Ch 120: The in-depth appearance of the alien
The most remarkable thing about No. 6 was its strategic vision, exceptional tactical thinking, and flawless execution. It could anticipate its opponent's movements, target critical locations, and employ strategies such as ambushes, assassinations, and diversions to devastating effect. A natural-born killer, No. 6 demonstrated extraordinary adaptability and leadership, often coordinating its companions to encircle and annihilate its enemies with surgical precision.
No matter how numerous or powerful its enemies were, No. 6 always found a way to prevail. Its innate survival instincts allowed it to turn dire situations to its advantage, launching fatal counterattacks when least expected. In favorable conditions, it orchestrated massacres with cold efficiency.
Several of Peter's teammates had fallen victim to this terrifying alien. Had he not been fortunate enough to use the "Queen" to contain it, No. 6 might have decimated his entire team.
Now, Peter wondered how the alien queen spawned from his union with Antonia Aguilar compared to No. 6. Although unsure if it matched No. 6's prowess, Peter believed it wasn't far behind. What's more concerning: what if the "Queen" wasn't merely a soldier but the true progenitor of her species?
Peter's thoughts drifted to the queen alien he encountered on Planet LV-426, whose cunning and resourcefulness had left an indelible mark on him.
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On LV-426, Peter had explored the alien nest alongside the Marines, navigating the twisted, otherworldly caverns that served as the aliens' hive. At the heart of this grotesque lair was the queen—a massive, intelligent entity commanding absolute loyalty from her offspring. Her size, strength, and cunning made her a terrifying monarch.
Peter vividly recalled how the queen used the colony's atmospheric processors to fuel her hive's rapid growth. She concealed herself within the deepest reaches of the nest, avoiding detection until the time to strike arose. When threatened, she became an unstoppable predator, annihilating her enemies with surgical precision.
The queen alien had devastated the Marines, nearly destroying their transport in the process. Her intelligence, coupled with her unparalleled ability to reproduce, made her the ultimate weapon. Peter shuddered at the thought of such a creature on Earth.
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Antonia Aguilar's voice broke Peter's reverie.
"What's on your mind?"
"Just… reflecting," Peter replied. Then, changing the subject, he asked, "Does the 'Queen' show any signs of reproductive tendencies?"
"What do you mean?"
"I mean… has the queen started reproducing?"
Peter's concern was clear. If the "Queen" began reproducing, the aliens could overrun Earth, turning the planet into a grotesque hive. Their unparalleled adaptability and parasitic evolution would make them unstoppable.
"Not yet," Antonia said after a pause. "While reproduction and survival are intrinsic to most life forms, the 'Queen' seems focused solely on killing for now."
"Interesting," Peter mused, casting a wary glance toward the dense forest.
He couldn't shake a vision he had seen at Madame Weber's—a glimpse of a hellish future. New York lay in ruins, consumed by flames and crawling with aliens. In the vision, he wielded the Infinity Gauntlet, summoning countless aliens to his side.
Was the Queen in front of him the key to that future?
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Meanwhile, Liz and Glory exchanged uneasy glances as they watched the live broadcast.
"Black represents death," Liz murmured, echoing Glory's earlier words.
The creature's ebony exoskeleton, razor-sharp teeth, and terrifying presence radiated an aura of death and destruction.
"Do you think its appearance resembles Spider-Man's costume?" Liz suddenly asked.
"It does, but they're entirely different," Glory replied. "Spider-Man and that… monster share no similarities beyond their color scheme. Maybe it's just a coincidence. Black is, after all, the color of death."
Before Glory could finish her thought, the "Queen" emerged from the shadows. Her movement was so fluid that it seemed as though the darkness itself had birthed her.
Without hesitation, the Queen attacked Kraven, who lay helpless on the ground. Her acidic blood splattered onto him, causing him to scream in agony.
"Damn it! Ahhh! Damn you!" Kraven howled, writhing as the corrosive liquid ate through his flesh.
The agonized screams drew the werewolf's attention, but before it could react, the Queen struck from behind. Her sharp tail and barbed tongue inflicted devastating blows, leaving the werewolf disoriented and paralyzed.
Although the werewolf's rapid healing ability allowed it to recover quickly, the Queen capitalized on the brief moment of weakness. With swift precision, she pierced its throat and narrowly missed its heart. Blood sprayed from the wound as the werewolf staggered back, clutching its throat in pain.
The Queen, relentless and calculating, tore into her opponent with razor-sharp claws. The werewolf managed to retaliate briefly, but the Queen's exoskeleton proved impenetrable. She dodged with serpentine agility, countering every move with brutal efficiency.
Netizens watching the live stream were stunned. The screen abruptly cut to static as the battle reached its climax.
"Shit!" someone muttered, echoing the frustration of countless viewers worldwide.
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