Chapter 882: Starry Splendor (XXIV)

Because the Superhero Registration Act was not implemented, so far, no one possessed data on the specific abilities of all superheroes. Almost all the data obtained by all forces were obtained by visual estimation.

According to visual estimation, Spider-Man should possess strength far exceeding ordinary people, extremely fast speed, superior flexibility and agility, the ability to fire spider silk, and at the same time, very strong scientific research ability.

In terms of conduct, Spider-Man is a fairly standard teenage superhero, helping everyone he can help, not using overly violent means to punish criminals, and absolutely not killing.

This is the commonality of the vast majority of Spider-Men. However, in the Spider family, there are still quite a few outliers. Noir Spider-Man is an extremely rare Spider-Man who kills, and is also a leftist.

After General Ross received the report of personnel losses, he said very firmly, "The person beside Bruce Banner is definitely not Spider-Man. That kid basically wouldn't, and wouldn't dare to kill."

After finishing, he narrowed his eyes and said, "Don't you think it's a bit strange? Mutants haven't made a move until now..."

"Three rocket launch failures, they couldn't possibly not have heard the wind. And the reason they didn't resist as fiercely as before is very likely because they changed their strategy." Ross speculated.

"The leaders of the mutants are not stupid. The resistance of the previous few times didn't achieve very good results. Perhaps it is precisely because the more grand their resistance, the more it will arouse the resentment of other ordinary people."

"They are very likely to change methods, from above ground to underground. Otherwise, it cannot explain why our initial public opinion war against mutants, and the plan against Bruce Banner, have not succeeded."

"Didn't you discover? The parts that went wrong in these plans all have to do with encountering superheroes."

"In the interviews where we arranged mutant accidents, there were always all kinds of accidental accidents related to superheroes interrupting the interviews, and in the plan against the Hulk, we also encountered the targeting of someone who was suspected to be Spider-Man but whose style of conduct was completely different from Spider-Man."

"I guess they might be using their special mutant abilities to disguise themselves as superheroes, interfering with our plans in the shadows."

Ross sighed and said, "They played a good game. Our plan to fight a public opinion war with them in the open is going to fall through. But it doesn't matter, I am not completely unprepared... What about that Baron Strucker? Call him, I want to talk to him."

His subordinate appeared somewhat embarrassed. He said, "General, but... that Strucker... I mean, he is very likely Hydra, and he is not worth trusting..."

"Why don't you understand the current situation yet?!"

Ross's voice was somewhat hoarse. Over the past few days, he looked like he had aged several years. He said, "The military is already facing great pressure. Anti-mutantist organizations have been demanding that we take action. Washington is going through investigation and trial procedures. The Avengers members led by Stark are demanding a thorough investigation. And the Red Hulk plan I proposed failed. I lost the bet, so I must find a way to turn the tables!

Ross said to the end, his tone became gnashing of teeth. He actually wasn't a mutant hatred supremacist, just hoping to go further in the military. And after the Red Orchid Project almost completely failed, he stood up and proposed to use the Red Hulk plan to appease the anger of those anti-mutantists.

He was originally betting. As long as the plan could succeed, he would inevitably be able to go further. But unfortunately, he lost the bet. The Red Hulk created by the first experiment didn't have strong enough strength, nor was it stable enough. The duration was very short, and after being knocked down, it quickly lost its strength.

For this, he obtained even greater pressure and urgently needed a means to turn the tables.

And just a few days ago, a person named Baron Strucker contacted him. He claimed that his son and daughter were genuine mutants and could cooperate with him to create malicious mutant out-of-control accidents to attack mutants in public opinion.

Ross knew very well the consequences of doing this, because that person named Baron Strucker was very likely Hydra, and was a NAZI remnant. But walking to this step, he already had no choice. If he didn't immediately reverse the situation, his painstaking management for so many years would be destroyed in one fell swoop.

Sailing against the current, not advancing is retreating. In a desperate situation, more gamblers will always be born. Ross wasn't that extreme originally, but walking to now, he could only go to the dark along one path.

In a secret conference room, Ross shook hands with Baron Strucker. He narrowed his eyes and looked at the blonde man and woman behind him.

Strucker noticed his gaze, smiled, and introduced to him, "This is my son and daughter. You can call them—the Fenris Twins."

"They possess extremely powerful strength and can create any accident effect you want. Moreover, they are genuine mutants and will never arouse anyone's suspicion."

"Are they your biological children?" Ross looked at Strucker and said, "Are you willing to just send them to hell like this?"

"You underestimate them too much. The accident I said, it's not letting the two of them be human bombs. New York has plenty of unstable super-powered criminals. As long as they can be found, my children can use any method to detonate them. By then, the tragic scene footage will be recorded by reporters, and all mutants will be hard-pressed to escape blame."

Strucker's tone was very firm. Ross looked at him and asked, "Then, what do you want?"

"After the matter is done, we will talk again." Strucker revealed a confident smile and said, "I will let you see my sincerity. Only then will it be convenient for us to develop more in-depth cooperation in the future..."

"Now, let us play a dirge for the mutants."

As the weather turned cold, the night sky became even deeper. Under the dark blue night sky, the stars were sparse. On the roof of a building on the New York skyline, several figures stood on the edge of the roof. A hoarse voice opened:

"Today, a group of people came to Dr. Banner's lab. They held dangerous firearms and anesthetics. I solved them all."

Another female voice sounded: "Someone is watching Dr. Otto. I discovered monitoring equipment outside the lab. I am tracking the signal."

"Connors's lab is the same." Another voice sounded, and he said, "Recently, there have always been unidentified personnel wandering outside the lab. Although he can... I am still worried that he will be plotted against."

"I finally know what trouble that kid was talking about."

The clouds blocking the moon gradually dispersed. The moonlight fell on the roof, plating the red suit of Amazing Spider-Man with a layer of eerie purple. He opened his mouth and said, "This universe is indeed developing better than any other universe, but there are also more crises. We came at the wrong time. It is surging with undercurrents here."

"Someone wants to deal with mutants, someone wants to deal with S. H. I. E. L. D., someone wants to deal with these researchers while some people are away. We don't know who made the move, nor do we know when they will make the move..." Superior Spider-Man opened his mouth and said, "I only know that we must not let them succeed."

Spider-Gwen looked up at the starry sky, her tone suddenly becoming gentle: "Don't you think? The stars in this universe are exceptionally bright. In my universe, it is rare to see such a night sky, so bright, so brilliant..."

"That is because, here, the starry sky is already a field within humanity's reach, and no longer a distant dream." Superior Spider-Man's words gradually dissipated in the wind. He said, "I don't know if my universe will have such a day, being able to roam the stars and reach the sun like them."

"If not, then I also hope that one universe can do this, and a group of humans can complete our dream."

"No matter from what aspect, we must stop this group of evil people. They are destroying humanity's future." Spider-Gwen frowned and said in a very firm tone, "No matter which universe, this is what Spider-Man should do."

"It seems that the relaxed and pleasant holiday trip ends here." Superior Spider-Man smiled and stretched out his hand first. He said, "The Spider Army should assemble."

Many Spider-Men placed their hands on it. Under the starry night sky, they firmed up their determination to want to protect humanity in taking this step.

But at this moment, another strand of spider silk swung over. Peter landed on the roof, looked at all the Spider-Men, and said, "Why are you here? I've been looking for you for half a day. I need your help!"

"What's wrong?" Superior Spider-Man walked up and asked.

Peter's tone was incomparably heavy and serious. He said, "I received reliable intelligence from S. H. I. E. L. D. Agents discovered that the military is cooperating with a mysterious person. They intend to concoct a huge mutant out-of-control accident to thoroughly defeat them in the public opinion field."

Spider-Gwen walked up, narrowed her eyes, and asked, "Do you know the specific plan?"

"According to the intelligence sent back by the agents, there is a pair of mutant siblings who were brainwashed since childhood, who are selecting targets among those criminals who are extremely prone to losing control. They intend to detonate a certain criminal, thereby making him completely lose control, explode in a crowded place, to create a tragic case and frame the mutants."

Most Spider-Men gasped, condemning the person who formulated

"It seems you already have a plan?" Noir Spider-Man spoke up. He spun the gun in his hand and continued, "Tell us what you want to do."

"Those twins have extremely recognizable features; they both have blonde hair, look very similar, and their abilities share common traits, so we must split into several groups to search for them."

"After we find them, we must unite to stop their evil actions, and at the same time, a portion of us must go to evacuate the civilians to ensure everyone's safety."

As Peter's voice trailed off, one black shadow after another leaped from the edge of the building and swung away using their webs.

They echoed the stars in the sky until they covered the entire city of New York; amidst the crisscrossing webs, they formed an inescapable, all-encompassing net over the city.

One point of light after another lit up, and the rustling sounds were just like spiders weaving a web. Suddenly, a web vibrated, and in an instant, all the spiders received the message.

"Target found! Abandoned chemical plant in southeast New York. Their target should be a mutant criminal gang..."

"Wait, don't come over yet, there are other people here!" The Amazing Spider-Man's voice came through. He said, "What is that? Those cameras... are they some kind of film crew?"

"What does that show sign say? 'New York Wonders'???"