Chapter 102: Great Power, Great Responsibility
<strong>Chapter 102: Great Power, Great Responsibility</strong>
<span style="font-weight:400">After being convinced that he was too unlucky this morning, Benjamin stopped pulling for gacha as he was already satisfied with his gainsst night.
<span style="font-weight:400">Even if the Beyonder appeared, he could just use the Ultimate Nullifier and poof goes the man.
<span style="font-weight:400">While thinking of such things, Benjamin had already left his room and went to look for the others.
<span style="font-weight:400">The two Deaths had already taken refuge inside Benjamin’s Soul Stone.
<span style="font-weight:400">Right, the other Death, Mara, had also decided to stay in his Soul Stone from now on.
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin wondered if it was fine to just leave her world just like that.
<span style="font-weight:400">Mara exined that it was fine to leave it for a while. She can just go back every now and then to im the souls of the dead. There was no reason to be here 24/7.
<span style="font-weight:400">As for what happens if the souls of the dead umte too much?
<span style="font-weight:400">Apparently, the Beyonder of one world tried to kill that world’s Death just because he wondered what would happen.
<span style="font-weight:400">The result was…well, in simple terms, Marvel Zombie.
<span style="font-weight:400">It was a world where everyone had turned into zombies…
<span style="font-weight:400">When Benjamin heard about that, he was kinda curious about it and wondered if he should visit it once someday.
<span style="font-weight:400">At the same time, Benjamin sighed at how unpredictable the Beyonder could be.
<span style="font-weight:400">That guy seems to do things at his whim.
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin even wondered if he should go and use the Ultimate Nullifier in his own world and kill the Beyonder so he doesn’t do something stupid.
<span style="font-weight:400">Actually, I’ve been saying this in my head for a while but can the Ultimate Nullifier even be used against the Beyonder?
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin thought as he didn’t exactly fully understand the scope of the Ultimate Nullifier’s capabilities.
<span style="font-weight:400">[For others, no. But this is the System’s Ultimate Nullifier. It can be used topletely and utterly eliminate any target the wielder chooses. Naturally, except the System.]
<span style="font-weight:400">Ohh…I didn’t think of that. Rather, why would I use it on you?
<span style="font-weight:400">[You never know.]
<span style="font-weight:400">…System, here you go again and your foreshadowings! Can’t you speak properly for once!?
<span style="font-weight:400">[...]
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin sighed and shook his head.
<span style="font-weight:400">In any case, it was good to know that he can use it on the Beyonder.
<span style="font-weight:400">Although he only has one use so Benjamin deliberated whether he should use it immediately after going back or save it in case of emergency.
<span style="font-weight:400">“It would be nice if I had two…”
<span style="font-weight:400">[Host is too greedy.]
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin rolled his eyes at the System.
<span style="font-weight:400">Such an OP thing, won’t anyone want to have a lot of it?
<span style="font-weight:400">Thinking that, Benjamin decided to do another wave of gacha when he finished the matter here.
<span style="font-weight:400">Maybe he’ll get another. Or better yet, two more!
<span style="font-weight:400">[...]
<span style="font-weight:400">The System was speechless at its host’s crazy imagination.
<span style="font-weight:400">However, to be safe, the System did a silent update to make sure the RNG wasn’t somehow tempered.
<span style="font-weight:400">After all, there exists someone who can do that just to make writing easier…
<span style="font-weight:400">Author: “Ahem. I don’t know what you mean.”
<span style="font-weight:400">(Also the Author: This part is just a joke btw. I me my drunk ass for writing.)
<span style="font-weight:400">After some time, Benjamin met up with the others and they all started to discuss again regarding the n.
<span style="font-weight:400">Cosmic Spider-Man started the meeting.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Now that everyone’s gotten some rest, we need to talk about our actions moving forward. Although everyone is safe here, it isn’t really a solution to remain here. We need to do something.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Superior Spider-Man frowned.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Is there even a need to talk about this? You all know how powerful the Inheritors are. We’re not safe outside this world. What we need to do is bid our time. Find their weakness. Then exploit it!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“And how long is that going to take, Doc Ock? How many more of us will have to die while we sit around and wait!?”
<span style="font-weight:400">One of the Peters frowned, clearly not a fan of this Superior Spider-Man.
<span style="font-weight:400">Superior Spider-Man narrowed his eyes.
<span style="font-weight:400">“They only have themselves to me for being weak!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“What did you just say!?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Spider-Girl snapped at him.
<span style="font-weight:400">Of course, she would be angry.
<span style="font-weight:400">Both her parents died because of the Inheritors and here he was mocking them.
<span style="font-weight:400">Not only her, but even the others frowned at Superior Spider-Man.
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin looked at him and slowly walked closer.
<span style="font-weight:400">Without another word, he ced his hand on Superior Spider-Man’s face and lifted him up.
<span style="font-weight:400">“What are you-”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Do you really think, that you can be a Spider-Man, just because you have Peter Parker’s face and mask?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin asked in a cold tone.
<span style="font-weight:400">Superior Spider-Man shouted as he tried to struggle from Benjamin’s grasp.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Enough! I am Spider-Man! I have done more good as Spider-Man than that kid Parker ever had in his life! I am the Superior Spider-Man!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Being a Spider-Man isn’t about doing more. It’s about responsibility. With great power,es great responsibility…”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin turned to look at the other Spider-Men.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Everyone here, in some way or another, embodies this sentence. With or without their masks.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin turned back to Superior Spider-Man…no, to Doctor Octopus.
<span style="font-weight:400">“But not you. You don’t know half of what that sentence even means. Even if you have Peter Parker’s face. His abilities. His mask. You will never be a Spider-Man…at least, not in your current state.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin took the multiverse portal bracelet on his wrist and opened a portal.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You will remember nothing of what happened here. Go back to your world. You are not needed here.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Nooo!!!”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin used his Telepathic abilities to erase his memories of being involved with the spider-verse then tossed him into the portal.
<span style="font-weight:400">After making sure he passed through the portal of his home world, Benjamin closed the portal.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Capt…”
<span style="font-weight:400">Peter approached Benjamin, not knowing what to say.
<span style="font-weight:400">Earlier, when Benjamin said those words, Peter was reminded of his Uncle Ben. At the same time, he felt more familiar with Benjamin. As if the shadow of his Uncle Ben had ovepped with Benjamin’s silhouette.
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin smiled and ced his hand on his head.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Don’t mind him. When I was erasing his memory, I also reawakened Peter Parker’s mind. Doctor Octopus will no longer be able to control his body soon.”
<span style="font-weight:400">As for what happens next, it was up to that world’s Peter.
<span style="font-weight:400">It was also worth noting that even though Benjamin erased Doctor Octopus’ memory, he didn’t do so to Peter.
<span style="font-weight:400">So everything was still remembered by the Peter inside Doctor Octopus’ subconscious.
<span style="font-weight:400">Otherwise, he wouldn’t have said so many things when he was gonna erase his memory anyway.
<span style="font-weight:400">Spider-Girl also approached Benjamin.
<span style="font-weight:400">“...Thank you.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin simply nodded then turned to Cosmic Spider-Man.
<span style="font-weight:400">“I apologize for the interlude there.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“It’s fine. Even I was about to do something to him. We have been tolerating him for a while now since we needed all the hands we can get.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“But is it okay to bring him back? Won’t the Inheritors go after him?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Movie Spider-Gwen asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin smiled.
<span style="font-weight:400">“It’s fine. I n on settling this thing today. After all, I still have work to do.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin then turned to Kaine and tossed the multiverse portal bracelet to him.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Set the coordinates.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Finally.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Kaine grinned and started to operate the bracelet.
<span style="font-weight:400">Miguel frowned and quickly asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Sorry, what’s this? What are you guys doing?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin answered.
<span style="font-weight:400">“We’re going to the homeworld of the Inheritors and decimate them.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“What!? No! That’s too dangerous! Didn’t you forget!? They are after Kaine!”
<span style="font-weight:400">“I’m also going.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Silk added.
<span style="font-weight:400">“No! No no no! That’s the Bride and the Other! They can’t go!”
<span style="font-weight:400">Miguel tried to stop them but Benjamin shook his head.
<span style="font-weight:400">“It’s fine. ording to what you said, they need the Bride, the Other, the Scion, and the Prodigy toplete their thing. It’s fine even if you focus on protecting the Scion here. Even if we fail, they still won’t get what they want. Not that we’ll fail anyway.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Cosmic Spider-Man turned to look at Kaine and Silk, then at little Benjie who was still being carried by Jessica Drew.
<span style="font-weight:400">He then looked at Benjamin and asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Are you confident?”
<span style="font-weight:400">“100%. Even if the Beyonder shows up, I can whoop his ass.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“...That’s certainly reassuring.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Cosmic Spider-Man smiled.
<span style="font-weight:400">He was naturally aware of the existence of the Beyonder.
<span style="font-weight:400">For Benjamin to use his name in this situation is no joke.
<span style="font-weight:400">If what he said was true…then there was nothing to fear.
<span style="font-weight:400">“In that case, let’s do it. I’ll stay here and protect Benjie. I’ll leave it to you to deal with the Inheritors.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“You can count on it.”
<span style="font-weight:400">Benjamin nodded.
<span style="font-weight:400">Miguel looked at the two and sighed.
<span style="font-weight:400">“We’re really going to do this?”
<span style="font-weight:400">Movie Miles approached him and patted his shoulder.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Give up, it’s already been decided.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“...Fine…”
<span style="font-weight:400">Miguel gave up.
<span style="font-weight:400">Of course, he didn’t give up on the fight. He just gave up on trying to persuade them that this was a bad idea.
<span style="font-weight:400">Since it was pretty much decided, he would follow them as well and help.
<span style="font-weight:400">At this moment, Kaine finished setting up the portal and a portal appeared in front of everyone.
<span style="font-weight:400">Just as they were about to go in, several figures came out of it.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Hooh? What do we have here? Spiders. What a feast!”
<span style="font-weight:400">A huge guy with long white hair and beard wearing aristocratic clothes stood at the front of the group.
<span style="font-weight:400">He looked at Silk, Kaine, and little Benjie.
<span style="font-weight:400">“How nice of you to gather all three totems for me. As for the Prodigy…”
<span style="font-weight:400">He looked around a bit then sniffed.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Hmm…I can smell her. She’s near.”
<span style="font-weight:400">“Inheritors!”
<span style="font-weight:400">Miguel scowled and red des extended from his arm as he and the others got ready for battle.
<span style="font-weight:400">Cosmic Spider-Man frowned and walked forward.
<span style="font-weight:400">“You dare enter my world? You have made a big mistake!”
<span style="font-weight:400">Therge man merely sneered.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Mistake? Haha. I am something you have never seen before. I am Solus. I herald the death of you all.”
<span style="font-weight:400">He raised his hand and signaled the group behind him.
<span style="font-weight:400">“Boys, feast! Kill as many as you can.”
<span style="font-weight:400">The war has begun.