Chapter 29: Partners in Progress

"Any leads on Sentinel?" Antony inquired.

Vladimir shook his head. "We've only spotted him twice. First, thwarting our team's plans, and then at the abandoned factory. We've done some basic analysis of his gear, but nothing definitive yet."

"His speed and strength likely stem from his armor. It can withstand rifle fire, but grenades pose a threat," Vladimir assessed, eyeing the cache of weapons nearby. "With these, we can handle him if we cross paths again."

The man in black grinned. "I'll be awaiting your success. Don't keep me waiting too long."

With that, the man departed, trailed by a silent, long-haired companion.

Once alone, Antony voiced his concerns. "Brother, that man's background is shady. Are we sure we want to assist him?"

Vladimir gestured to the amassed weapons. "He's provided us with resources we can't afford to overlook. If he's willing to supply us, others won't hesitate to take advantage. Our foothold in New York hinges on his terms."

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Peter's costume design adhered to his signature style: sleek, red and blue tights adorned with a spider emblem. Thoughtful touches, like reinforced leather in sensitive areas, minimized discomfort.

Yet James couldn't shake the nagging doubt. Wearing such form-fitting attire felt... awkward.

Thankfully, Peter had anticipated the issue, incorporating measures to mitigate discomfort.

"Looking good, handsome," Peter remarked, posing mid-air before losing balance and toppling over.

Grateful for the consideration, James suppressed a chuckle. "Yes, quite the ensemble."

"This makes us a team. As we recruit more partners, I'll tailor uniforms for them. We could become a formidable unit," Peter proposed, brimming with enthusiasm.

James stifled an incredulous retort. As much as he admired Peter's fervor, envisioning a dinosaur-themed squad was a stretch. Nevertheless, he indulged Peter's vision, knowing their collaboration bore fruit.

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As the duo prepared for action, Peter's hacked police scanner buzzed with activity, alerting them to a nearby crisis.

"Time to swing into action!" Peter declared, launching a web and soaring out the window.

James followed suit, morphing into a shadow and leaping from the building.

Thanks to recent enhancements, James's strength exceeded 500 kilograms, with sprint speeds reaching 50 meters per second. Paired with the Ink Suit, these abilities nearly doubled.

However, James maintained a low profile as Sentinel, especially alongside Spider-Man. Moon Knight's capabilities sufficed, boasting over 700 kilograms of strength and sprint speeds exceeding 70 meters per second.

Their target lay 20 kilometers away, but Peter's aerial prowess ensured a swift arrival.

Arriving at the scene, they found a standoff between militants and police. Peter swiftly dispatched the gunmen, earning the gratitude of law enforcement.

Yet the police's reception of Spider-Man was lukewarm. Sniper scopes trained on him, a stark reminder of the precariousness of his vigilante status.

Observing from afar, George Stacy, the 19th district sheriff and Gwen's father, issued a cautious ultimatum, urging Spider-Man to cooperate.

The irony wasn't lost on Peter. His heroics, while lauded by some, stirred controversy among law enforcement.

For Peter, unmasking posed a dilemma. While transparency could deter illicit behavior, it also risked government control, a fate he was determined to evade.

As Peter contemplated his next move, a familiar sense of danger washed over him—a sniper's crosshairs aimed at his head.

The irony wasn't lost on him.

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