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Chapter 43 He's practically a superman
"You have three minutes. You should be able to think it through." Nick Fury glanced at his watch.
He didn't seem worried that Mark would refuse.
Mark didn't seem to want to refuse.
He desperately needs money.
Whether it's the medical bills Ben Parker and May owe for treatment at the mental hospital, or Peter Parker's huge student loans, the whole family needs money.
Peter, however, looked worried.
If he could, he wouldn't want Mark to join S.H.I.E.L.D.
He knew that if Mark joined S.H.I.E.L.D., Spider-Man's identity would definitely be exposed.
At that time, no one can say for sure what will happen.
The same goes for Gwen.
She knew very well that those councilors could not tolerate a neurotic, powerful individual.
Those guys need absolute control.
But Mark didn't know any of this.
He took a deep breath and was about to speak when Steve burst in and interrupted him.
"Oh my god, you cotton-picking black-faced worm, I heard you were unhappy with my report and made me rewrite it, you know that..."
Steve was halfway through his rant when he suddenly noticed there were quite a few people around. He quickly shut up and switched to his aloof demeanor.
"Ahem, what I mean is, I'm very good at writing reports." He forced a smile.
Mark recognized the guy with the shield as Captain America at a glance.
only.......
His eyes turned strange.
Wow, so this universe's Steve is a sweet-talking captain.
This character design is really cool!
Nick Fury was quite frustrated by this.
He wanted Steve to leave, but Steve spotted Gwen in the crowd.
The two exchanged a glance, then pretended not to know each other.
Before this, Gwen had already asked Steve to keep it a secret.
Although Steve swears a lot, he is still a trustworthy person.
He kept Gwen's secret.
"Commander, I need to go work out, I'm off."
After Steve left the office, Nick Fury sighed helplessly.
"I've made a fool of myself in front of you."
Mark waved his hand. "No, Commander, I think..."
This time, before he could give a formal response, Coulson abruptly pushed open the office door.
"Commander, something terrible has happened."
He whispered in Nick Fury's ear, and Nick Fury's expression immediately changed.
"That's all for today, I have other things to do. Phil, you see them off."
"clear."
Coulson looked at Mark and the others, "Sorry, I'll see you out now."
Mark opened his mouth, "But I've already agreed."
"Commander, you don't have time right now."
"But you have time."
"I don't have the authority to recruit agents."
"What about the others?"
"I'm sorry, I'll see you out."
Ultimately, Mark was sent out of S.H.I.E.L.D. by Coulson.
Downstairs, Mark looked up at the S.H.I.E.L.D. building, his eyes filled with envy.
"The movie didn't mention that S.H.I.E.L.D. agents earn six figures a year, did it?"
After all, in the movie, Steve only rented an old apartment.
There's no elevator yet.
But the S.H.I.E.L.D. in this universe seems to be better funded.
It seems he missed out on the whole world.
Peter, who was standing nearby, breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this.
Spider-Man's secret is safe for now.
Gwen glanced at her phone. "I have something to do later, so I won't see you off."
Mark waved his hand, "It's okay, I'll take Peter to buy a car."
Peter was stunned upon hearing this.
"Us? Buying a car?"
"You heard me right."
Mark grinned. "Peter, the only car in the house is totaled. I broke it."
Peter: "......."
He seemed very proud.
He really is a patient!
"Don't just stand there, come with me."
Mark pulled Peter aside, "We'll need your identity to apply for a loan later, and I can only afford the down payment."
Peter: "!!!!"
"Wait, Mark, I think we need to discuss this with Uncle Ben."
"No need to discuss it. Don't worry, I'll soon be a six-figure salary elite, and I'll be able to pay off the loan."
"But they haven't agreed yet."
He will agree.
-
At noon, Mark drove his newly bought Jeep back to Black Street.
A real man drives a Jeep!
This is a weapon that even Ultraman Leo fears.
After getting off the bus, Mark looked very pleased with himself.
He'll soon be a secret agent with a six-figure annual salary.
Peter looked dejected.
He's about to be drowning in debt.
After returning home, Peter silently went to the bathroom to wipe away his tears.
Mark then discovered that Ben Parker and May were still at home.
Seeing the two sitting on the sofa watching TV with worried expressions, he couldn't help but feel curious.
"Aren't you going to work today?"
Ben Parker shook his head, looking haggard, and said:
"We've received word from the factory that production will be suspended for the next few days."
"Work stoppage?"
"Yes."
Mei forced a smile, "It'll be alright soon, don't worry."
Mark frowned. "Because the Osborne Tower was bombed?"
Ben Parker glanced at May and reassured her, "Mark isn't a child anymore."
Mei thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "Yes, he's not a child anymore; he has the right to know all of this."
She looked at Mark and said, "This accident has triggered a huge economic crisis. The factory has been sold to that guy from Hell's Kitchen, and they're going to repurpose it. Many workers have been laid off, including us."
"No compensation will be paid."
Ben Parker added, "Kingpin has a huge appetite, nobody dares to offend him, and even the unions are threatened by his men."
Upon hearing this, Mark clenched his fists involuntarily.
"I hate guys who are rich but stingy the most."
After uttering that curse, he went straight back to his bedroom.
Ben Parker: "????"
"He seems very angry," he said to Mei.
Mei nodded. "I was just angry for a moment."
The two looked at each other, finally relieved.
Mark has grown up and is at least not as impulsive as he was three years ago.
This is a good thing.
-
10 PM.
Mark did not enter the game.
While claiming the Intermediate Witcher reward and forging the Dragon Slayer Sword are both important.
But he has something more important to do tonight.
Hell's Kitchen!
He wouldn't allow anyone to bully Ben Parker and May.
The Parker family will never be slaves!
Immediately, he switched to his demon hunter suit and pushed open the window.
"Phew~"
The night wind was cool, and Mark's anger was intense.
He leaped onto the roof of the neighboring house, turning into a dark shadow and disappearing into the night.
Mary Jane, who lived next door, heard the commotion in Mark's room, but never heard the word "Bruce."
She peeked out the window, feeling quite uneasy.
Last time, Lady Spider stole Bruce's identity.
This time, Spider-Man doesn't seem to need Bruce.
If I had known it would be like this, I shouldn't have left early that night.
If you don't leave in advance, you'll be caught in the Osborne Tower collapse.
She wasn't sure if she would survive the disaster.
So she still had no choice.
Thinking of this, the light in Mary Jane's eyes dimmed even further.
Her future is uncertain.
As for Mark, on his way to Hell's Kitchen, he met a really cool guy.
"Wow, he can slice bullets with a knife! He's practically Superman... no, he's Deadpool!"