The Villainous Superhero Template (Marvel/DC)

Chapter 38: Chapter 38: Ox Talisman Usage Upgraded, Three Months Extended to Permanent



Rosie was too terrified to speak.

She had never experienced such danger before, her heart felt like it was about to leap out of her chest.

Suppressing the urge to vomit, she glanced at the severed head of the corpse not far away.

Finally, she couldn't hold it in any longer and vomited with a loud "wah."

"Oh my God!"

She felt as if her world had collapsed. She never imagined so much could happen in just a few days.

"After you're done vomiting, let's find a place to talk."

"Let's go to my hotel, Punisher."

Looking at the tall, burly man in front of her, Rosie felt a deep sense of fear, especially after witnessing him turn someone's head into a smashed watermelon right before her eyes.

Five minutes later, the two arrived at the hotel where Rosie was staying.

To be honest, the earlier incident had caught Peter off guard.

Originally, he had planned to explain things to Rosie using his own identity.

But who would have thought that in England, a country known worldwide for its gentlemanly, someone would commit such a despicable crime in broad daylight?

It was truly disgraceful.

Looks like there's a new points brushing location now.

Rosie took a sip of water, rinsed her mouth, and then asked nervously:

"Excuse me, sir, I'm a bit confused. Why did you bring me here? Where is my husband, Otto Octavius? I can't reach him."

Peter spoke indifferently:

"Ms. Rosie, there's something you should know better than I do."

"About the mechanical arms."

The mechanical arms?

Rosie's face was filled with confusion.

The mechanical arms were tools Otto had created to control nuclear fusion reactions.

They utilized the most advanced artificial intelligence technology.

To control them, Otto had specifically developed inhibitor chips.

Otherwise, the AI would compete with him for control of his body.

Wait!

Rosie's eyes widened.

"You mean…"

Rosie didn't finish her sentence. She couldn't bear to imagine it.

Peter nodded.

"That's right. During the experiment that day, the inhibitor chip on the back of Otto's neck was burned out."

"Otto Octavius is now likely a slave to the mechanical arms."

Rosie took a deep breath.

The unease in her eyes was hard to conceal.

As Otto's wife, she understood the terror of the mechanical arms better than anyone.

These devices could amplify the dark side of the user's mind.

During the experimental phase, Otto had once worn them.

The arms had actually bewitched him into kidnap Osborn to secure more funding.

Since the mechanical arms weren't fully developed at the time, they could be forcibly removed with external help.

This was also why Otto later developed the inhibitor chips.

But now, with four mechanical arms, each possessing hundreds of kilograms of strength…

Once Otto was controlled by them…

Oh my God!!

Peter stood up and picked up a nearby hat, putting it on.

"This is also why I brought you here."

"After all, a person controlled by machines is capable of anything dangerous."

"But you can rest assured, I'll restore Otto to normal."

Rosie quickly stood up, sincerely grateful.

"Thank you, thank you, Punisher!"

"But I have one more question. Why? Why are you saving Otto? As far as I know, he doesn't have a friend like you."

"Don't thank me. I didn't know you guys either."

"If you really want to thank someone, thank Peter."

"Peter?" Rosie was stunned again.

That kid from Midtown High School of Science and Technology?

"Yes, he asked me to help. Otherwise, I wouldn't have bothered."

"One more thing."

The tall figure, wearing a Peaky Blinders-style Octagonal hat, turned around and handed Rosie ten hundred-dollar bills.

"Peter asked me to bring this over. He was worried you might run out of money here."

...

[You have completed a new achievement]

As soon as he stepped out, the mechanical voice rang in Peter's ears.

[You have completed the achievement: Ruthless Killer]

[Ruthless Killer (100/100)]

[A blood-stained executioner isn't necessarily a bad person. Sometimes, killing is also about saving.]

[You have received an achievement reward. Please choose your reward from the following three options.]

[Receive 20,000 points]

[Permanent usage rights for the Ox Talisman]

[Obtain Observation Haki]

Observation Haki?

As an anime enthusiast in his past life, Peter was no stranger to this term.

Sensing attacks, detecting the number of enemies, predicting enemy moves in the short term, and gauging the strength of opponents.

But this ability overlapped significantly with Peter's Spider-Sense.

Moreover, choosing this ability would mean missing out on the Ox Talisman.

Right now, the Ox Talisman was Peter's primary source of strength.

So, without hesitation, he chose the Ox Talisman.

The moment he made his choice, the Ox Talisman transformed into a white light and merged into Peter's body.

[Long-term mission: Collection of the Zodiac Talismans, I Lack Nothing (2/12)]

Peter let out a sigh of relief.

With the three-month deadline looming closer, he had been worried about what would happen once the Ox Talisman's usage period expired.

Now, the power of the Ox Talisman was his permanently!

Suddenly, Peter thought of something.

He opened the points mall.

Clicking on the search bar, he entered "Zodiac Talismans," and sure enough, options appeared.

His heart leapt with joy.

If he could purchase the talismans, then maybe he didn't need the Homelander template after all.

But the next moment, he was doused with cold water.

[You can spend 10,000 points to exchange for the Rat Talisman.]

[Note: The exchange for Zodiac Talismans must follow the order, excluding the ones you already possess.]

[Exchanging for the Rat Talisman requires 10,000 points, the Tiger Talisman requires 100,000 points, the Dragon Talisman requires 1,000,000 points…]

[Zodiac Talismans are most likely to appear as rewards in main missions. It is not recommended to exchange them with points…]

Peter: "..."

Time to head back to New York. This is boring…

In the next second, his figure vanished from the spot.

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