Thinking about Felicia potentially growing a pair of fluffy cat ears and a flexible cat tail in the future... Peter felt that not developing the black cat serum would be an absolute crime against nature.
So, after giving detailed instructions on some precautions, Peter didn't stay much longer.
With a flash of purple spatial light, his figure vanished from HYDRA's secret Base.
When he reappeared, he had already arrived at Gwen's home.
Because of Felicia's disappearance, Gwen had been distracted all day, losing interest even in fighting crime.
"Peter, any news?"
The moment Peter appeared, Gwen couldn't help but rush into his arms.
Seeing her so worried, Peter felt somewhat guilty.
Taking a deep breath, he stroked Gwen's back and spoke:
"Don't worry, Gwen, I already have a clue. This matter seems to be related to an organization called HYDRA, but finding Felicia immediately is not an easy task.
It might take a few more days."
Gwen, who trusted Peter almost unconditionally, didn't overthink it. After sharing a moment of tenderness with him, she watched Peter head back to his own home.
When Peter returned home, Uncle Ben and Aunt May were waiting anxiously by the dining table.
Seeing Peter walk through the door, the old couple couldn't help but cry out in surprise and joy:
"Peter? You're back!"
"Thank goodness, you have no idea how worried we were."
Seeing their concern, warmth filled Peter's heart, and he became even more determined to reveal the truth to the elders and better protect them.
"Uncle Ben, and Aunt May, there's something I feel I can't hide from you anymore."
After taking a deep breath, Peter chose to directly reveal the truth to them—that he was The Punisher and had already become the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.:
"...Previously, I felt the timing wasn't right, and I also worried that your situation would become very dangerous, so I didn't dare tell you directly.
But now the situation is completely different. As the Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., the enemies I will face next aren't those supervillains, but rather organizations hidden in deeper shadows and ambitious politicians.
So, I have to adjust my strategy."
After Peter finished speaking, Uncle Ben and Aunt May exchanged a look. Though their eyes were filled with shock, there was also a hint of realization behind the surprise.
The two of them weren't actually the kind of slow-witted elderly people.
In the original story, Aunt May had once guessed the truth that Peter was Spider-Man.
After a moment of silence, Uncle Ben instinctively lit a cigarette.
After taking a deep drag, he finally spoke:
"Tell us, child, what do you plan for us to do?"
Seeing Uncle Ben's expression, Peter relaxed quite a bit. He had previously been somewhat worried that Uncle Ben wouldn't be able to accept such a fact.
But now it seemed he had overthought it.
After all, his previous act of restoring Brooklyn had perfectly fulfilled the so-called 'With great power comes great responsibility,' and even Uncle Ben couldn't find any fault with it.
"First is ensuring your safety."
Peter said this as he took out the lizard serum, and then manifested his Symbiote form.
Regarding this, Uncle Ben didn't hesitate at all and directly chose to inject it.
Although Aunt May was a bit at a loss, she also chose to follow Peter's arrangements.
She knew Peter was doing this for their own good, and she also knew that with their current perspective, they could no longer help Peter with much.
The only thing they could do was protect themselves well, so the old couple wouldn't become a burden to Peter.
After the lizard serum and the Symbiote completed their fusion with their bodies, both Uncle Ben and Aunt May underwent a World-shaking transformation.
Not only did they gain extraordinary strength, but even their appearances looked much younger.
Originally, despite having recovered their health, the two still looked somewhat aged due to decades of hardship.
But now, because the aging cells had regained their vitality, they looked more than ten years younger than their peers.
They looked more like those carefree wealthy people now.
"How do you feel?"
Peter looked at the rejuvenated Uncle Ben and Aunt May and couldn't help but ask with a smile.
"This is simply incredible!"
Aunt May moved her body, feeling an unprecedented sense of lightness and power, her face full of wonder.
Uncle Ben was in a similar state, excitedly striking various bodybuilding poses, while muttering to himself:
"Oh my God, maybe I could go out right now and help Gwen on the streets."
However, before he could finish his sentence, Aunt May gave him an annoyed pinch on the waist:
"How old are you? Why are you still thinking about those things? It's enough for us to just not be a burden to Peter!"
Hearing this, Uncle Ben chuckled sheepishly, then looked at Peter and said:
"Peter, tell us, what is your follow-up plan?"
Hearing this, Peter continued:
"Physical enhancement is just the most basic protection."
"Beyond that, I think what we need more is to build an indestructible'social armor' for ourselves."
"Social armor?" Uncle Ben couldn't help but show a thoughtful expression upon hearing this.
Peter nodded and then elaborated on his follow-up plan:
"Exactly. Currently, the America Military and high-level politicians who find me an eyesore are the ones who want me dead the most.
For people like them, the deeper I hide you, the more it actually works against your safety. So, I plan to do the opposite."
"I plan to have you step to the forefront, into the spotlight, and become prominent figures watched by the whole World!"
"What?!"
Aunt May was so shocked she stood up directly from the sofa.
"Peter, you're not joking, are you? Us, becoming prominent figures? But we're just ordinary people!"
"You were before, but not anymore."
Peter smiled slightly and then explained:
"Next, I will publicly announce my identity as the owner of Parker Tech. At that time, I will also take the opportunity to announce the establishment of the Parker Charitable Foundation.
And I plan to hand this foundation over to the two of you to manage personally."
"You will help those who are homeless, fund children who can't afford school, and help all the poor who need assistance."
"I want the grassroots of New York, and even the entire America, to remember your kindness. I want them to see you as'saints' in their hearts!"
"When that time comes, anyone who wants to touch you will first have to ask these millions of people if they agree!"
"Those high-and-mighty politicians fear surging public opinion the most!
Because if they dare to act rashly, what awaits them will be the ocean-like wrath of the masses.
They will lose the power they are most obsessed with because of it.
Such a loss is even more painful than killing them directly!
Those politicians would never choose to trade their own political lives for the lives of us 'commoners'.
Therefore, as long as we build this'social armor' well, we can remain forever invincible!"