I Became Spider-Man's Cousin in Anime Crossover

Chapter 343 Showdown

"Sheriff Black! You've finally arrived!"

"Sorry for the delay... How's the situation? Have the casualty figures been released yet?"

At this moment, several agents who looked like squad commanders, including the captain who thanked the young man, all breathed a sigh of relief when they saw Sheriff Blake's solemn face and travel-worn figure. It was as if children had finally found an adult to support them.

But soon, their expressions turned serious again as Sheriff Blake questioned them.

You look at me, I look at you.

Finally, an agent in charge of logistics stepped forward, saluted Sheriff Black, and reported in a dry voice.

"The statistics are in... Thirty-one dead, fifty-nine seriously wounded and incapacitated, almost everyone is injured. In addition, the members of Team C have safely escorted the Parker couple to Safe House No. 3."

"Really...that's good..."

Hearing that Ben and May were safe and sound, Sheriff Blake was finally able to relax a little.

However, listening to the report from my subordinates, and recalling the phone call I received on the way here...

While deeply saddened by the agent's sacrifice, Sheriff Black was also curious about what Riley, who was still nowhere to be found, was up to.

"We can't stay here any longer."

Just as Sheriff Blake was lost in thought, another team leader spoke up, his voice tired but calm, suppressing his grief as he added, word by word.

"The battle was too loud. Although we replaced the residents of this neighborhood in advance, the subsequent public opinion and investigation will be very troublesome. Most importantly, this neighborhood has been completely destroyed, all our plans have been exposed, and the safe house no longer has any concealment or security."

As they spoke, everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to Parker's house, the "extremely lucky" house that had only had its windows shattered but whose main structure remained intact.

Thanks to the agents of District 13, who maintain and reinforce it on a daily basis.

The seemingly ordinary little house now stands firmly amidst the ruins, undoubtedly standing out like a crane among chickens, appearing particularly conspicuous.

After a brief silence, the captain took a deep breath, as if he had made up his mind, and suggested in a serious tone, "I think we must consider confronting that couple."

The moment he finished speaking, all the agents present who knew the situation turned to look at him, their expressions becoming extremely complicated.

Clearly, they all knew what confronting Ben and Mei meant...

It's not just the existence of District 13 that will be exposed to this ordinary couple...

Most importantly, the true identities of the two Spider-Men, who are busy fighting crime and saving the world but don't want their parents to worry about them, may be forced to be revealed to the couple prematurely because of this change, before they are fully prepared!

"A showdown? You mean, just transfer them to District 13?"

It was precisely because of the latter's concerns that one of the agents, who appeared slightly younger in comparison, hesitated and offered a reminder.

"But Riley said that unless absolutely necessary, we must never..."

"This is a last resort!"

Before the agent could finish speaking, the agent who had proposed the confrontation interrupted him without any politeness.

With a resolute tone, he suddenly waved his hand, pointing with barely suppressed excitement to the scene of utter chaos.

"Look around! What did we sacrifice so many brothers for? Wasn't it to protect their safety?! Now the safe house is gone! The neighborhood is destroyed! But even so, we can't guarantee how many enemies are still trying to harm them! Are we really going to leave them in an unsafe place because of this concern, hoping that we'll be 'lucky' enough to wait until the next time the enemy comes...?"

After a brief pause, the agent turned his head, glanced at the obedient young man standing not far away, and while his tone softened slightly, a hint of resentment appeared as he added again.

"...Wait for external aid? We can't afford that risk! In Riley's words, the enemy can fail countless times, but if we fail even once, we're all finished!"

His words resonated deeply, expressing the thoughts of many.

Having experienced such a brutal battle, no one was willing to risk the safety of the two elderly men and the lives of more comrades.

"But... the Parkers are just ordinary people; they've lived here their whole lives."

Even so, the older agent still frowned. He offered a different perspective, trying to understand the Parker couple's situation.

"Suddenly telling them the truth, telling them what their two children face every day. Telling them they've been secretly protected, and now they can't even go back to their own home. They're forced to move to a completely unfamiliar, clandestine underground base... Can they accept that? Won't that... scare them?"

A conflict between reality and emotions is looming. On one hand, there's the optimal safety strategy; on the other, there's concern about the psychological well-being of the two elderly people.

"We can explain slowly, ensuring their safety is our top priority. District 13 is one of the safest places in the world, with well-established settlements and protective measures sufficient to deal with any threat. There, they won't have to live in fear anymore, and we can better deploy our defenses."

Of course, the agent who first made the suggestion also had the same concerns.

However, considering that Spider-Man's fame is gradually increasing, the strength of the enemies he may encounter is also constantly increasing.

To prevent an accident involving Parker and his wife, which could turn the savior into a world-destroying monster.

He suppressed his reluctance and concerns and responded seriously.

"not to mention……"

As soon as he finished speaking, another agent glanced at the agents on the scene who were clearly divided in their tasks and efficiently carrying out the cleanup work, then shrugged and added in a helpless tone.

"Having witnessed something like that at such close range... could they really be completely oblivious and think it was just an accidental 'gas explosion' or 'building accident'?"

These insightful words brought the previously contentious discussion to a brief stalemate.

Everyone knew that the initial suggestion from the agent was the most correct. However, there were concerns that the Parkers might not be psychologically prepared, or that this unexpected early confrontation might disrupt Riley's plans and trigger a new crisis.

Finally, everyone's gaze once again drifted, seemingly casually, toward Sheriff Black.

Ultimately, as the leader of District 13, the final decision on whether or not to move the Parker couple rests with Sheriff Black.

Moreover, in fact, looking at the entire District 13, it is Sheriff Black who is most familiar with Riley and is more likely to understand Riley's thoughts.

To ensure that decisions made under circumstances like Riley's delayed arrival do not conflict with Riley's actions.