Flushing, New York.
The sky outside Energy Warehouse No. 5 was stained red by the blinding flames and thick black smoke.
Huge explosions and tearing sounds echoed one after another.
All of this turned this once tranquil industrial area into a true battlefield.
The warehouse door had already collapsed into the ruins.
In the heart of the ruins, Doctor Octopus stood.
He was shirtless, with four thick tentacles extending from his back.
These tentacles thrashed wildly through the air, each time they landed, they created a deep crater in the ground.
"Get out of here! You ignorant fools!"
Dr. Otto's eyes were bloodshot, flashing with obsession and madness.
During the battle, he easily used one of his tentacles to lift an armored vehicle that was blocking his way into the air.
Then, it slammed hard into the distant blockade line.
"Bang!"
The armored vehicle exploded in mid-air, sending sparks flying.
"I want tritium! I will complete my sun! This is my moment of glory, and no one can stop me!"
Otto roared as he approached the core energy storage area deep within the warehouse.
Meanwhile, on the outer perimeter of the blockade line.
A large number of military soldiers and armored vehicles have surrounded the area.
But faced with Doctor Octopus's destructive power, conventional firearms seem utterly ineffective.
Inside the command vehicle.
General Ross, with an unlit cigar in his mouth, stared at a screen with a livid expression.
"General, the enemy's tentacles are made of a very special material; armor-piercing bullets are ineffective. If we continue the assault, the casualty figures will skyrocket," the adjutant reported anxiously from the side.
"A bunch of useless trash!" General Ross slammed his fist on the control panel.
But in his eyes, besides anger, there was even more greed.
General Ross certainly knew what was in the warehouse.
Tritium!
Stark Industries uses one of the core materials in cold fusion reactors!
The Pentagon has been in a panic ever since the Stark brothers announced their clean energy plan for the Arc Reactor at a press conference.
Of course, there's also envy.
The military has been trying to replicate Stark's technology.
However, no matter how much manpower and resources they invested, they were unable to overcome the core problem of energy constraints.
And now, a scientist who had previously failed has single-handedly stormed into Stark Industries ' warehouse in search of this energy source!
Isn't this giving them a chance?!
"Order the troops to maintain distance and not destroy the warehouse!" General Ross issued the order in a low voice.
"I must capture this octopus monster alive! And I must protect the energy core inside!"
General Ross said this, clearly having a well-thought-out plan.
If we can capture Dr. Otto alive, we can force him to reveal the connection technology of those tentacles.
If they could seize another portion of Stark Industries ' tritium cores amidst the chaos, the Pentagon could secretly crack the secrets of the Arc Reactor!
At that time, the military will be able to break free from its dependence on Stark Industries and even surpass them technologically!
" The Stark brothers are too arrogant. Do they really think they can monopolize the future forever?" General Ross sneered.
"Today is the military's chance to turn the tide!"
at the same time.
High in the air, dozens of kilometers away from Flushing.
Luca was flying in the air.
A faint Bio-Force Field covered his body.
This force field not only insulates the high-altitude gales and extreme cold, but also supports its flight.
In his right hand, he was also carrying Peter Parker, who was already dressed in his battle suit.
Peter was tossed about by the wind, but he was not afraid.
But the feeling of weightlessness while suspended thousands of meters in the air still terrified him, causing him to close his eyes tightly and mutter something under his breath.
"Oh God, oh God, oh God... Mr. Luca, can't we just take a taxi? Or I could just swing across using my Silk!"
"Take a taxi? You think we're going to Brooklyn for pizza, kid?"
Luca chuckled softly, looking down at the brightly lit city below.
How much of what I just told you did you actually listen to?
"I understand, Mr. Luca. You can't be soft-hearted with a madman; you have to pull the trigger without hesitation," Peter replied loudly.
"Memorizing lines won't help, Peter. You need to understand that from the bottom of your heart."
"Do you think this would still have happened if you had directly paralyzed the enemy with an electric net?"
Peter fell silent.
That was indeed his mistake, and there's no denying it.
"Because of your laughable mercy, dozens of soldiers are now bleeding in Flushing."
" Otto is no longer your mentor. He's a monster whose only thought is to ignite nuclear fusion, even if it means blowing New York into the sky."
Luca's gaze turned cold.
"I brought you out here so you could see for yourself what I'm capable of."
"You need to let them know that in this world, only absolute violence and decisive killing can protect those you want to protect."
Peter shuddered at the thought.
He knew Mr. Luca wasn't joking.
"But... but he is, after all, a genius scientist, if..." Peter wanted to make one last attempt.
"There are no 'ifs'," Luca interrupted him.
"My dad built the first-generation cold fusion reactor in the basement with a hammer and wrench, while Tony built a miniature Arc Reactor out of a pile of scrap metal in a cave."
"And what about your mentor? Not only did he receive the best investment in all of New York and use the most top-notch laboratory, but he also caused an experimental accident that almost destroyed the city."
"This kind of trash is no use at all. Stark Industries doesn't need this kind of garbage."
Luca's words were like a knife to the heart, shattering the last shred of illusion Peter had about Otto.
Yes, compared to a true genius like Mr. Stark, Dr. Otto's research really pales in comparison.
But is talent really what Peter cares about?
No, what he cared about was Otto's life.
What he was really hesitant about was not wanting to see a living, breathing life slip away in his hands.
But... just as Luca said, because of his soft heart, he caused the deaths of even more people.
Those people also have families and friends; they are living, breathing human beings.
My previous hesitation and soft-heartedness were truly foolish.
Dr. Otto... I'm sorry...
"I understand, Mr. Luca."
Peter looked up, his eyes losing their innocence and gaining a new sense of determination.
"Tonight, I will watch you solve this problem with my own eyes."
Luca nodded in satisfaction.
"Very good. Then keep your eyes peeled and watch carefully."