As a young Spider-Man, Peter naturally cared about how people viewed him, and he wanted even more to be recognized as a true hero.
He leaned closer to Ned, and the two of them stared at the phone screen together.
“Who do you think they’ll mention?” Peter asked as he reached out and tapped the video.
The video began playing, accompanied by soft piano music.
The vast universe appeared tranquil and magnificent on the screen.
A massive spaceship slowly drifted through space, passing through dazzling nebulae.
The melancholic, soothing music drew the viewers in before they even realized it.
But in the next second, the spaceship suddenly lost control and slammed into a desolate, ruined planet.
The impact kicked up an enormous sandstorm that spread outward like a tsunami.
Although there was no sound of an explosion, the intense visual impact still made every viewer hold their breath, as though they were witnessing the scene firsthand.
At that critical moment, a crisp snap of the fingers suddenly pierced the silence!
The entire screen was instantly swallowed by darkness.
Then Leon Vance’s deep, magnetic voice slowly rang out, as though whispering directly into everyone’s ears.
“A hero is not merely a simple title.
It also represents a heavy burden and an inescapable responsibility.”
“He may be a god possessing limitless power,”
“or perhaps merely an ordinary human who uses a mortal body to challenge the gods.”
“Yet when disaster mercilessly descends, he will always step forward without hesitation and stand at the very front.”
“The reason is simple.
Behind them are the warm lights of countless homes, the joy of families reunited!”
Yes, this was the quality all heroes shared!
After hearing Leon Vance’s explanation, viewers across the universe felt a surge of excitement.
They nodded in agreement.
Especially when the final sentence ended, the sheer impact struck them straight in the heart, leaving goosebumps covering their bodies.
At the same time, several lines of text appeared on the screen in succession:
[Heroes have never been merely a title.
They are also a responsibility and a duty.]
[He may be a god who wields power beyond the laws governing all things.]
[He may also be a mortal who uses flesh and blood to stand shoulder to shoulder with the gods.]
[Note: This video is solely intended to showcase the individuals featured.
It does not evaluate their character, personality, or other aspects, and the rankings are not in any particular order.]
[Video created by: Leon Vance]
…
The moment the name “Leon Vance” appeared on the screen, Seeing Leon Vance’s name on the screen sent a wave of curiosity through the Dimensional Platform.
For users who had been active on the Dimensional Platform for a long time, most of the capable creators were already familiar names.
But this was the first time they had encountered a creator who combined such ingenious ideas with such impressive editing skills.
This immediately aroused everyone’s curiosity, and they could not wait to find out which heroes would appear next.
With this anticipation, the video continued playing.
Several lines of text flashed across the screen before a striking title appeared: “The Top Ten Heroes”!
Accompanied by a crisp notification sound, it felt as though everyone’s heart had been struck, and their anticipation instantly reached its peak.
Leon Vance’s voice rang out again.
“Now, let’s reveal the tenth hero!”
“He is brave and righteous, the embodiment of kindness.”
“Although he possesses great power, he never abuses it.”
“Every punch he throws strikes his enemies with precision, and no matter how difficult things become, he never gives up.”
“He is the friendly neighbor to the people, and even more so, a beacon of light in the darkness, guiding those who have lost their way.”
“He shoulders great responsibility.
He believes that if he stands by and does nothing, then he will bear responsibility when an accident occurs.”
The subtitles appeared in sync with the narration, and the audience immediately understood that these were the video’s creator’s words of praise for this hero.
Not only was he powerful, but he also possessed an extraordinary sense of responsibility.
“If I do nothing, then I will bear responsibility for the accident.” What kind of conviction made someone think that way?
viewers across the universe looked at him with newfound respect.
Someone whispered, “Who exactly is this person?
No wonder he can be called a hero!”
Another sighed, “That last sentence really moved me…
To possess power yet choose not to act, and then consider himself responsible when an accident occurs.
That sense of responsibility is truly rare!”
Someone beside him reminded them, “Look, there’s more evaluation coming!”
the audience was completely hooked.
Those words alone were enough to win the audience over.
With curiosity and anticipation, everyone continued listening to Leon Vance’s narration.
“The greater the power, the greater the responsibility.
He has never regarded this as empty talk, but has instead put it into practice through his words and actions.”
“Even when faced with countless obstacles, he will never ignore a life he can still save.”
“As long as a life is within reach of his hands, he will never give up on saving it.”
These words stirred the hearts of countless people, while also leaving them wondering:
What kind of person could possibly deserve such lofty praise?
…
The Nine Realms, Asgard.
The great hall fell completely silent, with everyone holding their breath.
The description immediately made them think of Odin’s son, Thor, who was about to ascend the throne.
Someone in the crowd excitedly shouted, “Isn’t that Thor?
He’s both righteous and brave, and every punch he throws can knock down giants!”
Those around him quickly agreed.
“That’s right!
Thor is also our friendly neighbor.
He completes every mission beautifully.
Doesn’t that prove that the greater one’s ability, the greater one’s responsibility?”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Odin, seated upon the throne, gave a satisfied nod when he heard the praise.
In his eyes, aside from being somewhat impulsive at times, Thor fit these descriptions perfectly in every other respect.
Thor himself was also thoroughly engrossed in the video.
Apart from the criticism about “doing nothing,” he felt that every other description fit him perfectly.
Hearing his friends praise him, he became even more certain that he was the hero being described.
Countless pairs of eyes remained fixed on the video.
The atmosphere was so tense that even the sound of breathing seemed to disappear.
The video reached its climax.
The background music grew more stirring, and Leon Vance’s voice rang out clearly and powerfully.
“The hero ranked tenth among the top ten heroes is…
Spider-Man!
“Reason for making the list: He firmly believes that with great power comes great responsibility.
He possesses a strong sense of duty and noble character, is brave and righteous, and is the embodiment of kindness.
He is a low-key hero who silently dedicates himself to helping others!”
The moment the announcement was made, the crowd erupted.
“How could it be Spider-Man?
Not Thor!”
Someone else insisted, “Thor must be on the list later.
This is only tenth place.
His achievements go far beyond this.”
But others remained doubtful.
“I still can’t accept that bug-like guy.”
Inside the great hall of Asgard, sighs echoed through the room.
No one had expected such a description, one that seemed so perfectly suited to Thor, to instead be given to Spider-Man, the hero who traveled through the streets and alleys of the city day and night.
Through the Dimensional Platform, they had already seen Spider-Man in action.
Thor had originally thought that his illustrious achievements in quelling the turmoil across the Nine Realms and defeating powerful enemies would be more than enough to place him near the top of the hero rankings.
Yet the very first name came from Midgard: that talkative Spider-Man who spent all day swinging around the city and helping old ladies cross the street.
The Asgardian warriors whispered among themselves, feeling that the boy could at most be considered a kindhearted neighbor.
Compared with the achievements of the “God of Thunder” in wiping out entire enemies, they considered him practically insignificant.
Thor clenched his fist, then slowly relaxed it.
He stared at the name flickering across the screen and muttered, “It wasn’t me?”
Quiet whispers came from those around him.
Someone chuckled and said, “Looks like the standards of the people of Earth…
are rather special.”
Thor took a deep breath, trying to suppress the unwillingness in his heart.