Chapter 64: Little Spiders Big Adventure (1)

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Chapter 64: Little Spiders Big Adventure (1) In the end, it was Matt and his girlfriend, Erica, who took on the responsibility of teaching Peter how to drive. Matt's recent severe injury had helped mend the rift between him and Erica, bringing them back together. Of course, once Erica had shaken off the effects of her brainwashing, she realized that her actions had been impulsive. Peter had only been trying to protect Matt. She felt a twinge of remorse for stabbing Peter back then. So, when she learned from Matt about Peter's rather challenging journey in learning to drive, both she and Matt took it upon themselves to help Peter with his driving lessons. It had to be said that Erica was indeed more reliable than the others in this regard. Despite being a Ninja assassin, she displayed considerable patience in teaching. On this particular day, Peter was attempting to drive on his own, with Erica and Matt sitting in the car, discussing matters concerning Kingpin. "One day, I'm going to make him pay!" Peter declared. "He used such despicable methods against you." "Don't be impulsive," Erica cautioned. "The feud between me and Kingpin is complicated, and he's the most notorious crime lord in the entire country. You're not ready to take him on." "What about Bullseye? I remember he was still in Hell's Kitchen, right? I'll go give him a beating tonight," Peter said. Erica replied, "The situation isn't favorable right now. After learning about Dragon Bone, Kingpin hasn't immediately targeted The Hand. It seems they've reached some kind of agreement. Worse yet, Kingpin may have hired The Hand." "That doesn't make sense. If The Hand cares so much about Dragon Bone and knows that Kingpin also wants it, they'll surely turn against him in the end. Doesn't Kingpin know that?" "That's the worst part. Even if Kingpin knows The Hand won't genuinely cooperate with him and certainly won't hand over Dragon Bone, he's still willing to hire them. This suggests there's something we don't know, something that makes Kingpin take the risk of The Hand turning on him." "Does he have any big deals going on recently?" Erica's expression grew serious. "If I have to be honest, you probably already know about it. His drug business." "You mean that plan he abandoned before?" "What are you two talking about?" Peter controlled the steering wheel, unable to understand the cryptic conversation between Matt and Erica. During this time period, Spider-Man hadn't yet crossed paths with Kingpin. DaredevilMatt was the one primarily battling Kingpin. "Kingpin's drug operation on the East Coast has hit a bottleneck. He's already claimed the majority of the market, but he's not satisfied." "Earlier, I received intel that Kingpin wants to target younger students, using the network he's built in various colleges and high schools to distribute drugs to even younger children who might become addicted. That way, he hopes to surpass his historical sales figures someday." Peter pounded the steering wheel in frustration and muttered, "Ever since I decided to become a hero, my limits have been constantly tested by people like them. Why do they have no humanity?" "You'll encounter more monsters like this in the future," Matt said calmly. His calm demeanor gave Peter a sense of strength. As the car turned onto a side street, it was getting late, and Peter decided to take Matt's car back and continue practicing the next day. But just as they made the turn, a blinding light flashed, and Peter instinctively shielded his eyes. Then, his Spider-Sense tingled, and he immediately opened the car door and jumped out. These Ninjas were quite troublesome. They could lower their heart rates, making it difficult for Matt to pinpoint their exact locations. They would visit his home sporadically, either throwing darts or setting fires, causing a lot of chaos. The landlords didn't care if Matt was being harassed; they only wanted to evict him. As a lawyer, Matt had a decent apartment in Manhattan, but his place in Hell's Kitchen was just a stronghold. However, those Ninjas always came to disrupt his life, forcing him to move repeatedly, which drained a lot of his energy. Daredevil had only 24 hours in a day, and he used to sacrifice sleep time to combat crime. But now, during the daytime, he had to write complaints, attend court sessions, and pack his belongings for another move. He had only a short window in the late night to patrol. His efficiency had dropped significantly, and he felt drained. Kingpin had successfully exploited Daredevil's weakness: Matt was still a part of society, and when faced with such troubles, he had to spend a lot of time to maintain his societal identity. Erica had her share of troubles too. The Hand didn't show mercy to traitors, and her extended absence had raised Kingpin's suspicions. Bullseye was constantly seeking opportunities to kill her and regain his position. Peter said, "Although I can't help you with these Ninjas, I can at least go cause trouble for their leader." "Be careful," Erica warned. "Bullseye is no ordinary person. He's a master acrobat, highly skilled in hand-to-hand combat, and extremely cunning." "That's good to know. I haven't faced a worthy opponent in a while." "Didn't billionaire Stark provide you with a combat suit? To deal with Bullseye, you should wear it at all times. He's skilled with projectiles, but if his weapons can't penetrate your combat suit, he'll be much easier to handle." "The combat suit is still in testing. I received a call from Mr. Stark yesterday; it should be ready in a few days." As the car arrived on the street near Matt's residence, they all got out. Matt said, "You need to think this through. Once you go after Bullseye, you will undoubtedly come into Kingpin's sight." "Confronting Kingpin is a true life-or-death struggle, not comparable to dealing with a few muggers or thieves in Hell's Kitchen." "He will use every imaginable and unimaginable brutal means to kill you. He might become your lifelong nightmare, and wherever you go, you'll need to watch out for his assassins, just like me." Peter stood on the other side of the car, looking at Matt. The streetlights had gone out, leaving only the faint reflections of lights from residential buildings in the car windows. Peter asked, "Do you regret it? When you were lying on the operating room bed, did you regret getting involved in all this?" "If I hadn't gotten involved, I'd probably be in a high-end downtown apartment right now, preparing for a court trial the next day. Maybe I'd be thinking about when to discuss engagement with my girlfriend, or whether to get a dog..." Erica chimed in, "But now, you're like a rat in the street. Forget about getting a dog; even if you had a tropical fish, its corpse would show up at your bedroom door the next day." "I didn't think through my decision at that time. Do you think I spent a year pondering before taking action?" "In fact, I plunged into this bottomless abyss with a heart full of hatred and determination," Matt said. "While I truly hope you become a superhero because your abilities can save many people, that's also why I'm willing to train you. But I'm not trying to deceive you. I have to remind you that opposing Kingpin means there's no turning back." "You have to be both just and powerful. If you lack either one, you're on a one-way path to destruction."

Chapter 64: Little Spiders Big Adventure (1)

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