novelnext Chapter 219 Reward for Watching the Show: Sense of Mutation
Chapter 219 Reward for Watching the Show: Sense of Mutation
Chapter 219 Reward for Watching the Show: Sense of Mutation
"Anyone can be behind the mask, it doesn't have to be me."
After saying that, Gwen rushed into the depths of the sewers without looking back.
Connors followed closely behind, ignoring "Doctor Octopus," who was leisurely conducting his experiment.
"Doctor Octopus" has broken Gwen's defenses, and even if Connors doesn't intend to intervene personally, he certainly won't let "Doctor Octopus" get away with it.
But that can wait. He needs to follow Gwen and see what this girl is up to.
Feeling self-doubt and broken down, Gwen returned to the surface of New York through the sewers. She did not turn evil or go on a killing spree; instead, she silently drifted between the skyscrapers, contrary to her usual behavior.
During this opportunity, Connors noticed that Gwen's web-shooting originated from her body, not from a web-shooting device.
The night was spent wandering aimlessly.
[Today's Gossip: Spider-Gwen's Thoughts]
[Reward for watching the drama: Anomaly Sense]
[Anomaly Detection: Ability to detect anomalies in time and space]
In the past, Connors would have thought this ability was a good one, but now that there are "Mother Boxes," "Omega Effects," and "Active Life Equations," this new reward for being a bystander is somewhat useless.
Driven by the idea that he should test the effects of his new abilities, Connors decisively began to "perceive" everything in the universe.
As the day gradually brightened and the streets of New York began to congest with traffic, Gwen, still in her battle armor, walked into a shopping mall.
Seemingly resigned to her fate, Gwen abandoned her usual method of swinging on the web and instead obediently queued to enter the elevator, squeezing in with those going to work or shopping.
Connors was also in the elevator. He observed what Gwen was going to do while mentally processing the information he had obtained through "mutation perception".
"The time and space of this universe are chaotic, as if they have been maliciously disrupted."
"The 'Reed' in this world is the 'Observer.' As an omniscient and omnipotent being, he certainly wouldn't be unaware of the anomalies in this universe."
"The wanted notices against me, and the murderous intent the 'Reed Council' displayed against me during my time on Earth Three, suggest that it's highly likely that more than one universe has descended into chaos."
"Perhaps every universe Reed is in is experiencing different chaos, and they will conclude that the cause lies with me, which is why they are going to great lengths to get rid of me."
"There are other possibilities, but all things considered, this is the most likely. Is Gwen about to let loose?"
In the elevator, the office workers frequently stared at Gwen, who was dressed in her battle suit, as if everyone had something to say.
Gwen ignored the stares and walked straight to a clothing store after exiting the elevator. A moment later, she came out carrying a pile of clothes.
A clothing store clerk chased after Gwen, yelling insults.
"Hey! Your outrageous behavior in New York was already excessive, are you going to go even further and rob people like those criminals?!"
Gwen, feeling utterly dejected, gave the shop assistant a cold look, while Connors chimed in, offering his side of the conversation:
"Be careful, she might throw lime in your eyes."
The shop assistant was startled and dared not speak, after all, he was just an employee.
Five minutes later, Gwen changed into a new outfit she had bought for free in an alley. It was a flashy, punk-style denim outfit covered in spikes and chains.
As for the Spider-Man suit that Gwen once treasured, it was discarded in the alley and lay quietly in a trash can.
The moment Gwen stepped out of the alley, she didn't do anything else but started an awkward dance in the street. Her dance moves weren't exactly graceful, but they were all about doing whatever she wanted.
Passersby frowned and gave way, afraid of provoking this seemingly crazy girl.
"You could get your hair dyed and permed again, then stuff a handful of quicklime in your pocket and sprinkle it on everyone you see," Connors suggested.
It's a pity he didn't have a phone, otherwise he could have shown Gwen the unconventional "Phoenix Dance in the Nine Heavens".
Gwen gave Connors a strange look:
"What do I need quicklime for?"
"Just throw it in other people's eyes," Connors said matter-of-factly.
"No, I don't want to do that." Gwen rejected Connors's suggestion and turned to walk in a certain direction.
"You're not going to be 'Spider-Gwen' anymore?" Connors asked, chasing after him.
"Right now, I just want to be myself," Gwen said, "starting with Harry Osborn's class reunion."
When Gwen arrived at the class reunion, everyone looked at her and smiled.
"Gwen, come over here! I saved you a seat!"
"Our guitar girl has finally learned how to dress herself up, but she's still missing a sophisticated makeup look!" (Gwen joined the band as a guitarist)
"I think she must be in a relationship."
"Gwen, why didn't you bring your boyfriend?"
"Are you showing us your guitar again this time? I don't think you brought it with you."
Unlike Peter Parker, who suffered constant bullying, Gwen was quite popular among her classmates. Almost everyone greeted her and praised her unique outfit that day.
Gwen stood in the crowd, asked a passing waiter for a drink, downed it in one gulp, and then opened her arms to accept the cheers and applause from her classmates.
She thoroughly enjoyed the current scene, where she didn't need to outwit or outmaneuver powerful enemies, nor did she need to rely on witty banter to relieve tension; she could simply be herself.
Harry Osborn, the eldest son of the Osborn Group and the initiator and protagonist of this class reunion, stood on the second floor, holding a wine glass in his hand and smiling at Gwen.
Gwen chatted and laughed with her classmates, and even performed a thrilling acrobatic act using her "Spider-Woman" skills, which drew cheers from everyone.
But the excitement was only temporary. After Gwen calmed down, she went to a small garden alone and silently looked at the flowers.
Harry Osborn seemed to have been observing Gwen, and he also came closer:
"Gwen, I have something to say to you."
Connors' ears perked up, knowing that "Little Green Goblin" was about to get down to business.
"I only organized this class reunion today because of you; I don't actually know any of them."
Harry Osborne spoke in the typical tone of a rich young master.
Gwen paused for a moment.
"They are your friends, and I had the housekeeper inform them because of you."
"You and Peter were my whole high school life. The only two people I cared about were you two."
Harry Osborn's opening remarks sounded like a confession, but unfortunately, Connors, who possessed "Athena's Vision," could see it clearly, and the "Green Goblin" was filled with murderous intent.
"Peter turned into the Lizard and was killed by Spider-Woman. It's been a long time since that happened, but the shadow still hangs over everything."
"It's all my fault, Gwen. Peter's death was all because of me."
Even though Peter the Lizard was accidentally killed by Gwen the Spider, the "Green Goblin" blamed everything on himself:
"I can't interfere in Peter and Spider-Woman's fight; I can't just stand there like a useless piece of trash."
"I watched Spider-Woman beat him up and verbally abuse him until she tore Peter's heart apart."