Chapter 2384 - Ch: 106-112

Chapter 106: A Touch of Scarlet

In a corner of the Osborn Bio-Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant, a Ferrari SF90 Black Warrior was parked in front of a sealed door.

After identity verification, the door, whose thickness was comparable to that of a bank vault, opened, and the Ferrari slowly drove in.

Once the Ferrari stopped, the floor of the room began to descend, and the people inside the car felt a distinct sense of weightlessness. This room, which appeared to be a parking lot, was actually a giant elevator!

The elevator stopped after descending more than ten meters. The car door was pushed open, and a disheveled Harry emerged, his head covered in blood, and his Green Goblin armor severely damaged.

Harry walked to the second security gate and entered the password. The passenger door also opened, and Harryquickly stepped forward, helping Peter, whose chest was impaled with spider legs, out of the car.

"I thought I'd never make it back here," Peter's face was distorted, and his voice was hoarse and weak, as if he could stop breathing at any moment.

The spider legs were still embedded in his body and had not been removed. Every movement tore his wounds, causing waves of sharp pain. The torn wounds would heal quickly, only to be torn open again with the next movement, repeating endlessly.

The perfect Lizard Gene Serum provided powerful regenerative abilities but could not block even a trace of pain. Peter endured intense pain at all times.

Harry supported Peter as they walked through a long corridor lined with single prison cells. Those privately detained were test subjects for various animal gene serum human experiments.

Some were temporarily imprisoned because their physical condition met the requirements and had not yet been injected with gene serum or other drugs.

Others had already been injected with the corresponding animal gene serum, but Peter had not yet found a safe way to control them, so they could only be temporarily detained.

This group consisted entirely of people who had successfully survived the experiments. Nearly ninety percent of the test subjects experienced various phenomena after injecting the gene serum, leading to experimental failure, and those people had long died on the operating table. Of course, even if the experiment was successful, the results for each person were different, and their degree of genetic mutation varied greatly.

For ease of observation, the side of the single cells facing the corridor was made of sturdy and transparent glass. When the prisoners saw Peter and Harry passing by, their reactions varied.

The test subject in the first cell had been injected with crocodile gene serum. His entire body was covered in sturdy scales, his fingers had turned into sharp claws, and his mouth protruded into a long snout similar to a crocodile's, with sharp fangs exposed.

When he saw Peter and Harry, he was particularly enraged. He howled, jumped up, and pounced, opening his huge mouth as if to bite off their heads, but he only left a few claw marks on the thick glass wall. Fluorescent blue arcs of electricity flashed on the glass, and high voltage current coursed through his body. The Crocodile Man immediately fainted and collapsed to the ground, his body still twitching.

The second prison had been reinforced multiple times, indicating that the person detained possessed extreme aggression and destructive power.

A man with bluish-green skin sat in the center of the cell, his fierce eyes following Harry and Peter. A sharp horn also topped his head.

The second Rhino. His height was only about 1.9 meters, but from his muscular physique, his explosive power was no less than the Rhino who had died at Arthur's hands.

Aleksei Mikhailovich Sisyevich, who served in the Russian army in his early years, joined the New York Russian mafia as a thug after retiring, skilled in firearms and various martial arts. Peter injected him with the second upgraded Rhino Gene Serum.

In the third cell was a girl with black wings growing from her back. She was lying on her back on the only iron chain in the cell, her long, dark, shiny hair cascading to the ground. She heard the commotion from the corridor but did not turn around.

The fourth cell also contained a woman, humanoid in her upper body and with a snake tail for her lower body. Her huge snake tail coiled to support her body. At this moment, she was smiling at Harry and Peter as they passed through the corridor... The smile was eerie, enchanting, and seductive. Her figure was tall and curvaceous; before she was captured, she was a professional model... Harry turned and looked at the Snake Woman's smile, and even in his Green Goblin armor, he felt a chill run down his spine. He coldly glanced into the cell, then helped Peter leave.

It wasn't until the two completely disappeared around the corridor's corner that the light and shadow in that spot fluctuated violently, and a figure slowly emerged. Arthur, wearing a demon mask, locked eyes with the Snake Woman through the glass.

Just now, the Snake Woman had actually seen through his invisibility, even though he hadn't entered a state of undetectable deep stealth... This was the first time Arthurhad encountered such a situation. Before, when he was observed in ordinary invisibility, it was because the other party used radar or other equipment.

The Snake Woman showed no reaction to the sudden appearance of the demon; her smile only deepened, like a budding flower fully blooming its delicate beauty... Harryhelped Peter onto the operating table. Peter, impaled by spider legs, could only lie on his side.

"What should I do?" Harry asked. The spider legs were very hard, and ordinary medical instruments couldn't cut them.

"Pull them out..." Peter said, closing his eyes.

There were about a dozen spider legs stuck in his chest and abdomen. Harry hesitated for a few seconds before nodding.

Unlike him, Peter had been injected with the perfect Lizard Serum. If not for the slender spider legs still embedded in Peter's body, Peter would have already healed.

Even if these spider legs piercing his body were forcibly pulled out, Peter wouldn't be in mortal danger; he would just continuously feel immense pain, and then recover in pain... Harry extended the hand covered by his Green Goblin armor. He grasped a spider leg inserted beneath Peter's collarbone and slowly pulled it out.

"Ah..." Peter let out a series of screams.

"Faster!" Peter practically roared.

Harry used all his strength, and the spider leg was pulled out with a 'whoosh,' splattering blood onto Harry's face.

Peter continued to wail, his body trembling violently, but the wound beneath his shoulder was rapidly healing. A few seconds later, the bloody hole disappeared.

Harry continued to grab a spider leg and pull it out with all his might, and Peter once again let out a chilling scream... Arthur stood aside, out of the blood's reach. In his invisible state, he crossed his arms, not finding the scene bloody, but rather somewhat amusing.

Harry kept repeating this simple rescue task. Each quick pull of a spider leg brought out a large amount of blood, and he was already becoming a bloody mess... Harrygripped the last spider leg embedded in Peter's abdomen.

At this moment, Peter's mind was incredibly focused. He was too weak to scream, his eyes numbly watching Harrypull out the last spider leg from his body.

After a dozen seconds, all of Peter's wounds had completely healed, but his stamina was exhausted.

"Harry?" Peter said weakly, lying on the blood-soaked operating table.

"Peter?"

"Tonight I discovered a secret, don't be too surprised..." Peter stared at the blood-stained ceiling, "The demon is..."

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!" All the spider legs that Harryhad casually thrown to the ground shot out at high speed, re-inserting themselves into Peter's body. They even changed direction in mid-air, bypassing Harry!

Peter was severely re-injured before he could finish speaking, becoming barely alive. Harry was also startled by Arthur's sudden attack. He subconsciously pulled a pumpkin bomb from his waist and threw it at the suddenly appearing demon.

Arthur smiled and extended his hand. The pumpkin bomb detonated mid-air, and the force of the explosion sent both of them flying!

Harry, his face covered in blood, didn't hesitate. He dragged the unconscious Peter towards the exit.

Harry and Peter reached the long, straight corridor lined with prisons. The test subjects confined in the cells reacted differently to the two miserable figures.

Arthur appeared at the corner of the corridor, calmly watching their struggling backs. A trail of blood marked the ground where Peter had been dragged.

Arthur turned his head, surveying the cells on either side. A fun game slowly emerged, and then he smiled.

Arthur slowly brought his hands together at his chest. The ground trembled, and the sturdy glass walls of the sealed cells detached in the violent tremor. All the test subjects, long imprisoned, were stunned... The next moment, the test subjects fled their cells, their eyes filled with hatred as they looked at Harry and Peter. These powerful test subjects, having gained animal genes, could no longer contain their rage!

The test subjects, having endured inhuman torture, ran towards Harry and Peter, eager to vent their resentment. Of course, there were exceptions: the half-human, half-snake Snake Woman slowly walked out of her cell, while the mutated warrior with wings on her back continued to feign sleep on the iron chain... A green Lizard Man, looking like a replica of Dr. Connors, charged at Arthur.

Arthur extended his palm and activated the Dragon Talisman. A beam of energy pierced the Lizard Man's chest, leaving a dark hole on the left side of his chest. His heart had been melted by the high temperature.

"Do you want one too?" Arthur moved his hand to aim at the Snake Woman.

"No," the Snake Woman said slowly, a charming smile on her face, "I've heard of you, Mr. Demon..."

"Get lost, you're blocking my view!"

Arthur said impatiently, activating the Dragon Talismanagain, and a pillar of flame shot out.

Fortunately, the agile Snake Woman dodged in time. If she had been hit, her life would truly be uncertain. Her recovery ability was not strong, and her defensive ability was even worse than the Lizard Man who had just died.

The Snake Woman dared not say anything more. With a resentful look, she returned to her cell to hide.

Arthur paid no attention to these short-sighted gene warriors, continuing to watch the show unfolding ahead.

The person injected with crocodile gene serum leaped towards Harry. His biting force was extremely strong; with just one bite, he severed Harry's left arm!

Harry screamed and fell to the ground. At this point, Peterhad awakened from his coma, his face pale, struggling to get up as he felt the familiar intense pain in his body.

The Rhino bent down, aimed his horn at Peter, who had just gotten up, and charged out with full force.

Peter controlled the spider legs behind him to bend and block in front of him, but he knew this defense would be useless. The Rhino's strongest attack was a headbutt; even at his peak, he could only dodge it.

The Rhino continuously accelerated, his feet hitting the ground, shattering the floor and leaving deep pits... Just as he was about to collide with Peter, a mass of scarlet energy suddenly enveloped him, forcefully stopping the high-speed Rhino!

The next moment, the Rhino was flung out, crashing into a wall and creating a large hole!

Chapter 107 Scarlet Witch

Arthur frowned slightly. Perhaps because there were too many mutated warriors in this secret Base, the mixing of different energy signatures interfered with his perception, causing him not to detect the approaching energy signatures belonging to other super-powered individuals.

Arthur activated the Snake Talisman, spatially displacing across the corridor that had become a battlefield. He looked at the man and woman at the exit, recognizing their identities based on their appearance... Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch!

Quicksilver's hair was silver-white. He was wearing a blue, tight-fitting athletic suit with a lightning bolt symbol on his chest.

Quicksilver was currently holding a test tube containing green liquid. The quartz glass surface was still emitting cold air, indicating that the test tube had originally been stored in a low-temperature environment.

Arthur's gaze swept past Quicksilver and landed on Scarlet Witch. Unlike her generic younger brother, Quicksilver, Arthur still had some impression of her.

Scarlet Witch had long, coffee-colored hair, which she had tied up, revealing her fair, slender nape. Her bright face was flawless, and her long eyes, lightly dusted with eyeshadow, were like crimson blades.

She wore a red trench coat on top, and black leather pants and long boots below. Naturally, the most attention-grabbing feature was her impressive figure... At this moment, crimson Chaos Magic energy flowed around Scarlet Witch's hands, and her reddish, gray-green eyes stared at Arthur. She was fully on guard!

This was the first time Scarlet Witch had faced the Devil, but she had long learned of the Devil's power from the news. The Devil, who single-handedly spearheaded the highly influential "Demon Project," had yet to be apprehended, and currently, no Superhero had been able to defeat the Devil...

"'Perfect Lizard Gene Serum A34'—I've got it. This is what they wanted, right?" Quicksilver held up the test tube and read the markings engraved on it under the light. "Can we leave now?"

"Baron Strucker wants the serum and the person who made the serum," Scarlet Witch said calmly.

"Him? This... hedgehog?" Quicksilver pointed at Peter, who was lying on the ground, taking a moment to come up with a suitable description.

Scarlet Witch remained silent, spreading the five fingers of one hand.

Peter let out a series of agonizing screams. The spider legs embedded in him were instantly pulled out. He collapsed onto the ground, bleeding profusely. Even with the Perfect Lizard Gene Serum injected into him, it would take some time for him to recover from such severe injuries.

"That's terrible..." Quicksilver gasped.

Scarlet Witch did not reply to him. Throughout the entire process, her attention was focused on the Devil. Unlike her brother, she did not possess such high speed and reaction capability, so she had to concentrate fully when facing a powerful enemy like the Devil.

Arthur shook his head. Suddenly, the spider legs that Scarlet Witch had just pulled out reinserted themselves into Peter's body, causing him to writhe on the ground.

"A gruesome sight..." Quicksilver covered his eyes with one hand and shook his head, peeking at the miserable Peterthrough his spread fingers.

Scarlet Witch pushed her hands toward Arthur, and a mass of crimson energy controlled his body. However, he stopped after retreating only a meter. Scarlet Witchactually felt a stronger telekinetic force blocking her Chaos Magic.

At this moment, Arthur slowly extended one closed hand. Quicksilver shielded Scarlet Witch behind him, and the two retreated fearfully.

Arthur opened his hand, but the devastating attack Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch had expected did not materialize... Suddenly, Scarlet Witch's long, coffee-colored hair spread out, cascading down like a waterfall. Scarlet Witch turned hesitantly, only seeing the broken hair tie on the ground.

Quicksilver stared dumbfounded at his sister with her hair down. Did the Devil just do that? The Devil actually flirted with Scarlet Witch right in front of Quicksilver, the protective brother—this was something Quicksilver had not anticipated...

Quicksilver rapidly ran toward the Devil, stirring up strong winds due to his high-speed movement. He swung his fist, aiming for the Devil's face!

But Quicksilver's movements were too slow in Arthur's eyes. At this time, Quicksilver's abilities had not yet been upgraded by isotopes, and his movement speed was only 175 miles per hour, equivalent to 80 meters per second.

However, Arthur, possessing the Rabbit Talisman Lv11, could easily achieve five times the speed of sound, effortlessly crushing Quicksilver in terms of speed.

Even if Quicksilver's abilities were upgraded by isotopes, allowing him to run faster than Thor's lightning, Arthur's Rabbit Talisman still had room for improvement. Once it reached Lv12, his speed could also accumulate infinitely.

Quicksilver's body could adapt to the harsh environment of high-speed movement. His cardiovascular and respiratory systems were many times more efficient than those of a normal person, giving him sufficient energy reserves to run at maximum speed for about four hours.

As for Arthur, the energy for his Rabbit Talismanoriginated from the Dragon Talisman, which possesses infinite energy. He could maintain high-speed movement indefinitely, meaning Arthur also effortlessly overpowered Quicksilver in terms of stamina...

The scene Quicksilver imagined of brutally beating the Devil did not happen. Before he could even react at his speed, Arthur's fist landed on his face.

Quicksilver was knocked flying. The sensation of pain on Arthur's fist flashed and disappeared; the Horse Talisman, which he had just activated tonight, was already taking effect.

Scarlet Witch was also startled. Although she hadn't clearly seen what happened, watching her brother fall to the ground made it easy to guess the course of the battle. This was the first time she had seen her brother lose a speed contest.

Scarlet Witch's eyes shifted as she looked at the Lizard-Man nearby who was still gnawing on an arm. Her fingers intertwined, and a stream of red energy invaded the Lizard-Man's brain.

A roar came from the side. The Lizard-Man, who had a long snout, charged toward Arthur. His fangs were stained red with blood and bits of flesh clung to them.

Without turning his head, a ball of crimson Fire ignited in Arthur's palm. He casually tossed the flame toward the charging Lizard-Man.

The crimson Fire rapidly accelerated in the air, exploding as it neared the Lizard-Man, instantly transforming into a raging inferno that engulfed him.

The Lizard-Man's tough scales were instantly incinerated by the high-temperature flame. Amidst screams like those of a Beast, the Fire completely consumed him. A few seconds later, only a pile of black ashes remained on the ground.

Quicksilver's eyes widened, and Scarlet Witch was also filled with disbelief. Such a large Lizard mutated warrior—gone in the blink of an eye?

"I think we should retreat..." Quicksilver rubbed his face, climbing to his feet. "If we even can leave."

Quicksilver cried out in alarm as his body uncontrollably floated upward. Scarlet Witch also looked anxious, using Chaos Magic, trying to keep her brother grounded.

Scarlet Witch exerted her full power just to manage a stalemate with Arthur. Floating in the air, Quicksilver felt a force pulling him from both ends of his body, as if he were about to be torn apart.

"Let go! I'm going to split open!" Quicksilver screamed loudly.

Helpless, Scarlet Witch had no choice but to abandon rescuing Quicksilver and focus on attacking Arthur. She also attempted to invade Arthur's consciousness, aiming to control him.

Scarlet Witch possesses telepathic abilities, and she can easily manipulate others; even Thor could not resist her psychic invasion.

The Chaos energy entered Arthur's brain. Arthur was stunned for half a second, but the Horse Talismanimmediately activated, and its power of purification instantly expelled the Chaos Magic energy from Arthur's mind.

Scarlet Witch took half a step back. The Devil was actually immune to her psychic control?

Arthur waved his hand. The glass walls of the fallen cells flew over one after another. Four walls were inserted vertically into the ground, forming a small enclosure. He then used the Rooster Talisman's telekinesis to place Quicksilver inside, finally covering it with a heavy glass wall. A simple yet secure cell was complete.

At this moment, Scarlet Witch's eyes turned completely red. She pushed her hands forward, and the entire floor swept up and flew toward Arthur, along with every object in the room!

Arthur stood suspended in the air without moving. All the flying objects shot toward him at high speed, but not a single one hit him; they all missed by a hair's breadth.

Scarlet Witch watched Arthur, her eyes filled with shock. Was that precise method of telekinetic object control truly possible? She certainly did not possess that ability yet.

Arthur waved his hand, and a massive force repelled Scarlet Witch.

After that, Arthur shifted his attention to his two targets for the night. He raised his hand toward Harry, who was lying on the ground after losing his arm, and activated the Dragon Talisman.

"Say hello to your father for me!"

A massive pillar of flame, over a meter in diameter, shot out. The ferocious energy poured forth entirely, instantly reducing the second-generation Green Goblin, Harry Osborn, to ashes.

Arthur ended Harry's life using the same method he used to kill Norman Osborn.

A roar came from the side. The dying Peter surprisingly burst forth with a final surge of strength!

But the attack he unleashed was casually interrupted by Arthur. Arthur grabbed Peter telekinetically and then slammed him violently onto the ground.

"Poor, ugly Spider!"

Arthur shook his head. He ignited two streams of Fire in his hands and tossed them onto Peter. He used the same method he had just used to incinerate the Lizard-Man to burn the Spider-Beastman, Peter Parker, to death.

After completing all this, Arthur finally relaxed. He now turned his gaze toward Quicksilver, who was trapped in the glass cage nearby...

Quicksilver's face was pale, and he felt a chill. Previously, he had dismissed the descriptions of the Devil he saw in the news, but now he had truly witnessed the Devil's power.

Suddenly, Arthur felt a burst of powerful energy assaulting him head-on. A massive amount of Chaos Magicenergy spilled out, filling the entire space. Facing this intangible energy, Arthur had nowhere to hide and could only withstand the blow.

The Dragon Totem lit up. Several energy beams flew out and coiled into a sphere around Arthur, forming a spherical energy shield.

The berserk Scarlet Witch truly deserved to be called Marvel's most powerful Superhero. Although the enormous Chaos Magic energy did not shatter Arthur's energy shield, it did repel him!

Arthur was sent flying backward, only stopping after smashing through several walls.

Scarlet Witch waved her hand, and the glass confining Quicksilver instantly shattered into pieces. Nearly exhausted, she dropped to one knee on the ground!

"Go! Take the gene serum and leave!" Scarlet Witch yelled at her brother.

Quicksilver wanted to step forward and help Scarlet Witchup, but she suddenly waved her hand. A surge of Chaos Magic enveloped him and sent him flying sideways, smashing through a door as thick as a bank vault door and entering the elevator shaft, where he continued to ascend.

Only after safely sending her brother to the surface did Scarlet Witch continue using Chaos Magic to restrict Arthur.

Arthur walked out from a pile of rubble. The snake woman nearby was trembling in fear, but Arthur didn't even glance at her, using the Snake Talisman's spatial displacement to return to his original spot.

Scarlet Witch tried to manipulate Chaos Magic energy to attack again, but she was now close to exhausting her energy. Arthur, possessing the Dragon Talisman, maintained his peak condition at all times, making her vulnerable before him.

Arthur extended his hand and made a grasping motion. A telekinetic force interrupted Scarlet Witch's spellcasting, and her body flew uncontrollably toward Arthur.

Arthur grasped Scarlet Witch's delicate neck. Depleted of energy, she struggled in Arthur's hand like a mortal. Unable to breathe, she became hypoxic, and her movements grew increasingly weak and limp...

until she lost consciousness due to extreme oxygen deprivation.

Arthur shook his head. He released his grip, and Scarlet Witch drifted down like a falling leaf.

In the eyes of Arthur, who had activated the Rabbit Talisman Lv11, Scarlet Witch's descent was extremely slow, slow enough to seem frozen in place.

Finally, Arthur reached out and embraced Scarlet Witch's waist. The falling Scarlet Witch curved into an arc in Arthur's arms, her coffee-colored hair hanging vertically.

Chapter 108 The Demon Group

Arthur supported the Scarlet Witch's waist with one hand, turning to survey the underground Base that had been reduced to ruins.

The remaining few genetic warriors didn't dare meet his gaze, shrinking fearfully into the corners, trembling, afraid the Devil would wave his hand and destroy this Base.

Suddenly, Rhino Aleksei walked up. He stopped a dozen meters away from Arthur.

The Rhino knelt on one knee and said, "I am willing to follow you, My Lord Devil..."

Arthur reached out his hand; the Dragon Talismanlaunched an attack, blasting the Rhino away, who consecutively smashed through several walls.

"You are too ugly!" Arthur said flatly.

This startled the Snake Girl watching from the back. She and the girl with black and white wings growing from her back exchanged glances.

They could all understand why the Rhino wanted to defect to the Devil. No matter how innocent they were—these test subjects secretly captured and imprisoned—they could not go back now. After being injected with animal gene serum and surviving the operating table, they were no longer human... The Rhino couldn't shed his polymer skin and horns, the Snake Girl couldn't turn her snake tail back into human legs, and the three-meter-long wings on the girl's back couldn't be removed either... No matter how hard they tried to integrate into human society, ordinary people would only treat them as freaks and monsters.

Becoming a genetic warrior and gaining power wasn't necessarily a good thing, unless they possessed power as formidable as the Devil's. New York wasn't lacking in Superheroes with nothing better to do; they wouldn't dare provoke the Devil, but they were very active in cracking down on and capturing minor villains... But now, the Devil didn't seem interested in accepting them. Indeed, a Devil of such immense power didn't need followers. Although the Devil's reason for rejecting the Rhino was his ugly appearance, the Snake Girl didn't dare try her luck. Who knew if the Devil would use another excuse to hit her with an explosion? She wasn't as thick-skinned as the Rhino.

Arthur didn't care about the Rhino's defection; after all, given his power, he didn't need teammates or subordinates, and these people might even become a burden.

Arthur had just turned and walked a few steps when he suddenly remembered the Anti-Demon Alliance... the organization established by Captain America specifically to oppose him.

Why shouldn't he form an alliance against the "Anti-Demon Alliance"? That would make this game much more interesting! Arthur looked at the Scarlet Witch in his arms and slowly smiled.

Arthur immediately turned around. With a wave of his hand, the Rhino flew out of a pile of ruins at high speed, instantly hovering in front of him.

The hearts of the genetic warriors behind him tightened. Was the Devil going to kill the Rhino? Would this be a warning to them?

The Horse Talisman's power of healing and repair required contact with the target to be used. Arthur placed his hand on the Rhino's body, and the phantom image of a horse lit up in his eyes. In less than a second, all of the Rhino's injuries were healed. Arthur waved his hand, dismissing the Rhino.

The Rhino had been a gang thug after retiring from the military, and his experience allowed him to instantly understand Arthur's intent. If Arthur didn't accept his defection or wanted to kill him, there would have been no need to heal his injuries.

The Rhino knelt on one knee again, waiting for Arthur to speak.

Arthur's gaze swept over all the genetic warriors behind him. After a second of hesitation, the Snake Girl also moved forward, swaying her tail. She stopped beside the Rhino and bowed respectfully. The winged girl followed close behind.

At this moment, a person who had also been injected with wolf gene serum walked out. His body was covered in long blue hair, and his sharp claws and fangs were terrifying.

Arthur frowned slightly and waved his hand. The werewolf was sent flying sideways, crashing into a solid wall, leaving a pool of blood, and then rolled onto the ground, motionless, his fate unknown.

Arthur, possessing the Dragon Talisman Lv11, had a strong perception of energy. Arthur could easily judge their combat strength by the intensity of the energy clusters within the bodies of these genetic warriors. Among them, the Rhino was the strongest, followed by the Snake Girl.

This werewolf's level was somewhat weak, even inferior to the Jackal he had previously slaughtered.

Of course, Arthur didn't need a team composed entirely of high-level fighters, but everyone in the team had to have their own use, whether as combat personnel or as eye candy.

Arthur rather admired the werewolf's courage. Did he think he could join his subordinates without power and covered in long hair?

Arthur looked around at everyone again; no one dared to meet his gaze.

In the eyes of these genetic warriors, the Devil was utterly capricious. Even the three, including the Snake Girl, were full of fear, pondering whether their choice was correct... Arthur looked at the three and was generally satisfied. He looked at the Marvel's strongest Superhero, the Scarlet Witch, in his arms, and felt even more anticipation... "Do you know about the Anti-Demon Alliance?" Arthur asked with a slight smile.

The three shook their heads. They had been secretly captured and brought to this underground Base a long time ago and had been imprisoned until now, with no means of obtaining outside information.

They had only heard news of the Devil before. Although they hadn't heard of the "Anti-Demon Alliance," they could easily guess the purpose of the organization from its name.

"You only need to remember that from now on, the Anti-Demon Alliance is your enemy," Arthur said indifferently.

"Yes!" The Rhino lowered his head.

"We are the alliance against the Anti-Demon Alliance!" the Snake Girl said.

The last person remained silent, keeping her head down.

"Wrong. I don't need an alliance, and you are not worthy of forming an alliance with me!" Arthur sneered.

The Snake Girl lowered her head, her expression slightly stiff... "We are the Devil Group. I am the boss, and you are the subordinates. Subordinates only need to carry out the boss's orders."

"Yes, Boss!"

Arthur nodded. Regardless of the trio's strength, he was at least satisfied with their attitude. Later, he could recruit more powerful individuals into the Devil Group, and he wouldn't be limited to Earth. For example, Asgard had the formidable Goddess of Death, Hela... "Rhino, Snake Girl... What is your name?" Arthur asked the girl with the wings growing from her back.

If following the naming convention of animal gene plus person or gender, Arthur should call her Birdman or Bird Girl... The girl shook her head. The Devil was clearly not asking for the real name she registered in human society.

"Then let's call you... Fallen Angel!" Arthur said, glancing at her wings that gradually transitioned from White to black.

The girl nodded, knowing Arthur was clearly not soliciting her opinion.

"What about me?" The Snake Girl was dissatisfied. She winked at Arthur. "How about I'm called Medusa..."

The Rhino beside her remained silent. A name was just a title, and he had originally been injected with Rhino gene serum anyway.

Before entering this place, he was a gang member. Even then, he frequently paid attention to the Devil's deeds. In his view, the Devil was the strongest villain, and it was his honor to follow the strongest person.

Arthur sneered. He raised his hand and aimed it at the Snake Girl; the Dragon totem was about to light up. The Snake Girl fearfully retreated half a step, her snake tail involuntarily curling up.

The Snake Girl didn't run because she knew that if the Devil wanted to kill her, she had no chance of escaping or resisting.

"If there is a next time, I will turn you into charcoal-grilled snake!"

Arthur was not so heavy-handed that he would act on every half-human, half-beast creature, and he understood one principle: turning a female subordinate into a lover was the most foolish thing to do!

Arthur looked at her coldly and said, "You will be called Snake Girl from now on. Repeat Snake Girl one hundred times!"

The Snake Girl raised her hands in a gesture of surrender, repeating pitifully, "Snake Girl, Snake Girl, Snake Girl..."

Witnessed by the dozen or so genetic warriors in the back, the Devil Group was established. This was a historic day for villains.

"Alright, Rhino, Snake Girl, Fallen Angel, you now have your first mission!" Arthur said, pointing to the genetic warriors behind them. "They have overheard the Devil's secrets. What do you think their fate should be?"

Unlike Gwen, Arthur was never a merciful person. He liked to cut the grass by the roots and eliminate all threats. Furthermore, he didn't care if the deceased were innocent or if his actions were righteous. This was the very reason he chose to become a villain—to be free from all constraints!

The remaining genetic warriors' expressions changed drastically. They hadn't expected that they would ultimately fail to escape the fate of death, but having gained strength, they wouldn't just wait to be killed... As soon as Arthur's voice fell, the Rhino turned around. Coming from a gang background, he had no psychological burden carrying out these actions.

The Rhino leaned down and aimed the horn on his head at a genetic warrior with feline features. He charged, broke through the warrior's defense, pierced his chest with the horn, lifted him, and tossed him aside.

The Rhino truly deserved to be the person Arthur sensed with the strongest energy. His experience as a military veteran and a gang thug allowed him to master various fighting techniques. Facing these genetic warriors, he was like a wolf among sheep, essentially capable of taking down one genetic warrior with a single headbutt.

At this moment, the Snake Girl and the Fallen Angel were still frozen in place. Before they were captured, one was a professional model and the other a college student. They had never experienced such a bloody scene... let alone being asked to personally kill a group of people who were also test subjects.

The Snake Girl stiffly turned around to look at Arthur's expression. Arthur showed no reaction. He didn't urge the two of them, nor did he look displeased.

The Snake Girl couldn't guess Arthur's intentions, nor did she dare to gamble on whether Arthur would tolerate their hesitation.

The Snake Girl slowly moved forward, and the Fallen Angel also spread her wings and flew out... Only then did Arthur turn and leave. He had not walked more than a few steps while holding the Scarlet Witch when the system prompt sounded:

[Detected 'Anti-Hero: Scarlet Witch'. 'Sheep Talisman' has been unsealed. Can be upgraded using villain points.]

[Try to make the Scarlet Witch generate negative emotions. More surprises await your discovery!]

This result did not surprise Arthur. With this, he had unsealed the tenth Talisman.

[Sheep Talisman Lv1: Grants the holder the ability of hypnosis.]

[Sheep Talisman Lv1: Upgrading to Lv2 requires 250,000 villain points. Enhances your hypnosis ability, and allows you to establish a mental link with any living target, capable of transmitting information.]

The power of the Sheep Talisman can be enhanced through system upgrades. After upgrading, the hypnosis and mental link powers provided by the Sheep Talismanwill be greatly increased, and as the Sheep Talisman level increases, it will also bring the following functions:

Sheep Talisman Lv3: Your mental link ability will be unaffected by spatial distance, dimension, or time.

Sheep Talisman Lv7: You will gain the ability of astral projection. When astrally projected, the spirit body is not restricted by any material or magic energy, and cannot be attacked or targeted.

Sheep Talisman Lv9: You can enter the dream of a hypnotized target, or enter the dream of any target through astral projection. You will retain all abilities within the dream.

Sheep Talisman Lv11: Your hypnosis ability will be upgraded to control ability. You can control the thoughts and actions of any living target. Of course, the effectiveness of this ability will vary based on the target's mental strength, potentially resulting in the inability to control the target.

Sheep Talisman Lv12: You will ignore any psychic attacks, and you can freely create dreams to pull targets into. If the target dies in the dream, their soul will die.

I prefer to call her Scarlet Witch, not Wanda. I feel Wandasounds unpleasant and neutral. What do you think?

If you object, say so. If many people agree, I will change it to Wanda. It's a small detail that doesn't affect much.

Chapter 109 Hypnosis

Arthur spent 2.95 million villain points to upgrade the Sheep Talisman to Level 11. As he gained the various buffs and abilities provided by the Sheep Talisman, his Talisman status panel also updated.

villain points quantity: 23.274 million;

All ten Talismans have been upgraded to Lv11, reaching maximum level.

At this time, the slaughter in the underground Base ended. Rhino, Snake Woman, and Fallen Angel were all covered in blood, and Fallen Angel was even wounded.

The energy within Fallen Angel was not weak, and its activity was the highest, but she did not know how to use it and lacked any combat experience. Therefore, when facing the injured werewolf, it took her great effort to kill him, and both of her arms were scratched.

Arthur smiled and shook his head. He was not dissatisfied with the trio's performance; after all, if he truly wanted to eliminate the Anti-Demon Alliance, he could crush them with ease.

He would wait for the Anti-Demon Alliance to develop slowly, because individual Superheroes were too weak and posed no threat to him at all, which would only make him feel bored.

Only when the Anti-Demon Alliance possesses sufficient strength will Arthur move to crush them, or he might even manage to let them collapse from within without lifting a finger.

For example, promoting the introduction of the SuperheroRegistration Act, or telling Tony the true reason for his parents' deaths...

"Disperse now. I will establish the Devil Group's Basesoon, and the address will be communicated to you."

After speaking, Arthur used the power of the Horse Talisman to heal Fallen Angel's injuries, and then casually used the Sheep Talisman to establish a mental link for communication with the three.

Arthur held Scarlet Witch's waist with one hand and took a step forward, activating the deep invisibility and space displacement abilities provided by the Snake Talisman.

In the blood-filled underground Base, only the three people who had just joined the Devil Group were left, staring at the spot where the Devil vanished, exchanging bewildered glances.

Arthur was also thinking about how to settle Scarlet Witch. He certainly wouldn't let this Superhero, known as the strongest in Marvel, run free, and he had many more ideas waiting to be implemented.

Of course, Arthur wouldn't do anything to Scarlet Witchphysically; he was a Devil, not a pervert...

Arthur's idea was to use the Sheep Talisman to progressively manipulate Scarlet Witch's mind, thereby making her Chaos Magic serve him.

Arthur had no psychological burden regarding this. He was already classified by the world as a Devil in the evil villain camp; it was only natural for a Devil to do evil!

Moreover, Scarlet Witch belonged to the anti-hero camp, and she had carried out many missions for HYDRA. What Arthur was doing could even be called eliminating a menace to society.

Naturally, Arthur couldn't take Scarlet Witch home, otherwise Gwen would definitely misunderstand, and with her personality, she would absolutely lose it...

Thus, Arthur opened the versatile System and searched for residential properties in the Mall.

As the System stated, villain points were the Devil's currency, and they could buy many things.

The keywords were high-end apartments and detached Villas. Arthur carefully selected, knowing the place to settle Scarlet Witch must satisfy conditions like safety and secrecy, and ideally be as far away from Arthur's residence as possible.

The Snake Talisman allowed him to complete spatial movement of tens of thousands of meters in one go, and the Rabbit Talisman could give him a movement speed five times the speed of sound.

Arthur could travel between the two places at any time, and it was impossible for Gwen to discover.

Brooklyn detached Villa: 12,000 villain points... Manhattanhigh-end apartment: 20,000 villain points...

Arthur was not very satisfied with these residences, when suddenly he noticed a piece of information.

"Secret Manor undetectable from the outside: 500,000 villain points..."

"Undetectable from the outside" was a power of rules, transcending all physical and energy forms of power.

"Undetectable from the outside" meant that this Manor could evade detection by satellites, radar, and reconnaissance aircraft, and humans would certainly not be able to find it.

Arthur was very satisfied with this. As for the slightly expensive price tag of 500,000 villain points, it was negligible to him; he was now a wealthy man possessing tens of millions of villain points!

Arthur spent 500,000 villain points to purchase this secret Manor and quickly entered its interior using the coordinates.

Under the night sky, the greenery inside the Manor was excellent, featuring gardens and tidal wetlands. A straight central corridor led directly to a modern building, and a winding river flowed through, water connecting water and bridges connecting bridges, offering beautiful scenery, secluded paths, and changing views with every step.

Arthur carried Scarlet Witch directly into the modern building. All the lights inside were on, and the warm yellow interior lighting was soft against the night sky. The first floor featured a huge open-plan living room, directly facing a massive swimming pool.

Arthur walked into the living room and gently placed Scarlet Witch on the sofa. He then sat down beside her.

Arthur stretched out his hand and placed it on top of Scarlet Witch's head. The phantom of the Sheep appeared in his eyes, and golden mental energy continuously entered Scarlet Witch's brain.

The sleeping Scarlet Witch did not show any signs of pain. Her tightly furrowed brows slowly relaxed, and finally, she even displayed a gentle smile...

Arthur knew the suffering Scarlet Witch had endured, so he casually wove a beautiful dream for her. Clearly, his method was effective, and Scarlet Witch was immersed in this beautiful dream...

"Wanda." The Sheep Talisman dissipated, and Arthurcalled softly.

A few seconds later, Wanda slowly opened her eyes. She looked at the man next to her wearing the demon mask, and her gaze shifted from confusion to surprise.

"Sir, you are back?" Wanda quickly got up, saying as she walked toward the kitchen, "I prepared steak and vegetable salad for dinner tonight."

Watching Wanda's back, Arthur found it highly amusing. The Sheep Talisman he had just activated was truly capable of controlling this Scarlet Witch, who commanded Chaos Magic.

Arthur had just used the Sheep Talisman to hypnotize and control Wanda's mind. Now, in Wanda's consciousness, she was the little maid here, only needing to prepare meals and afternoon tea daily, spending the rest of her time strolling in this huge Manor, watching the sunset, and gazing at the starry sky...

Besides this, she had no social interaction. Her daily life was quiet yet monotonous, yet in this monotony, she felt incredibly secure. Here, she had no enemies, didn't have to undergo painful experiments, and didn't have to execute dangerous missions...

Facing Wanda, who possessed Chaos Magic, Arthur was still extremely cautious. His idea was to slowly change her identity and allow Wanda to adapt, thereby achieving complete control over her. Ultimately, Wanda would become an obedient Witch who could help the Devil resolve most of his troubles.

However, Arthur frowned as he watched Wanda walk into the kitchen. The infrastructure of this Manor was excellent, but long-term living still required purchasing supplies. At least there was no food in the kitchen tonight, so he would have to fabricate a lie later...

Wanda's footsteps approached, and Arthur turned around, instantly filled with surprise.

Wanda's outfit of a red trench coat and black leather pants had actually changed into a traditional black and White maid's uniform. She was carrying a silver tray, and the white porcelain plate contained steaming steak garnished with a few pieces of broccoli.

Arthur was stunned. He suddenly remembered Scarlet Witch's abilities...

The most common function of Chaos Magic was reality alteration. Scarlet Witch could easily modify reality using this ability, including but not limited to converting matter, altering causality, creating things out of thin air, distorting space and time, creating clones, creating dimensions, and modifying physical rules...

This meant that while hypnotized, she used the Chaos Magic ability of creation out of thin air to conjure the outfit and tonight's dinner.

Wanda placed the silver tray on the dining table, and Arthur's gaze remained fixed on her...

Arthur, as a Devil, suddenly had a feeling that he was playing with Fire.

Chapter 110: Christmas Eve

December 24th, the eve of Christmas, Christmas Eve.

As the streetlights came on, multicolored fairy lights illuminated all the streets of New York City, and the entire World was filled with the Christmas atmosphere.

Sparkling Christmas trees, snowflake stickers in cake shops, amiable Santa Clauses at shop entrances, conspicuous Sale signs in shopping malls, and Christmassongs constantly echoing in the ears... The most crowded place on Christmas Eve wasn't the dance floor or the bustling streets, but the open areas of the church. Especially in this era of rising superpowers, social upheaval, and chaotic order, celebrating Christmas Eve with church worship is increasingly popular.

Midtown School of Science and Technology is an elite school, and its church is also built grandly and exquisitely, surpassing the churches in many universities in terms of both area and craftsmanship.

Red brick walls, white stone columns, slate-gray tiled roofs, topped by a huge, full onion dome, commanding four wings of different sized tent roofs, forming a master-slave layout.

Under the Gothic archway, Arthur stood at the church entrance, waiting for Gwen to finish her worship.

On Christmas Eve, the school's church is open to students, faculty, and nearby residents, but Arthur did not go inside.

Arthur does not believe in Jesus, because he is Satan.

Gwen had no objection to this; everyone should have freedom of belief.

Inside the church, believers prayed that God would cleanse the World of sin, for example, by taking away the Demon!

Of course, some people were unhappy with Superheroes. For example, Gwen, with her enhanced hearing, heard people nearby quietly praying for Spider-Woman to disappear... As usual, Gwen's prayer was simple: for her family and friends to be healthy, but this year she added one more thing, concerning her boyfriend Arthur.

Next was the Mass service. Mass is a form of church worship, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass is the most sublime ritual of the Catholic Church. The Holy Body and Holy Blood of Jesus Christ are consecrated on the altar to become a true sacrifice, a re-enactment of the sacrifice on the cross, and thus a Catholic religious ceremony commemorating the sacrifice of Jesus.

Gwen walked against the flow of people toward the church exit. She did not stay for the culminating part of the Mass service, as Arthur was still waiting for her outside.

A heavy snow had fallen in New York over the past few days, blanketing the entire city in white. Soon after Arthurstood under the archway, a layer of snowflakes settled on his shoulders.

Suddenly, a pair of warm hands covered his eyes from behind. Gwen lowered her voice and said, "Guess who I am?"

"Hanna? Betty? Mary Jane?" Arthur guessed in a serious tone. "Who is that? Anna? Ivanka? Susan..."

As Arthur continued guessing, the smile on Gwen's face faded slightly. Dissatisfied, she squeezed Arthur's shoulder with a little force, causing Arthur to quickly activate the Horse Talisman in pain.

"Attempted murder?" Arthur hugged Gwen, gripping her delicate neck with one hand. Arthur shook her, and Gwen's head swayed along. "Miss Spider, don't you know how strong you are?"

"Hmph!"

Gwen turned her face and gave Arthur a glare, expressing her dissatisfaction that Arthur had just listed so many girls' names.

The two walked along the snow-covered cobblestone path toward the school gates.

Arthur was wearing a long black trench coat. He pulled a white knit hat from his coat pocket and put it on Gwen. Entering the church required formal attire, removing hats and crowns.

Gwen was wearing a red and white-edged skirt suit, paired with flesh-colored stockings and deerskin boots, her figure graceful. Gwen slipped one hand into Arthur's trench coat pocket and held his hand.

Gwen adjusted the knit hat on her head with her other hand. In the cold weather, her face was slightly flushed, making her look adorable, and paired with her loose, smooth blonde hair, she was even more stunningly beautiful.

"Come on, I don't even know those girls!" Arthur said helplessly.

Gwen was still dwelling on the issue along the way. It seemed Spider-Woman was just a young girl after all.

"Does that include Hanna too?" Gwen seized the loophole.

"Uh..." Arthur could only blink innocently.

"What did you just say in front of God?" Arthur began to change the subject.

"You don't know Hanna either?" Gwen persisted... Gwenstood alone at the school gate, playing on her phone, waiting for Arthur to drive the car over.

Suddenly, a black Maserati slowly slid across the snow and stopped in front of Gwen.

Gwen frowned slightly. It was perfectly normal for her appearance to attract some unwanted attention. Fortunately, Arthur had gone to get the car, or someone would definitely be in trouble!

Just as Gwen was about to walk away, the passenger side window slowly rolled down, revealing a charming and beautiful face.

"Miss Gwen, need a ride?" Natasha said with a smile.

Gwen was slightly startled. It was Black Widow... She had met this Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. on the day of Demon Project.

Gwen was confused. Why would Black Widow look for her? Or rather, why would S.H.I.E.L.D. look for a high school graduate? Had they investigated and discovered her identity as Spider-Woman?

"Thank you, my boyfriend is on his way," Gwen said, shaking her head in refusal. "Do we know each other?"

The driver's side door of the Maserati opened, and Captain America stepped out of the car.

"While this might be a bit intrusive, we really didn't have a good way to contact you, Miss Spider," Captain Americasaid. "Natasha suggested contacting you via email, but I vetoed that."

After Captain America was rejected by Tony, Hill mobilized S.H.I.E.L.D.'s resources to find out Spider-Woman's true identity. With the work of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intelligence department, this task was not difficult to complete. It took one week for them to confirm Spider-Woman's identity... Gwen Stacy, a graduate of Midtown School of Science and Technology.

"What is it... Captain?" Gwen said, covering her face. Since her identity was exposed, there was no need for her to keep up the act. Captain America was also an admirable Superhero in her eyes. "Is someone threatening the World's safety again? Is 'Demon Project 2.0' here?"

"No one is threatening the World's safety yet," Natashasaid, getting out of the car. She extended her hand to Gwen. "Your outfit is very Christmassy!"

"Thank you," Gwen said, politely shaking hands with the Agent in front of her.

"Or rather, it's more accurate to say that someone is threatening the World's safety at all times," Captain America said, walking around the front of the car. "You know what I'm talking about."

"The Demon..." Gwen said without hesitation.

"Yes, exactly, that guy!" Natasha shrugged, leaning against the car body.

"Do you know about the Anti-Demon Alliance?" Captain America asked again.

"Uh... probably no one in all of New York doesn't know about the Anti-Demon Alliance. Captain, you personally announced its formation in front of the World's media." Gwen seemed to understand why they were here.

"Yes, and he was wearing that uniform! Making a solemn oath..." Natasha teased.

"Today is Christmas Eve, and it might also be humanity's last Christmas Eve. No one knows if the Demon is brewing the next plot to destroy humanity in some corner of the World tonight... We are all aware that he possesses this ability."

"We are here to invite you to join the Anti-Demon Alliance... Spider-Woman!" Captain America said straightforwardly.

"Shall we find somewhere to talk? Is that convenient?" Natasha said, looking around. "This isn't the place for a discussion."

Suddenly, the roar of a car engine came from the intersection. A Ford sedan accelerated toward them.

Captain America was full of surprise, and Natashaprepared for a fight. Both thought it was Terrorists coming to attack them.

Gwen smiled silently, watching their reactions.

"It seems it's not convenient. My boyfriend is here," Gwensaid, looking at the accelerating Ford car.

"Seventy kilometers per hour, braking distance is about thirty meters. That distance will increase in the snow, but your boyfriend shows no sign of slowing down," Natashasaid quickly. "I hope he has the money to pay for my repair costs."

After speaking, Natasha turned away, seemingly unable to watch the sight of her beloved car being rear-ended.

Gwen merely maintained her smile and said lightly, "If he can't afford it, I can."

A screeching sound of tires braking harshly rang out. The Ford car left two dark skid marks on the road it passed. Something Natasha hadn't expected happened: the car, traveling at seventy miles per hour, braked abruptly and stopped within ten meters! It was still more than two meters away from her beloved car!

"A modified car?"

"Perhaps..." Gwen nodded.

Arthur honked the horn, signaling Gwen to get in the car. But Gwen stood still, waving her hand, telling Arthur to get out and come over.

Gwen was determined to guide Arthur into becoming a righteous Superhero. Now that she had encountered Captain America, arguably the most positive Superheroglobally, she certainly wouldn't miss this opportunity for Arthur and Captain America to meet.

Arthur looked at Captain America and Natasha outside the car, and couldn't help but smile. He pushed open the car door and walked toward the three of them.

Captain America scrutinized Arthur, who was walking toward them. Arthur was dressed formally in a full black suit, a long trench coat, and custom leather shoes, his pace composed, a somewhat unrestrained smile on his face. This air of elegance reminded Captain America of an acquaintance... A spark flashed in Natasha's eyes. "Miss Gwen, your boyfriend is quite handsome..."

"Is he? Thank you for the compliment," Gwen replied with a smile. "I think so too."

Gwen stepped forward, ready to link arms with Arthur, but Arthur embraced her waist first.

"My boyfriend! I shouldn't need to introduce him, right? I believe you've all seen my files," Gwen said with a smile. She then introduced them to Arthur, "Miss Natasha, and..."

"Captain America!" Arthur interjected, extending his right hand proactively. "I watch the news too."

Captain America extended his hand; the two shook briefly and separated. Natasha then proactively extended her hand.

"Captain and Miss Natasha are here to invite me to join the Anti-Demon Alliance." Seeing their surprised expressions, Gwen continued to explain, "Arthur knows about me, the Superhero Spider-Woman, and all that..."

"Wow! Your relationship is great," Natasha said, looking at Arthur. "How does it feel? Having a Superhero as your girlfriend... If it were me, I'd feel incredibly cool!"

"Hmm... it's pretty good," Arthur replied.

"What do you mean, 'pretty good'?"

Gwen was somewhat dissatisfied. She looked at Arthur, her expression suggesting she was giving him another chance to phrase his words properly.

"It's absolutely fantastic! Having Spider-Woman as your girlfriend must be what many people dream of, right?" Arthur said slowly. "But for me, it's fine, because she wasn't Spider-Woman when I met Gwen. I love Gwen, and whether she's a Superhero or not doesn't matter much."

"Wow..." Natasha looked at Arthur with admiration. She asked Gwen, "Are all students this charming nowadays? Are there any other boys as outstanding as Arthur in your class? Even older Agents need to solve their single status problem."

"If Miss Natasha is looking for a relationship, I think many excellent men would flock to her..." Gwen replied with a smile.

"Shall we talk about the main topic? Are Miss Gwen and Mr. Arthur interested in visiting the Anti-Demon Allianceheadquarters? We can discuss the details then," Captain America said seriously.

He did not interject into the previous topic. Arthur and Gwen's relationship seemed very good; he even knew Gwen was Spider-Woman, a fact Gwen hadn't even told her father... However, Captain America's impression of Arthur was somewhat negative: speeding and showing off driving skills on an icy road, frivolous behavior, and even a hint of sweet talk.

As a normal person's boyfriend, he was qualified, even excellent, but his girlfriend was Spider-Woman.

Captain America had always highly rated Spider-Woman. She was powerful, and most importantly, having come from a Police family, she possessed the right values, with a strong sense of justice and responsibility.

But clearly, none of this had anything to do with him. His purpose for this trip was solely to invite Spider-Woman to join the Anti-Demon Alliance.

"Has this matter been finalized?" Arthur asked curiously. "Gwen, have you agreed to join the Anti-Demon Alliance?"

"No, not yet," Gwen said, shaking her head. "This is a big decision for me; I still need to consider it! So, Arthur, what is your opinion?"

Gwen's words made both Captain America and Natashafeel uneasy. No boyfriend would tolerate his girlfriend joining a violent organization and fighting powerful enemies like the Demon every day, would they? Furthermore, it would affect him later on, as criminals retaliating against a Superhero's family is not unheard of.

If Gwen were to join the Anti-Demon Alliance, the risk and the impact on her life would both be enormous.

Gwen valued Arthur's opinion greatly. After all, Arthurwas the only person close to her who knew her identity, and she could only discuss these matters with him.

"Whatever your choice is, I support it." Arthur's reply astonished both Captain America and Natasha. "But Captain, what I want to ask is, is the World really in such peril that it needs a high school student to save it? Anti-Demon Alliance member? That sounds like a formal job, but Gwen's next step in life should be college."

"It's not about age; it's about ability," Captain America said seriously. "Miss Gwen possesses great power, and we need her to join. For example, during the last 'Demon Project,' Miss Gwen played a crucial role. Without her, more people would have died, and we might not have been able to stop 'Demon Project'."

Chapter 111: A Change of Identity

Listening to Captain America's praise, Gwen smiled triumphantly. She turned her head to look at Arthur.

"But many people died that day, which was truly a sad thing," Arthur said expressionlessly. "Gwen shouldn't have to face this danger; she has no obligation, and I don't believe the Anti-Demon Alliance can defeat the demons under your leadership."

With that, Arthur, accompanied by a somewhat surprised Gwen, turned to leave. Natasha, in a hurry, reached out to grab Arthur's shoulder.

Suddenly, Natasha froze, her face full of astonishment, her outstretched hand rigid in mid-air... as if an invisible force had bound her, holding her captive, unable to move an inch.

"If you can't persuade me, you're going to resort to force?" Arthur stopped in place. He turned to look at the two and said, "Oh, I forgot that the Anti-Demon Alliance is essentially a violent organization..."

"Arthur?" Gwen looked at Arthur, a little confused. Things had turned around too quickly, far exceeding her expectations.

Arthur gave her a reassuring look. Gwen nodded doubtfully; compared to Captain America and Natasha, whom she had only met once, she would definitely side with her boyfriend.

"magic? You're also a superhuman?" Natasha wasn't scared; she even showed a hint of surprise and curiosity. "No wonder you're Spider-Woman's boyfriend!"

"Hey, let her go first!" Captain America kept walking forward, saying, "We mean no harm, and we're not enemies!"

"Stay where you are!" Arthur warned calmly.

Captain America clearly wouldn't heed his warning. Marvel's equally-matched heroes never had a sense of danger; he was confident his courage could overcome anything.

"Captain!" Natasha quickly reminded him.

Natasha, controlled by Arthur, could feel the immense power even more acutely. She was powerless to resist. This hidden superhuman, Arthur, was even more powerful than Spider-Woman... She wondered if this was an accident or an unexpected gain.

But Natasha's warning was clearly too late. The tough Captain America meeting the even tougher Arthur was destined to suffer a bit!

Arthur waved his hand lightly, as if swatting away trash. Captain America felt a sudden immense force from nowhere, sending him flying sideways, smashing the roof of the expensive Maserati into a dent.

A piercing car alarm blared in the silent night!

Gwen covered her face. She hadn't expected Arthur to be so ruthless even against the famous Captain America, but his actions really suited his style.

Once Arthur issued a warning, anyone who dared to defy it had better be prepared for misfortune... whether they were criminals or Superheroes.

Did Arthur want to mess up everything? Did he not want her to join the Anti-Demon Alliance? Gwen couldn't help but wonder. This was highly probable, so she remained silent. As long as Arthur's actions weren't too extreme, she wouldn't stop him, assuming her intervention would even be effective... Captain America climbed out of the car, jumped to the ground, and confronted Arthur.

"Let her go! I don't want to fight you," Captain Americasaid, suppressing his anger.

"You think you're worthy?" Arthur waved his hand again, and Captain America flew backward once more, crashing into the Maserati. This time, the impact was even stronger.

"Stop! Put your hand down! If you make another move, I'll shoot," Natasha said, pulling out her pistol with her other hand. "Kid, I admit you're handsome... but that's my favorite car!"

Natasha's sudden action startled Gwen, who shielded Arthur by hugging him.

"Don't! Arthur, they're not criminals..." Gwen turned to Natasha and said coldly, "Put down your gun, or I'll make you regret it!"

Gwen naturally wasn't worried about Arthur or trying to shield him from bullets; she was just afraid that Natashadrawing her gun would anger Arthur.

Natasha was stunned, but as an excellent Agent, she had her own judgment: letting someone else's mood dictate her personal safety was definitely not a wise move.

Arthur smiled and shook his head. Natasha suddenly felt the gun in her hand tremble violently... The next moment, her Glock pistol began to disintegrate, breaking into pieces and falling, leaving only the grip in her hand!

"What kind of joke is this?"

Natasha's expression was grim. Suddenly, she gasped as her body flew sideways, crashing hard into her beloved car, landing right next to Captain America.

"Enough, stop everything!" Gwen said seriously. If she had known things would unfold this way, she wouldn't have interacted with Captain America and Natasha at all.

"Truly weaklings..." Arthur said after two seconds of silence. "You can't even beat me, and you talk about defeating demons? Are you trying to send Gwen to her death?"

Captain America and Natasha remained silent, seemingly still reeling from the shock... Gwen's boyfriend was unbelievably powerful!

"Arthur, let's go!" Gwen pushed his chest.

"Why didn't Iron Man join your alliance? He's the smartest among you; he made the smartest choice," Arthur said with a smile. "Stay away from Gwen in the future!"

The two got into the Ford car, one after the other, and the vehicle started and drove away.

"Are you alright?" Captain America asked, looking at the Ford's taillights.

"Maybe a slight concussion..." Natasha watched the Forduntil it disappeared around the street corner. "What was that? Mission failed? We got beaten up and thoroughly mocked!"

"An unprecedented gain," Captain America said calmly. "Both of these kids possess great power. We've discovered two treasures..."

"Not kids. If he had been a little heavier-handed just now, he'd be a murderer," Natasha said, pressing her elbow. She patted the car body. "Good news is it still drives, otherwise I'd have to call a tow truck..."

Gwen lay sideways on the seat, watching the rapidly receding streetscape outside the window, her face full of discontent.

Arthur reached for Gwen's hand, but she pulled away.

Arthur glanced over. Gwen's right seatbelt flew out, landed in Arthur's hand, and he inserted it into the buckle.

"If you really don't want me to join the Anti-Demon Alliance, you don't need to use this method!" After some time, Gwen finally couldn't hold back. "We can talk. I'm willing to listen to any opinions you have, instead of just arbitrarily using your violence to stop all of this!"

"I'm not against you joining the Anti-Demon Alliance. I said I would support your decision, and I even think joining that alliance is a very good choice; you can become a better Superhero there," Arthur said with a smile, then added seriously, "That was just for other reasons, not to sabotage your interview... And they're not petty people. Even if I, who just beat them up, wanted to join that alliance, there wouldn't be any obstacles."

"That wasn't my interview; they invited me to join. If I want to, I can at any time," Gwen's tone softened considerably. "So what was it for? You wanted to attract their attention? Don't tell me you also want to join the Anti-Demon Alliance, that's not your style..."

"Of course not my style. I only give orders; taking orders from others isn't my habit," Arthur shrugged.

"Including me?" Gwen raised an eyebrow. "I remember you're very obedient a lot of the time... Also, what were the 'other reasons'?"

"That's not obedience; it's just that you happened to offer the most suitable suggestions," Arthur said with a smile. "Just venting my displeasure. They want to send my girlfriend to the battlefield, so they deserve a little suffering... And they'll understand that you have a powerful boyfriend standing behind you. With me backing you, you can run rampant in the Anti-Demon Alliance."

"Run rampant?" Gwen shook her head. "I'm not you!"

"I suggest you join the Anti-Demon Alliance, but don't take it too seriously. How about treating it as an internship or part-time job?" Arthur held Gwen's hand. He smiled mysteriously, "As for me, if one day they invite me to lead the Anti-Demon Alliance, perhaps I'd be a little interested... That scene would surely be very interesting."

...After dropping Gwen off at home and freeloading a dinner, Arthur returned home.

He put on the demon mask and used the Snake Talismanto teleport several times, arriving at the secret manor that "could not be discovered from the outside."

Arthur didn't enter the room directly but first observed the situation inside from the periphery.

Wanda sat on a lounge chair by the pool, quietly watching the snow scene in the manor. She was alone in the vast manor but didn't seem lonely, as if she had perfectly blended into it. Arthur watched this tranquil scene from the side, like looking at a still painting.

Arthur slowly approached Wanda, but the scarlet figure was clearly lost in thought and didn't notice him at all.

It wasn't until he stood behind her that Arthur softly called out, "Wanda..."

Wanda didn't react until Arthur called again. She slowly turned around, and upon seeing Arthur, her hollow eyes refocused, showing a hint of confusion before immediately turning to surprise.

Her exquisite face instantly brightened with a smile, causing Arthur to lose himself for a moment.

"You're back, sir?" Wanda practically skipped over, and Arthur calmly watched her swaying peaks.

Arthur didn't speak. He could feel that his hypnosis on Wanda had weakened considerably. The Chaos Magicwithin Wanda was constantly impacting the power of the Sheep Talisman.

Wanda walked behind Arthur, helped him take off his trench coat, and hung it on the hanger.

"Today I trimmed the yard, ironed your shirts, cleaned the rooms..." Wanda's voice came, seeming to indicate she was very accustomed to her maid duties.

Arthur walked behind the sofa. He waved his hand, interrupting Wanda, who was chattering away: "Wanda, come here."

Wanda placed the coffee cup on the table and obediently walked in front of Arthur.

"Sit down."

Arthur gently pressed down on her shoulders with both hands. After Wanda sat down, he placed his hands on her head, and the mental energy of the Sheep Talismancontinuously poured out.

"Is it a massage?" Wanda asked. "Sir, I should be massaging you..."

"Who are you?" Arthur interrupted her again, asking.

"Wanda Jiang..."

"What is your identity and job?"

"The master's maid, responsible for household chores and taking care of the master's daily life..."

"Do you like this life?"

"This is my favorite life. No one will bother me, and there's no danger, just peace and stability..."

"Are you willing to live this kind of life forever? Or rather, are you willing to keep working for me?"

"I am willing..."

In this state, the Scarlet Witch was incredibly vulnerable. She spoke in a very soft voice, a stark contrast to the powerful energy she unleashed instantly to repel Arthurin the underground Base that night.

Arthur suddenly asked, "What do you desire most?"

"A family, with my husband and children..."

As a woman, the Scarlet Witch was vulnerable; all she wanted was a normal family.

Arthur raised an eyebrow slightly. For the Scarlet Witch, her wish was too ordinary, wasn't it? Arthur could easily help her achieve her wish... Shortly after, Arthurcompleted the hypnosis reinforcement on Wanda. Watching Wanda busy herself in the house, Arthur felt it was time to initiate the next phase of hypnosis.

His ultimate goal was to become Wanda's most trusted and valued person, who would obey all his commands, and to completely control Chaos Magic.

Therefore, for the next stage, it would be most appropriate for his identity to shift from employer to boyfriend. The transition between the two isn't significant, and it's very suitable for cultivating feelings...

Chapter 112: Unexpected Turn of Events

In the early morning of December 25th, the New Yorkspecial prison was adorned with colored lights, and Christmas trees were placed in the common areas, creating a strong festive atmosphere.

Inside a cell, Dr. Connors, who had been awake all night, stood beneath the room's only high window, looking up through the less than one square meter opening at the dark World outside.

Occasionally, a searchlight would sweep across, piercing the darkness like a light saber, but it would quickly pass.

As the beam swept across the night once more, Dr.Connors raised his right hand and looked down at his newly grown arm, lost in thought again.

After a long while, a sound of skin tearing suddenly echoed. Dr. Connors's entire body gradually turned green, his arm began to swell, and then sharp claws grew out.

Lizard characteristics began to emerge. After a long period of precipitation, he had fused more thoroughly with the lizard gene.

"Starting from the birth of Jesus, create a World without weaknesses..." The voice grew hoarser, and in the end, it was a Lizard Man who uttered the latter half of the sentence... Twelve hours later, Chief George, who had been on vacation, returned to the police station.

"So, Dr. Connors escaped your prison's defenses in three minutes?" Chief George's face was grim. "I thought he had used his high intelligence to plan a perfectly executed, long-prepared escape, the kind of suspenseful escape that could be made into a movie..."

"He's not Dr. Connors, he's the Lizard Man!" The prison staff member's face was very pale. "That time slot happened to be during a guard shift change, so the firepower was a bit weak... He evaded our detection equipment, but according to the direction of his movement, his destination is New York."

"But now asking me to find Dr. Connors is unrealistic. New York has eight million people; finding him among them is like looking for a needle in a haystack!" Chief Georgeinterrupted him directly. "All we can do is issue an arrest warrant and temporarily increase the number of patrol officers..."

After the conversation, Chief George sat alone in his office, his brows furrowed with worry.

Suddenly, he remembered his daughter, Gwen, who was going to a Christmas dance at Midtown School of Science and Technology that night, and the Lizard Man had been arrested during an attack on Midtown School of Science and Technology... Thinking of this, George picked up his phone from his desk and dialed Gwen's number.

At the Stacy home, Gwen, who had just changed into her dress, was combing her hair. Her movements were a bit rushed because Arthur's car had pulled up downstairs a few minutes ago.

Suddenly, the phone rang, and she hurried to answer it.

"Dad, if it's not urgent, you can tell me when you get home tonight. I'm very busy right now!"

As she spoke, Gwen applied lipstick in front of the mirror, carefully checking her makeup to ensure there were no flaws.

"Are you going to the Christmas dance at school tonight?"

"Yes, I told you a long time ago!" Gwen put on a pair of silver four-leaf clover earrings in front of the mirror.

"Dr. Connors has escaped, and the Lizard Man is back in New York," George said bluntly.

Gwen's movements froze. This news didn't shock her much, but at this particular time, it ruined her good mood.

"I think it's very likely he will launch a terrorist attack on your school. That was where he was first caught, and he might have unfinished business there," George said in a deep voice. "But the police have no basis and no right to stop this Christmas dance or evacuate the crowd. All I can do is increase police presence, so I advise you not to attend the school's Christmas dance tonight, and the same goes for Arthur..."

"Dad, last time Dr. Connors attacked the school it was just a coincidence. There's nothing he needs there. As the intern team leader for his team, I know this for sure..." Gwenexplained. "Perhaps you can check his home, and the Osborn Group, and also pay attention to the sewer exits. You'll find more there."

Gwen knew that the Lizard Man's purpose in coming to the school last time was to find Peter Parker. Now that he knew Peter had dropped out, there was no reason for him to launch another attack.

And even if the Lizard Man were to attack the school again tonight, Gwen should arrive on campus first. She would be able to appear faster, ensure everyone's safety, defeat the Lizard Man again, and send him back to prison.

"Good suggestions, I'll adopt all of them," George said unhurriedly. "But if you stay home tonight, there will definitely be no danger."

"This is the annual Christmas dance! Arthur and I made plans a long time ago, and with him, I won't be in any danger..." Gwen's tone was very firm.

"If you have any problems, call me immediately. Always ensure your own safety in any situation."

George said somewhat helplessly. He wasn't the kind of dictatorial parent; he always respected Gwen's own opinions.

As for what Gwen said, something like "with him, I won't be in any danger," George only saw it as the blindness of a couple in love.

Although Arthur was excellent, he probably wouldn't even know how to deal with ordinary armed thugs, let alone the Lizard Man, who had escaped from a heavily guarded prison. The Lizard Man could probably swat Arthur to death with one hand... "I hope it won't affect tonight's wonderful dance..." Gwen murmured to herself after hanging up the phone, as if praying.

Suddenly, a message notification sound rang out; it was a message from Arthur.

Gwen became busy again, styling her hair and adding the appropriate hair accessories.

Gwen hurriedly changed into a pair of high heels, grabbed her backpack, and pushed the door open.

"Remember to bring Arthur for dinner tonight..." Mrs. Stacy's voice came from behind.

Beside a Ford car, Arthur leaned against the body, staring at the apartment's exit. He was still wearing a neat black suit, with no accessories on his body, only holding a bouquet of vibrant red roses.

But these simple clothes, combined with his face, were exceptionally charming. In those few minutes, Arthur had already attracted the attention of several women; some even saw that he was driving an old, beat-up Ford car and proactively approached him to strike up a conversation... Soon, he saw a delicate, tall figure at the exit. Gwen was originally skipping, seeming in a very good mood, but when she saw Arthur, her steps slowed, and her demeanor became elegant.

Gwen was wearing a black dress, revealing her fair neck. With every step, her high heels clicked on the floor. Her eyes were smiling, like a noble black swan.

They stared at each other intently, slowly breaking into knowing smiles.

Arthur took a few steps forward and presented the bouquet of roses.

"Merry Christmas!" Arthur said, looking at the exquisitely made-up Gwen. "You're truly beautiful."

"Thank you," Gwen said, taking the roses and holding them to her chest. "You're as handsome as ever..."

They gazed at each other for a few more seconds before gently embracing and kissing.

Arthur opened the passenger door while taking out a tissue to wipe off the lipstick on his lips.

Gwen turned back to wave goodbye to her brother, Howard, who was peeking from the upstairs window, before getting into the car.

The Christmas streets were bustling, and the Ford car slowly moved through the traffic.

"What happened?" Arthur accurately caught a hint of sadness on Gwen's smiling face. His hand rested on Gwen's thigh, which was covered in black stockings. "Tell me, perhaps I can help solve your troubles."

"Dr. Connors has escaped from prison, and now he's in New York City, presumably brewing some kind of conspiracy." There was no need to hide this from Arthur, Gwen continued, "I know Dr. Connors; he's a scholar who can endure loneliness. Prison life wouldn't be difficult for him. He must be planning something, which is why he escaped from there..."

"Then he's the one who'll be unlucky. Villains always get stopped by righteous Superheroes, don't they? You're Spider-Woman." Arthur teased with a smile. "You even stopped the devil's conspiracy, Captain America said you rendered great service. Defeating a small Lizard Man is easy."

"I never doubted that I couldn't defeat the Lizard Man," Gwen accepted his praise happily. "I just worry he'll disturb tonight's Christmas dance."

"Then he'll be even unluckier, I promise!" Arthur said lightly. "Oh, and one more thing."

As Arthur spoke, he stroked Gwen's thigh, which was covered in black stockings. Gwen looked at him with some confusion.

"What?"

"When you come to my house tonight, remember to bring this dress, and your makeup and accessories. I really like them," Arthur said seriously.

Gwen: "Huh?..."

The Midtown School of Science and TechnologyChristmas dance venue was filled with the three Christmascolors of red, green, and white. Colored lights and flowers adorned the room, and a large Christmas tree stood in the center of the dance floor.

It was decorated with a cut cypress tree in a conical shape, hung with colorful lights, gifts, paper flowers, and lit Christmas candles.

Arthur and Gwen were led into the venue by a server in a red skirt with white trim. Inside, there was heating, and the lively Christmas songs played by the orchestra filled the air.

Arthur surveyed the surroundings, while Gwen enjoyed the Christmas dance... Night slowly fell over New York, and the streetlights on 54th Street South lit up one by one.

The Lizard Man, wrapped in a blanket, appeared in a blind spot of the surveillance cameras. On his back was a huge glass container filled with an unknown green solution.

The Lizard Man pushed open the side door of the Osborn Group headquarters building and entered. After the glass door closed, the noisy "Jingle Bells" were finally shut out.

On Christmas Day, only a few on-duty personnel remained inside the Osborn Group headquarters. The Lizard Man, with his powerful perception, easily avoided the crowd and arrived at an elevator.

After entering the password, the elevator quickly ascended, finally stopping on the Biomedical Department's research floor. The Lizard Man exited the elevator, walking inside while observing the familiar office space.

Dr. Connors was a leading scientist in the World of herpetology. He had worked here for over a decade, dealing with lizards and spiders every day. Now, several months later, he had returned.

Unlike the slow research progress and frustration of the past, his return today meant he could finally fulfill his lifelong pursuit... The Lizard Man continued deeper into the office area, opening several security valves, and finally arriving at a secret office.

In the middle of the office was a biological tree displayed using holographic projection technology, surrounded by various experimental equipment. The workstations were empty, seemingly unused for a long time.

Since Dr. Connors's departure, this office had remained vacant.

The Lizard Man didn't even glance at the luxurious decorations or the valuable research equipment. He slowly made his way to the innermost part, looking through a layer of glass at the massive scientific instrument within.

In this laboratory, next to each piece of equipment was a nameplate, detailing information about the device, including its name, function, year of manufacture, quality inspection year, usage records, and so on.

However, on the nameplate of this particular scientific instrument, there was only a simple name: "Canary Device." Other than that, there was no other introduction or information.

If other staff members, including many senior Osbornexecutives, saw this nameplate, they would be utterly confused, but this would not include the device's developer—Dr. Connors.

Many years ago, Richard Parker and Curt Connors jointly developed this Canary Device.

The device was simple to use, but its effect was immense.

By simply loading an antigen onto the Canary Device, the reaction cloud it generated could cover the surrounding area, or even the entire city. Theoretically, one Canary Device could cure the entire city's polio in an afternoon.

However, later, the developer Richard Parker personally disabled the Canary Device.

His reason for opposing its use was simple: what if the Canary Device loaded some toxic substance, or if a patient was unwilling to receive treatment, they wouldn't be able to escape the range of this reaction cloud.

Therefore, the entire project was shelved, the production plan was halted, and this World's only Canary Device was put aside, left to be buried by dust.

"Richard, I never thought that twenty years later, we would still be able to complete our original dream together..." The Lizard Man's hoarse voice echoed.

"Has anything unusual happened? Like an intruder?"

George took his daughter's advice. After inspecting Dr.Connors's home, he immediately brought several police officers into Osborn Tower, questioning the security personnel.

"Nothing unusual!" The security personnel looked at the police officers in confusion. "Sir, if you wish to enter, you will need to present a search warrant, or I can call management to negotiate with you."

"No need, we're just on routine patrol," George refused. "Be careful tonight, and if there's any danger, call the police immediately."

The security guard was stunned. Do criminals also celebrate Christmas? The police officer's words made him a little nervous... The group of police officers turned to leave, when George suddenly stopped. He slowly crouched down. There were several clear marks on the floor, as if something wild had clawed at it. The tiny cracks were not filled with dust, appearing fresh... There will be another big chapter of four to five thousand words tonight... around eleven o'clock.