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Days slowly passed for the Parker family.
Life gradually settled into a peaceful rhythm.
At least…
On the surface.
Behind the scenes, Richard continued dedicating almost every waking hour toward two things:
Peter’s condition.
And the super soldier serum project.
Deep beneath the Parker house, Richard constantly studied the samples of Peter’s blood while simultaneously continuing his work with Oscorp alongside Norman Osborn.
Every day, he analyzed new cellular reactions.
Every day, he searched for changes within Peter’s body.
And every day…
The results became stranger.
Peter’s blood was evolving.
Not rapidly.
Not violently.
But slowly.
Like something inside him was quietly awakening over time.
Months of nonstop research eventually led Richard toward one important discovery.
One night, after spending nearly fourteen hours inside the underground laboratory, Richard finally leaned back in his chair heavily while staring at the glowing data on the computer screen.
His exhausted eyes widened slightly.
“…I see now.”
For the first time in months—
Relief appeared on his face.
Immediately, Richard rushed upstairs toward the bedroom where Mary rested.
The moment he entered, Mary looked toward him with concern.
“You look exhausted,” she said softly.
Richard barely even heard her.
Instead, he walked toward her quickly before speaking immediately,
“I found something.”
Mary instantly became serious.
“What is it?”
Richard took a deep breath before finally saying the words both of them had desperately wanted to hear.
“Peter’s body is successfully absorbing the V-Virus.”
Mary’s eyes widened slightly.
“But…”
Richard quickly continued.
“The process is extremely slow.”
He adjusted his glasses before explaining further.
“At the current rate, it will likely take another five to seven years before his body completely absorbs the virus.”
Silence filled the room briefly.
Then slowly—
Mary’s shoulders relaxed.
A soft relieved smile appeared on her face.
“…Five to seven years…”
Richard nodded.
“That means we still have time.”
For the first time in years, genuine relief appeared in Mary’s eyes.
Because time was exactly what they needed most.
She slowly sat down beside Richard before sighing softly.
“Thank God…”
Richard smiled faintly.
Though the danger still remained…
At least Peter was not in immediate danger anymore.
And for now—
That was enough.
Time continued moving forward afterward.
Slowly.
Peacefully.
And before either Richard or Mary fully realized it—
Peter celebrated his first birthday.
The small Parker house became filled with laughter that day.
Ben and May visited early in the morning carrying far too many gifts while May nearly cried from happiness after seeing Peter attempt to walk for the first time.
“Did you see that?!” May shouted excitedly.
“He took three steps!”
Ben laughed proudly.
“He’s got Parker determination already.”
Meanwhile, Richard crouched nearby nervously with both hands extended toward Peter as if preparing to catch him every second.
“Careful—careful—!”
Mary laughed while watching the scene.
Peter himself simply giggled happily before stumbling directly into Richard’s arms.
“Da-da!”
The moment Peter said his first clear word—
Richard completely froze.
Ben immediately burst into laughter.
“Oh no,” Ben grinned, “he broke the scientist.”
Richard looked genuinely emotional.
“He said dada…”
Mary smiled softly.
“Yes, he did.”
Richard looked like he was seconds away from crying.
Time continued passing once more.
Another year went by.
Peter became two years old.
Now he could properly run around the house causing chaos almost every single day.
His curiosity had also become endless.
“Mommy, what’s this?”
“Daddy, why is the sky blue?”
“Uncle Ben, why do you snore loudly?”
“Why does Aunt May hug me every five minutes?”
Ben nearly choked laughing after hearing that while May looked deeply betrayed.
“I do not hug you every five minutes.”
Peter tilted his head innocently.
“…Every four minutes?”
Richard almost fell off the couch laughing.
Meanwhile, Mary simply watched the growing family warmth quietly with a soft smile on her face.
This life…
This happiness…
She once believed she would never deserve it.
Yet somehow—
She found it here on Earth.
With them.
Then eventually—
Another year passed.
Peter turned three years old.
Now he could speak properly, run around freely, and endlessly fill the house with noise and energy.
And honestly…
Richard and Mary loved every second of it.
Currently, all three of them sat together at the dining table eating breakfast peacefully.
Morning sunlight entered softly through the windows while cartoons quietly played on the television nearby.
Peter sat between them happily swinging his tiny legs beneath the chair.
Meanwhile, Richard looked extremely tired once again.
Most likely because he spent half the night inside the underground laboratory working on both Peter’s condition and Oscorp’s serum project.
Peter suddenly looked toward his mother before asking hopefully,
“Mommy?”
Mary smiled softly.
“Yes?”
Peter blinked innocently.
“Can Daddy come with us today?”
Mary’s expression softened slightly.
Before she could answer, Richard quietly lowered his eyes.
Because he already knew the answer.
Today was Sunday.
And Peter had been excited all week about going to the park together.
Unfortunately—
Richard still had work waiting for him.
Oscorp’s pressure had only grown worse recently.
Norman Osborn had become increasingly desperate as his disease slowly worsened.
Mary gently looked toward Peter before speaking softly,
“Daddy still has work today, sweetheart.”
Peter’s little smile weakened instantly.
“Oh…”
The disappointment on his tiny face immediately stabbed Richard’s heart.
For a moment, Richard almost considered canceling everything.
But then he remembered Peter’s condition.
The serum.
Norman.
The research.
He could not stop now.
Not yet.
Peter quietly looked down at the table sadly.
Seeing that expression, Richard immediately felt guilty.
Before the atmosphere could become too heavy, Mary suddenly smiled warmly before standing up.
“Then it’ll just be us today.”
Peter slowly looked up again.
Mary gently kissed his cheek.
“And today,” she declared proudly, “we’re going to have the best Sunday ever at the park.”
Peter’s eyes instantly sparkled again.
“Really?!”
Mary laughed softly.
“Really.”
Peter immediately jumped off the chair excitedly.
“Then let’s go!”
Richard could not help smiling after seeing Peter’s mood recover so quickly.
Children truly were incredible.
Mary then looked toward Richard quietly.
For a brief moment, their eyes met silently.
She understood the guilt inside him.
And Richard understood the silent support within her gaze.
“I’ll make it up to him,” Richard whispered softly.
Mary smiled gently.
“I know you will.”
Soon afterward, both Mary and Peter prepared to leave together.
Over the past few years, Mary had fully learned how to drive properly.
At first, the experience terrified Richard because ancient Viltrumite instincts combined with human driving sounded unbelievably dangerous.
Fortunately…
Mary turned out to be a surprisingly calm driver.
Mostly.
After helping Peter put on his small jacket, Mary carefully took his hand before leading him outside.
Peter looked unbelievably excited.
“Can we get ice cream too?”
Mary smiled.
“Maybe.”
Peter gasped dramatically.
“That means yes!”
Richard laughed quietly while watching them from the doorway.
For a brief moment…
The peaceful sight burned itself deeply into his memory.
Mary opened the car door before helping Peter climb inside carefully.
Then she entered the driver’s seat and started the engine.
Soon afterward—
The car slowly drove away toward the park.
Meanwhile, Richard remained standing near the doorway silently.
A small smile rested on his face.
But deep inside…
For some unknown reason…
A strange feeling of uneasiness suddenly appeared in his chest.
As if fate itself had quietly begun moving once again.
After driving through the peaceful streets of New York for several minutes, Mary and Peter finally arrived at the park.
The atmosphere there felt lively and refreshing.
Children ran around laughing happily while parents sat on benches chatting peacefully beneath the warm sunlight.
Birds chirped softly from nearby trees while a cool breeze moved gently through the air.
For once…
Everything felt calm.
The moment the car stopped, Peter practically exploded with excitement.
“Mommy, hurry!”
Mary barely had enough time to open the door before Peter rushed outside energetically.
“Peter, slow down!” Mary called out immediately.
But the three-year-old had already started running across the grass excitedly while laughing loudly.
Mary sighed helplessly before smiling softly.
Children truly possessed endless energy.
Meanwhile, Peter happily ran around the park like a tiny unstoppable hurricane.
Unlike the Peter Parker from another timeline…
This Peter naturally attracted attention everywhere he went.
He possessed soft brown hair, bright expressive eyes, smooth skin, and an unusually charming appearance even at such a young age.
Combined with his naturally cheerful personality…
People found him adorable almost instantly.
Several women nearby smiled warmly after seeing him run around laughing happily.
One elderly couple even stopped walking momentarily just to admire him.
“He’s such a handsome child,” the old woman whispered softly.
Meanwhile, Peter remained completely unaware of the attention he attracted while continuing his important mission of chasing pigeons across the park.
Mary watched him carefully from nearby with a small smile on her face.
Then suddenly—
A gentle feminine voice spoke beside her.
“Ah… what a cute child.”
Mary turned slightly.
Standing nearby was a beautiful blonde-haired woman around her late twenties.
She carried a warm and approachable atmosphere while smiling softly toward Peter.
The woman looked toward Mary again before asking kindly,
“Is he your son?”
Mary laughed softly before nodding.
“Yeah.”
Her eyes naturally softened while looking toward Peter.
“He’s my child.”
The blonde woman smiled warmly.
“He’s absolutely adorable.”
Mary chuckled lightly.
“Thank you.”
The woman then extended her hand politely.
“Oh, right.
I should introduce myself first.”
She smiled kindly.
“My name is Helen Stacy.”
Mary blinked slightly.
“I live nearby in this district,” Helen explained.
Hearing that, Mary looked pleasantly surprised.
“Really?”
Then she smiled warmly too.
“My name is Mary Parker.”
She gestured toward Peter who was currently attempting—and failing—to catch a pigeon.
“And that little troublemaker over there is Peter Parker.”
Helen laughed softly after hearing that.
Then Mary continued curiously,
“We also live nearby, but I don’t think I’ve seen you before.”
Helen nodded understandingly.
“That makes sense.”
Her expression remained cheerful.
“We only recently moved here.”
Mary immediately understood.
“Ah, so that’s why.”
Helen smiled again before suddenly saying,
“Actually, I also have a child around Peter’s age.”
Mary’s eyes lit up slightly.
“Really?”
Helen nodded before looking around nearby.
Then she raised her voice slightly.
“Gwen!”
Not far away, a small blonde-haired girl around Peter’s age could be seen running around while attempting to catch a butterfly with complete concentration.
The moment she heard her mother’s voice—
She immediately abandoned her mission.
“Okay, Mom!”
The little girl quickly turned around before running toward them energetically.
Her tiny footsteps echoed softly across the path while her golden hair moved gently in the wind.
Soon, she finally reached them slightly out of breath.
Helen gently placed a hand on the little girl’s shoulder before smiling.
“This is my daughter.”
Then proudly—
“Her name is Gwen Stacy.”
The little girl blinked curiously while looking toward Mary.
Mary’s expression instantly softened.
“Oh my…”
A smile appeared on her face immediately.
“Your daughter is adorable too.”
Helen laughed proudly.
“She definitely is.”
Meanwhile—
Peter had finally noticed the newcomer.
Curiosity immediately appeared on his face.
Without hesitation, the little boy walked toward Gwen confidently before stopping directly in front of her.
Then proudly, he introduced himself.
“Hello!”
He placed both hands on his hips dramatically.
“I’m Peter.”
Then after a second—
“Peter Parker.”
Gwen blinked slightly.
Then she smiled too.
“Hello.”
“I’m Gwen.”
“Gwen Stacy.”
For a brief moment, both children simply stared at each other curiously.
Then Peter suddenly extended his tiny hand seriously.
“Friends?”
Gwen looked at his hand for one second before immediately smiling brightly.
“Friends.”
Then she shook his hand.
The moment their hands touched—
A strange gentle breeze suddenly moved through the park.
Completely unnoticed by everyone around them.
Meanwhile, Peter grinned happily.
“We should go play!”
Gwen nodded excitedly.
“Okay!”
Without wasting another second, both children immediately ran off together laughing loudly.
Within moments, they were already chasing butterflies together like best friends who had known each other forever.
Seeing that scene—
Both Mary and Helen smiled softly.
Children truly became friends unbelievably fast.
Helen crossed her arms lightly while watching Gwen and Peter run around together.
“They seem to get along well.”
Mary nodded.
“Yeah.”
A faint laugh escaped her lips.
“Peter usually takes longer before approaching people.”
Helen looked slightly surprised.
“Really?”
Mary nodded while watching Peter happily talking nonstop to Gwen.
“I guess he just likes her.”
Meanwhile, not far away—
Peter proudly pointed toward a butterfly resting nearby.
“Look, Gwen!”
Gwen gasped softly.
“It’s pretty…”
Peter immediately nodded seriously.
“Very pretty.”
Then he looked toward her confidently.
“But not prettier than Mommy.”
Gwen blinked once.
“…You really love your mommy.”
Peter looked confused.
“Of course I do.”
Then after thinking for a second—
“And Daddy too.”
Gwen smiled softly.
Meanwhile, the two mothers slowly sat down together on a nearby bench while continuing their conversation.
Helen seemed surprisingly easy to talk to.
Warm.
Friendly.
Comfortable.
Soon, their conversation naturally flowed from simple introductions into discussions about family, moving into the neighborhood, parenting, and everyday life.
For the first time in a while…
Mary genuinely relaxed.
Watching Peter laugh happily while playing with another child brought warmth to her heart.
Because despite everything surrounding Peter’s strange condition…
Despite the V-Virus…
Despite the danger hidden within his blood…
At the end of the day—
He was still just a child.
A little boy who deserved happiness.
Normal friendships.
A normal life.
Meanwhile, Peter and Gwen continued running around the park together laughing endlessly.
Neither of them realized it yet.
But this simple meeting…
Would eventually become one of the most important moments of their lives.
Far away from the peaceful atmosphere of the park…
Inside the massive Oscorp building towering above New York City…
A completely different atmosphere existed.
Cold.
Serious.
Dangerous.
Deep inside one of the hidden underground laboratories, countless advanced machines continuously operated while scientists moved around busily carrying files and experimental data.
At the center of the laboratory stood Richard Parker.
Currently, he held several research documents tightly in his hands while carefully analyzing the latest experimental results.
On a nearby table rested a glowing green serum contained inside a reinforced glass tube.
The liquid slowly moved unnaturally inside the container like it possessed a life of its own.
Richard stared at it silently for several moments.
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Footsteps echoed behind him.
Richard immediately turned around.
Norman Osborn had entered the laboratory.
Unlike his usual calm and composed appearance, Norman looked visibly more exhausted lately.
The disease slowly destroying his body had become increasingly obvious.
Dark circles rested beneath his eyes while faint trembling occasionally appeared within his hands.
Still…
His sharp gaze remained as dangerous as ever.
The moment Norman entered, every scientist nearby instinctively straightened themselves nervously.
Meanwhile, Richard stepped forward while holding the latest results.
“Mr.
Osborn,” Richard spoke calmly.
Norman adjusted his coat slightly before looking toward him.
“Yes, Richard?”
Richard handed him the documents.
“It looks like our research is finally moving in the right direction.”
Hearing that, Norman immediately looked down at the papers carefully.
As he read through the results, a slow smile gradually appeared on his face.
For the first time in months—
The experiments were showing genuine progress.
Norman slowly lifted his head toward Richard.
“Good job, Richard.”
His voice carried genuine satisfaction.
“You’ve exceeded even my expectations.”
Richard nodded politely.
“Thank you, sir.”
Norman continued reading through the results briefly before eventually asking the question he cared about most.
“How much longer?”
Richard already expected that question.
Slowly, he removed his glasses before rubbing his tired eyes briefly.
Then honestly—
“Mr.
Osborn…”
“The research is progressing extremely well.”
He paused for a moment before continuing.
“But we’ve reached another major wall in the experiments.”
Norman’s expression slightly changed.
“What kind of wall?”
Richard crossed his arms thoughtfully before explaining.
“The serum itself is functioning.”
“We’ve already successfully enhanced muscle density, reflexes, healing factors, and neural responses far beyond ordinary human limits.”
Norman’s eyes narrowed slightly.
“But?”
Richard sighed quietly.
“The instability.”
He pointed toward several results shown inside the file.
“Every successful enhancement comes with severe side effects.”
Norman’s expression slowly darkened.
Richard continued calmly,
“At our current pace…”
“I estimate the project may still require another two to three years before we achieve stable results.”
Silence filled the laboratory briefly.
Norman slowly lowered the documents.
“Two to three years…”
His voice sounded disappointed.
Then immediately—
“Can it not be faster?”
Richard instantly shook his head.
“Mr.
Osborn, this is already the fastest pace scientifically possible.”
His tone remained respectful but firm.
“You have to understand…”
“What we’re attempting here surpasses normal biological limitations.”
Richard gestured toward the laboratory around them.
“Most scientists wouldn’t even achieve this level of progress in an entire lifetime.”
Norman remained silent for several moments.
Then finally—
He nodded slowly.
Though dissatisfaction still remained inside his eyes.
Suddenly, Norman’s gaze shifted toward the glowing green serum resting on the nearby table.
The strange liquid immediately caught his attention.
He slowly approached it.
“…And what exactly is this?”
Richard followed his gaze before replying calmly,
“That’s the latest prototype.”
Norman looked interested now.
Richard walked toward the container before continuing his explanation.
“We recently tested this version on a laboratory mouse.”
Norman immediately asked,
“And?”
Richard’s expression became complicated.
“The initial results were extremely successful.”
Norman’s eyes sharpened.
“The subject’s physical abilities increased dramatically.”
“Strength.”
“Speed.”
“Reflexes”
“Muscle growth.”
“Everything improved beyond expectations.”
For a brief moment, excitement flashed through Norman’s eyes.
But then Richard spoke again.
“However…”
Norman’s expression darkened slightly.
Richard sighed quietly.
“The side effects appeared once again.”
Norman stared at him silently.
Richard continued explaining seriously,
“The serum amplifies strength beyond human limitations…”
“But it also aggressively affects the brain.”
He looked toward the experimental results.
“The subjects lose mental stability.”
“Their aggression increases rapidly.”
“They become violent.”
“Animalistic.”
“Like mindless beasts driven only by rage.”
Norman’s face slowly became unreadable.
Meanwhile, Richard continued,
“They completely lose their sanity.”
“Afterward, their bodies begin rejecting the unstable enhancement.”
He paused briefly.
“…Eventually leading to internal bleeding and organ collapse.”
Norman slowly looked back toward the glowing serum.
The laboratory suddenly felt colder.
Richard folded his arms again before continuing.
“Currently, the biggest obstacle isn’t power anymore.”
“It’s control.”
“If we can stabilize the psychological and biological side effects…”
His eyes slowly narrowed.
“…then we’ll finally create the perfect serum.”
Silence followed afterward.
The green liquid inside the container continued glowing ominously beneath the laboratory lights.
Norman stared at it quietly for several long moments.
Then slowly—
A faint smile appeared on his face.
“Not bad, Richard.”
There was genuine satisfaction in his voice now.
“You’ve done remarkable work.”
Then he slowly looked directly at Richard.
“I hope we succeed.”
Richard also looked toward the serum silently.
But unlike Norman…
His thoughts were somewhere else entirely.
Mary.
Peter.
His family.
Everything he was doing—
Every risk.
Every lie.
Every dangerous experiment—
All of it existed for them.
Finally, Richard quietly replied,
“…I hope so too.”
For several moments, neither man spoke.
Two brilliant minds standing inside the same laboratory.
Yet driven by completely different desires.
One sought power and survival.
The other sought salvation for his family.
Eventually, Norman checked the expensive watch resting on his wrist.
Then he sighed lightly.
“Unfortunately, I have to leave.”
Richard looked toward him.
“Another meeting?”
Norman nodded.
“The military.”
His tone carried annoyance.
“They’re becoming impatient.”
Richard immediately understood.
The government wanted results.
A successful super soldier serum would completely change military power forever.
Norman slowly adjusted his gloves before walking toward the laboratory exit.
Then suddenly, he stopped briefly before speaking without turning around.
“Richard.”
Richard looked up.
Norman’s voice became quieter.
“Make sure this project succeeds.”
Though the words sounded calm…
The hidden pressure behind them felt unmistakable.
Richard slowly nodded.
“I understand.”
Satisfied, Norman finally continued walking away.
Soon afterward, he exited the Oscorp building completely before entering a sleek black car waiting outside.
The driver immediately opened the door respectfully.
Norman entered silently.
Then moments later—
The vehicle slowly drove away toward an important military meeting.
Meanwhile, deep inside the laboratory…
Richard remained standing alone beside the glowing green serum.
Silently staring at it.
The green liquid reflected within his tired eyes.
And deep inside his heart…
A terrible feeling slowly began growing.
Because the closer they moved toward success…
The more dangerous this project was becoming.
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Chapter End.