I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 233 The Price of Growing Up

At this point, even with the spider-sense issuing frantic warnings...

However, because they were in the air, Riley in the parallel universe obviously didn't have time to launch new spider silk to change his and Peter's swinging trajectory.

Then he watched as Hulk's iron fist was about to land on him and Peter.

Riley from the parallel universe, who had already sensed the approaching death, didn't hesitate for a second before forcefully throwing Peter away.

Left alone, he was sent flying uncontrollably backward by Hulk's heavy blow.

That wasn't the end of it. After Riley from the parallel universe, swept up by Hulk's terrifying strength, crashed through the entire building, he reappeared in Peter's sight, his body a bloody mess, rolling around like a pile of rotten flesh!

Ultimately, Riley from the parallel universe, falling from a great height, crashed through the roof of a bus parked on the roadside, and his fate remained unknown under the cover of the bus.

Of course, this is also thanks to Spider-Man's physique, which allows him to withstand impacts far exceeding what ordinary people can imagine. And knowing that he couldn't dodge in time, Riley from the parallel universe began to fully activate the Chicken Talisman to offset the Hulk's attack force as much as possible.

Otherwise, let alone crashing through the building...

The moment Riley from the parallel universe is hit by the Hulk, he will be instantly turned into a cloud of blood mist and die a horrible death!

"No...no no no! Riley—!!!"

Meanwhile, Peter was thrown to the ground by Riley from a parallel universe without any protection.

However, Peter, who is also Spider-Man, rolled several times on the ground and, apart from feeling a severe back pain, managed to escape unscathed with the help of Riley from a parallel universe.

At this moment, Peter was clearly not in the mood to be thankful for escaping again, or to worry about the threat posed by the Hulk.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, he went completely mad, ignoring his injuries and frantically shooting out spider silk as fast as he could to the bus where Riley had fallen.

After enduring the throbbing pain in my ankle, I pried open the severely twisted and deformed door and witnessed Riley's current condition...

Even though he had mentally prepared himself, Peter's mind suddenly went blank and went into a complete daze!

Because the Riley from the parallel universe that appeared before Peter was in a state that could no longer be described as miserable!

The intense impact twisted and bent Riley's body in the parallel universe at an unimaginable angle, and his bare bones pierced through his battle suit, revealing crimson flesh and blood right before Peter's eyes!

If it weren't for Riley's severely sunken chest in the parallel universe, which was currently rising and falling at an almost imperceptible pace...

If Riley from a parallel universe were to die on the spot, probably no one would object!

It was this scene, which was far beyond what was expected, that left Peter completely dumbfounded!

He never imagined that just a moment ago he was feeling fortunate for Riley's appearance...

She was grateful that her brother hadn't given up on her and was still willing to come to her rescue and fight alongside her.

Then he hesitated, wondering whether he should take this opportunity to apologize for the insincere words he had blurted out earlier.

The next second, her brother, whom she thought was omnipotent and incredibly resourceful, was in such a miserable state, clearly beyond saving!

The most crucial thing is that spending so much time with his brother has made Peter realize clearly...

If it weren't for protecting him, even in that critical moment, his own brother would definitely have found a way to save his life!

At least, it wouldn't have ended up like this, on the verge of death!

Thinking of this, the self-blame and panic that surged into Peter's heart caused him to completely break down, stepping into a state of mental collapse and madness.

But it just so happens that this is the time...

In the parallel universe, Riley did not blame Peter when she saw him arrive.

Instead, when she realized that Peter was on the verge of emotional collapse, she used her last bit of strength to try to move her facial muscles and force a smile that looked worse than crying. Her lips moved with difficulty, as if she wanted to say something.

This made Peter forget his grief, and he quickly stepped forward to try and hear what the other person was saying.

Even if you scold Peter for being too impulsive and acting without considering the consequences, it would at least make Peter feel a little better at this moment.

However, at the critical moment when he knew his death was imminent, Riley from the parallel universe neither asked Peter for help nor blamed him.

Instead, he mustered his last bit of strength and spoke, one word at a time, weak but firm.

"I'm sorry, Peter, I have to break my promise... From now on, you'll have to walk the path of heroism alone..."

"Being your brother is the greatest blessing of my life..."

Unfortunately, his rapidly fading life force prevented Riley in the parallel universe from delivering his last words like those characters in American TV shows before passing away with his head lolling to the side.

The parallel universe Riley, whose gaze toward Peter was filled with doting, helplessness, and apology, but not with resentment or blame, gradually lost the gleam in her eyes before she could even finish her sentence.

Even in the final moments of his life, he worried that if he kept watching Peter after his death, Peter would not be able to bear the enormous psychological burden.

In the parallel universe, Riley, even on her deathbed, was still thinking of Peter wholeheartedly. In the last moments of her life, she tried to turn her head away and avoid eye contact with Peter.

Even so, witnessing his brother's death left Peter frozen in place.

He tried to force a smile and comfort himself, telling himself that this must be a nightmare.

She also wanted to deceive herself into speaking up and asking her brother to stop pretending to be dead and to continue talking to her.

But in the end, Peter seemed to have suddenly developed aphasia, and he couldn't utter a single complete sentence.

I can't believe it, it was the last thing I said to Riley, face to face...

He actually accused the other person of not being his biological brother and therefore having no right to discipline him!

Overwhelmed by regret, Peter felt as if he were drowning, his mouth agape, unable to breathe.

Until the churning mist finally broke free of its restraints and slid down my cheeks.

Peter then heard in his ears a series of heart-wrenching, desperate cries, like the mournful howls of a wounded wild beast.

It was from this moment on, thanks to Riley's protection, that Peter, who was somewhat playful on his path to becoming a hero, finally realized the true meaning of the saying, "With great power comes great responsibility!"

Unfortunately, for the sake of this growth...

The price Peter paid was far too heavy...