I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 452 Riley's Confidence

The afternoon sun cast warm dappled light through the large glass windows of the Zhongcheng High School teaching building, illuminating the corridor.

Riley leaned against the locker, holding a physics textbook in his hand, but his eyes were fixed on the students running around on the playground outside the window.

This feels so good.

He had almost forgotten when he last spent a whole day at school.

There's no need to fake a stomachache and leave during chemistry class because of an emergency call on the police radio.

There's no need to hastily gulp down a sandwich at lunchtime and rush to a neighborhood where a robbery is taking place.

There's no need to be the first one out of school after the bell rings, just to finish what "Spider-Man" has to do before dark.

It felt so good that Riley never imagined he would one day enjoy being at school so much!

"Hey, Riley! You're here!"

Just then, Peter appeared from the other end of the corridor, also carrying several thick reference books.

Then, Peter first looked around suspiciously, like a thief. Once he was sure no one was watching, he lowered his voice and asked Riley.

"Did you receive a message from Sheriff Black? About someone possibly impersonating Spider-Man."

Riley nodded, closed the textbook and stuffed it into his backpack, then cast a spell to create a soundproof barrier around everyone that was barely perceptible to the naked eye.

"I received it. But to be honest, I'm not too worried about it."

"Aren't you worried?!"

Upon hearing Riley's answer, Peter's voice suddenly rose several octaves. But he quickly covered his mouth and suppressed it.

Although the surrounding students were busy with their pre-school social activities, no one paid attention to their conversation. Furthermore, Riley's soundproofing perfectly prevented their conversation from being leaked.

But Peter's experiences in parallel worlds made him realize that once their "Spider-Man" identities were exposed, what followed was not only the vanity of being worshipped as heroes, but also a constant stream of revenge and targeting from villains.

Therefore, even without Riley's deliberate reminder, Peter now instinctively tries to conceal his other identity.

"But what if someone really impersonates us to do bad things..."

"Then he's doomed. Putting aside whether he can escape from me... which of the equipment we're using right now do you think is easy to make?"

Riley said, glancing at the watch Peter was wearing.

Although it looks ordinary, this watch actually contains a nano suit and is equipped with all the functions of "Prince".

The former alone is enough to deter the vast majority of counterfeit products.

As for the latter, this high-tech product from the 2060s, which even transcends worldviews, it is absolutely impossible to replicate it before obtaining complete data on the silly girl!

"Moreover, the core of their attempt to sow discord lies in Tony's distrust of 'Spider-Man'... But Tony knows who's behind the mask, knows our identities, and knows our modus operandi. Under these circumstances, if a real 'Spider-Man' suddenly came to cause him trouble, he would immediately realize it was a fake. How could he possibly suspect that we wanted to harm him?"

"Huh? Oh...yes...!"

Upon hearing Riley's confident words, Peter, who had been nervous, blinked his big eyes several times.

Immediately, his eyes became much clearer, and his tense shoulders also relaxed noticeably.

"You're right, and the fact that we can fly probably couldn't be kept secret after last night. Just achieving flight without any propulsion assistance is something very few people can do, so there's nothing to worry about!"

"That's right. Although we've exposed our trump card and lost a way to scheme against people in the future... it doesn't seem like it's all a bad thing now."

Riley smiled and slung the backpack over his shoulder.

"So, don't worry about it... Rather than worrying about the so-called crisis of trust, it's the current situation that's making me a little uncomfortable."

"What's going on?"

"It's just normal student life right now. No emergency calls, no sudden crimes, not even fire drills. It's so quiet that I'm not used to it."

Riley gestured to the students around him who were chatting and laughing.

"Ever since Sheriff Black swiftly took down those self-important businessmen and gave all the credit to the NYPD, New York's crime rate has noticeably dropped. Add to that the 'lucky ones' I casually sent in last night...theoretically, we should be able to relax for three to five days, right?"

Peter smiled too, a smile tinged with a deep sense of relief and empathy.

"Yes, after those people were caught, even the street thugs seemed to have become much more subdued. The newspapers said it was because the New York police dared to arrest people of this class without any hesitation. This has greatly increased the police department's reputation and deterrent power."

As they spoke, the two exchanged a knowing smile, their understanding unspoken.

They know the real reason better than anyone else.

Operation Thunder in District 13 not only dismantled a corruption network in the energy industry, but also uncovered a large number of related gray-market supply chains during the subsequent investigation.

Many of the small criminal gangs that are active on the streets actually rely on larger protective umbrellas.

The criminal empire built by Kingpin, who was killed by Riley, was also the source of their confidence to commit crimes with impunity.

Now, with these protectors falling one after another, coupled with the attitude conveyed by the New York Police Department, the entire criminal landscape of New York has undergone a qualitative change.

"Speaking of which, Xiaoyu is nagging again that she wants to go to the Deer Park this weekend... I really don't know what's so fun about that place. Even the most thrilling drop tower isn't as exciting as swinging on a spider web from a high-rise building."

After a brief pause, Riley seemed to remember something, shrugged, and complained to Peter with a helpless expression, but his eyes were smiling.

"However, considering that the child did a great job last night and successfully thwarted Amora's invasion plot, I've decided to grant her wish. Do you want to come along? And while you're at it, invite Harry and the others too, so Harry won't complain that we didn't include him."

Peter was fiddling with the straps of his backpack when he heard this. He looked up, blinked, and gave a slightly mischievous smile.

"A deer park? That's a good idea, but..."

He drew out his words, nudged Riley with his elbow, lowered his voice, and spoke with a hint of suspense.

"If we all go, won't Xiaoyu be happy? If you ask me, you should only bring Felicia along?"