New York, Long Island North Shore.
"United States Atomic Energy Research Center" is located at the tip of the "Harbor Point" peninsula, covering an area of more than 200 acres. The main research building is a huge circular building that combines brutalism and modern style, overlooking the sparkling waves of Long Island Bay.
At ten o'clock in the morning, Miles came here openly and walked into it.
He didn't wear any ID, but he was able to get through without any obstruction.
The security guard at the door looked at him intently, as if he was just a ball of air; the researchers passing him in the corridor ignored him and continued their conversations.
The invisible power of Mind Stone poured down like mercury, quietly covering the shallow consciousness of everyone in the entire building. In their cognition, the existence of Miles was actively "filtered".
This is "Psychic Invisibility".
At the same time, the moment he stepped through the door, Aurora had turned into the invisible Wraith, quietly taking over the main control network of the entire research center, erasing all monitoring records that might leave traces.
Physical isolation and information shielding are seamless.
Magnetic Confinement Nuclear Fusion Laboratory.
Various thick cables were entangled on the floor and ceiling like giant pythons, connecting to the huge ring-shaped device in the center of the room that flashed with blue arcs. The air was filled with the special smell of ozone, as well as the low hum of the equipment when it was running.
"... Still not right."
One of the best senior researchers at the research center and the main person in charge of the "Magnetic Confinement Controlled Nuclear Fusion Energy Research" project, Dr. Otto·Octavius adjusted his glasses, frowned, stared at a set of complex energy fluctuation curves on the screen, and fell into deep thought.
At this moment, his expression changed, and he subconsciously looked at the door of the laboratory, but there was no one there.
He thought it was an illusion, and was about to look away, but his expression was stunned, and an imperceptible will came quietly.
Covered by the power of Mind Stone, his cognition began to be quietly rewritten.
After arriving in the Alpha-level field, this was the first time that Miles seriously rewritten the cognition of others, so it took a little more effort.
Soon, Dr. Otto Octavius came back to his senses and saw Miles who was standing at the door at some point, with a gentle smile on his face.
"You're here, Miles."
In his eyes, this young man is one of his most capable assistant researchers. As for why a fourteen-year-old child appears here and can serve as an assistant researcher... there seems to be nothing wrong with him.
"It's me, Dr. Otto Octavius."
Miles walked in, his eyes fell on the experimental data in front of Otto, and he asked casually, "Is this the third version of Magnetic Confinement Stabilizer's design plan?"
"That's right." Dr. Otto Octavius sighed, "It has improved the unit constraint efficiency by 12% compared to the previous version of the plan, but it is still far from our expectations."
"I have some different ideas about this..."
As Miles spoke, he started chatting with Dr. Otto Octavius about "magnetic confinement technology".
He has in his mind the technological accumulation from the original X-Men world of 2030. His knowledge reserve in various fields is terrifying, and he can easily come up with some very forward-looking insights.
However, Dr. Otto Octavius is indeed the world's top genius. Whenever Miles proposes a new concept, he can immediately draw inferences and think of countless key issues in practical applications, and have in-depth exchanges with Miles on this.
This conversation was more of a collision of ideas than guidance. Although Miles was able to read Otto's memory, the other party's way of thinking that he could easily grasp advanced knowledge and construct a new theoretical model in an instant made him deeply emotional - this is the real top scientist!
"Doctor, we have been trying to enhance the power and density of the magnetic field coil at the macro level, but is it possible that the root of the problem lies in the microscopic turbulence inside the plasma?" Miles said.
Dr. Otto Octavius became interested. "Can you elaborate."
"The traditional Tokamak Device uses a toroidal magnetic field to constrain ultra-high temperature plasma. However, the plasma itself is an extremely unstable fluid, and countless tiny eddies will be generated inside, which is called 'turbulence'. This is the main reason for energy escape..."
"What if we could introduce an 'active suppression' algorithm?"
"You mean, by predicting the point where turbulence will occur, apply a reverse, high-frequency micro magnetic field pulse in advance to 'smooth' it from the root?"
"Exactly right!" Miles clapped his hands.
The selfless communication lasted for several hours. The two were completely immersed in the ocean of science and had a great time talking.
"Perhaps I should propose to the board of directors to recommend you as a formal researcher, Miles." Dr. Otto Octavius said sincerely, "You have the ability!"
"Haha, let's talk about it later." Miles chuckled.
He is indeed planning to conduct his own research here. Whether it is the equipment technology of Osborn Group, the genetic technology of Essex Corporation, or the cracking of "Time Controller", it is bound to require him to invest a lot of effort and is not something that can be completed in a short period of time. Therefore, joining this research center in a formal capacity is a good choice.
But now there is another reason, he wants to continue communicating with Dr. Otto Octavius for a while.
Science and technology are not done behind closed doors, and the collision of ideas with other people is also crucial. Miles does not lack theoretical reserves, but it lacks the thinking experience and accumulation of truly top researchers.
Regarding this Dr. "Otto. Okakavis", although he may become "Doctor Octopus" in the future, Miles remembers that in this universe (<The Amazing Spider-Man> series), he has not officially appeared as a villain.
So just from the perspective of a researcher, Dr. Otto Octavius is undoubtedly a good communication partner.
Farewell to Dr. Otto Octavius who was still in excitement, Miles left the research center.
The most urgent task is to find a real "anchor" for ourselves in this world.
Queens District, a street cafe.
Miles found a seat by the window, ordered a cup of the cheapest black coffee, and tapped his fingertips on the table unconsciously.
"Aurora, let's begin."
"Instruction received, Miles."
The invisible signal centered on him, instantly covering the entire New York like a spider web.
The first step is the New York State Department of Health database. A newborn file named "Miles·Zero" is quietly generated. The parents' information is marked as "accidental death". The birth place, time, and delivery doctor are all perfect.
The second step, Federal Social Security Administration. Among hundreds of millions of data streams, a unique social security number is assigned, registered, filed, and seamlessly linked to the birth certificate just created.
The third step is the education system. In just a few hours, he legally became an "independent student" of New York Queens District "Russell Middle School" who enjoys multiple scholarships.
The combination of "Mind Control" and "Electronic Signal Manipulation", plus the help of Aurora, made Miles's behavior unimpeded.
At this point, Miles has a formal identity and complete life experience in this world.
"Okay, now that the business is done, it's time to find a 'good friend'."
After taking some time off, Miles went to Chinatown under the guidance of Aurora.
He wants to meet the "protagonist" of this world.
Chinatown, Zaiye Street.
Peter Parker came outside a Chinese restaurant and saw Gwen's family having a meal through the window.
After today's graduation ceremony, he was invited to attend Gwen's dinner with his family. However, when he came here and saw the scene in front of him, he stopped suddenly as he was about to enter.
Over the past year, he has thought of Gwen's father more than once, and what George Stacy said to him before he died.
"You will make countless enemies... and it is inevitable that someone will get hurt... sometimes it will be the people closest to you."
"Promise me... don't involve Gwen..."
"Promise me..."
Peter closed his eyes in pain.
The death of George Stacy was an unhealable scar in his heart. It was the first time someone died because of him after he became Spider-Man. And this person happened to be the father of the girl he liked.
That man told Peter with his life what dangers becoming Spider-Man would bring to the people around him.
Therefore, facing the family gathering for dinner, Peter flinched.
He really loves Gwen, but he is also really afraid that she will be hurt.
So he turned around and left.
But before he took a few steps, Gwen chased him out.
"Peter?" Gwen stepped forward and asked, "Why don't you come in?"
Peter glanced at the concerned eyes of the girl in front of him, subconsciously recognized the eyes, and looked at the ground pretending to be calm.
"Hi." Peter said,
"What happened?" Gwen asked, "Are you okay?"
"I don't know." Peter said.
"..." Gwen was silent for a few seconds, "It's because of my dad, right?"
This girl has always been smart.
"Yes, I can see him wherever I go..."
Peter said, took a few steps back, and said in a somewhat uncontrollable tone, "What if I let you encounter the same thing as him?"
A year ago, Mr. George was killed in the battle between Peter and Lizard.
"I can't let that happen..." Peter said.
Gwen looked at Peter's painful look, looked seriously into his eyes, and said, "Listen, you are Spider-Man... I love Spider-Man..."
Having said this, Gwen looked at Peter seriously with beautiful eyes and said, "But I love Peter Parker more."
"He deserves this."
"If we can't be together because you don't want to lose me, do you think this is really okay, Peter?"
Facing Gwen's question, Peter remained silent for a moment.
"I can't do it, I'm sorry, Gwen..."
After receiving Peter's answer, Gwen pursed his lips and showed a disappointed smile.
"You always do this to me, again and again, Peter..."
"I can't stand it anymore!"
"I decided to break up with you."
So, the two separated.
Peter bent down deeply, lowered his head, and took a deep breath.
Then I mustered up the courage to stand up and face reality.
He first glanced at the Gwen family gathering in the restaurant through the glass, then stood up and left.
The pace was very fast, and after taking a few steps, he started running.
He wanted to escape, although he didn't know what he was escaping from.
In short, I just want to escape.
But at this moment, he heard a soft cry from the side.
"Spiderman(Spider-Man)?"
Peter's footsteps froze for an instant and he looked back suddenly.
In the shadows on the street corner, stood a black-haired boy.
He was thirteen or fourteen years old, wearing an ordinary hoodie, holding a fast food paper bag with the logo of a Chinese restaurant in his hand, and was looking at him seriously.
"Who are you?" Peter asked carefully.
"Uh..." Miles explained, "Well, a year ago when you were fighting Lizard, I was hiding in the house and happened to see your face... that's when you took off your mask on the street."
A year ago, on the way to stop Lizard's plan, Peter was forced to take off his mask, and some people saw his face.
"... So that's what it is."
After receiving Miles's explanation, Peter relaxed a little, then stepped forward, patted Miles's shoulder, and said with a wry smile, "Then, please keep it a secret for me. By the way, what's your name?"
"My name is Miles, Miles·Zero, Russell Middle School, eighth grade." Miles pretended to be a normal junior high school student and replied, "What about you?"
"Peter Parker, Midtown Science High School, just graduated." Peter answered.
"By the way, I saw the beautiful woman just now." Miles said again, "Is she your girlfriend?"
"It used to be." Peter's mood instantly dropped, "We broke up."
"Why?" Miles was puzzled, "Aren't you Spider-Man?"
"She also knows." Peter shook his head, his voice full of powerlessness, "Because I am Spider-Man, and I always get into all kinds of trouble... I don't want her to get hurt."
"Is it because of this?" Miles thought for a while and asked, "Then can I understand that Spider-Man, who protects the entire New York, does not have the confidence to protect his own girl?"
"This..." Peter was stunned and instinctively looked at Miles.
"Peter!" Miles reached out and patted Peter's face like Spider-Man did before, "Peter, you love your girl, right?"
"Yes!" Peter nodded without hesitation.
"So do you think she loves you?"
"Love!"
"Next question." Miles continued to ask, "Do you think she likes 'Spider-Man' or 'Peter·Parker'?"
"She told me..." Peter said blankly, "She likes Spider-Man, but she prefers Peter Parker."
"So, have you ever thought about a question?"
Miles continued to ask, "Your girl knows you are Spider-Man and still loves you. Do you think she will be afraid of the so-called 'trouble' you bring to her? She is not even afraid of herself, so why should you be afraid!"
"I... I can't do this!" Peter shook his head, "I promised Mr. George that I should keep a distance from Gwen..."
"Hey..." Miles sighed deeply, "Then let's think about it from another angle. If Gwen is in danger in the future, will you save her?"
"Yes!!" Peter nodded again without hesitation.
"Can you protect her for the rest of your life?"
"Yes!!"
"Then hurry up and go now, idiot Peter!!"
Miles pushed Peter's shoulder angrily, causing him to stumble.
"..."
Peter looked at Miles blankly, as if he didn't know what to say for a moment.
Miles Seeing his stunned look, he held his forehead in pain.
[This idiot is hopeless]
"Forget it... pretend I didn't say anything." Miles shook his head and said seriously, "Peter, I want to remind you, you are Spider-Man, but you are also Peter Parker!"
"You can't mess up 'Peter Parker's' life just for the sake of Spider-Man's responsibility!"
"That girl has actually always believed in you, Peter." Miles continued, "She believes that you can become a hero, but she also believes that you can become her hero."
"Anyway, think about it carefully, Spider-Man... no, it's Peter Parker."
Miles said, and casually took out a meatloaf from the bag, "You haven't had dinner, so I'm giving this to you, just think of it as a 'lovelorn placebo'."
"I..."
"Take it, you're welcome." Miles directly pushed the meat pie into Peter's hands.
Peter silently took the meat pie and took a bite.
"... Thank you, Miles." Peter asked while chewing, "What is this called?"
"Chinese-style meat pie." Miles said casually, "Or 'rougamo' (Chinese)."
"Gamo again?" Peter muttered to himself.
Soon after, watching Peter Parker's figure disappear at the corner of the street, Miles stood there with his hands in his pockets, quietly watching him disappear.
Sure enough, this is the most distressing Peter Parker.
"Miles, you seem to have a special fondness for Mr. Parker."
Aurora's voice sounded quietly from the side.
"This is normal, Aurora."
Miles turned around and walked back slowly, speaking in a relaxed tone, "He is a truly good man, a pure hero. He was also... my idol."
Speaking of this, the smile on Miles's face faded and he couldn't help but cursed in a low voice.
"Damn, I feel like a complete asshole just thinking about how I'm still trying to figure out how to get some blood out of him. It just sucks."
Yes, one of the main reasons why Miles came into contact with Peter was to collect some of his blood to study "Spider-Man Serum".
"Why don't you try to directly manipulate him to cooperate with you to complete your plan? Miles?" Aurora asked, "With your Mind Stone power level, he should be unable to resist."
"... It's not that easy." Miles replied, "Although Peter Parker is not Telepathy, his 'Spider-Sense' is more special than Telepathy. If I show up with malicious intentions, there is a high probability that he will be alerted immediately."
"Even if I succeed and clear his memory afterwards, he will definitely instinctively feel that something is wrong."
Having said this, Miles stopped and looked up at the moon in the sky.
"And frankly, I don't want to do that either."
he said softly.
"It feels bad to bully a kind and good person and then be wary of him. It feels really bad."