Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across the Multiverse

As it turns out, a normal living being's capacity to store quantum energy is limited.

Peter, however, could clearly see this "balance point."

If he pushed past that threshold, the quantum energy he injected would start harming them again, reverting back to the effects of Quantum Stinger attacks.

Peter instructed the brown-paper vulture and the others to stay in the quantum space for now, promising to take them out for some fresh air when the time was right.

As for food—strangely, this didn't seem to be an issue in the Quantum Realm. Ever since they entered, the only energy consumption they had experienced was from the quantum energy Peter had provided.

Of course, Peter made sure to check in from time to time, just to confirm this was truly the case.

After setting things in order, Peter took Gwen with him. After some searching, he opened a new quantum passage and stepped inside.

Another Spider-Man's world.

Peter Parker was riding high on a wave of success.

Ever since he had accidentally acquired a black suit, everything in his life had quietly improved.

The man who had killed his Uncle Ben—Flint Marko—had been personally thrown into the sewer by him. Sure, Peter had no idea how the guy had turned into some sort of living sand creature, but did it really matter? Peter Parker certainly didn't care.

Then there was Harry Osborn, his former best friend who had stolen Mary Jane from him. Peter had handled that situation perfectly as well—first by beating him up, then by tossing one of Harry's own bombs right back at him. He figured even if Harry survived, he wouldn't be walking away unscathed.

His career was flourishing, too.

Eddie Brock, who had been faking photos to smear him, not only got dust thrown in his eyes but also had his deception exposed. J. Jonah Jameson fired him on the spot—permanently.

Ha! That guy totally deserved it!

On top of that, Peter even managed to squeeze double the salary out of JJJ, along with a full-time position. With that extra income, he could finally support Aunt May. He could even renew the lease on the house he had grown up in, making sure she could move back.

To celebrate his newfound success, he finally bought that discounted shirt he had been eyeing for ages but couldn't afford before (I'm crying).

Of course, all of this was just an appetizer.

What truly brought him joy was what he was doing right now.

He was at a bar called Passion Lounge.

It had a classy atmosphere—but Peter Parker was in an even better mood.

For one, he was on a date with a beautiful girl he had only recently met. Her name was Gwen Stacy (using "Stacy" here for differentiation, not a typo), and she was a fashion model.

Not long ago, she had almost fallen to her death when a construction tool went out of control, but Spider-Man had swooped in just in time to save her.

Later, at the city's "Key to the City" ceremony, she had even kissed Spider-Man in front of everyone—though she had no idea that Spider-Man was actually Peter.

Still, that didn't stop him from feeling a growing affection for her.

And secondly—his ex-girlfriend, Mary Jane.

After losing her job at the theater, she had ended up working at this very bar.

Tonight, he was going to show that woman exactly what she had lost!

Tonight, he was going to indulge himself!

Tonight, he was going to unleash his wild side!

Tonight, he was going to own this bar!

"Do you think I… maybe overdressed a little?" The blonde-haired Gwen Stacy asked expectantly.

Her voice snapped Peter out of his thoughts.

"Not at all," he replied smoothly. "You look absolutely stunning."

"Really? Hehe~~" Gwen Stacy giggled, clearly enjoying his compliment.

"I love it when you laugh like that—adorable and charming," Peter Parker said coolly.

"Thank you," she responded, blushing.

The two of them stepped inside, embraced by the warmth of the bar's lively atmosphere.

After a few small drinks, Peter Parker finally saw the person he had truly been waiting for.

Mary Jane.

Peter reached up and adjusted his collar, revealing a glimpse of something black underneath.

As he raised his head again, a wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips.

And then, he did something truly shocking.

He truly ruled the bar that night!

He became the most dazzling presence in the entire room!

And he got exactly what he wanted!

As he basked in the spotlight, moving with effortless charm, he invited Gwen Stacy for a dance. And in that moment, he clearly saw the expression on Mary Jane's face.

It filled him with immense satisfaction.

This woman!

She was the reason he had fallen out with his best friend, Harry!

She had humiliated him!

She had even kissed Harry while they were still together!

Harry had told him everything!

Unforgivable!

However, just as Peter Parker was reveling in his triumph, holding Gwen Stacy in his arms and watching Mary Jane's reaction with satisfaction, Gwen suddenly realized what was happening.

She broke free from Peter's embrace, turned to Mary Jane, and saw the silent exchange between them.

In that instant, the smart young woman understood everything.

"This was all… for her?"

Seeing the look in her eyes, Peter Parker suddenly snapped back to reality.

He instinctively averted his gaze, avoiding her questioning and heartbroken expression.

But it was too late—Gwen Stacy was already completely disappointed in him.

Gathering herself, she walked up to Mary Jane and sincerely said, "I'm really sorry."

Then, she cast one last disheartened glance at Peter before turning away and walking straight to the exit without looking back.

Peter stood frozen.

He reached for his chest, running his fingers over the fabric of his shirt.

Through the thin material, he could feel the textured pattern of the suit underneath.

His mind raced.

"How did I become like this?"

He suddenly recalled Dr. Connors' warning:

"These things are extraterrestrial in origin. They amplify the host's personality—especially aggression!"

"So… all of this? My recent behavior? It's because of it? The black suit!" Peter Parker finally began to understand.

At that moment, he noticed Mary Jane stepping down from the stage where she had been singing.

He walked toward her.

"Hey," he started, wanting to say something—maybe an apology. But when the words reached his lips, he found he couldn't say them.

Mary Jane turned to him and snapped, "What is wrong with you?"

Peter Parker felt his anger surge.

Just then, the bar owner, accompanied by a few bartenders, stepped forward to protect Mary Jane.

But Peter Parker couldn't care less about these guys.

He reached out, grabbed one of the bartenders, and effortlessly lifted the burly man—who weighed nearly 200 pounds—into the air!

Just as he was about to do something reckless—

Suddenly!

Crash!

Behind him, the sound of shattering glass echoed through the bar.

A piercing scream followed!

(End of Chapter)

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