I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 521 The Final Verdict

"Um, Sister Heller, did we say something wrong? Sheriff Black seems... about to faint from anger?"

Just as Ms. Heller began to think about how to continue teasing Sheriff Black, Jade tugged at her sleeve.

This made Ms. Heller look down at the little jade, then look up at Sheriff Black.

Indeed, his face had turned a deep purple.

If they keep provoking him, this honest man might just faint.

So she decided to let him go for the time being.

Anyway, they have plenty of time later, so this little bit won't make a difference.

"Alright, Blake, I'm kidding you... But I do have some questions too."

Thinking it over, Ms. Heller suppressed a laugh and deliberately skipped the topic.

This made Sheriff Black feel like he had been granted a pardon, and he nodded repeatedly.

"Yes! Yes! Tell me!"

Ms. Heller pointed to the group of little jades.

"What's going on with these little ones? If I remember correctly, we just met her a few days ago, so why does she seem like she doesn't recognize us now... And there are way too many of them, even if they're twins or triplets, it doesn't make sense!"

Sheriff Black paused for a moment, then realized what was happening and quickly explained.

"Oh, they are—well, it's a long story. To put it simply, Jade has run into some trouble and has cloned herself a lot. Riley is trying to figure out how to fix it."

Ms. Heller's gaze swept over the group of little jades.

Hundreds of identical faces, identical outfits, and identical quirky personalities.

"Copy?"

"Yes, it is... replication, which is an effect of air magic. As for what air magic is, it's a bit complicated to explain, I'll tell you slowly later."

Ms. Heller nodded thoughtfully upon hearing this.

Due to amnesia, she can only remember a few things...

But for some reason, when Sheriff Black mentioned "magic," she didn't find it absurd at all and quickly accepted the concept.

just like……

It was as if she had been exposed to magic long ago.

Just then, Xiaoyu came over and looked up at her.

"Sister Heller, will you look down on us? We're clones, not the real Jade."

Ms. Heller looked down at her.

That little face, unusually, was devoid of a smile; instead, it held a cautious anticipation.

Ms. Heller paused for a second.

Then she reached out and gently rubbed Xiaoyu's head.

"Won't."

Xiaoyu's eyes lit up instantly.

"Really?"

"real."

Another Xiaoyu came over.

"Then, can you play with us?"

Ms. Heller glanced at her, a smile appearing on her lips, and nodded slightly.

"no problem."

The third, the fourth, the fifth...

As if granted some kind of permission, the girls rushed over, chattering and asking all sorts of questions.

"What do you like to eat, Heller?"

"Heller, what kind of movies do you like to watch?"

"Heller, can you fight?"

"Heller, how did you and Sheriff Black meet?"

Ms. Heller answered them one by one.

Although the answer was still brief, it was an unprecedented treatment for her.

Sheriff Black stood aside, watching this scene, a strange feeling welling up inside him.

He recalled what Heller had said before—that everyone else, except him and Riley, was like an ant in her eyes.

But at this moment, these "ants" seem different.

Is it because they are children?

Or was it because they were too noisy, forcing her to respond?

he does not know.

But he knew that this scene was more beautiful than any scenery he had ever seen.

Xiaoyu suddenly asked a question.

"Heller, why do you like Sheriff Black?"

The surroundings fell silent instantly.

All the little jades pricked up their ears, waiting for the answer.

Sheriff Blake was also stunned, his heart inexplicably racing.

Ms. Heller glanced at him.

Then she looked away and said something softly.

"have no idea."

The girls let out a disappointed "Ah!"

"I don't know what that means?"

"It means I don't know." Ms. Heller stood up. "You don't need a reason to like someone."

She paused, her gaze sweeping over the group of Xiaoyu again.

"Like you guys, I don't know why, but I don't dislike you."

The girls looked at each other and nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.

But Sheriff Blake understood.

He stood there, his heart pounding.

He remembered that Hawaiian evening, the waves lapping against the beach, the sunset bathing everything in gold. She stood on the shore, the wind blowing through her long hair, and glanced back at him.

That one glance was enough to make him decide to bring her back.

Now, she says, "You don't need a reason to like someone."

He suddenly felt that his life had been worthwhile.