Chapter 44 If I were a monster, would you still love me?

"Exact criminals, that's what they say."

Gwen said indignantly: "Aren't the strange bird and the robot the culprits? They didn't even mention it."

"Ah."

Peter nodded casually.

He did not show any emotion about these comments.

"You can't stop others from saying anything, and you can't change their opinions, Gwen, so... don't get angry."

When he thought about the fact that Gwen would have to endure attacks and slanders countless times more intense than this once she became Spider-Man, he observed a second of silence for her.

Gwen spoke up for Spider-Man, "I think this is unfair, they are prejudiced."

"Do you have a good impression of that Spider-Man?"

Peter asked her curiously.

“He’s the kind of person I hope to be.”

Gwen stuffed the newspaper into her locker and said to Peter, "It won't be easy though."

"Hey, good morning, Gwen, Peter."

Just as Gwen finished her words, a voice came from behind her.

The two looked back and saw it was Harry.

"Good morning, Harry. You were not taken away by that strange bird. I thought you would rest at home for two days after escaping danger."

Gwen and Harry greeted.

She had learned last night that Harry was safe.

"I only suffered some minor injuries at most and don't need to recuperate at home."

Harry shrugged, trying to look relaxed.

But Gwen still noticed something was wrong.

There was a very obvious red slap mark on Harry's face.

"Harry, are you all right?"

"Why do you ask?"

"your face"

Gwen asked confusedly, pointing at his face.

"Um, I accidentally bumped into it."

Harry touched his face, which still felt a little burning, and pretended to be nonchalant.

After being slapped by Norman Osborn, although he was very angry at first, he has calmed down now.

Even though he was full of negative energy, he tried not to show it in front of his friends.

"Well, if you feel uncomfortable, you can go to the medical room."

Gwen didn't want to ask too much, so she suggested to him.

Peter, who was standing next to him, naturally saw what the red mark on Harry's face was, but he just glanced at it and said nothing.

Putting his bag in his locker, he walked towards the classroom with Gwen and Harry.

As soon as I entered the classroom, I heard the voice of "King Kong".

King Kong was talking to a group of friends about yesterday's big news with saliva flying all over the place.

"Spider-Man's helicopter-pulling performance last night was very exciting. My friend was on that subway."

Although he has a burly bald figure, he seems to be extremely interested in topics such as superheroes and violence.

"He pulled the helicopter and almost crashed it, but luckily that didn't happen. Also, he kicked the strange bird over. It seems that he has extraordinary strength."

The class bell rang, but "King Kong" still showed no sign of stopping.

"Hey, King Kong, could you be quiet for a second?"

Gwen said to the other person, "It's time for class now."

King Kong heard the voice and turned to look at Gwen, "What's wrong?"

"I say, you'd better be quiet. You've been talking about Spider-Man for half the morning. Maybe you should take a break now."

She had a headache. Is there anyone who is more obsessed with Spider-Man than herself? "Not everyone wants to hear this, so."

Gwen added, "Would you please sit down quietly?"

King Kong spread his hands and said to Gwen: "Spider-Man is the one who saved the entire train, why can't I say it?"

Gwen exhaled, "Maybe you could try talking outside instead of in the classroom."

"What if I say no?"

King Kong said this as he walked towards her unkindly.

Although Gwen's reputation as a top student is very useful in school, he, who claims that "fists are the most useful", does not buy Gwen's account.

Gwen gave Peter a look that said "I can handle it" in advance, and then turned her gaze to the "King Kong" who was walking towards her with great momentum.

King Kong came over and wanted to have a "discuss" with Gwen, but just after taking two steps and walking in front of Peter, he suddenly stumbled.

As if he was tripped by something, he lost his balance and fell forward.

He was so terrified that he tried hard to grab something, but he couldn't hold anything despite his waving hands.

At this moment, Gwen, who was standing in front of him, felt that time suddenly slowed down.

My breathing became heavy, and the air and everything around me were perceived acutely by my senses.

The movements of the "King Kong" that pounced towards her also became extremely slow in her eyes.

She could even clearly see the look of fear on the other person's face.

Subconsciously, she stretched out her left hand and grabbed the other person's falling body.

With a "bang", she used her left hand to support the huge body of "King Kong".

The other person's chest seemed to be firmly glued to her hand.

Everyone in the classroom was stunned watching this scene.

What kind of strength does Gwen Stacy have? !

Gwen, who grabbed "King Kong" with one hand, immediately realized that there was something wrong with her actions.

She was panicked and immediately pulled her hand away.

As a result, the "King Kong" lost its support and fell to the ground with a loud "bang".

The "King Kong" who had smashed the ground so hard that it was shaking a little, lay on the ground groaning, holding his chest.

The entire classroom was silent, and everyone looked at Gwen in shock.

At this moment, Gwen's heart was in a mess.

She raised her eyes in panic, looking at Peter who was staring at her.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know"

She didn't know whether she was talking to Peter or to "King Kong" lying on the ground.

In the end, nothing was said and one person quickly ran out of the classroom.

Watching Gwen's leaving back, Peter did not chase after her, but just frowned slightly.

Is this the confusing period of becoming a superhero?
Even a girl like Gwen would be confused?

Holding his chin, he fell into thought.

After school in the afternoon, Peter left school and rushed to the hospital.

Yesterday, the alien embryo in his body absorbed Frank's genes, causing mutation and evolution. He needs to check it out.

Even if the embryo's genes evolve, there is no guarantee that it will not break out of the body the next moment.

The embryo in his body was already completely different from the alien egg he knew.

He is no longer able to judge and guess based on his previous experience.

Just as he was getting on the subway heading to New York Presbyterian Hospital, he received a text message from Gwen.

After Gwen left in the morning, she did not return to the classroom.

It seems she has asked for leave.

The message contained only one simple line: "Peter, if I become a monster, will you still consider me a friend?"

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