- In Marvel: I Start by Marrying Scarlett Witch [Complete]
- MWM Chapter 55
The Li Group’s research team operates on two fronts: the overt and the covert.
The overt team includes Dr. Yinsen, the soon-to-join Dr. Stern, and several highly paid biologists. Their main goal is to develop drugs that are both profitable and beneficial to humanity.
The covert team comprises Dr. Smith and the kidnapped HYDRA scientist Dr. List. They have access to all the research outcomes from the overt team.
Their task is to develop stable drugs that can enhance physical strength and abilities at any cost, for Leo and his subordinates.
The future development of the overt team focuses on recruiting kind-hearted genius biologists to create profit for the company and build the Li Group’s reputation as a conscientious enterprise. Leo himself would be seen as a great philanthropist.
The covert team, on the other hand, will use any means necessary, gathering scientists from evil organizations like HYDRA to work for him, all for the sake of strengthening his own power to survive in both the main world and the small worlds.
This is the future direction for the development of the Li Group in Leo’s plan.
While contemplating future plans, he soon reached the school gate. Just then, the white male student he had kicked earlier in the classroom came running up with a group of equally muscular friends.
“That’s the Bastard!”
“Don’t worry, Captain. We’ll make him kneel and apologize to you today!”
“Hey, you, stop right there!”
Lost in thought, Leo frowned slightly and turned to face the group of angry students charging toward him.
“Can I help you with something?”
“Hmph, you kicked me in the classroom earlier and made me lose face. Now, I want you to kneel here and apologize!”
The male student in the lead, gnashing his teeth, glared at Leo.
Having just managed to date the most beautiful girl in his department, only to be humiliated in class, he couldn’t bear to lose his dignity as the football team captain.
“Oh, it’s you. You should know that sometimes, dignity is something you throw away yourself.”
Leo glanced at the student, recognizing him as the one who had blocked his way at the classroom door, and shook his head.
The student grew even angrier at Leo’s words and was about to lead his teammates to beat Leo up at the school gate.
However, before they could make a move, nine burly men in suits, each nearly two meters tall with fierce expressions, suddenly appeared behind Leo. The bald man leading them exuded an aura of having killed dozens.
In fact, each of these nine men had taken dozens of lives.
“Boss, do you need us to deal with them?”
It was Xiao Liu and the others who had been in the car. Seeing the group of students chasing after Leo, they quickly got out and rushed over.
“No need, they’re just kids.”
Leo walked up to the now terrified student and patted his cheek:
“See, now you’ve thrown away your dignity again. I’m in a good mood today, so you don’t have to die. Otherwise, you and your friends will be fish food in the ocean. This world is more complicated than you think. Shut your mouth if you want to live longer.”
With that, Leo smiled, turned around, and got into the car with Xiao Liu and the others, leaving Grayburn College.
The male student and his friends all collapsed to the ground in fear.
When the bald man had asked if they needed to be dealt with, they genuinely felt they were about to die. Moreover, they noticed that each of the men had guns at their waists.
…
In the evening, after work, Leo returned to his apartment as usual.
“Wanda, it seems we have new friends at home?”
Opening the door, he saw a woman in her thirties with a child sitting on the sofa. He smiled and called out to Wanda, who was busy in the kitchen.
He had the information of everyone in the neighborhood in his mind, and this woman with the child was clearly not a neighbor.
“Dear, you’re back. Let me introduce you. This is my friend May Parker from F.E.A.S.T., and this little cutie is her nephew, Peter Parker.
They live in the neighboring complex!”
“Hello, Ms. Parker, and hello, Peter. I’m Wanda’s husband, Leo.”
Hearing this, Leo was momentarily surprised, then stepped forward to greet May Parker and the eight or nine-year-old Peter Parker.
F.E.A.S.T. is a charity organization that helps the most underprivileged people in society. Wanda had mentioned that Mrs. Martha from next door had invited her to join.
He thought it was a good idea and agreed, as he was busy with the company and training, leaving little time to spend with Wanda during the day. Having something to occupy her time seemed good.
What he didn’t expect was that F.E.A.S.T. was where Spider-Man’s aunt worked, and Spider-Man and his aunt lived in the neighboring complex.
His memory of his past life was a bit blurry. He remembered major events clearly but not the details.
“Hello, Mr. Leo!”
May was quite open and warmly greeted Leo.
“You two chat. I’ll check on my bread in the oven!”
Wanda briefly introduced them and then went back to her baking.
Leo naturally started a casual conversation with May, mainly to learn more about Peter Parker.
Peter, now just ten years old, was still in elementary school and had not yet been bitten by a spider. He was a normal, smart kid who liked playing with tech gadgets.
Why did he focus on young Peter Parker?
Because he was interested in the gene that mutated Peter and wanted to understand how Peter in this world would transform.
He remembered that the earliest Spider-Man was bitten by a spider from a genetic modification project. Later, the superior Spider-Man, Peter, had a spider gene implanted by his father, making only Peter mutate when bitten.
In this world, the reason wasn’t specified. Peter debuted as Spider-Man, recruited by Tony Stark for the Civil War.
Despite not standing out much in the movies due to his age and inexperience, Peter’s post-mutation physical strength and spider-sense made him nearly unbeatable.
He could easily catch Winter Soldier’s mechanical arm with one hand and stop Black Dwarf’s punch barehanded, showcasing his power.
[TN: Black dwarf is Cull Obsidian, member of thanos black order]
However, he was still too young now and would need at least six more years before being bitten and mutating.
So, he thought, let’s bring him to our side early!