Chapter 71 Gwen’s Crisis

[A police officer surveyed the chaotic scene from a distance, his voice trembling as he reported into his radio: "7-A calling the command center! The crane task you assigned to us has spiraled out of control! This is much bigger than expected! We need to mobilize all available units immediately!"]

[The streets were filled with the wail of sirens as fire trucks, ambulances, and police cars raced to the scene. Across from the officer's position, atop a tall building, a tower crane perched precariously on the roof, swinging a massive steel beam in the air.]

[The crane operator frantically pressed switches, sparks flying with every attempt. Desperate, he shouted into his walkie-talkie: "Shut down the generator! Now! Do it quickly!"]

[At this time, Gwen was taking photos on a floor of a building opposite the tower crane. After taking many photos, the photographer suddenly found something strange, "What is that in the background?"]

[Nearby, Gwen was busy on a photoshoot inside a building across from the crane. The photographer, focused on his camera, suddenly froze. "What's that in the background?" he muttered.]

[The models turned, their eyes widening in horror as they spotted the massive steel beam swinging ominously toward their building. Screams erupted as the beam shattered load-bearing columns and walls. Gwen barely managed to throw herself to the floor, avoiding the impact, but the room she was in was left teetering on the edge.]

[Debris rained down onto the streets below, causing chaos among the citizens. George Stacy arrived at the scene with his officers, his face tense as he took in the destruction. Citizens scrambled for safety, some injured by falling rubble. A fellow officer rushed up to him, shouting, "They said they can't shut down the crane!"]

["Contact Edison! Cut the power supply to the entire block!" George barked, his voice resolute. The officer nodded and immediately relayed the order.]

[On the collapsing floor above, Gwen stared at the missing outer wall in terror. She rushed to help a nearby model, who struggled to stand. Just as she got her to her feet, the photographer screamed, "It's coming back!!!"]

[Gwen turned, horror freezing her in place as the crane arm swung toward them again. She grabbed the model and started running, but the beam smashed into the floor beneath her, tilting it outward. Gwen and the model lost their balance, sliding uncontrollably toward the edge.]

[Clinging desperately to the receiver of a landline phone, Gwen managed to stop her fall momentarily. Below, onlookers screamed in fear. However, the receiver soon snapped off, and she slid further down. At the last second, she grabbed onto a bent steel pipe, dangling precariously in the air.]

[Eddie Brock arrived at the scene, pulling out his camera to document the chaos. Spotting Gwen hanging from the steel pipe, he gasped, "OMG! It's Gwen!"]

[George Stacy overheard Eddie's shout and turned, snatching the camera from his hands. His face paled as he recognized his daughter. "What is she doing up there?" he muttered.]

["She said she had a modeling job," Eddie stammered. "I saw her last night."]

[George's gaze turned sharp. "Who are you?"]

["Brock, sir. Eddie Brock. I work for the Daily Bugle. I'm... uh... dating your daughter."]

[Gwen clung tightly to the steel pipe, only to be struck by a falling cabinet. Knocked loose, she managed to grab onto another steel pipe, but the bolts securing it began to give way under her weight.]

[Meanwhile, Peter Parker was racing toward the scene. From a distance, he saw the crane's arm swing dangerously close to Gwen, completely destabilizing the structure she was on. The pipe she clung to stretched out further, the bolts snapping one by one. Gwen screamed as she hung in midair, the pipe shaking violently.]

[Peter arrived just as the pipe gave way entirely. Gwen plummeted toward the ground, her screams echoing through the air. Without hesitation, Peter launched himself into action, weaving through flying debris as he shot webs to close the distance. His focus was unwavering as he dodged collapsing walls and falling rubble, pushing himself to reach Gwen.]

[In a heart-stopping moment, Spider-Man caught Gwen mid-fall, using his webbing to swing her to safety. The crowd below erupted into wild cheers, and Eddie captured every moment with his camera.]

[Once safely on the ground, Peter knelt beside Gwen, who was still trembling in shock. "Are you okay?" he asked gently.]

[Gwen took a few deep breaths before nodding. "Yes, I'm fine. Thank you."]

[The Sky Curtain's narrator chimed in: "Peter Parker, you've done a remarkable job. This is how heroes save lives. Some people should take notes."]

[As Peter prepared to leave, Eddie ran after him, calling out, "Hey! Spider-Man! Wait a minute! Our newspaper needs a photo!"]

[At the same time, Gwen spotted her father and ran into his arms. Eddie turned to her, relieved. "Thank God, you're okay!" But Gwen ignored him, clinging to her father for comfort. George patted her back reassuringly.]

[Eddie then turned to Spider-Man, grinning. "Hey! I'm the new guy."]

["New guy?" Peter asked, puzzled.]

["Yeah, from now on, I'm your official photographer for the Daily Bugle. Smile! Are you smiling? I'm just kidding." Eddie snapped pictures as he spoke.]

["Don't they already have a photographer?" Peter asked, confused.]

["Oh, you mean Parker?" Eddie replied dismissively. "That guy's an amateur. Didn't you notice how his pictures make you look all bloated? And short?"]

[Eddie leaned in conspiratorially. "Don't worry, buddy. I'll make you look good."]

[Peter sighed. "Okay," he said, before swinging away. Eddie called after him, "No need to worry anymore, man! I've got you covered!"]

[Gwen couldn't help but show a strange expression as she watched Spider-Man leave the scene.]

" What's that? Flattering Spider-Man while insulting Parker!" Otto laughed and picked up a piece of cake.

Peter was a little embarrassed that he was mocked for his poor photography skills.

But now he has a photographer provided by the police who takes pictures of him, which are then distributed to many newspapers, because the owner of the Daily Bugle is a fan of his.

He still gave a copy of his photo to the Daily Bugle, otherwise it wouldn't be long before the Daily Bugle's sales would drop sharply due to the lack of Spider-Man's photo.

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