Chapter 54: A Purple Masked Man

"What are you talking about?"

Gwen playfully punched Andrew in a mix of both embarrassment and anger, As he handed her a bottle of water and said, "Gwen, the biggest difference between humans and beasts is that humans can use tools. If you want to protect yourself, besides training, you also need to learn to use tools."

Gwen took a sip of water and asked, "Use tools?"

Andrew replied, "Let's take Spider-Man as an example. His webbing is a tool. Without it, his combat ability would greatly decrease."

Andrew continued, "However, Spider-Man doesn't utilize the webbing to its full potential. He should modify his web shooters to have multiple firing modes, such as electric mode, web net mode, and so on."

Gwen pondered, "Modify the web shooters?"

"Yes, in addition to the web shooters, Spider-Man can actually have some special weapons, like the police's stun batons."

Andrew nodded and said, "Spider-Man fighting barehanded every time, having to wrestle with criminals for a long time, not only is it dangerous but it also damages public property. Police Chief George has been wanting to catch him and make him pay."

"My dad really hates Spider-Man. He often curses him at home," Gwen laughed, then suddenly her smile froze—she was about to become the next Spider-Man.

"You are a budding scientist, and I believe you understand the importance of tools. Our minds are the most precious assets we humans possess."

Andrew said, "Alright, let's continue training. Next, we'll practice with throwing darts, and in a few days, I'll take you to the shooting range."

Gwen looked surprised, "Shooting range? Is that necessary?"

Andrew nodded firmly, "Of course it is necessary. If you don't understand the performance and actual killing power of firearms, how will you defend yourself? I'll help you familiarize yourself with various firearms. And if you're interested, I can get you a rocket launcher to play with."

"Are you sure you're a journalist and not an arms dealer?" Gwen teased.

And I just want to save more people. Why are rocket launchers suddenly involved?

Remembering something, Andrew said, "By the way, let me teach you a secret technique that guarantees your safety in any situation."

Gwen's eyes lit up, "What kind of amazing secret technique?"

Andrew said with a serious tone, "When you encounter danger, just call out my name in your mind."

"That's unscientific," Gwen retorted. She didn't believe it at all, but Andrew didn't mind. He had the power to project himself into her mind and assist her at any time.

Under Andrew's strict training, Gwen quickly grew. In fact, with her spider-like powers, she was a gem waiting to be polished. With continued practice, she shone even brighter.

Gwen's growth wasn't just in combat skills but also in confidence. She put on the black and white spider-themed suit she made herself and headed to Hell's Kitchen to help people.

Sizzle... Gwen hit a thug with her staff, electrifying him and causing him to collapse. Gwen blinked in surprise, realizing that Andrew's words had some truth to them—it was much simpler this way.

"Leave, and remember not to come to Hell's Kitchen at night," Gwen whispered to the woman who had been robbed. The woman nodded gratefully and hurriedly ran out of the alley.

After successfully saving someone, Gwen felt happy. As she was about to leave, a voice filled with excitement came from the alley entrance, "Today is truly my lucky day. I actually encountered two women with superpowers in a row."

Gwen turned her head and saw a man in a purple suit and mask standing at the entrance of the alley. It was clear that he wasn't a good person. He was accompanied by a woman wearing a leather jacket who looked very dispirited.

The woman's face was filled with fear and despair, seeming to be extremely afraid of the man in purple. However, for some reason, she didn't run away but remained standing there.

Gwen felt the danger and held her short staff, asking in a low voice, "Who are you? And miss, are you being threatened?"

"You can call me Kilgrave. Now, drop your weapon and come here obediently," Kilgrave, or the Purple Man, said excitedly. Gwen didn't want to comply, but for some reason, she obediently dropped her weapon and walked toward Kilgrave.

Kilgrave was a major supervillain, capable of controlling others through viral infection (the TV show version, different from the pheromone version in the comics).

As for the woman with him, her name was Jessica Jones, a future street-level hero with super strength and super jumping ability.

"How did this happen?" Gwen wanted to resist but found that she couldn't control her own body. She finally understood why the woman looked so terrified. Kilgrave was truly terrifying.

Jessica Jones looked at Gwen, growing increasingly desperate. This time, it was over.

"No, I won't be controlled."

Fear filled Gwen's heart as she remembered Andrew's secret technique and couldn't help but shout in her mind, "Andrew!"

Kilgrave's vision blurred, and suddenly, he found himself in a place filled with magma and black smoke. In front of him stood a terrifying figure that made him tremble in fear.

"Die."

Andrew didn't waste any words. He brought down his palm like he was swatting a fly instantly shattering Kilgrave's soul.

In the real world, Kilgrave's eyes widened, and he collapsed to the ground. Gwen and Jessica simultaneously regained control of themselves, looking at each other in confusion. What just happened?

Jessica thought for a moment, cautiously approaching Kilgrave's body. She discovered that he was dead.

"How did he suddenly die?" Gwen felt bewildered. Even in a movie, the plot wouldn't be so far-fetched, would it? The main villain about to succeed suddenly dies of an illness? If it were acted out, it would be heavily criticized.

"It's better that he's dead," Jessica let out a breath, kicking Kilgrave's body hard against the wall. He had scared her half to death earlier.

At that moment, Jessica's phone suddenly rang. She answered the call, and an urgent female voice said, "The police are coming. You need to escape quickly. I'll pick you up at the intersection."

Jessica was startled and quickly led Gwen in the direction indicated. She had just kicked Kilgrave, and if she were caught, it would be difficult to wash away the blame.

Gwen was facing such a situation for the first time and had no experience. She followed Jessica, and soon, the two women arrived at the intersection, where a Ford van was waiting for them.

"Get in quickly," said the strikingly beautiful mixed-race female driver, opening the door. The two women immediately got into the car, and the driver stepped on the gas, swiftly leaving the scene.

After escaping Hell's Kitchen, Jessica asked the female driver, "Who are you? Why did you help us? And how did you know my phone number?"

The driver, Skye, smiled and said, "I'm Skye, a hacker. I happened to see you on the surveillance cameras. Don't worry, I've deleted all the footage."

"A hacker?" Gwen and Jessica were both surprised. Andrew was also taken aback, muttering to himself, "Spider-Gwen, Star of Destiny Skye, and the tipsy Jessica Jones—what a combination."

Then, Andrew shook his head. It didn't matter. He could handle it.

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