Chapter 239: Gwen, the sharp-tongued and mean-hearted Gwen (6,000 words, please order the full version!)
238, Gwen, the sharp-tongued and soft-hearted Gwen (6,000 words, please order all!)
Perkins was indeed on the high table's arrest list, but she was just one of them.
Judging from the five killers who were also on the arrest list but died during the arrest, the High Table did not issue the so-called order to capture Perkins and others alive.
Perkins is indeed an ordinary person.
However, she is a woman with rich assassination experience and killing skills.
She may not be able to fight in a single fight or resist the high table.
But if you just run away, it won't be a big problem.
It's nothing more than living a low-key life in the future and completely staying away from the killer profession.
"If I just run away, I do have a chance to escape the capture of the high table."
"However, I will not choose to escape."
"I don't want to be anonymous and live like a mouse in my next life."
Perkins looked at Russell and said seriously.
Russell was not surprised that she would make this choice.
A killer who is used to seeing life and death will not choose to flee because of fear of death.
If a killer doesn't even have this kind of courage, there is a high probability that he is not a qualified killer.
A real killer not only regards other people's lives as trivial, but also doesn't care much about his own life.
Those who care about their own lives will not choose to be a killer.
"If that's the case, then I'll just tell you."
"I can provide you with protection, but only if you accept brainwashing."
Russell said calmly.
"brainwashing?"
A trace of doubt appeared on Perkins' fair face.
It's not that she doesn't believe Russell has brainwashing skills, she just doesn't think it's something Russell would do.
If Russell was still the same crazy traveler as before, she thought it was reasonable for Russell to do this.
But now, Russell has "returned his evil ways" and become a superhero.
Brainwashing is not something a superhero should do at first glance.
"Yes! Brainwashing!"
"I have a very reliable brainwashing technology here. Apart from the pain of the brainwashing process, there are no other shortcomings."
Russell saw Perkins' confusion and said with a smile.
Perkins did not answer him immediately, but frowned and thought.
After being silent for more than half a minute, she spoke again: "Brainwashing, just brainwashing. I just want to see what kind of brainwashing technology you call it."
As expected of a famous killer who has been in the killer world for many years, Perkins quickly made the decision that was in his best interests.
On the surface, accepting brainwashing is equivalent to handing over your future life to Russell.
But Perkins isn't particularly worried about that.
She knew exactly what situation she was facing now.
It is better to lose control of your life in the hands of Russell than to fall into the hands of the high table.
Although she could also choose to leave New York and find a place to spend the rest of her life anonymously.
But if she was allowed to live this kind of life, she would rather die at the hands of a killer directly operated by the Continental Hotel. At least it would be a more pleasant death.
"Since you agree, let's go!"
After saying that, Russell stood up and left the guest room.
Perkins didn't hesitate and followed immediately.
Brainwashing room.
After following Russell to the brainwashing room, which was obviously a secret room, Perkins first paid attention to the special brainwashing restraint chair in the middle of the room.
Looking at the restraints on the chair, she began to understand that Russell said there would be a little pain during the brainwashing process.
Bitter.
After taking a deep breath for a few seconds, she said to Russell: "Do I need to make any preparations, or do you want to inject me with some special medicine?"
"It doesn't have to be so troublesome. You just need to sit on the chair. My artificial intelligence assistant will take care of the rest."
Russell said calmly.
"good!"
After speaking, Perkins took off his leather jacket and walked to the restraint chair specially designed for brainwashing wearing the vest underneath.
After taking a look at the restraint chair made of metal, Perkins swallowed involuntarily.
Then, he sat down directly.
As soon as she sat down, she started operating the instruments in the brainwashing room on the 3rd.
The robot in the room first came to Perkins and fixed her limbs firmly on the chair to prevent her from making drastic actions later.
After fixing Perkins, the robot took out a gag that looked like a sex toy, stuffed it into Perkins' mouth, and tied the band around the gag.
If there were no other torture instruments in the room, Perkins felt like he was a prisoner about to be tortured.
"let's start!"
When No. 3 controlled the robot and made preliminary preparations, Russell said to No. 3.
"Okay, sir!"
No. 3 answered immediately, and then controlled the electric shock device specially designed to shock the brain.
"Notify me when the brainwashing is over."
Russell had no interest in staying to witness Perkins' brainwashing.
Although Perkins is not a person with extraordinary abilities, even for an ordinary person, the brainwashing process would take at least half an hour.
He wasn't going to waste half an hour here.
After leaving the brainwashing room unknown to Hulk, Gwen and others, Russell walked towards the training ground.
Not long after, he arrived at the training ground.
It is still Gwen and Peter who are fighting against each other on the training ground.
Hulk sat on the edge of the training ground like a spectator, watching the battle between Gwen and Peter, while picking up a wine bucket and pouring wine into his mouth.
After seeing Russell arriving, Hulk raised the wine barrel in his hand and said to Russell: "Do you want some too?"
"No thanks!"
Russell smiled and shook his head.
After hearing his answer, Hulk withdrew his right hand holding the wine barrel and poured a few more mouthfuls into his mouth.
Russell did not interrupt the battle between Gwen and Peter. Like Hulk, he sat on a chair next to the training ground and enjoyed the battle between Gwen and Peter.
Because their extraordinary abilities and the equipment they use are the same, Gwen and Peter's fighting styles are the same as those taught by a master.
The only difference is that Peter's web shooter has more functions than Gwen's.
Gwen's use of extraordinary abilities is obviously better than Peter's.
But this is normal.
Gwen has been Spider-Woman longer than Russell has traveled to this world.
If Gwen is still unable to use his extraordinary abilities proficiently, then Gwen is too inferior.
In addition, Gwen obviously has much more combat experience than Peter.
Compared with Peter, who has never experienced a real battle so far, Gwen has experienced various normal and abnormal battles.
To put it simply, Peter is still being beaten.
While sparring with Hulk, Peter was being beaten.
When sparring with Russell, Peter was still being beaten.
Peter was also being beaten about the discussion with Gwen.
If it weren't for the fact that Peter's super powers had given Peter good recovery abilities, he would have to lie in bed for several days before he could get off the ground just once if he had a fight with any one of Hulk, Russell, and Gwen.
Although he could not gain any upper hand, Peter now showed his tenacious will to fight and had no intention of admitting defeat.
Russell was not surprised that Peter would show such tenacity, because Peter already possesses a tenacious will that far exceeds that of his peers.
But he was a little surprised by Gwen's performance now.
Gwen's current performance has no problems in terms of strength.
But here's the problem.
I don't know why, but Gwen is acting extremely serious now and doesn't hold back at all.
Not only Russell saw this, but also Hulk, who was drinking and not looking very smart, also saw this.
"Did Peter have any conflict with Gwen last night?"
Russell asked Hulk.
He didn't stay at the headquarters last night, so he wasn't sure if anything unpleasant happened to Peter and Gwen.
But judging from Gwen's current behavior, Peter seems to have made her very unhappy.
"No!"
Hulk replied angrily.
After saying that, he let out a loud belch.
"No?"
Russell frowned slightly.
When Peter was knocked away by Gwen again and suffered a series of beautiful kicks from Gwen, Russell felt that he needed to stop the sparring between Gwen and Peter.
If the fight continues like this, even if Peter has good recovery ability, he will never be able to bear it.
Just when Gwen was about to chase Peter who flew out, Russell stood up.
Then, it disappeared like a flash of light.
The next second, he appeared between Gwen and Peter. With one hand, he blocked Gwen's right fist that hit Peter's head. With the other hand, he grabbed Peter's shoulder and stopped Peter who was flying backwards.
"Okay, that's it for now!"
Russell said to Gwen.
After hearing his voice, Gwen retracted her fist and took off her hood, revealing her delicate and fair face.
"His current strength is too weak. I don't think he has the qualifications to join Zhenglian now."
Gwen said with a serious face.
Russell did not answer Gwen immediately, but let go of his right hand holding Peter's shoulder, allowing Peter to regain his balance.
After standing firm, Peter took off his hood, revealing his childish face with bruises and scars.
Peter said nothing and looked at Russell and Gwen with a lonely expression.
Although what Gwen just said was a bit rude, Peter knew that Gwen was telling the truth.
If Gwen hadn't used any lethal weapons, he would have died ten or eight times by now.
After seeing Peter's current expression, Russell knew that Peter had suffered another big blow this time.
Although this was not the first time Peter lost in a fight, this was the first time he lost at the hands of a woman, and he still lost at the hands of Gwen, who had the same superpower as him.
"It hasn't been long since you got your superpowers, and you're still very good at performing like this."
Russell patted Peter on the shoulder and comforted him.
However, after he finished speaking, before Peter could speak, Gwen's voice rang out.
"Stop comforting him, weakness is weakness!"
"If he joins Zhenglian now to fight against criminals with guns, the reputation established by Zhenglian will soon be damaged because of him."
"He's not ready to be a superhero right now!"
Gwen said coldly.
If he hadn't known about Gwen's character, Russell would have felt that Gwen was acting a bit too much now.
Although Gwen's current tone was a bit hurtful, he knew very well why Gwen did what he did.
To put it simply, it is a knife with a mouth and a tofu heart.
Gwen would hit Peter like this just because she didn't want Peter to get hurt.
Although Peter longed for the life of a superhero, he didn't know what the life of a superhero was really like.
In addition to people's admiration and attention, there are also many messy and disgusting things.
More importantly, being a superhero is not a very safe thing.
If someone like Russell has the strength to protect himself and others, then forget it.
Even if someone is dissatisfied with him, they will not dare to act rashly due to his strength.
But it is obvious that the gap between Peter and Russell is not generally large.
Even if Peter had not revealed his true identity, with the mentality and strength he showed now, he might die at the hands of those vicious criminals one day.
Peter does have an extraordinary physique, but his extraordinary physique cannot stop bullets.
Not to mention, he hasn't even turned on the Spider-Sense dodge aura yet.
"Sir, I..."
Peter wanted to open his mouth to explain, but as soon as he opened his mouth, he gave up.
Gwen's words are indeed a bit hurtful, but the fact is before us, he is indeed still very weak now.
He couldn't defeat even one of the six members of Zhenglian.
Gwen is already the weakest in the main alliance.
But even Gwen can easily beat him.
"Take your time, you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry."
"You don't need to be a superhero to save the world, you just need to be the neighborhood patron saint of New Yorkers. Do you understand?"
Russell said to Peter.
He never expected Peter to save the world like an adult, nor did he expect Peter to save the world like the boy in the Neon Kingdom anime.
Peter only needs to do what he can, and he will be satisfied.
Besides, if he asked a minor to save the world, then adults like them would be too useless.
This is not a neon country where adults go to make action movies.
"Okay, sir, I understand!"
Peter's expression still looked a little lonely.
But Russell didn't expect Peter to figure these things out right away.
take it easy!
After hearing Peter's answer, Gwen wanted to say something more, but Russell decisively stopped Gwen and gave her a look to tell her not to continue irritating Peter.
After seeing Russell's eyes, Gwen said nothing more and left the training ground with the hood in hand.
"Okay, you should go down and take a rest. If you feel uncomfortable in any way, remember to go to the medical room for a check-up."
Russell gave Peter some advice.
Then, he followed Gwen and left the training ground.
living room.
Russell and Gwen sat face to face, staring at each other with big eyes and small eyes.
"You are a little too harsh on him. He is just a minor."
Russell said first.
"Those criminals don't care whether he's an adult or not."
Gwen crossed her legs and said matter-of-factly.
"I know you are doing it for his own good, but you also have to consider the actual situation."
"He has just gained superpowers a few days ago. You can't ask him to do the same thing as you right away, right?"
Russell continued.
Although what he said made sense, Gwen obviously would not agree with him now.
After more than ten seconds of silence, Gwen said slowly: "I think you really shouldn't let him join Zhenglian so quickly. This may not be a good thing for him."
"It's not that I don't want him to join Zhenglian, it's just that he is really not ready now."
Gwen's expression softened a lot.
"I just asked him to join the Zhenglian first. I didn't plan for him to start fighting criminals immediately."
"Well, if you're worried, you can teach him more."
"After all, you are his senior, aren't you?"
Gwen made it clear yesterday that she didn't want to act with Peter because it would make her feel like she was acting with a child.
But now, Russell thinks it is a good idea to let the two of them act together.
First of all, Peter definitely doesn't have any inappropriate thoughts about Gwen.
What Peter likes now is Liz, a female classmate of the same age in school, not a big sister like Gwen.
Secondly, Gwen definitely looks down on children like Peter.
Finally, allowing them to act together with the same superpower can help Peter understand how to use his power as quickly as possible.
The only question is whether Gwen might like this arrangement too much.
"I said yesterday, I don't want to act with children."
Sure enough, Gwen gave this answer again.
"Isn't it the responsibility of adults to help children grow up? Just think of Peter as your distant cousin or a junior in school."
"And you don't have to carry him with you all day long. You only need to carry him with him for a few heroic activities, and then you can let him do the activities on his own. I will let No. 3 watch him at all times."
"If you are worried, you can also watch him yourself."
Russell began convincing Gwen to accept the offer.
Although this was indeed a way, Gwen did not agree immediately, but fell silent.
After thinking seriously for dozens of seconds, she said slowly: "Okay, just do as you say, but I have agreed in advance that I will only take him to study for a period of time."
"A period of time is enough. Peter has good learning ability and he will learn it soon."
Russell said with a smile.
Although Gwen was still a little unhappy, compared with yesterday, there had been obvious concessions.
As for the so-called period of time, once Gwen really starts to serve as Peter's hero mentor, this period of time will not be something that can be solved in just two or three days.
Gwen acted so coldly to Peter today because she was just worried about Peter.
Although her approach needs improvement, her starting point is good.
Ten minutes later, Peter and Hulk also came to the living room.
When Peter and Hulk sat down, Russell said to Peter: "I just discussed it with Gwen, and she agreed that you would join Zhenglian."
"However, after you join Zhenglian, you will have to study with Gwen for a period of time."
"Only when Gwen feels you can act alone will I let you go out alone to protect the citizens of New York. Do you understand?"
After hearing Russell's words, Peter looked at Gwen in disbelief.
He was just thinking about whether he should give up the idea of becoming Spider-Man if he couldn't join the Zhenglian.
Unexpectedly, Gwen actually agreed to let him join Zhenglian and even taught him personally.
After being stunned for a few seconds, Peter quickly said: "I understand, I will definitely study hard!"
Seeing Peter's serious expression, Russell and Gwen both smiled and shook their heads.
Sure enough, he is still a minor and cannot hide his thoughts at all.
After resolving the minor "conflict" between Peter and Gwen, Russell had no idea of leaving the Zhenglian headquarters immediately, nor did he think of going to the training ground to "beat" the Hulk. Instead, he stayed with Gwen at the Zhenglian headquarters doing nothing.
Saying he had nothing to do, at Gwen's request, Russell arranged for No. 3 to build Peter's same spider web launcher for Gwen.
Not only that, he also asked No. 3 to build a new suit for Gwen that has the same functions as Peter's Spider-Man suit.
Although there will be no changes in style, the functions of Peter's suit will be added to Gwen's suit.
Although Gwen can use her own superpowers skillfully, she certainly won't mind if the suit can have more functions.
After spending more than an hour with Gwen at the headquarters, Russell returned to the brainwashing room.
As soon as he returned to the brainwashing room, he saw that the vest was soaked with sweat, and his whole body looked like Perkins who had just come out of the swimming pool.
After seeing Russell's arrival, Perkins, who was sitting on the sofa, immediately stood up and said to Russell: "You should be able to trust me now, right?"
"certainly!"
Russell said with a smile.
Although Perkins looks the same now as before, the brainwashing effect has been deeply imprinted on her body.
Not all brainwashing targets will become as dog-licking as Bakshi.
In other words, Bakshi is the only exception.
After being brainwashed, Natasha, Bucky, and Perkins all behaved the same as usual.
Unless Russell uses trigger words to trigger the strongest coercive effect, they will remain in their original state.
Of course, in their subconscious, they will have an instinctive reaction to completely obey any instructions from Russell.
In this state, even if Russell asked them to shoot themselves in the temple with a pistol, they would not hesitate at all.
"Go back to the guest room to wash up, and then come to the office to meet me."
After saying that, Russell left the brainwashing room and went straight to the office.
Twenty minutes later, Perkins, who had changed into a women's Zhenglian uniform, came to the office and stood upright in front of Russell like a guard.
"No need to act so deliberately, just sit down."
Russell said to Perkins.
Perkins nodded, returned to the posture of the cold and charming female killer, and sat on the chair in front of Russell.
When Perkins sat down, crossed his legs, and assumed an attractive sitting posture, Russell slowly said: "You are one of your own now, so I will say some things directly."
"Among the killers in New York, your strength is not weak, but for Zhenglian, your strength is not even up to the passing line."
"In order to make you more in line with Zhenglian's standards, I will first arrange for you to go to the unmanned factory on No. 3 to receive strengthening serum."
"After the strengthening is completed, I will let the symbiote named Bai Jue possess you, so that you will gain strength that is no weaker than ordinary people with extraordinary abilities."
Russell looked at Perkins and said calmly.
"Of course I won't refuse if I can get stronger power."
A smile appeared on Perkins' fair face, and he answered like a royal sister.
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