Chapter 184
Wolverine extended his adamantium claws, clashing heavily against Karn's double-pronged fork–bident, creating a pleasant metallic clang.
However, in the next instant, Karn paused, swinging his bident directly through Wolverine's body!
Sshh—
With a flick of his bident, Wolverine turned into a skeletal form of adamantium and crashed to the ground, lifeless!
Wolverine was dead!
This was impossible!
His healing factor was immensely strong; he could even survive nuclear radiation from an atomic bomb! But now…
Observing the adamantium skeleton on the ground, the Assassin-Spider, despite his reluctance, had to admit this undeniable truth.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
His girlfriend, Alex, wielding dual pistols, relentlessly fired bullets.
The bullets hit Karn, emitting the metallic clangs as if his body was forged from iron and steel.
However, the reality was that the bullets posed no threat to him!
"Get a rocket launcher; I'll cover you!" Alex, a skilled S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, remained composed, issuing orders.
Yet, the Spider-Assassin knew a rocket launcher wouldn't deter this self-proclaimed Karn.
He was a demon!
'Perhaps only that thing will work! If not, even that won't help. But no matter what, I can't let her die because of this!' The Spider-Assassin's mind raced, immediately formulating a plan.
He fired a webbing dart.
But instead of aiming at Karn, it struck Alex, causing her to faint instantly.
Afterward, he shattered a window and swiftly departed from the scene.
To his surprise, Karn completely disregarded the unconscious Alex, pursuing the Spider-Assassin.
'He truly wants me!' The Spider-Assassin advanced rapidly, brainstorming, 'He's like a machine, relentless and mindless! But that's my only chance!'
'I bet he doesn't know our generator is leagues ahead of typical gas-powered ones! Enough to keep the entire city running non-stop..'
"And his bident conducts energy..."
"Is this conduction two-way? I'm eagerly anticipating that..."
The Spider-Assassin landed atop a metallic structure.
This was their main building.
His spider suit was insulated, so his arrival wouldn't cause any commotion.
And Karn…
Sshh—
A flash of lightning!
The entire city's electricity surged violently, coursing into Karn's body at that moment.
This even led to a widespread blackout throughout the city!
However, the Spider-Assassin couldn't care less at this point.
His eyes fixed on Karn, who stood motionless, eagerly awaiting a miracle.
However...
As the electricity dissipated, Karn slowly turned to face the Spider-Assassin.
"Oh no, he's completely unscathed!"
Boom!
Karn clenched his fist and punched the Spider-Assassin in the abdomen, sending him flying, then calmly walked towards him, saying, "I had a great time. As a reward, your death will be swifter than the others. Any last words? Speak now."
Raising his bident, he resembled a young boy playing with a fork on a sandy beach.
Whoosh—Boom!
A massive tree, several people in girth, suddenly shot from a nearby distance, slamming directly into Karn, sending him flying.
Karn plummeted from a high cliff.
But the Spider-Assassin knew that a mere hundred meters fall wouldn't kill that guy, given his impenetrable body, impervious even to the electricity of an entire city!
Buzz~
Spider-senses activated.
He turned around, spotting another figure clad in a spider suit.
Hanging upside down from a web, Otto Parker swung over to the Spider-Assassin and nonchalantly remarked, "No need to thank me."
The Spider-Assassin nodded at Parker, expressing gratitude, but still focused on the cliff's edge, serious: "That won't hurt him; I need to think of another way."
Preparing to chase after Karn, he was stopped by Otto's quick intervention.
"Wait, you reckless fool! you're so stupid!" Otto hastily grabbed the Spider-Assassin's arm. "You need to calm down!"
Spider-Assassin: "Listen, I don't know if you took over my job in the city or came from another universe. I don't care about these things."
Otto Parker immediately interrupted him: "You should care, idiot! Also, I'm not that 'friendly neighborhood Spider-Man' anymore! Some people deserve to be killed, like this monster, the perfect example!"
Otto's words actually managed to calm the Spider-Assassin down slightly, as it surprisingly aligned with his thoughts.
Seeing his calmer demeanor, Otto continued persuading: "In countless universes, there are many Spider-Men, not all as... practical as you and me. But some possess special skills that could be useful. So, I plan to gather them, form an army to fight this monster. I need someone like me, someone who can make tough decisions without hesitation in critical moments!"
The Spider-Assassin seemed swayed: "But Alex..."
"Your woman?" Otto quickly understood, "If you really care about her, joining me is the best choice. For her and for this world. That monster is only interested in people like us, Spider-Men, do you understand?"
"Alright, I've said what I needed to. I'm not a coward, but that doesn't mean I'm willing to die needlessly! Bravery in the moment has no meaning! Now, are you willing to fight alongside me?" Otto Parker asked, taking a breath, posing the final question.
He felt time was running out; the guy below would soon arrive. If that guy persisted, he wouldn't stay here and wait to die; he'd leave decisively!
The Spider-Assassin asked, "Do you guarantee that we'll finally kill him?"
Otto Parker nodded solemnly, "That demon must die! Otherwise, none of us have a future!"
"Okay, count me in!"
With that, both quickly turned and entered the interdimensional portal behind them.
Boom!
Just seconds after their departure, Karn climbed back up from below the mountain.
Standing there, he watched where the two had left, lost in thought.
"Spider... actually leaving this universe? Interesting!"
Though it was his first encounter with such a situation, he wasn't overly disheartened. After composing himself, he prepared to leave this world, continuing his "atonement" journey.
"Karn, Karn..."
At this moment, an incredibly familiar voice echoed in his mind.
"Weaver? Why are you looking for me?"