revealed helplessness and indignation. "And people like us, like you and me... they simply don't care if we live or die. Even though we've built bridges and roads for them, erected skyscrapers and cities for them, and fought for them in our ordinary ways... yet no one cares. Those high-ranking people don't care at all!!"

At this point, he took a deep breath, seemingly trying to calm himself. "That's why... I follow them and pick up the leftovers they discard."

“This is how the world really works.”

"Spider-Woman, I know you can understand what I'm saying... but I'm not begging for your pity. I just hope you can understand that this world is too unfair to people like me."

A rare complex expression appeared on Gwen's pretty face under the mask.

Her eyes were filled with thought and struggle.

To be honest, she didn't really sympathize or feel sorry for Adrian Toomes's situation, because in this chaotic era, there were many people with more tragic fates than him.

But when faced with the injustice of fate, not everyone chooses to degenerate like the former!
Therefore, what Adrian Toomes just said could not be used as a justification for committing a crime, nor could it be used as an excuse for him to exonerate himself with a clear conscience.

However, what really made Gwen feel conflicted and even gave up on killing him on the spot was a casual remark by Adrian Toomes: He also wanted to be a good father who cared for his family!

Gwen couldn't help but recall her late father, George Stacy.

The warm memories of her time with her father flooded back into her mind. She knew better than anyone else the feeling and pain of losing her father!

Therefore, she didn't want another innocent girl who was unaware of the situation to lose her father like herself.

Moreover, Gwen also strongly agreed with one of Adrian Toomes's points.

She never thought that Tony Stark and the other members of the Avengers were real heroes.

Because a true hero would never associate with a criminal like Eddie Brock!
So to put it bluntly, whether it's the Avengers or S.H.I.E.L.D., they're nothing more than a bunch of sophisticated egoists in high-end packaging!

After a moment's silence, Gwen finally made her decision. She raised her head and looked firmly at Adrian Toomes, who was wondering what he was thinking, and said in a deep voice:

"Don't let me see you or your people in New York again, continuing to sell those high-tech weapons. Otherwise, no matter how many excuses you have, I will definitely not show mercy next time."

Done! !
Seeing that Gwen had indeed chosen to show some leniency, Adrian Toomes' heart suddenly beamed with joy. A subtle hint of pride crossed his face, and he immediately vowed, "Don't worry, I will abide by this... agreement!"

Gwen glanced at Adrian Toomes who was ecstatic across from her, and thought speechlessly: I really don't know why you are so happy. Peter should have sent your men to the police station, right?

So even if I let you go now, you will still not escape legal sanctions in the end!

What's more, when I said 'let you go', I clearly meant not killing you tonight, right?

Forget it, I don’t need it.

Then Gwen stopped paying attention to Adrian Toomes and turned to leave.

Adrian Tomes on the opposite side could not wait to use the 'flying feathers' at the front of the [mechanical wings] to tear open the bloody red spider web blocking the gap in the carriage.

Dangdang——

However, who would have thought that, faced with sharp feathers that could easily cut through steel plates, the blood-red spider web remained motionless, as if it were harder than steel and could not be cut at all...

Adrian Toomes's expression instantly darkened, and veins popped out on his forehead.

Damn, what kind of black technology is this?
Adrian Toomes was furious and picked up the [Energy Pistol] in his hand, shooting several purple energy blades at the edge of the blood-red spider web.

The energy light blade cut through the air, making a sharp whistling sound, and successfully cut through the bloody red spider web.

(End of this chapter)