The Deep struggled but couldn't move. The hand gripping his neck was like an iron vise, firmly clamped around his throat.
Yet, he could still breathe. The reason he was called The Deep was his ability to communicate with marine life and breathe underwater.
On either side of his abdomen, he had a pair of gills.
"This has nothing to do with me!"
The Deep managed to say with difficulty.
"I just came over when I heard the noise. I wasn't involved in anything."
The Deep looked at the man before him, his eyes filled with fear.
As someone who spent time online, he had the habit of surfing the web and naturally knew that the man in front of him was the Punisher, who had killed countless people!
Since his appearance, car thefts in New York at night had significantly decreased.
"I know you're not involved in this, but I just don't like you."
In an instant, two yellow beams shot from Peter's eyes!
The Deep's head was pierced with two holes.
Killing one was the same as killing two.
Peter didn't care.
Seeing this, A-Train, who was in the middle of the fight, was terrified.
Faced with life and death, his will to fight vanished.
On the internet, A-Train was hailed as the second Flash, with the potential to become the fastest man in the world.
There were plenty of videos of him defeating villains.
But that was all packaging!
It was Vought International's way of promoting their heroes!
It was all fake, all staged, all set up!
Just to get A-Train endorsements from sports brands!!
His actual combat experience was minimal at best!
Seeing The Deep killed, A-Train had only one thought in his mind:
Get out of here!
"Miss Spider, we've had three similar encounters, and each time you've disappointed me!"
"The first time, you didn't use your surroundings effectively in combat."
"The second time, you didn't know how to use your webs in battle."
"The third time, even with preparation, you didn't target your opponent's weakness immediately."
"Tell me, what are you doing? Do you realize this is a dangerous fight, not some game? One wrong move, and you could die!"
"When dealing with enemies, there are no rules. If you can ambush, ambush. If you can use underhanded tactics, don't fight fair!"
"Against A-Train, you should have gone for his legs first!"
Peter was genuinely moved that Gwen had come to confront A-Train.
But he was also worried about her.
Spider-Woman had superpowers, but she wasn't invincible.
If possible, Peter wished Gwen would never have to fight.
That's why he was cold, stern, and emotionless in his reprimand.
Only through discipline can one improve.
A-Train took advantage of Peter's lecture to muster all his strength and escape from Vought International's branch.
"He's gone!"
"He's not going anywhere, but Miss Spider, it's time for you to leave!"
With that, Peter moved at lightning speed, scooping up Gwen!
He flew down from the over twenty-story building.
Once Gwen realized what was happening, she resisted fiercely!
"Let go of me, you jerk! I can leave on my own!"
Her tone was filled with unmistakable disgust!
Even mid-flight, she elbowed Peter hard!
If it weren't for the Ox Talisman strengthening his body, that blow would have broken a few ribs!
After landing, Gwen shoved him away.
"I have a boyfriend. Keep your hands to yourself!"
Peter: "..."
I am your boyfriend...
"How boring!"
"Wait here. I'll be back in a minute."
With that, Peter vanished!
...
"I'm safe!"
A-Train gasped for breath, his heart pounding as if it might burst.
He felt awful.
The rapid heartbeat was partly due to his fear of death.
And partly due to the side effects of Compound V!
His superpowers came from genetic modification and the company's training.
But lately, he felt he was getting slower.
The reason he had killed someone on the road today was because of Compound V's side effects.
Every time he exerted himself, his heart would ache terribly!
By now, A-Train had left New York!
As long as he made it back to headquarters, he'd be safe. Homelander was there!
Though he disliked the arrogant guy, there was no denying he was the strongest among Vought's superhumans!
"Done running?"
Suddenly, a voice rang in A-Train's ears.
It wasn't loud, but to him, it was like a thunderclap!
"No way!"
A-Train vanished in an instant!
He couldn't care less about his aching heart. Staying meant certain death; running might give him a chance to survive!
The shock he felt was beyond words!
How could anyone be faster than him?!
It's impossible!
How could this be?!
As A-Train ran, everything around him seemed to slow down.
But in Peter's eyes, A-Train was the one moving in slow motion!
Two beams of light shot toward A-Train from the front!
A-Train reacted in time, dodging the beams, but he had exhausted all his strength.
"The man who could've been the fastest in the world."
"Hah."
Peter stood in front of A-Train, his tall shadow making A-Train too afraid to look up.
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