Chapter 10: Special Body

Maverick pondered for a moment upon hearing this. He knew it seemed to be related to his powerful mental strength, but he couldn't quite understand the specifics.

Seeing him silent, Venom couldn't help but explain, "This change occurs through the interaction between your consciousness and my abilities."

"The nature of symbiotes allows me to significantly enhance the physical qualities and strength of the host after bonding with them."

"Moreover, for some special hosts, I can even replicate their unique abilities and enhance my own abilities across various metrics through their powerful physical qualities."

"So now, I can grant the host all the abilities and physical qualities of Spider-Man, and even surpass them."

"Before meeting you, these abilities of mine were based on the premise of a symbiotic relationship with the host."

"I could grant the host extraordinary strength, but after we separated, they would return to being an ordinary person."

"But you're different." At this point, Venom's narrow, pallid eyes sparkled with excitement and exhilaration, something Maverick could discern.

"Originally, your subconscious couldn't induce any changes in your body. But because of my presence, your subconscious senses danger, so it will gradually enhance your physical qualities through my abilities."

"That's why your physical condition is slowly becoming stronger. As long as I'm in your body, you will become increasingly powerful."

"Similarly, as your physical condition becomes stronger, I will also become stronger. My enhancement to the host will also become stronger."

Now Maverick finally understood why Venom was excited because their union formed a powerful virtuous cycle.

As long as they maintain their symbiotic relationship, both of them will become increasingly powerful.

As Venom spoke, its emotions gradually intensified. Its ferocious mouth grinned beside Maverick, and it spoke hoarsely yet firmly, "We will be the strongest beings! You will become the strongest human! I will become the strongest symbiote!"

"Someday, the name Venom will resound throughout the entire universe!"

"These things are too distant. Right now, I just want to find the person who killed my grandfather and make them suffer!" Maverick's eyes were filled with hatred.

He had thought that with his new lease on life, he could live out the rest of his days peacefully and happily. But instead, he encountered such an unjust calamity.

Thinking of the hot-tempered yet kind-hearted old man, Maverick felt a wave of bitterness spread through his heart. He forcefully sniffed back the tears welling up in his eyes, turning his head to gaze out at the thick night sky beyond the window.

Sensing Maverick's heavy sadness, Venom didn't continue painting any grand illusions. Instead, it softly said beside his shoulder, "They will regret ever coming into this world. I promise."

After spending a few days recuperating in the hospital, Maverick completed the discharge procedures. Although the doctors advised him to stay for a few more days, faced with reports indicating no major issues in his health check-up, they couldn't say much more. They simply reminded him to rest and suggested he go somewhere else to relax and unwind.

Returning home, the empty room made Maverick feel uneasy. He didn't want to linger at home any longer, so he drove to the pizza shop.

The pizza shop was still bustling with activity, albeit missing the fiery old man who loved to shout.

Thanks to Maverick's systematic design and management of the shop before, even if they weren't constantly present at the pizza shop, it could still operate normally. As long as they came to check the accounts and inspect the taste of the products periodically.

After sorting out things at the pizza shop, Maverick eventually returned home. Although it made him unable to suppress his sadness and longing, it was still his home, his last refuge in this world.

Sensing Maverick's low spirits, Venom kept talking incessantly in his ear, trying to distract his attention.

"Oh, by the way, Peter Parker is your classmate, right? Did you ever notice anything unusual about him before? That guy have been wandering the streets in a tight suit since high school."

Hearing Venom's question, Maverick couldn't help but reminisce.

In his memories, Peter Parker had always seemed like a bit of a dorky overachiever.

Although they didn't interact much, Maverick could still recall some things related to Peter Parker.

"Ummm, actually, we weren't very close back then. From what I remember, he didn't seem to show any abnormalities, but he was always late for events."

"I used to think he was just oversleeping or lost track of time while studying. Looking back, he was probably busy swinging around the streets, dealing with emergencies."

Maverick said softly as he recalled.

After hearing Maverick's response, Venom chuckled hoarsely, "That guy barely had time to eat."

"During the time I was inside his body, he probably had lunch on the rooftop of some random building ninety percent of the time, and it was either hot dogs or pizza."

"The funniest part was one time he only ate half of his hot dog, then there was a robbery downstairs, so he had to leave the other half on the rooftop and come back for it later."

"By the time he returned a few minutes later, the half hot dog had been divided up cleanly by the pigeons and sparrows around."

Listening to Venom's recounting, Maverick's mind also conjured up the pitiful and comical scene. Such experiences couldn't help but make him laugh.

Seeing Maverick's mood improve, Venom seemed to have found a knack for it, sharing embarrassing stories about their "predecessor" Peter Parker to cheer Maverick up.

Soon, night fell, and Maverick, having taken care of all the trivial matters, waited with some anticipation.

He and Venom had agreed to wait until nightfall to feel the power they possessed together.

Maverick stood in front of the full-length mirror in the room, waiting. The next moment, black viscous liquid began to extend from his body, enveloping him, and soon he transformed into a small giant over two meters tall.

Looking at the terrifying and monstrous appearance in the mirror, Maverick couldn't help but feel a headache. If he were to go out like this, he'd probably be wanted by government agencies in no time, then captured and dissected for experiments.

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A/N: Here, we're introduced to the concept that his body is special in its own way.

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