I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 355 Riley: He's got a cheat code! He's not even acting anymore!

"Divine retribution?"

As Riley muttered to himself, a cold, sharp smile curved his lips, but there was no hint of a smile in his eyes, only icy coldness and the annoyance and astonishment of having been beaten to it.

The suppressed anger within Riley didn't subside despite the significant loss suffered by his target. Instead, it was as if hot oil had been poured over it, making Riley's emotions even more unstable.

After all, even outsiders like Tony and Peter felt furious because of their most basic human conscience and empathy, let alone Riley, who had this hatred deeply imprinted on his soul.

As the saying goes, throughout China's five thousand years of history...

The glorious history of 4,800 years is glossed over in textbooks, appearing unremarkable. Without deliberate study, it's like gazing at a magnificent mountain range from afar—only the outline is visible, and the details are hard to discern.

On the contrary, the most recent two hundred years of humiliation and struggle are always dissected and broken down, divided into two thick volumes. This painful past, with every word written in blood, is meticulously engraved into the very bones of every Chinese descendant.

Under the influence of this double standard atmosphere, aside from a few born with a knack for kneeling and spineless cowards who can't stand up, it's enough to make every Chinese person understand...

Even after some scars have scabbed over, one must never forget the pus, blood, and wounds beneath.

They have no right to forgive these beasts in human clothing on behalf of our ancestors who suffered so much!

Therefore, after traversing to this universe and obtaining such powerful abilities...

The fact that Riley didn't go into his invincible rampage mode in his dark state and instead took the time to physically "correct" this island nation that stood out so much on the world map is a testament to his incredibly strong will!

This is absolutely not because Riley believed that the offspring of animals were innocent, or that he felt compassion for them and couldn't bear to kill them...

Rather, it is a choice made after weighing the pros and cons.

After all, this practice of opening a grudge notebook and calling out names one by one, once actually implemented...

Therefore, it is foreseeable that Riley, having completely cast aside all concerns, will thoroughly implement the core idea of ​​"only one China" in this world through one battle after another!

If Riley in his corrupted state were to actually do this, he would inevitably become like Superman in Injustice, his actions becoming increasingly extreme, leading him down a path of no return.

Therefore, the choice of having a separate family tree and being remembered in history is extremely tempting, even for any man...

But the thought that a supreme... mage was watching his every move at all times made Riley hesitate for a long time before finally choosing to endure.

But forbearance does not mean inaction, nor does it mean that Riley has no temper.

After being spurred by this incident, Riley saw a "small" act of revenge—such as making a "toilet" with strong symbolic significance in the island nation disappear from the world—as nothing more than taking a small interest from his ancestors.

But now, even this small amount of interest seems to have been preemptively paid out by someone else.

"Who did this?"

Riley frowned, his mind racing.

Are they other "peers" who don't like them?

Or is it some kind of coincidence that arose as the world evolved on its own?

Or...

The Ancient One sensed his intentions and, believing that guidance was better than suppression, secretly took action herself. She hoped that this would not only help Riley vent his anger but also indirectly persuade him not to act impulsively, lest it lead to an even worse future.

A flood of thoughts surged within him, fueling the nameless fire in his heart, yet he had nowhere to vent it.

Finally, Riley took one last, deep look at the ruins that had been burned to ashes, leaving only charred remains, as if trying to etch the image into his mind, before opening the portal without hesitation and returning to District 13.

Although the "toilet" was burned down, it was still a good thing for Riley.

However, this development, which was beyond his expectations, caused Riley, who had been on edge and had become exceptionally cautious ever since witnessing the terrible future shown by the Ancient One, to feel anxious that things were gradually slipping out of his control.

Therefore, Riley needed some time to sort things out and figure out the truth behind the spontaneous combustion of that "toilet".

However, this was clearly not the only "surprise" that exceeded Riley's expectations.

After stepping out of the portal and into the core area of ​​District 13, Riley immediately sensed that something was amiss.

In the usual 13th district, although the overall atmosphere is solemn, it exudes a sense of orderly professionalism.

But at this moment, a heavy and oppressive sorrow permeated the base.

In addition to the smell of disinfectant, there was also a strong stench of blood in the air.

The agents coming and going hurried along, their usual composure gone. Instead, their faces betrayed an undisguised sadness and anger.

the most important is……

Riley spotted Ben and May in the crowd!

This made Riley's heart sink, and he quickened his pace, heading straight for the command center.

Just as he reached the door, he bumped into Sheriff Black, who was coming out of the house.

This veteran police chief, known for his steadfastness and composure, looked as if he had aged ten years in an instant. His eye bags were heavy, his brows were furrowed, and every wrinkle on his face was filled with exhaustion and sorrow.

"Sheriff Blake? What happened?"

Riley called out, his voice trembling with a tension he himself was unaware of.

"Riley? You're finally back..."

Blake looked up at the sound and saw Riley. A look of relief flashed in his eyes, but as he looked him up and down, a subtle, complex emotion flickered across his face.

But soon, Sheriff Black sighed, his voice hoarse and dry from the intense work, and responded to Riley.

"During the time you were away, District Thirteen suffered its most devastating loss since its founding."

"A major loss?" Riley's ominous premonition grew stronger. The thought of his parents appearing in District 13 made him vaguely realize something, and he quickly pressed for an answer. "Some fool tried to kill my parents while I was away?"

"You guessed right, a superhuman who can manipulate sand attacked your neighborhood. And his target was clear: he wanted to kill your parents."

Seeing that Riley remained relatively calm after receiving the news, clearly having already discovered that his parents were safe and sound, Blake finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He then explained the ins and outs of the Sandman attack to Riley, who was looking completely bewildered.

But after hearing Sheriff Black's story, Riley's question marks didn't disappear; instead, they multiplied.