Gwen’s eyes sparkled like a proper little fangirl.
Basically secured.
Marcus wasn’t in a hurry to flirt further.
He opened Gate of Babylon and took out a file.
“This is the project data for the radioactive spider.
You’ll understand after reading it.”
Gwen looked flattered.
Especially after seeing the words on the folder: Top Secret Military File!
“Is this really something I can read?” Gwen asked nervously.
“If I’m giving it to you, nobody will trouble you over it,” Marcus said casually.
That instantly reassured Gwen.
For some reason, her face turned red again, and she hurriedly held the file in front of herself.
Marcus only smiled without saying anything.
Taking this girl down was only a matter of time.
The harder part…
Would probably be convincing her parents to accept the idea of multiple wives.
But thinking about it, that wasn’t a huge problem either.
“Tiga, send Fury a message and tell him to promote Gwen’s father.”
[Message sent.]
With just one sentence,
Gwen’s father, George Stacy, got promoted.
Since U.S.
states had a high level of autonomy and could make many decisions themselves,
If George moved up from police captain, his next step would likely be city government.
Most likely at the deputy mayor level.
And this was New York City’s deputy mayor position!
As for going even further, like becoming mayor or governor, that would depend on Marcus and Gwen’s future relationship.
While Marcus was thinking about that,
Gwen finished reading the file, her expression full of disbelief.
The full name of the “Radioactive Spider” project was the “Super Soldier Project.” Its purpose was to recreate Captain America and mass produce super soldiers.
Anyone bitten by the radioactive spiders would gain spider-like abilities.
Super strength, enhanced jumping, wall climbing, web shooting…
The ultimate goal,
Was to mass produce super soldiers and create unstoppable killing machines!
“I can’t believe the military actually does experiments like this,” Gwen said in shock.
“There are way too many experiments like this,” Marcus replied with a smile.
“The Hulk and Abomination that appeared recently were products of another super soldier project.”
Gwen slapped her forehead.
“What the hell are these people doing with taxpayer money?!”
Marcus just smiled.
Everyone already knew how messed up the U.S.
military could be.
“So…
I succeeded?” Gwen asked.
“Wasn’t the super soldier project supposed to be a failure?
Then how did I…”
“You’re lucky you met me,” Marcus said with a smile.
“After all, it would’ve been a shame for such a young and beautiful girl to lose her life.”
Marcus didn’t explain the exact process.
But without hesitation, Gwen attributed the “one in a billion” success rate entirely to Marcus.
“I really…
don’t know how to thank you!” Gwen said gratefully.
“Even though I can’t do much right now, if you ever need anything in the future, just ask!”
“Oh?” Marcus raised an eyebrow.
“Anything?”
“Yeah!
Anything!”
Marcus immediately smiled mischievously.
Gwen froze for a second, then her face instantly turned bright red!
He wouldn’t actually…
No way, right?
But if he really asked…
Would she refuse, or should she agree?
“Very good.
Then exercise with me for a while,” Marcus said meaningfully.
Now even Gwen’s ears were red.
She lowered her head completely, not knowing how to respond.
Marcus slowly reached out his hand, and Gwen immediately shut her eyes tightly.
I can’t see anything! Follow the newest chapters on g.com.
Do whatever you want!
However…
Marcus only placed his hand on her head, followed by a strange sensation.
That startled Gwen enough to open her eyes again,
Only to discover that she was no longer in the park.
Instead, she was inside a sealed room with all kinds of cold weapons lined up along the walls.
Could Marcus be…
Planning to “exercise” here?
“No!” Gwen quickly shook her head.
“It’s my first time!
At least find somewhere…”
“Huh?
First time for what?” Marcus teased.
“We’re just testing your abilities.
This place is enough.”
Gwen: “…”
Her entire neck turned red, and it practically looked like steam was coming out of her head!
So embarrassing!
So it turned out…
This was the kind of exercise he meant?
But then she reacted and glared at the smiling Marcus.
“Did you deliberately mislead me?”
“You’re too cute.
I couldn’t help teasing you a little,” Marcus apologized with a grin.
“As compensation, I’ll help you get familiar with your abilities first.”
“Hmph!”
Gwen hid her embarrassment behind fake anger and started the testing.
Strength was the most obvious change.
Marcus created a one ton block of iron and casually told her to lift it.
Without even needing handles, Gwen could grab it directly with her hands!
She climbed smooth walls effortlessly,
Dodged projectiles without even looking,
And even fired her first web from her wrist!
One afternoon of testing gave Gwen a basic understanding of her abilities.
And because Marcus existed, it was easy for her to accept the result.
Aliens having advanced technology was pretty normal, right?
“I’m definitely stronger than Captain America now!” Gwen said excitedly.
“You won’t know until you fight him,” Marcus said casually.
“He woke up yesterday, and he should be fully recovered by now.”
Gwen froze.
“Captain America is still alive?”
“Yeah.
Apparently he was frozen for seventy years, so he barely aged at all.” Marcus nodded.
“S.H.I.E.L.D.
asked me to treat him.
He woke up yesterday.”
“Can I fight Captain America?” Gwen asked expectantly.
“Just fight him?
You don’t want an autograph?” Marcus asked teasingly.
Gwen actually looked tempted.
But after thinking for a moment, she still shook her head.
“Having your autograph is enough.”
…
Was that basically a confession?
Marcus was pretty satisfied.
After all, no man liked seeing the woman he liked screaming over another guy.
It seemed that even though Gwen was only eighteen, she was pretty mature.
“Wait here.
I’ll ask him.”
After speaking, Marcus disappeared instantly.
Ten seconds later, Marcus returned with Steve Rogers beside him, who still looked shocked.
For someone from seventy years ago, teleportation was way too advanced.
Seeing her childhood idol in person, Gwen thought she would be excited.
But honestly…
Not really.
Whether it was looks, personality, or abilities, Steve was visibly a step behind Marcus.
Even the so called “American spirit” that Steve represented couldn’t compare to Marcus being called humanity’s savior.
Steve had saved the world too, but mostly by stopping wars between humans.
Marcus had driven away aliens.
One situation meant society might collapse. This story is hosted at g.com.
The other meant Earth itself could have been conquered with nowhere left to run.
Compared like that…
Steve felt pretty ordinary.
“Suddenly I don’t feel like fighting anymore.” Gwen looked at Marcus.
“You should train with me instead.”
“Oh?
You sure?”
“Yeah.
I’m sure.”
“Alright, then I’ll take Steve back.”
Before Steve could even react, Marcus teleported him away.
When he returned, Gwen’s “training” was less like sparring and more like flirting.
It wasn’t until her phone rang that she finally stopped.
After wiping away some sweat, Gwen checked the time and immediately panicked.
“It’s already ten at night?
I missed curfew!” Gwen looked at Marcus anxiously.
“Can you take me home?
Otherwise my dad is definitely going to punish me!”
Nobody could refuse a beautiful girl begging like that.
“Sure.
What’s your address?”
“Yeah!
Mwah!”
Gwen suddenly jumped up and kissed Marcus on the cheek.
“That’s your reward!”
Blushing hard, she gave him her address and wrapped her arms around him automatically.
“Hurry!
Let’s go!”
Marcus touched his cheek.
Why did it feel less like he was chasing Gwen and more like Gwen was trying to win him over?
In the next second, the two of them appeared outside Gwen’s house, and Gwen reluctantly let go of him.
Even though they had only spent half a day together, Gwen clearly understood that she had already fallen for Marcus.
The difference between him and everyone else was just too obvious.
“We can meet again, right?” Gwen asked hopefully.
“I mean…
there could still be hidden problems with my body.
Not that I’m saying you treated me badly or anything…”
Watching Gwen stumble over her words, Marcus smiled and gently rubbed her hair.
“Don’t you already have my number?”
Gwen’s eyes immediately lit up.
“You mean…
I can ask you out?”
“Of course.”
“Yes!”
Gwen jumped excitedly and was about to give Marcus another kiss when the front door suddenly opened.
George stood there with a dark expression.
Gwen instantly behaved herself.
“Dad…
I’m back,” Gwen said weakly.
“It’s currently 10:04 PM.
You’re four minutes late,” George said seriously.
“I…”
“Sorry, Captain George,” Marcus interrupted.
“This was my fault.
Something came up, and Gwen got delayed because of me.”
Gwen looked at Marcus gratefully after he helped her out.
How could anyone not fall for a man that considerate?
George looked at Marcus, and his expression softened a little.
He obviously recognized him.
After all, Marcus had already saved his life once.
George stepped aside.
“Mr.
Marcus, would you mind coming in for a chat?”
…
Re@d adv@nce ch@pters on p@t guilt_free_daoist
Jo!n d!sc0rd I!nk in synops!s.