Stand User in Marvel Universe Chapter 838

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Previously on Stand User in Marvel Universe...
Peter Parker was severely beaten by a group of criminals after their leader threatened MJ with a bomb. Forced to endure the assault to protect her, Peter was nearly unmasked before a surge of anger allowed him to break free, crush the remote, and take the leader hostage, though the man claimed other detonators were in play.

Peter's resolve hardened as every possibility was weighed before the engagement commenced. He gambled on capturing the enemy's leader, the disfigured man, to prevent the button's activation. Peter was confident his agility would suffice, but then the unforeseen occurred.

"Hey Boss, should I use it?" The portly man produced the very remote Peter had previously incapacitated, and furthermore, the other criminals behind him revealed identical devices.

The disfigured man had spoken the truth to Peter.

"Remember what I told you, Spiderman? You are now responsible for your girlfriend's demise!" the disfigured man proclaimed with triumph.

He taunted Spiderman as if he owned the surroundings, yet these individuals were not his subordinates; they were merely like-minded cohorts he had rallied for vengeance against Spiderman. Now, even if the disfigured man commanded these people to release Spiderman and his girlfriend, they would refuse.

"Alright Boss, your sacrifice will not be in vain!" the fat man declared with a grin, pressing the button. Simultaneously, Peter was astonished that events unfolded contrary to his expectations. These people displayed utter disregard for their leader!

Peter was perplexed, but as he observed the fat man poised to activate the device, he reacted, unleashing spider web onto the remote control. Yet, Peter knew this action wouldn't resolve his predicament.

"A futile effort, Spiderman! Brothers, detonate them!" the fat man exclaimed, a wide smile gracing his features.

Peter then witnessed at least ten individuals smirk as they reached for their remotes. In this critical moment, Peter felt despair, realizing he could not stop them all simultaneously. He also understood he lacked sufficient time to disarm the bomb attached to MJ.

His only recourse was to abandon MJ and seek his own safety. Peter glanced at MJ with utter hopelessness, but the expression in her eyes was devoid of despair. In fact, MJ urged Peter to abandon her and escape the perilous situation alone. She believed her solitary demise was preferable to implicating Peter.

"Besides, I won't be dying alone! I'll take the disfigured man with me, and it will be entirely worth it. If Peter survives, he will certainly exact vengeance for me later."

MJ exhibited a surprising calm, though a measure of regret lingered. She had been dating Peter for merely a few days, and countless experiences remained unshared. Perhaps if she had recognized her feelings sooner, such regrets would have been absent.

MJ struggled vehemently, mouthing for Peter to flee, her speech still muffled by the tape. Peter appeared to grasp her intent, yet he chose to remain. "I won't give up, MJ! If you perish, we perish together," Peter stated with grave sincerity.

MJ continued to implore Peter to depart and cease his foolishness, but Peter remained resolute.

Precisely then, one of the criminals activated the switch, yet nothing transpired. It was as if time itself had paused!

Dio sighed, opening the door to survey the dire circumstances Peter faced. He proceeded slowly towards Peter, Ripping the explosive devices from MJ's person before tossing them aside into a corner. Clasping MJ's form securely, Dio exited the room with measured steps, closing the door softly behind him.

No one perceived Dio's presence; no one registered his departure. It was as if the events had never occurred.

Time resumed its flow, and the bomb detonated. Fiery flames engulfed MJ's chair and the disfigured man.

"No! MJ!" Peter, who believed she had been consumed by the blast, was splattered with blood. As the ringing in his ears subsided, Peter discerned a chorus of taunting laughter from the assembled onlookers.

"The Amazing Spiderman couldn't even protect his own woman!"

"Such a pity; we didn't get to experience a superhero's woman ourselves."

"A superhero is no different from refuse! When the explosion occurred, he fled faster than any of us!"

The criminals jeered at Spiderman, their concern for him entirely gone, assuming Peter was incapacitated by the explosion. They harbored no fear of a severely wounded superhero. Moreover, their numbers exceeded one hundred. What could a nearly deceased superhero possibly accomplish?

Peter let out a howl and ascended to the ceiling. His actions went unseen by anyone. When the criminals glanced towards where Spiderman had been moments before, they finally realized he had vanished.

"Where did that dying spider go?" one of the criminals shouted, seeking the attention of the others.

"Didn't he just weep uncontrollably in that corner?" another remarked indifferently.

"Are you daft? Would I be asking you if he were still there?" The first criminal, who had noticed Peter's absence, struck his companion's head.

They began to search their surroundings, oblivious to Peter's presence, hanging inverted from the ceiling, concealed by the prevailing darkness.

While confronting Mysterio, he had not permitted his rage to overwhelm his judgment, but now, having lost MJ to a pack of scoundrels, Peter's naive demeanor had vanished entirely!

The notion of consigning these individuals to incarceration vanished! Whether he had ended their lives by accident no longer mattered to Peter; the time had arrived for him to deliver his own justice! Peter's suit began to shift to a deep black hue as he finally permitted Venom to integrate with his being.

Venom Spider-Man plummeted from the heavens, descending flawlessly amidst the criminals. With a mighty blow, he struck the head of a nearby wrongdoer, severing it entirely from its body!

"He's here, kill him!" the corpulent man bellowed upon witnessing the unfolding events. Unbeknownst to himself, the stout individual was enveloped by a profound sense of primal terror. He understood that his demise was imminent if he did not flee instantly! The portly man had held the conviction that Spider-Man would refrain from taking a life, but now, he observed firsthand the ease with which Spider-Man could end one!

Peter advanced deliberately, utilizing the shadows as his concealment. Like a placid predator, Peter stalked his quarry without a single misstep. This was the inherent nature of a spider, a true apex hunter amongst the fauna!

Beyond the confines of the factory, Dio gently placed MJ upon the ground. He listened to the cacophony of wails and screams emanating from within the industrial structure. Dio merely chuckled, lighting a cigarette for himself. More than anyone, Dio was acutely aware that benevolence alone was insufficient for one to be deemed a capable leader!

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