Chapter 20: Who is the Real Spider-Man?

Under the flickering flames, Gwen gazed in horror as Frank began to mutate.

His facial skin trembled and twitched incessantly.

Tiny beads of sweat appeared on his forehead, and black lumps grew on his head.

His teeth also underwent a transformation, sharp and thin teeth emerged, with two curved fangs resembling spider claws.

What shocked Gwen the most was the countless red eyes appearing on the lump on his head.

Spider-like eyes emanated a eerie and terrifying aura.

Under the swollen muscles, Frank transformed from a human into a spider-like monster.

Gwen took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

She bent down to pick up another burning piece of debris, hurling it towards Frank.

Then, without looking back, she fled towards the crowd.

Though she was confident in her strength and could handle ordinary people, against such a spider-like monster, she didn't stand a chance.

Other students in the playground witnessed Frank's transformation into a spider-like monster, and the screams of terror grew louder, causing more chaos as everyone rushed towards the exit.

"Oh God! I must be seeing things!"

When Gwen ran to Laurie's side, Laurie was staring dumbfounded at Frank, who had transformed into a spider-like monster.

"God won't help you! Run!" Gwen grabbed Laurie's hand and ran towards the exit along with the frantic crowd.

But when they reached the entrance of the playground, they found the gate locked.

The people at the front pounded on the door, but it didn't budge.

More and more people crowded around the door, the cries and screams mingling in the chaos.

The agile boys immediately climbed the iron gate, attempting to open the door from the outside.

Vice Principal Morton was the first to reach the door, facing the students running around, he displayed his tough demeanor, first giving a screaming girl a slap, then punching a boy who was pushing and shoving.

The fire continued to spread on the grass, the crackling flames echoing in the night sky.

Standing in the center of the flames, Frank, transformed into a spider-like monster, wasn't just standing there watching everyone flee.

He swiftly grabbed a nearby football team member, twisted his neck at lightning speed, and grabbed him in front of himself.

With terrifying spider fangs, he bit into the boy's neck, blood splattering everywhere.

Seeing this scene, Gwen immediately felt the urge to vomit rise in her throat.

After killing a football team member at will, Frank walked towards the remaining fleeing students.

"Boom!"

Just with a casual swing, a tall and sturdy student spurted blood from his mouth, like a flying baseball bat, crashing heavily to the ground, life or death uncertain.

"Hoo!"

Exhaling deeply, Gwen released Laurie's hand and solemnly said, "Listen, Laurie, you need to escape and call the police!"

"What about you?"

Laurie knew what her friend intended to do. She grabbed Gwen's wrist, tears filling her eyes. "You can't go! Gwen, you're not a superhero! You'll get hurt, or even killed. Please, don't go!"

"I have to do something."

Gwen pulled her wrist free and ran in the opposite direction of the crowd.

By now, the flames had spread to the stage set up on the playground.

The wires near the stage ignited, emitting glaring sparks.

"Boom!"

The giant microphone reverberated throughout the entire playground!

Gwen looked in the direction of the sound and saw a classmate gripping the microphone, eyes bulging, body trembling, with sparks flying around.

It was clear that he had been electrocuted.

Frank stood in a strategic spot, targeting the students still unable to escape.

Blood splattered everywhere, and the sounds of flames and electricity made everyone's head ache.

Gwen took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down, her gaze scanning the surroundings.

Near the motionless student lying on the ground, Gwen saw a thick, heavy electric wire lying twisted and wriggling like a snake, emitting purple flashes.

With "I can do this" murmuring in her mouth, Gwen hurried over and grabbed the other end of the wire.

Dragging herself towards Frank, Gwen attempted to use the electric current to knock him down.

"Zap!"

The electric current surged towards Frank from behind.

Thinking her plan had succeeded, Gwen saw Frank's body sway for a moment before turning around.

As Gwen watched, feeling the weight of the wire in her hand, she saw Frank's fangs coming towards her.

She could even smell the foul odor emanating from his mouth.

As Frank's fangs drew closer, despair filled Gwen's heart.

"Boom!"

Unexpectedly, Frank's spider fangs did not sink into her neck.

A pair of hands reached out from behind her, grabbing Frank's neck.

A familiar aura enveloped her body, a long-lost sense of safety.

The hand behind Gwen grabbed Frank's neck and threw him forcefully.

With a loud "thud," Frank crashed heavily to the ground.

The cracked ground kicked up countless dust, causing it to tremble slightly.

"Peter!"

Gwen stared in astonishment at Peter appearing behind her.

She hadn't expected Peter to attend the event, let alone appear before her in this manner.

"You shouldn't have been so reckless, Gwen."

Peter looked at the disheveled, bloodied Gwen with concern.

Originally, he hadn't planned to come to school, but he was "pushed" to the school by Uncle Ben and Aunt May under the pretext of "expanding his social circle."

"I know, but Frank was after me from the beginning. I have to take responsibility."

Gwen apologized to him with a remorseful expression.

Quickly, she grabbed Peter's hand. "We need to get out of here! This guy has turned into a monster."

Most of the surrounding students had already fled, and she had successfully delayed the opponent's intentions. Now they needed to escape quickly.

"It's too late!"

Peter shook his head, watching Frank slowly getting up in the distance.

"What should we do?"

Gwen nervously looked at him.

Then she quickly made a decision. "I'll stop him. Peter, you run."

With a determined decision in her heart, Gwen let go of Peter's hand and stood in front of him.

Peter was momentarily stunned, then shook his head. "You're not a superhero, Gwen."

"I have a responsibility."

Listening to Gwen's firm tone, Peter was speechless.

Why did it feel like she was the Spider-Man?

"But your abilities aren't enough."

Peter pushed Gwen away.

The next moment!

Frank charged forward, narrowly missing Gwen who had been pushed aside.

With a "thud," Peter grabbed Frank's arm.

Feeling the immense power emanating from Peter's body, Frank looked at him in horror.

"What kind of monster are you?!"

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