After several days, the Lizard People, who had originally lost popularity among the students, made a reappearance.
Chasing the dragon.
It's all the same.
Most students would eagerly discuss all sorts of things related to the Lizard People when they saw it on TV, but when the Lizard People actually appeared before them, their reactions were remarkably uniform.
Screaming!
Running away!
In an instant, the original tranquility of the rest corridor was completely shattered.
But...
The office building, which was still a bit of a distance from the rest corridor, appeared to remain serene at this moment.
The staff here had yet to notice the outside disturbance.
Especially in Lady Snow's office.
Lady Snow wasn't surprised by Hawk's request for a leave, because every September 10th, Hawk would request leave.
This time was no exception.
Just as Hawk had applied for leave and was preparing to leave, Lady Snow called out to him.
Hawk, who was already close to the door, turned around and looked back at Lady Snow.
Lady Snow smiled.
"I heard you and Gwen are together now?"
"Yeah."
"That's great; you've finally followed your heart."
Lady Snow's tone was somewhat happy.
Even Gwen could tell that Hawk seemed to resist her prior to this, let alone Lady Snow, who had seen more teenagers than Hawk could imagine.
But compared to Gwen, Lady Snow was more insightful; after all, she understood both Gwen and Hawk.
To put it simply.
If she didn't know them well, she wouldn't have sought Gwen when she couldn't locate Hawk.
Therefore...
Lady Snow's tone had a trace of sentiment: "I thought you wouldn't break the ice until graduation, but I'm curious, could you tell me who took the first step?"
Hawk appeared interested but more concerned about Lady Snow and, after thinking it over, answered her.
"Gwen."
"Just as I guessed. Hawk, I know there's an old saying in the Eastern Country that I originally planned to give you during your graduation."
Lady Snow nodded slightly and then smiled at Hawk: "Being born into humble circumstances is not a disgrace; the ability to adapt is the mark of a true man. I had planned to give you this saying at graduation if you hadn't changed, but now it seems unnecessary."
As she had said before, she understood both Gwen and Hawk.
Hawk listened to the proverb Lady Snow gave him and thanked her: "Thank you."
Lady Snow then offered: "Can I give you another piece of advice, Hawk?"
Hawk nodded: "Of course."
He wasn't sure if other high school counselors were competent, but his counselor, Lady Snow, was quite reliable, and her care for him wasn't fake, so he listened carefully to her advice.
Lady Snow smiled slightly.
"The graduation dance."
"Hmm?"
Hawk raised an eyebrow and looked at Lady Snow.
Lady Snow smiled and said: "I know you don't like attending these dances, but the graduation dance is different. If possible, don't miss it. Of course, bring your date. At least then, when you look back on your high school years, it won't be a blank memory, right?"
Going to the graduation dance with Gwen?
It seems...
Not too bad.
Inspired by Lady Snow's words, Hawk's mind was filled with images of the graduation dance, his heart stirred.
Handsome boys, beautiful girls.
Singing and dancing.
Luxury cars and champagne.
Um...
Hawk quickly returned to reality, set aside any distractions, and sincerely smiled at Lady Snow: "Alright, Lady Snow, I will seriously consider your advice."
Lady Snow was satisfied with Hawk's response, smiling.
Hawk then intended to leave.
But just then.
Bang!
The door was opened from the outside, and a staff member poked their head in and urgently shouted to Lady Snow: "Something happened, hurry out."
Lady Snow was slightly taken aback.
Hawk's eyebrows twitched.
A minute later.
Hawk emerged from the office building, gazing silently at the students rushing out from several emergency exits of the teaching building in a frenzy.
What the?
Did Midtown High School just have a campus shooting?
"Run!"
"The Lizard People are here, hurry and run."
"Students, run this way."
Lizard People?
Hawk caught the words of the fastest runners and activated his keen senses, which he usually kept in a low state.
Otherwise, those keen senses would drive him mad.
The moment he reactivated his keen senses, the screams, roars, fights, and the sound of spider silk spinning in the teaching building were immediately captured.
Hiss!
Dr. Lizard.
"Shzz!"
"Bang!"
Amidst the chaos, Spider Spirit rushed into the restroom to change disguise, then in the battle with Dr. Lizard, was grabbed and thrown by Dr. Lizard's claw, which also knocked off Peter's backpack.
"Peter!"
"Parker!"
Dr. Lizard's focus fell on the markings of the backpack in his hand and then seemed to realize something, looking at Peter getting up from the floor after hitting the wall: "Peter Parker, without a dad or mom?"
Peter remained silent, choosing to attack again.
But Dr. Lizard's tail hooked a locker in the rest corridor and swung it at Peter rushing over, with another bang sending Peter flying.
Thud!
Thud!
Thud!
Hit by the locker, Peter landed and rolled across the ground, crashing through the door and rolling onto the grass outside the building.
Accompanied by a loud roar, Dr. Lizard's hulking frame flipped the door away, appearing on the lawn.
The next second.
Just as Dr. Lizard landed and wobbled, Peter was already pushing off the grass with both hands, gathering strength, delivering a kick like a cannon into Dr. Lizard's waist, once again launching him back into the teaching building.
The sounds of urgent fighting and walls collapsing were heard again within the teaching building.
By now, Hawk had reached the library.
Although he wasn't quite sure why Dr. Lizard appeared at Midtown High School, it wasn't his concern.
After all, Spider Spirit was present, and Dr. Lizard would naturally be dealt with by Spider Spirit.
Upon entering the library, Hawk immediately spotted Gwen anxiously descending from the second floor with the crowd.
"Gwen."
"Hawk."
Coming down from the second floor with the crowd, successfully meeting Hawk at the staircase, Gwen quickly asked: "What's going on?"
Hawk was about to speak.
Boom!
He looked up into the sky.
Not paying attention to Spider Spirit pulling on spider silk, Dr. Lizard forcefully dragged Peter, crashing through the second-floor window, extending its claws, lunging at Hawk and Gwen standing on the stairs!
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