Let's turn the clock back to the future timeline, roughly an hour earlier.
Infiltrating Osborn Industries in another world was not particularly difficult for Peter's group. With Mysterio's helmet, they could sneak into Osborn Industries without anyone noticing.
Of course, someone cared about that very much.
"This helmet is clunky and heavy, and it looks like a fish tank. My neck aches every time I wear it."
"Quentin Beck thought this design looked cool. It's a matter of personal taste." Peter walked at the front, then added, "And even if it wasn't made to look like a fish tank, it probably couldn't have been much smaller. There's too much equipment inside."
Gwen did not complain much, while Cindy simply remained silent. She had spotted a poster of Norman Osborn on the wall and discovered that Norman in this world was Black. So she began wondering what she herself might be like in other universes.
During that time, the three of them slipped into an Osborn Industries laboratory and waited for the experiment to begin.
By this point, Peter Parker of this world had already gone through a series of adventures. After accidentally gaining spider powers, he had saved Norman Osborn's son Harry, earning Norman's support and operating in an Osborn suit for a time. But he had gone through his share of experiences as well. He no longer relied on Osborn Industries' power, and had finally put on a red-and-blue suit to operate on his own.
Not long ago, he had also defeated Scorpion and his gang alongside his good brother Lonnie, Tombstone, achieving a measure of personal growth.
Well, though neither of those two had been good people in Universe 616. One was in prison, while the other was already dead.
And now, Black Norman was announcing his grand