The chaotic streets were filled with burning cars, which occasionally made the sound of materials exploding in the flames. The pungent black smoke and dust hung in the air, and besides these noises, the almost-empty street was eerily silent.
The muscular figure had a slight smirk on his face as he held the car door. Gwen Stacy, who was on the ground, stared at the figure with wide eyes. Who is this person? She had never seen him before; he didn't seem to be an Avenger! Yet he had effortlessly stopped the Lizard's immense strength.
"This... how is this possible?!" The Lizard, Dr. Connors,'s vertical pupils contracted into pinpricks. The super strength he had worked so hard for was nothing in front of this stranger! He had used all of his power to take down Ghost-Spider, but this man had blocked it with one hand, his other hand casually in his pocket.
Cassius smirked and said teasingly, "You're so weak, wouldn't it be better to just stay in the sewers? Why come out and wander around?" As he spoke, a blue light appeared around his wrist. If you looked closely, it was the symbol of an ox's head. It was the power of the Ox Talisman!
With the Ox Talisman, he had superhuman strength and endurance. The powerful ox magic gave the user incredible strength and stamina, greatly increasing their brute force. His striking power, impact force, and physical attack power were all greatly enhanced. While it might not be enough against cosmic-level opponents, he could handle any terrestrial enemy with ease.
"You!"
"You damn human!" The Lizard roared; he couldn't stand this humiliation. It swung its huge tail, aiming for Gwen on the ground.
Gwen saw the powerful attack and quickly put her hands by her head, ready to dodge. In a flash, Cassius kicked the Lizard, and the force of his kick created a gust of wind!
CRASH!
The Lizard flew through the air like a kite with a broken string, smashing into a wall on the side of the street. The wall collapsed, leaving a huge hole.
"That strength!!! Is he even a carbon-based lifeform?!" Gwen was stunned. She had fought the Lizard and felt its terrifying strength, a strength that could tear a car apart with its bare hands. But this young man had taken it down so easily?!
She even saw a hint of ease on his face, as if he had just squashed an ant. Gwen wondered if she was dreaming; this was a completely different level of power.
"How long are you going to lie there?" Cassius withdrew his leg and looked down at Gwen with a calm expression.
"Huh?" Gwen was taken aback. "Oh... sorry..." She finally came back to her senses, realizing she was still lying on the ground.
Just as she was about to jump up, she suddenly felt a surge of hormones. The mysterious man knelt down on one knee and picked her up in his arms.
The sudden bridal carry made Gwen's head spin. Her mind was a complete mess, and her masked face turned incredibly hot. She never expected him to do that! It was the first time she had been held like this.
"Th-that, I'm fine! I can do it myself!" Gwen stuttered after a moment, her body squirming uncontrollably. Whether it was intentional or not, every movement was provocative. Through her thin Ghost-Spider suit, she could feel the warmth of his hands, which made her heart beat even faster and her eyes widen.
"Okay," Cassius nodded slightly and released Gwen.
"Are you okay?" Wanda glared at Cassius before turning her attention to Gwen. Even though Cassius looked serious now, she knew he wasn't as innocent as he seemed.
"I'm fine." Gwen's gaze shifted to the woman walking toward her. When she saw who it was, her eyes widened.
"You... you're the Scarlet Witch?! I'm meeting an Avenger!"
"I'm your biggest fan! I've always admired you!"
"Don't listen to all the nonsense from those people outside. I know that's not the truth!"
"And... you're so pretty!" Gwen had forgotten everything that had just happened when she saw Wanda. She ran to her idol, chattering excitedly.
"Thank you!" Wanda smiled and nodded at the lively Gwen.
"By the way, are you a superhero too?" Gwen turned her head to look at Cassius, frowning in thought. "But why haven't I seen you before?"
She paid close attention to the news about the Avengers, so she should have remembered him if he had been on TV. But this young man had never appeared before.
"I'm not a hero." Cassius shook his head with a calm expression, subconsciously glancing at Gwen's body.
85, 56, 90.
Tsk, tsk, tsk!
For her age, her body was very nice!
Even though her height and figure weren't as good as Wanda's, Gwen had a completely different vibe. If Wanda was melancholy and enchanting, Gwen was full of youthful energy. She was like an 18-year-old college student.
Just as Cassius was admiring the view, he heard the sound of rubble behind him. The Lizard slowly walked out of the hole, panting as it looked at the three of them. It was so angry that it was trembling. They were completely ignoring him!
"I almost forgot you were still here." Cassius looked at the Lizard with displeasure. He was enjoying the beauty of youth, and this damn Lizard kept interrupting him. It was really ruining his mood.
"Die!" The Lizard, Dr. Connors, was furious at Cassius's contempt and charged at him like a madman.
BAM, BAM, BAM!!!
The ground shook slightly with every step the enraged Lizard took. Cracks appeared on the pavement where it ran.
"Cassius, be careful!" Wanda couldn't help but yell a warning. The monster looked like it was going all out.
"His strength is immense, be careful..." Gwen also took a fighting stance, ready to help at any moment.
ZAP!!!
Before she could finish, a scorching-hot beam shot out of Cassius's eyes. The terrifying beam seemed to pierce through everything in its path, completely destroying the Lizard's chest. The moment it hit, green blood splattered everywhere.
The Lizard looked down at its chest in disbelief, its pupils trembling. There was a huge hole in its abdomen, and through it, it could see the street behind it.