However, with just a slight exertion of force from Kingpin, Octopus Lady's struggles instantly ceased.
Her four mechanical tentacles drooped powerlessly.
The lack of oxygen to her brain and the hydraulic-press-like force on her neck made her realize she absolutely could not fight back.
"You want me to destroy the particle collider, destroy my hope!"
Kingpin's voice was deep and icy, sending shivers down one's spine.
"Uh, uh..."
Octopus Lady's face turned crimson, and she opened her mouth, gasping for oxygen, her eyeballs already bloodshot.
But her rational brain told her she wouldn't die, to endure it.
The others standing by were uneasy, not daring to even breathe loudly.
Kingpin watched coldly as Octopus Lady edged closer to Death, his eyes devoid of any pity, only endless indifference and cruelty.
Only when Octopus Lady was on the verge of complete suffocation and unconsciousness did Kingpin release his grip.
"I'm telling you, if the particle collider is truly destroyed, you won't need Spider-Man to do it; I will personally tear you apart."
"Cough, cough, cough... Yes..."
Octopus Lady lowered her head, gasping for air.
Tombstone and Scorpion were as silent as cicadas in winter, not daring to make a sound.
Kingpin glanced at them, then turned and walked towards the car.
"Take Green Goblin's head with you."
Tombstone and the others exchanged glances, then together managed to carry away Green Goblin's head.
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Meanwhile, at the hotel.
"Your husband is a Demon King! That's so cool!"
Penny's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"Not husband! Just boyfriend."
Gwen waved her hand, her fair face instantly flushing.
"Pregnant before marriage, that Demon King is simply... not human."
Shadow Spider-Man subtly glanced at Damian's calf, a hint of displeasure in his tone.
"Damian isn't my child, no, he is my child, no, he isn't..."
Gwen was already speaking incoherently, becoming more confused with each explanation.
"I think it's probably similar to a godson."
Aunt Mei, who had already bandaged the wound on Damian's head, said with a smile.
Aunt Mei had self-taught a lot of medical knowledge because of her nephew, and she was very skilled at treating wounds.
"Yes, that's it." Gwen nodded.
"Speaking of which, what's with the demon on Damian? Did the Demon King do it?"
Qiuku Spider-Man asked, his eyes full of confusion.
"I don't know either."
Gwen looked at Damian, initially thinking it was a mark similar to hers.
Damian, however, calmly said, "Godfather was worried I'd be bullied at school, so he used it to protect me."
"..."
The entire room fell silent.
This Demon King was somewhat outrageous.
To be afraid of a child being bullied and send a demon to protect him, but thanks to this demon, otherwise, everyone would have been in danger this time.
After understanding the demon's origin, the Spider-Men relaxed, at least confirming the demon was on their side.
Although his methods were somewhat cruel, no Spider-Man was so muddle-headed as to ask the demon to hold back.
When Aunt Mei went out to buy food, the Spider-Men also began to rest.
After a major battle, everyone was very tired, and coupled with the pain of constantly decaying cells in their bodies, each Spider-Man's combat effectiveness could not be fully utilized.
"Damian, let's play games together! My Spider-Mech has a lot of futuristic games."
Penny's eyes sparkled with anticipation, her movements appearing somewhat disjointed due to the flashing colored lights on her body.
"Okay."
Damian nodded, watching Penny's occasional pauses.
The two ran into the Spider-Mech.
Penny happily opened the Spider-Mech's game interface and began to introduce various novel gameplays to Damian.
Damian listened quietly, a hint of curiosity also showing in his eyes.
The other Spider-Men smiled knowingly when they saw Penny and Damian playing games inside the Spider-Mech.
"What do we do next? The key is damaged."
Shadow Spider-Man sighed, looking at the key in his hand. Kingpin would definitely strengthen his defenses, and they didn't have time to steal it again.
"I'm so sorry. I wanted to make amends, but I failed."
Miles lowered his head, his voice full of guilt, his hands tightly clenched into fists.
"It's okay. After all, letting a child do something like this was our dereliction of duty to begin with."
Shadow Spider-Man patted Miles's shoulder, comforting him. He glanced at Qiuku Spider-Man.
Qiuku Spider-Man also awkwardly scratched his head; he didn't know what he was thinking at the time.
Miles's feigned pitifulness had convinced him to bring him along.
Later, if it weren't for saving Miles, even if he couldn't win, he wouldn't have been captured alive by Octopus Lady.
Miles's self-esteem was hurt.
"No, I can do it. After you leave, someone has to destroy that machine, and that person can only be me. I promised him."
Miles stubbornly raised his head.
Qiuku Spider-Man also nodded.
"Miles is actually very powerful. He can turn invisible, he can use electricity, and he can knock me out with one shock. We don't have these abilities. Show them."
"Ugh!"
Miles's face turned red as he strained in place, but nothing came out.
Spider-Ham couldn't help but shake his head, looking at Qiuku Spider-Man.
"Alright, he can't control it yet."
Qiuku Spider-Man helplessly patted his head, his expression becoming solemn. This meant that one of them, a Spider-Man, would die here.
"When the time comes, I'll stay behind to destroy the machine. If I stay, this World won't be affected. Then, when Damian is sent back, Qinuo will come looking for me."
Gwen said, her gaze firm, as if she had already made up her mind.
"No way. First, we don't know how long that mark of yours can protect you. If you stay here, you'll have to face Kingpin's retaliation alone.
And even though I don't know how strong the Demon King you mentioned is, the chances of him finding you by sifting through countless parallel Worlds are too low."
Qiuku Spider-Man then suggested, "I'll do it. I'm the oldest; it should be me."
"I'm the strongest, I'll do it." Spider-Ham said.
"I can kill, I'm not afraid of Kingpin, I'll do it." Shadow Spider-Man said.
The Spider-Men started arguing about who would stay, no one willing to give in.
Even Penny, who was hiding in the mech playing games, joined in, clamoring to stay.
Miles listened to the noisy voices, growing increasingly annoyed.
"Enough!!!"
Miles shouted.
Everyone fell silent, looking at him without speaking.
"Why won't you believe me? I was bitten by a spider too, just like you. I can also become Spider-Man.
Why do you have to sacrifice yourselves? Is your life so cheap?"
Miles's eyes were red, his voice trembling slightly.
He thought of Blond Spider-Man from their World, and an indescribable sadness and anger welled up in his heart.
The room fell into silence, and the Spider-Men exchanged glances.