“You may be shocked, or perhaps confused.
Why exactly is this happening?”
“The answer lies in Spider-Man’s unwavering sense of responsibility.”
“Even though he knows full well how insignificant his own strength is in the face of disaster, just as he once said, if he does nothing, he will never be able to forgive himself.
He will feel that such a heavy responsibility was something he should have shouldered in the first place!”
“So, Spider-Man!”
“Don’t let other people’s doubts and ridicule become the ghostly flames that block your path!”
“Just keep moving forward along your own path through the night, firmly and fearlessly!”
“You will prove to everyone that even without relying on any external force, you can become a true hero through your own strength!”
Leon Vance’s voice gradually grew more impassioned, and lines of striking text appeared across the top of the screen in response.
The background music built layer by layer, pushing the audience’s emotions to their absolute peak.
At that moment, Peter Parker fell into a long silence after hearing those words.
To him, every word struck directly at his heart.
Every action he had taken and every choice he had made seemed to confirm the truth of those words.
“Who exactly is this video creator…?
His insight is truly astonishing.”
Peter finally sighed softly.
Those precise transitions and lines struck directly at the anxiety he had kept buried, completely exposing the inner struggles he had kept hidden.
“Maybe it’s time for me to stop hiding and face the fight head-on.”
He murmured to himself.
As the footage gradually darkened, the background music also became soft and distant, like the ending of every classic story, carrying a faint sense of melancholy as the curtain fell.
“The Spider-Man chapter officially ends here.”
Although Leon Vance had announced the end, the melody continued playing.
Many viewers remained absorbed in the story long after the video ended.
However, at that moment, a solemn mechanical voice suddenly rang out, instantly pulling everyone from their daze.
“All characters selected for the Dimensional Platform’s rankings will receive an exclusive reward issued by the platform.”
“Spider-Man, please receive your reward.”
“Due to special circumstances, you are entitled to choose two out of the three rewards.
These rewards will also be synchronized across all parallel universes containing Spider-Man.”
“At the same time, every person who makes the list must give one item as a tip to the video’s creator.”
As soon as the voice fell silent, the entire Marvel Universe was shaken.
…
Inside the dilapidated building, Nick Fury shouted into his communicator.
“Captain America has been found?
I’ll be there immediately!”
A huge wave of emotion surged through his heart, and it took a long time to settle.
Everything shown in the video had actually matched reality perfectly.
Captain America was still alive.
There was no longer any doubt about that.
Fury had also begun seriously considering whether he should formally invite the young Spider-Man named Peter Parker to join the team.
However, one thing puzzled him: How exactly did Spider-Man die?
In his final cry, he seemed to have mentioned the name “Stark.”
Could Tony Stark, the famously womanizing playboy, also play an important role in the future?
Unfortunately, the video had revealed too little information, making it difficult for Nick Fury to piece together the truth from the clues he currently had.
Perhaps S.H.I.E.L.D.’s powerful intelligence analysis capabilities could gradually uncover what was happening behind all this.
Moreover, this was only the first video.
If more footage appeared later, it might provide even more crucial information.
He turned toward Tony Stark and said solemnly, “Stark, this assessment report may no longer be important to you.
“Come with me.
It’s time for you to meet the hero who came from the last century.
“Your father personally made his shield.”
Just as Nick Fury was preparing to leave with Stark, the Dimensional Platform suddenly made a sound.
“Rewards are being distributed!”
Fury’s single eye suddenly narrowed.
Since the appearance of the Dimensional Platform, nothing like this had ever happened before.
Now, it was not only showing footage from the future, but was also capable of triggering a feedback mechanism from the platform.
Just what kind of person was this video creator?
Fury did not dare to be careless.
He stared intently at the platform screen, eager to find out what the reward would be.
Meanwhile, in another part of the city…
“Peter, you really scared me just now!
I thought you…” The chubby Ned let out a long breath and patted his chest.
He had originally been proud that his best friend was Spider-Man, only to witness Peter’s “death” in the very next moment.
For an instant, he had nearly burst into tears.
Fortunately, the creator clarified at the end that Peter had not actually died.
Otherwise, Ned probably would have hugged Peter and cried for several days.
Peter Parker himself, however, appeared unusually calm.
Even after seeing his own “death,” he merely let out a soft sigh.
As Spider-Man, he had already prepared himself to sacrifice his life for his convictions.
Seeing his own death did not surprise Peter very much.
He had already begun to suspect that possessing such great power would eventually lead to such an ending.
It seemed like an unavoidable fate that came with gaining extraordinary abilities.
However, the miracle of coming back from the dead had completely exceeded his expectations.
What exactly happened in between had become a question that he could not shake from his mind.
At that moment, the Dimensional Platform’s notification suddenly sounded, startling Peter as well as Ned beside him.
The platform announced that everyone who made the list would receive a reward.
As Spider-Man, Peter had special privileges: he could choose two out of three rewards, and those rewards would also be synchronized and shared with the Spider-Men in the other parallel universes.
At the same time, the platform reminded those who made the list that they needed to tip the “creator” with one item.
Three options immediately appeared before Peter’s eyes, while viewers throughout the Marvel Universe who were watching this scene could also see the options and his eventual choice.
The first option was the “Venom Symbiote,” an improved extraterrestrial life-form capable of granting its host powerful and controllable supernatural abilities, allowing them to grow stronger the longer they fought.
The second option was “Designated Resurrection of Two People.” The resurrected individuals would return to life in their healthiest possible condition.
The third option was “Infinite Lifespan.”
When viewers across the universe saw these rewards, every one of them wore expressions of shock and disbelief.
The ability to “resurrect two people” alone was already beyond the understanding of many gods, practically an act that defied the heavens.
As for “infinite lifespan,” it made the hearts of those who longed for eternal rule or immortality race with excitement.
The weight of those choices left Peter overwhelmed, and for a moment, he did not know what to do.
Peter chose the first and second options without hesitation.
He thought that obtaining the Venom Symbiote would undoubtedly give his strength a tremendous boost, allowing him to better protect everything he cherished.
But what truly moved him was the second option: the ability to designate two people for resurrection and have them return in the healthiest possible condition.
Even if he had been allowed to choose only one of the three options, he still would have firmly chosen this one.
He thought about what had happened to the first two Spider-Men.
They had been heroes, yet they could only watch helplessly as the people they loved most died before their eyes.
Although he had never experienced such pain himself, he could understand that kind of heartbreak.
What moved him even more was that the Dimensional Platform had explicitly stated that the rewards he obtained would be synchronized with the worlds of the other two Spider-Men.
That meant he could help them bring important people back to life.