Chapter 114: Chapter 109: The Conspiracy of Peter Parker, Captain Britain, and Psylocke’s Visit
London was cloaked in thick fog and light rain, its old streets shrouded in an eerie silence. Two figures faced each other in the mist.
Peter Parker's eyes were devoid of remorse as he looked at his old friend, Harry Osborn, with a cold gaze. "Two gene injections strengthened you to this point," Peter sneered. "It seems the Osborn Group is a waste in your family's hands. Only Ethan Hayes has managed to elevate your family's business to its true potential."
Harry Osborn, no longer the reckless rich kid he once was, held a bitter hatred within him. "What right do you have to mention Ethan?" he retorted coldly. "You're just a loser who was beaten by him. And Gwen? She's one of Ethan's now. Meanwhile, you skulk in the shadows, too scared to even return to New York."
Peter's chuckle was devoid of humor. "Ethan's powerful, but he has limits. Harry, genetic potential is boundless. Dr. Connors and I have found the path to godhood. Let go of this hatred, and maybe I can even get Osborn back for you."
Harry's laughter was mocking. "You're pathetic, Peter. Do you honestly believe I'd trust you? Or that I'd want Osborn back in any way tied to HYDRA? The very organization that killed my father?"
"Your father's death wasn't my fault!" Peter snapped. "I was under the effects of the lizard serum, consumed by anger and loss after my parents' deaths. I never meant for that to happen."
"Enough," Harry spat. "You're a puppet, Peter. Can't you see it? HYDRA's using you as a guinea pig, testing their gene serums on you. You think you're rising in their ranks, but you're just data for their experiments. They'll discard you when they're done."
Peter's face twisted in anger, his voice dropping to a low growl. "You think I'd betray HYDRA or Dr. Connors just because of your words? You're the one in denial, Harry."
Harry smirked. "You'll see soon enough. HYDRA will turn on you, just like they have on countless others. When you finally realize it, you'll be alone, hunted by the very people you trusted. HYDRA's interest in you isn't personal, Peter. It's all about what they can get from your genes."
Harry took off on his Goblin Glider, his laughter echoing down the deserted streets, leaving Peter alone with his thoughts.
Meanwhile, in New York, a tall woman with striking, athletic beauty made her way through the city streets. Her face was set in determination as she approached the Osborn Group building.
Psylocke had returned to America on orders from the British royal family. Her task was to investigate Osborn's genetic technology and, if possible, establish a connection. Yet as she stood at the towering Osborn building, doubt crept into her mind.
Her memories returned to a recent encounter where she narrowly escaped a powerful, destructive ray—one that incinerated everything in its path. She knew its origin: Ethan Hayes, the man known as the Ice Demon. He had taken down countless heroes and villains, even forcing the infamous Count Dracula into retreat. She knew that she couldn't face him head-on, even with her abilities.
[Secret Order: Infiltrate Osborn. Become an employee, gain the Ice Demon's trust, and extract genetic data.]
The royal family's secret order was clear, but Psylocke hesitated. "Don't they realize he can read minds?" she muttered in frustration.
With a sigh, Psylocke made her way into the Osborn Group lobby, her sword in hand. A security guard approached, but she held her ground. "Tell Raven I'm here to see her," she said, her voice calm but commanding.
Within minutes, Raven, Osborn's vice president, was informed of Psylocke's arrival. She knew who Psylocke was—one of Apocalypse's Four Horsemen and a formidable warrior. She had even sensed Ethan's interest in Psylocke, and now, fate had brought her right to their doorstep.
"Send her up," Raven instructed her assistant, Sandy.
As Psylocke waited, her mind drifted back to her time with the X-Men, the friends she had lost, and the missions that had shaped her. So much had changed, and now, here she was, about to meet Ethan Hayes—the man who had been at the center of so much destruction.
Soon enough, Sandy, a lively and somewhat curious young woman, arrived. "Ms. Psylocke, please follow me."
Psylocke's gaze was steady as she looked Sandy over. "Weren't you with X-Force?"
Sandy shrugged. "Used to be. These days, I'm just the vice president's assistant. Follow me."
As Psylocke followed Sandy through the winding corridors of the Osborn building, she felt the weight of her mission press down on her. This wasn't just about investigating genetic advancements; it was a game of survival. She was here on orders, but she knew one wrong move could turn this mission into her last.
With her hand resting on the hilt of the Sword in the Stone, she steeled herself for whatever lay ahead.
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