Under the effect of the horse talisman, that "artificial sun" capable of plunging all of New York into a nuclear crisis was quickly restored to its initial operating state.
The terrifying Radiation and high temperatures that were about to leak out quickly reverted and slowly dissipated in a way that completely defied physical common sense.
In just a few seconds, a disaster that could have gone down in history was resolved so nonchalantly by Peter.
"OMG!"
Dr. Otto, who had been terrified, first let out a long sigh of relief, but then his expression became extremely strange.
He breathed a sigh of relief because, with the restoration of the artificial sun, he no longer had to become a sinner for all eternity.
The strange expression was because... physics seemed to have ceased to exist once again!
Just as his mind went blank upon realizing this...
Zzzzt~
The inhibitor chip behind Dr. Otto, used to control the mechanical arms, burst into a shower of electric sparks due to the previous crisis.
Clearly, this chip was about to burn out.
"Old Self, quick, help him remove those four mechanical arms!"
Number Two Good Neighbor spoke rapidly; in his Universe, he had fought Dr. Otto more than once, and he knew very well how troublesome the man would become in the future:
"His inhibitor chip is damaged! If we don't force a separation now, it'll be too late! The AI in the mechanical tentacles will take control of the Doctor in reverse.
This process is irreversible! I've helped him repair the inhibitor chip several times, but various problems always cropped up later!
Right now is the only good opportunity to solve the trouble once and for all!"
Others might have hesitated upon hearing this, but as a transmigrator who knew the plot, Peter knew very well that what Number Two said was true.
So, he appeared behind Dr. Otto almost in the blink of an eye.
The horse talisman acted on the four mechanical arms, instantly completing the repair of the inhibitor chip.
Dr. Otto, who had been suspended in mid-air by the four mechanical arms, also fell down at this moment, lying on the ground panting heavily.
Although it was only for an instant just now, he had already felt the AI's invasion of his brain.
Those terrible negative emotions... he didn't dare imagine what kind of evil being he would become once he truly surrendered to that will.
Coming back to his senses, Dr. Otto looked up at Peter in his Witch Rider form, his eyes filled with gratitude:
"Mr. Punisher, thank you for your help. If it weren't for you... I can't imagine what would have happened next!"
Because of Peter's timely appearance and the purifying effect of the horse talisman, Dr. Otto was completely purified at this moment.
Therefore, he remained that kind-hearted top scientist dedicated to benefiting humanity with technology, making it almost impossible for him to become that famous supervillain from the memories of a past life.
Facing Dr. Otto's gratitude, Peter didn't stand on ceremony and suggested directly:
"Dr., go dismantle that nuclear bomb of yours! Tony Stark is already ahead of you on this path.
Besides, if there's a next time, I might not necessarily be able to come and clean up after you on time~"
Because Peter's words were really unpleasant to hear, Dr. Otto's face turned blue and white upon hearing them.
He opened his mouth, wanting to retort, but looking at that "artificial sun" that almost cost him his life, he ultimately swallowed the words he wanted to say:
"...You're right, maybe I should change research projects."
At this point, a bitter smile unconsciously appeared on his face.
This project had exhausted all his funds. Now that he had to give up everything he had researched in the past and turn to other projects, where would the funding come from?
While Dr. Otto was thinking about these things gloomily, Peter held out an olive branch at just the right time:
"If you're still worried about funding, feel free to call Parker Tech. Believe me, you'll shine there."
"Parker Tech?" Otto had certainly heard the name:
"But don't they develop mobile phones and new types of batteries? That's not my specialty, I'm afraid..."
"There are no 'afraids'. Parker Tech will definitely put you to good use." Peter took off his helmet and gave Otto a warm smile:
"Because I am the boss of Parker Tech. If I say you can do it, you definitely can."
Then what was there to hesitate about!
Dr. Otto first looked at Peter in surprise, then readily bowed in submission.
Doctor Octopus, obtained!
"Done~"
After briefly telling Doctor Octopus about the situation at Parker Tech, Peter brushed off the non-existent dust on his palms and turned back to ask Number One and Number Two:
"How is it? Is the Web Event over?"
Hearing this, Number One and Number Two subconsciously looked down, only to find the bracelets on their wrists emitting a piercing red light:
"Warning: Web Event interruption detected!"
"It really is over!" Number One shouted excitedly:
"Nothing happened. Maybe you really were right!"
Compared to the impulsive Number One, Number Two was relatively more steady:
"It's still too early to draw a conclusion. I say we should observe for a while longer."
Almost the instant his voice fell.
Buzz—!!!
A strange spatial vibration emerged without warning!
Following that, in the Spider-Senses of Gwen, Number One, and Number Two, the air distorted violently, and hexagonal, high-tech portals tore open out of thin air!
In the next second, densely packed figures swarmed out!
The leader was tall and sturdy, wearing a black and red future-tech suit. The red skull-spider totem on the chest of the suit looked particularly ferocious.
It was the leader of the Spider Alliance, Miguel Ohara, Spider-Man 2099!
"Spider-Man 2099" Miguel Ohara stepped out of the portal.
Behind him were various Spider-Men of different forms from various parallel Universes.
Hundreds of Spider-Men followed 2099 out, their eyes staring intently at everyone in the field.
The entire underground space was instantly enveloped in a chilling atmosphere.
"1048, 986, you have disappointed me."
Miguel looked at Number One and Number Two Good Neighbors. The numbers he spoke were exactly the Universes they represented.
"It seems you are simply not qualified to join the Spider-Verse!"
"Mr. Miguel, listen to me!" Number One Good Neighbor hurried forward a step. "It's not what you think! This Old Self... cough, this Peter, he solved the crisis! And the Universe didn't..."
"Shut up!"
Miguel interrupted him crudely, his tone grim.
"There is a delay in the collapse of the Universe. If we delay any longer, it will be too late for everything!"
As he spoke, his gaze fell upon the composed Peter in the field. That look was as if he were looking at an unpardonable sinner:
"It seems you are that anomaly!"
"I underestimated you before! Since that's the case, this time, I will personally correct you, you trouble!"