(Marvel, DC, images, manhuas, and every anime that will be mentioned and used in this story are not mine. They all belong to their respective owners. The main character "Karito Josue Valdez" and the story are mine)
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(Reader discretion is advised for the rest of the following chapter due to its graphic depiction of severe violence. The chapter contains scenes of intense physical combat and gore, including implosions, fractures, and dismemberment. The language used in the narration is explicit and may be disturbing for some readers.)
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Spider-Man's form materialized inside a wide expanse, taking in his surroundings with a sharp eye. His gaze swept over the expanse of the room, noting the rows of eight pool tables lining the right, while on the left, a small cafeteria was visible, replete with tables and chairs. Above, a second floor housed arcade games of varied genres. However, his senses were soon alerted to the presence of dozens of Dark Soldiers, each wielding a variety of weapons. The eerie silence that greeted him was only heightened by the steady, unsettling gaze of the assembled soldiers as they stared down the intruder.
(Spider-Man) "..."
(Dark Demons) "..."
(Spider-Man) "Anyone wanna sprite cranberry?"
(Dark Demon) "You got some balls coming here yourself."
(Spider-Man) "Yeah, no protection comes with my size."
(Dark Demon) "This little-! GET HIM!"
Spider-Man stood ready, his senses heightened as the group of Demons charged towards him with their weapons in hand. With a sword aimed at his chest, Spider-Man dodged with ease, grabbing the Demon's hand and striking him with a powerful punch that crushed his face. As a second Demon rushed towards him, Spider-Man's heightened senses allowed him to anticipate the attack, and he swiftly kicked the villain towards a pool table.
Another Demon attempted to slash Spider-Man, but the hero reacted quickly, turning to face his attacker and transforming his hand into a sword. With a swift swing, he decapitated the Demon in one swift motion. The next Demon was met with a powerful kick to the knee, causing it to snap backward with a sickening crunch. As the villain screamed in pain, Spider-Man quickly took advantage, delivering a crushing knee strike to the face that left the Demon writhing in agony.
Spider-Man's instincts continued to serve him well as he sensed another Demon charging towards him. This time, he caught the villain's arm mid-attack, delivering a devastating blow that snapped the Demon's neck to the side. As another Demon rushed towards him, Spider-Man's lightning-fast reflexes allowed him to kick the villain's shin, causing him to fall to his knees in pain. He then followed up with a knee strike to the face that crushed the Demon's skull.
Even as he fought off multiple attackers, Spider-Man never lost his focus, always anticipating the next move of his foes. He sensed another Demon running towards him and quickly caught him with a backhand to the face. As the Demon tried to kick him, Spider-Man caught the villain's leg and stomped on his knee, causing the bone to peak out of the man's body.
Despite the Demons' best efforts, they couldn't take down Spider-Man. One Demon managed to grab him from behind, but the hero's strength allowed him to escape the villain's grasp. With a show of incredible power, Spider-Man lifted the Demon into the air before dropping him onto his knee, shattering the villain's back.
As the battle raged on, Spider-Man continued to fight with all his might, never losing his cool even as his opponents continued to close in. When he sensed another sword-wielding Demon charging towards him, he quickly turned around and webbed the villain's face, causing him to stumble back. Another Demon tried to sneak attack him, but Spider-Man was ready, blocking the attack with his stinger.
But the Demons weren't done yet. One tried to swipe at Spider-Man's leg with a sword, but the hero grabbed the stumbling Demon and used him as a shield, causing the villain to slice his own friend's feet clean off. The Demon was horrified by his actions, but his rage soon took over as he charged at Spider-Man again. This time, however, the hero caught the Demon's sword and made him slice his own neck with it before throwing him face-first into a nearby pool table.
The fight continued to rage on, with Spider-Man using every trick in his arsenal to take down his enemies. He kicked one Demon in the face before grabbing him by the neck and smashing a pool ball into his mouth. Climbing onto a pool table, he webbed one of the Demons' faces before forcing him to smash into the table.
Despite the overwhelming odds, Spider-Man refused to give up. He smashed a pool stick into one Demon's calf, shattering it on impact, before stabbing the same stick into another Demon's chest. As yet another Demon charged towards him with a bat, Spider-Man used his own comrade's body as a shield, the resulting swing completely decapitating the Demon and covering the hero's face with brain fragments.
As Spider-Man wiped off the grisly brain matter from his lenses, he sensed a looming threat behind him. Without hesitation, he dodged to the side just in time to avoid a deadly blow from the same Demon wielding a bat. The hero retaliated swiftly, launching a powerful sidekick that sent the villain crashing to the floor.
Ever resourceful, Spider-Man cast his eyes over the nearby pool table, scanning for any potential weapons to turn the tide of the fight. His keen spider-senses alerted him to the Demon's renewed attack, but he was ready.
In one deft motion, he webbed up several balls and swung them in a deadly arc, striking the Demon in the face with brutal force. The web sack made a sickening impact, almost caving in the villain's cheek as he fell to the ground. Not content to let the Demon get back up, Spider-Man seized the sack and spun it with expert precision, building momentum as he launched it at the villain's head. With a sickening crack, the sack smashed into the Demon's face, opening up his skull upon impact. The sound was sickening, like the snap of a twig, and Spider-Man couldn't help but wince as he watched the Demon crumple to the floor.
The surviving Demons gazed in utter horror at the aftermath of Spider-Man's rampage. Only a handful of their comrades remained, and the hero ridiculed them for their cowardice. The Demons, consumed by fury, charged towards him, wielding their weapons with deadly intent.
One of them attempted a horizontal sword swing, but before he could make contact, Spider-Man hoisted him into the air and drove him face-first into the ground, causing his skull to implode. Another Demon managed to strike the hero's back with his blade, a smirk on his face, but the satisfaction quickly turned to horror as he observed the wound magically healing itself. Spider-Man spun around with a malevolent glare, shooting a web-link that snared the Demon's face, dragging him toward the hero. Once in close proximity, Spider-Man used his stinger to impale the Demon's mouth, ending his life in a moment.
As another Demon charged towards him, Spider-Man caught his hand and snapped the limb in four distinct places, the shattering of bones resounding in the room. The hero then unleashed a devastating punch, sending another Demon's head spiraling before crashing to the floor, lifeless.
Spotting another adversary running towards him, Spider-Man delivered a powerful superman punch and knocked the Demon to the ground with a venom kick. His stinger then plunged into yet another Demon's chest, creating a sickening slushy sound. With enemies closing in from all sides, Spider-Man seized the nearest Demon and used him as a shield, deflecting their repeated attacks.
One of the Demons, in a moment of sheer stupidity, attempted to strike the hero with his bat, but instead, his weapon bounced off the shield and struck him in the skull, fracturing it instantly. With his meat shield reduced to pieces, Spider-Man leaped around the room and spied a Demon wielding a crowbar near a pool table.
Approaching him quickly, the hero used his strength to maneuver the crowbar between the Demon's legs, stabbing upward into his manhood. Spider-Man then lifted the Demon, slamming him onto the table, and forcibly extracted the crowbar from his victim's family jewels. As he looked around, Spider-Man sensed yet another Demon coming at him, but he was ready. The crowbar whirled around swiftly, stabbing the incoming enemy directly in the jaw and ripping it out with a quick pull.
A group of Demons attempted to swarm him, but he used his webbing to blind them before swiftly dispatching them with his stingers, piercing each one through the heart. As Spider-Man surveyed the room, his senses warned him of another enemy approaching, this time carrying a shotgun. The Demon aimed at the hero, but Spider-Man utilized his accelerated decoy to make the Demon shoot a fake. In a blur of motion, the real Spider-Man grabbed the Demon's face, and with a venomous touch, made it explode. Seizing the shotgun, Spider-Man quickly eliminated the remaining Demons inside the room, leaving a trail of destruction in his wake.
He stood amidst the carnage, his expression remaining unchanged, as he steeled himself and walked deeper into the strange warehouse he had teleported into. A sense of foreboding hung heavy in the air, signaling the possibility of even more danger ahead.
Spider-Man strode with a vigilant gait down the warehouse's dimly lit hallways, maintaining an acute watchfulness to intercept any potential assailants. As he traversed further inwards, his heightened senses alerted him to the presence of both Lucy and Mr. Negative waiting in the room at the end of the corridor. A weary sigh escaped his lips, as he knew that the forthcoming battle would be an arduous one. As he pushed the door open, his eyes scanned the expansive chamber, taking in the jumble of crates, workbenches, steel beams, pipes, and other implements that filled the space. He cautiously entered the room and advanced to its center, locking his gaze on Mr. Negative, who stood with his arms clasped behind his back, calmly awaiting the hero's approach. A quick scan of the area revealed the unconscious form of Lucy, her body bound and lashed to a steel girder in the corner. Spider-Man's attention returned to his opponent as he initiated a brief exchange of words, a verbal prelude to the inevitable combat that awaited them both.
(Spider-Man) "Out of all the movies you could've chosen to infect this world, you just had to settle on 'The Night Comes For Us'," He remarked, his tone dripping with disapproval.
(Dark Mr. Negative) He chuckled darkly. "I thought it would appeal to the sensibilities of our audience. You know how they crave the thrill of a good fight."
(Spider-Man) Grimaced in annoyance. "You and your kind always seem to enjoy putting on a show, don't you?"
(Dark Mr. Negative) His smile turned into a sneer. "Our audience provides us with the negative energy we need to thrive, Guardian. And with each passing moment, they grow more frenzied."
(Spider-Man) Shook his head in dismay. "It sounds like a frustrating existence, to say the least."
(Dark Mr. Negative) He laughed mockingly. "Frustration is but a minor inconvenience when compared to the ultimate prize that awaits us. So, Guardian, what will it be? Will you be the star of our show?"
(Spider-Man) His eyes narrowed, his resolve hardening. "No, Mr. Negative. But I'll do this..." Summons a strange orb
With swift precision, Spider-Man crushed the orb in his hand, invoking the mysterious "Orb Of Confinement". The room was instantly blanketed in an eerie darkness, an ominous aura that caused both Spider-Man and Mr. Negative to keel over, gasping for air. However, Mr. Negative's eyes were gripped with a sense of horror as a holographic notification materialized, revealing the dire effects of the item that Spider-Man had just shattered.
"Automated Notification:"
"The superhuman capabilities of both targets have been effectively nullified, rendering them equivalent in strength to that of an ordinary human. All items will be forced into the inventory as well. Upon the death of either combatant, the barrier enveloping the area will be promptly lifted, and the ongoing process shall remain undisturbed."
(Dark Mr. Negative) "What tomfoolery is this?!" he exclaimed in disbelief.
(Spider-Man) Sees his normal Miles Morales suit currently equipped "Precisely what it appears to be. No flashy superpowers or reality-altering abilities, simply an unadulterated battle of brawn..." He interjected.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "HAHAHA! You're completely unhinged! While I knew you had a scheme in mind, to think that it would entail stripping both combatants of their powers! Utterly preposterous! And what leads you to believe that you can vanquish me in a Mortal Kombat, Spider-Man!?" he inquired in a taunting tone.
(Spider-Man) "I'm not certain. We'll just have to settle it by killing each other, won't we?" He replied stoically.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "Very well, Spider. Your wish is my command."
In an instance too rapid for Spider-Man's reflexes to catch up, Mr. Negative's front kick sent the hero flying backward, landing on his back with a resounding thud. A self-satisfied smirk played on the villain's lips as he took the time to straighten his tie, reveling in his momentary advantage.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "I'm just getting started Spider-Man."
Spider-Man slowly rose to his feet, his eyes intently focused on Mr. Negative, studying his every move. With fluid precision, he shifted his body into a defensive stance, his muscles taut and ready to strike. Mr. Negative mirrored his opponent, adopting a similar pose, his movements measured and controlled. The air around them crackled with energy as they both prepared for a fierce and brutal contest of martial prowess.
The hero sprang into action, mirroring his adversary's moves with fluid grace and attempting to seize the advantage by seizing the opponent's shirt. However, Mr. Negative proved to be a formidable foe, evading the hero's grip and deftly twisting Spider-Man's wrist in a swift and precise maneuver. Before the hero could recover, Mr. Negative delivered a devastating blow to Spider-Man's jaw, causing the hero to reel backward and crash onto his knees.
However, Spider-Man refused to falter and immediately sprang back into action, faking a tackle and wrapping his hands around Mr. Negative's neck. With impressive agility, he managed to push his opponent back a few feet, but the villain soon regained his footing and halted the attack in its tracks.
The two grappled and struggled, each trying to overpower the other, but Mr. Negative's skillful maneuvers allowed him to twist Spider-Man's neck and land a knee on his ribs. Undeterred, Spider-Man attempted to trip his opponent, but Mr. Negative deftly evaded his efforts and instead wrapped his leg around the hero, lifting him slightly before slamming him to the ground.
Before Spider-Man could regain his bearings, Mr. Negative let out a primal scream and landed a thunderous punch on his cheek, the impact echoing throughout the room. With blood spilling from his mouth, Spider-Man endured another punishing blow to the face as his adversary continued to relentlessly attack him.
With blood dripping down his face, Spider-Man's eyes locked onto his opponent with a fierce determination. He launched a series of lightning-fast punches towards Mr. Negative, but the villain parried each blow with expert precision. Suddenly, Mr. Negative's movements became fluid and he deftly entangled Spider-Man's arms, leaving him helpless. With a powerful punch, Mr. Negative sent the hero stumbling back, and the force of the blow ripped off the lower part of Spider-Man's mask, revealing a glimpse of his true identity. A tooth was sent flying across the room, as Spider-Man struggled to regain his composure.
Mr. Negative advanced towards Spider-Man with measured steps, his movements fluid and precise as he closed in on his adversary. The hero, undeterred, launched an attack, but the villain deftly parried it and unleashed a rapid-fire barrage of punches to the Spider's chest. Spider-Man attempted a front kick, but Mr. Negative sidestepped and responded with a forceful shoulder strike that sent the hero reeling.
Despite his valiant efforts, Spider-Man found himself struggling to keep up with Mr. Negative's onslaught. The villain deftly twisted the hero's hand and continued his attack, delivering blow after punishing blow to Spider-Man's chest, with each impact sending shockwaves through his body.
Determined to turn the tide, Spider-Man tried to seize Mr. Negative's shirt, but the villain proved too agile, evading the Spider's grasp and once again employing his shoulder to devastating effect. Mr. Negative then launched a swift kick, which Spider-Man managed to block, but the second blow landed with a sickening thud on his thigh, nearly causing him to stumble.
As Spider-Man struggled to maintain his balance, Mr. Negative unleashed a final kick, this one aimed at the hero's face. Anticipating the attack, Spider-Man raised his guard, only to be caught off guard when Mr. Negative halted his attack midway, holding his leg in the air with a sly smile, before delivering the blow.
The hero staggered back, deftly ducking an incoming high kick from the villain and blocking a following knee strike with practiced ease. However, as he lifted his face to counterattack, Mr. Negative launched a devastating superman punch, the full force of which landed squarely on the hero's nose, shattering it in an instant. The blow was so powerful that it sent the hero hurtling backwards, crashing into a nearby steel gate for support, barely managing to stay on his feet.
Spider-Man's posture was strained as he hung his head low, wincing as he tasted the iron tang of blood in his mouth. With a grimace, he expelled a globule of crimson liquid onto the ground before locking his gaze on Mr. Negative, whose face bore a casual expression. The villain appeared unperturbed, his attention fixated on the damage he had inflicted on his opponent's facial features as he inspected the bruises that adorned his knuckles with a dispassionate air.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "Is that all you've got, Spider-Man?"
Spider-man's eyes blazed with fury as he unleashed a flurry of punches, each one calculated and precise, aiming to break through Mr. Negative's defenses. However, the villain proved to be a skilled fighter, expertly blocking each of Spider-man's attacks with ease. As they both went for a low kick simultaneously, their legs collided, causing both to fall to their knees.
Thinking quickly, Spider-man launched a hammer fist towards Mr. Negative, who just managed to block the blow. But the hero didn't stop there. He pushed Mr. Negative back with his shoulder and followed up with a knee to the stomach, causing the villain to double over in pain. With perfect timing, Spider-man then delivered a bone-crushing cross punch, the force of which caused Mr. Negative's head to whip to the side violently, sending blood and spittle flying from his mouth. The impact was so intense that it echoed through the room, leaving both combatants momentarily stunned.
Spider-Man attempted a flying knee strike, but Mr. Negative countered it with a swift block and followed up with a liver punch that landed squarely on the hero's torso. Despite the blow, Spider-Man quickly recovered and attempted a judo throw, but his momentum was halted by the villain's counterattack. Undeterred, the hero grasped Mr. Negative's wrist, but the villain skillfully twisted his hand, causing the two to spin in opposite directions, and broke free from Spider-Man's hold. With lightning-fast reflexes, Mr. Negative then delivered a punishing punch to the hero's femur, causing Spider-Man to drop to his knees and clutch his injured leg in agony.
Spider-Man's eyes locked onto Mr. Negative's leg as he caught the incoming front kick with lightning-fast reflexes. The villain's face contorted in concern as his limb became ensnared by the hero's grip. In a desperate bid for freedom, Mr. Negative delivered a swift kick to the Spider's knee, causing him to wince in pain and release his hold.
The hero's movements were a flurry of quick strikes, each one aimed with precision and a fierce determination to overcome his adversary. As Mr. Negative ducked the initial haymaker, Spider-Man seamlessly transitioned into a backhanded fist, but even this was not enough to catch the elusive villain off guard. With lightning-fast reflexes, Mr. Negative pushed down on the hero's elbow, locking him into a grapple.
The two combatants struggled for control, but Spider-Man used his weight to his advantage and forced them to the ground, with the hero now on top of his opponent. He launched a relentless assault of elbow strikes, which Mr. Negative desperately tried to block. However, Spider-Man's unyielding strength proved too much for his adversary's defense, and he managed to land a sickening punch that echoed throughout the room. The impact of the blow was so forceful that it made a slushing noise, leaving Mr. Negative reeling and gasping for air.
As the hero Spider-Man launched yet another powerful punch at his opponent, the villain swiftly intercepted the attack, pushing Spider-Man away with a fierce force. Refusing to let go of his hold, Mr. Negative continued to clamp onto Spider-Man's wrist, locking it between his legs and attempting to break it with unbridled aggression. However, the hero's agile movements and quick thinking allowed him to evade the villain's clutches and execute a breathtaking kick to the back of Mr. Negative's head. The force of the blow sent the villain tumbling across the floor, his movements momentarily halted by the stunning impact.
The combatants continued to clash, each anticipating the other's moves with unflinching focus. As Spider-Man lunged forward with a rapid barrage of punches and strikes, Mr. Negative braced himself for the onslaught and managed to deflect each one. But the hero's agility proved too much for the villain, who found himself pulled in by Spider-Man's quick thinking as he landed a brutal knee strike to his chest.
Despite the villain's attempts to retaliate, Spider-Man remained undeterred, pressing on with fierce determination. Mr. Negative seized the opportunity to grab the hero's throat, but Spider-Man used his momentum to his advantage, twisting the villain's shoulder with a swift maneuver. The villain countered, turning in the opposite direction to try and break free, but the hero was one step ahead, twisting the villain's wrist to the side and causing him to writhe in agony.
With Mr. Negative momentarily stunned, Spider-Man seized the chance to strike, landing a powerful elbow blow to the villain's face. The impact caused Mr. Negative to stagger, his grip on Spider-Man's hand weakening. The hero capitalized on his advantage, twisting the villain's shoulder once again and bringing him down to one knee.
But just as victory seemed within Spider-Man's grasp, Mr. Negative managed to wriggle free, narrowly escaping the hero's clutches with a deft maneuver.
Spider-Man spun around with the intent to deliver a powerful punch at Mr. Negative, but his attack was caught, and he was forcefully slammed to the ground on his back. The hero struggled to escape the villain's vice-like grip, but Mr. Negative proved to be too powerful. In a swift motion, the villain executed an arm bar on Spider-Man, pulling his elbow in an attempt to fracture his arm. However, the hero refused to submit and, with a quick maneuver, grabbed hold of Mr. Negative's ankle, twisting it with such force that a deafening crack echoed through the room. The villain howled in agony, clutching his ankle as the hero pushed himself backward.
As the hero tried to mount Mr. Negative once again, the villain's swift kick to his face was followed up with a powerful punch, leaving Spider-Man dazed and disoriented. Mr. Negative, seizing the opportunity, seized the hero's costume and forcefully pulled him to the ground, effectively gaining the upper hand in the confrontation. With Spider-Man now beneath him, Mr. Negative delivered a devastating blow to his face, the impact so intense that blood-spattered into the air, leaving the hero gasping for breath.
As the two continued to exchange blows, Spider-Man demonstrated his agility and quick thinking. He expertly avoided Mr. Negative's punches and seized an opportunity to choke him. However, the villain's resourcefulness saved him from the brink of defeat as he forcefully broke the choke hold, gasping for air.
Undeterred, Mr. Negative seized the advantage and viciously bashed Spider-Man's head into the ground, the sound of each impact echoing through the room. In a desperate bid to defend himself, Spider-Man strained against his opponent's grip, the struggle between them intensifying with each passing moment.
Amidst the brutal and grueling fight, Mr. Negative resorted to a vicious tactic as he plunged his hand into Spider-Man's mouth and dug his nails deep into his mandibular. The hero let out a guttural cry as blood oozed out of his mouth, and the sound of cracking bones filled the air. Despite the excruciating pain, Spider-Man's mind raced as he quickly assessed the situation and spotted Mr. Negative's tie. With lightning reflexes, he seized the clothing and wrapped it tightly around the villain's neck, cutting off his air supply. Mr. Negative struggled for breath, gasping and wheezing as the pressure on his neck intensified. Spider-Man saw the chance to get the villain off him so he quickly elbow him to the side.
Spider-Man, clutching his bloodied mouth, struggled to stand up while Mr. Negative stumbled across the room, his fury palpable as he ripped off his tie in a fit of rage. The two combatants locked eyes and unleashed primal screams before charging towards each other with relentless force.
(Spider-Man) "NGHAAAAA!!!"
(Dark Mr. Negative) "HAAAAA!!!"
As the two combatants collided, Spider-Man grappled Mr. Negative in a tackle, but the villain remained steadfast and responded with two swift knee strikes aimed at the hero's ribs. Spider-Man winced in pain and released his hold, attempting to retaliate with a punch, but Mr. Negative deftly blocked it and counter-attacked with a flurry of blows to the hero's chest, each one landing with a resounding thud. The villain then created some distance and launched a high kick towards Spider-Man's face, but the hero caught the kick mid-air and used his formidable strength to slam Mr. Negative into a nearby steel beam, producing a deafening clank that echoed throughout the room.
Spider-Man closed the distance to Mr. Negative, his agility allowing him to nimbly flank his opponent's defenses. With purpose, he pulled the villain up to his feet and sent a fierce punch toward his midsection. Unyielding, Spider-Man followed through with two more gut-wrenching blows before delivering a sharp knee to the same area, causing Mr. Negative to double over in pain.
Spotting an opening in the villain's defenses, Spider-Man seized the moment to deliver a devastating cross punch to Mr. Negative's face, which reverberated with a loud thud. Not content with just one hit, the hero continued his assault on the villain's chest, grabbing hold of his shirt to land one final, weighty punch.
However, Mr. Negative proved to be a cunning foe, nimbly sidestepping Spider-Man's strike, causing the hero's fist to collide with the unyielding steel beam. The metal produced a loud clanging sound as Spider-Man grunted in pain, feeling the impact reverberate through his arm.
The combatants' relentless struggle persisted as Mr. Negative struck the hero with brutal efficiency. He aimed a powerful knee strike to Spider-Man's abdomen, rendering him momentarily defenseless. Seizing the opportunity, Mr. Negative violently slammed the hero's face against the cold, unyielding steel beam. His punches were delivered with astonishing force, each one more devastating than the last, leaving Spider-Man's chest aching and battered.
Despite the hero's best efforts to retaliate, Mr. Negative easily pushed him aside and delivered a swift, open-palm strike to his flank, followed by a merciless slam of the hero's head against the unforgiving metal surface. With an unbridled scream, the villain jumped into the air and landed a crushing elbow strike to Spider-Man's collarbone, causing him to collapse to his knees, and then struck him in the face, sending him reeling.
The two opponents continued their intense battle with Mr. Negative poised to deliver a crushing kick to the hero's face. However, Spider-Man reacted quickly, narrowly dodging the incoming blow, much to the villain's surprise. As a result, Mr. Negative's shin made contact with the steel beam with full force, eliciting a piercing scream of agony from the pain-stricken villain. His body recoiled backward, crippled by the impact of the misdirected kick.
As Spider-Man coughed up blood, Mr. Negative grimaced in agony and stretched his leg, eliciting a series of unsettling cracks. Despite the pain, he swiftly shed his suit, revealing a sleek black formal shirt beneath.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "YOU FUCKING BASTARD!!! HAAAA!!"
As Mr. Negative charged toward Spider-Man, the web-slinger expertly executed a fireman's takedown, hoisting the villain over his shoulders and driving him down onto the ground. Seeking to capitalize on his advantage, Spider-Man attempted a leg bar on the prone antagonist, but the move was thwarted by a vicious kick to the face that sent the hero spinning backward. Unfazed, Mr. Negative surged forward in an attempt to slam Spider-Man to the ground, only to be caught off guard by a skillful tominagi, which sent the villain hurtling over the web-slinger's shoulder and crashing to the floor.
Spider-Man applied his grappling skills and deftly executed a collar choke on Mr. Negative, who desperately gasped for air as his windpipe was constricted. However, the villain was able to summon his strength and forcefully pushed the hero against a nearby table, causing a sharp pain to course through Spider-Man's body as his back collided with the cold, unforgiving metal surface.
Despite Mr. Negative's desperate retaliation, Spider-Man did not relent and continued to apply pressure with the collar choke. Realizing he needed to act fast, the villain frantically reached for the nearest object on the table in hopes of using it as a weapon against his adversary. However, Spider-Man remained alert and with a swift motion, knocked away any potential weapons that Mr. Negative could have used to gain the upper hand.
As Spider-Man struggled to maintain his hold on Mr. Negative, the villain's elbow landed a sharp blow to the hero's forearms, causing him to momentarily loosen his grip. Sensing an opportunity, Mr. Negative quickly delivered a punch to Spider-man's stomach, but before he could follow up with further strikes, the hero seized the villain's arm and deftly executed a shoulder throw, sending Mr. Negative tumbling onto the nearby workbench.
As Spider-Man surveyed the situation, his eyes alighted on the menacing saw installed on the workbench. Seizing Mr. Negative by the collar, he pulled the villain closer until his face was mere inches from the deadly blade, now ominously still.
Spider-Man persisted in his attempt to subdue the villain, pressing his foe's face ever closer to the dangerous saw. However, despite the hero's efforts, Mr. Negative proved to be a formidable opponent, using every ounce of his strength to resist the blade's deadly embrace. Spider-Man resorted to elbow strikes to the back of the villain's head in a bid to force him towards the saw, yet Mr. Negative remained immobile, screaming with every ounce of effort expended.
With his opponent still refusing to yield, Spider-Man's gaze darted around the workshop, scouring the area for a way to gain the upper hand. His eyes fell upon a conspicuous red button located on the workbench and without hesitation, he activated it. As the menacing saw whirred to life, Mr. Negative's expression morphed into one of pure terror, his very being consumed with dread as he felt the rush of air against his skin from the razor-sharp teeth mere inches away from his face.
Mr. Negative frantically scanned his surroundings, searching for any object that could give him an advantage over his foe. Despite Spider-Man's efforts to thwart him, Mr. Negative managed to grab a glass bottle filled with razor-sharp brads and shattered it against the hero's face, causing the deadly projectiles to scatter to the ground. Though momentarily dazed from the sudden attack, Spider-Man quickly regained his bearings and charged towards Mr. Negative, who in a last-ditch effort seized a nearby screwdriver and plunged it into the hero's abdomen.
As Spider-Man struggled to overcome the pain of the screwdriver embedded in his abdomen, he unleashed a flurry of blows to the villain's forearm, causing him to lose his grip on the screwdriver and fall to the floor. As he landed, Mr. Negative inadvertently grazed the saw, causing it to slightly slice his hair. But his fate was sealed when he landed on a pile of small brads that had scattered on the floor, piercing his forearms and eliciting a gut-wrenching cry of agony from the villain.
As Spider-Man, his face, and stomach heavily bloodied, took slow, deliberate steps towards Mr. Negative, the villain frantically tried to pull out the braids that had punctured his forearm. With each backward step he took, Mr. Negative felt a sharp twinge of pain. The hero's eyes were locked on his adversary, watching every movement and anticipating every attempt to escape.
As Mr. Negative slowly distanced himself from the wounded Spider-Man, his eyes darted around the area in search of a weapon. His gaze fell upon a large tube, and with a sudden burst of energy, he seized it and plunged it into the hero's stomach, eliciting a gut-wrenching scream from the already-injured Spider-Man as he collapsed to his knees. Not content with this, Mr. Negative reached for a second tube and swung it with force, making contact with the hero's forehead and causing him to fall backward, clutching his head in agony.
Mr. Negative, determined to defeat Spider-Man, advanced towards him with the large tube, intending to strike the hero's face with it. However, Spider-Man quickly recovered and delivered a forceful punch to the villain's stomach, causing him to drop the weapon. Mr. Negative attempted to retaliate, but was met with a series of brutal punches to his abdomen and leg. Unwavering, Mr. Negative initiated a spinning back kick, which was swiftly intercepted by the web-slinger, resulting in both combatants being hurled through a nearby fence and collapsing to the ground in agony.
Both combatants regained their footing, and Spider-Man careened across the scattered pipes strewn about the ground. In a hasty attempt to gain the upper hand, he hurled a punch in Mr. Negative's direction, only to be nimbly evaded by the villain. Seizing the opportunity, Mr. Negative swooped in, snatching Spider-Man's leg and propelling it skyward, causing the hero to topple backward onto the floor. Mr. Negative made a grab for the fallen hero, hoping to secure a dominant position, but instead received a powerful kick to the chest that sent him reeling to the ground.
As Spider-Man regained his composure, he recognized a moment of vulnerability in his opponent, Mr. Negative, who was still reeling from the devastating kick he had delivered moments before. In a display of masterful technique, Spider-Man closed in on the disoriented villain, seizing him by the collar and waistband of his pants. As he hoisted his foe over his leg, the hero's muscles rippled with exertion as he rapidly shifted his weight and sent Mr. Negative tumbling toward a precarious stack of crates, which shattered under the force of the impact, leaving the villain writhing in agony.
Mr. Negative gasped for air as he scanned his surroundings, his eyes falling upon a gleaming utility knife. He snatched it up with lightning-fast reflexes, careful to avoid Spider-Man's notice. The hero, still reeling from the vertigo induced by Mr. Negative's last attack, stood up unsteadily, drawing ragged breaths. He approached the villain, who was momentarily distracted by a box in his way, but before Spider-Man could take advantage of this, Mr. Negative sprang into action, deftly slicing the hero's leg with the razor-sharp blade.
As Spider-Man stumbled backward, he instinctively dodged the next strike from Mr. Negative's swiftly spinning utility knife. However, his reflexes weren't quick enough, and the blade pierced his flesh, causing him to grit his teeth and grunt in pain. Mr. Negative, fueled by the intensity of the fight, applied even more force, snapping the blade in half, leaving the sharp tip embedded in the hero's forearm. The villain then landed a powerful sidekick, sending Spider-Man tumbling into a pile of broken boxes.
The hero winced in agony as he felt the unpleasant sensation of the blade still lodged within his forearm. Gritting his teeth, he quickly dug his fingers into the wound, extracting half of the utility knife that had been left behind. While he tended to his wound, Mr. Negative proceeded to remove the remainder of the sharp blade, his movements slow and deliberate. Spider-Man, his gaze fixed on his foe, searched frantically for a weapon with enough sharpness to penetrate the villain's flesh.
As Mr. Negative attempted to grab Spider-Man's costume with the intention of striking him from behind, the hero's eyes scanned his surroundings for any means of defense. His gaze fell upon a piece of wood with a protruding nail, and he seized it with swift determination. The villain, sensing the danger, attempted to retreat, but was unable to avoid the hero's deft strike as the sharp edge of the wood sliced into his thigh, eliciting a sharp cry of agony from Mr. Negative.
As Spider-Man lunged at Mr. Negative with his improvised weapon, the villain deftly parried each attempt, but then used a clever feint to get past the hero's guard and plunge his blade deep into Spider-Man's chest, eliciting a fierce cry of agony. The hero fought back valiantly, but the villain was relentless and soon had him in a vicious rear-naked choke, the deadly knife still embedded in his chest. With a supreme effort, Spider-Man plunged the piece of wood into Mr. Negative's other thigh, causing the villain to howl in pain and release his grip. Gasping for breath, the hero then wrenched the makeshift weapon out of the wound, as both combatants were bathed in a crimson torrent of blood.
As the two combatants fought tooth and nail, their breathing ragged, and their muscles sore, Spider-Man aimed to deliver the final blow to Mr. Negative. He thrust his makeshift weapon towards the villain's chest, striking him thrice with a ferocity born of desperation. However, the villain, gritting his teeth in agony, refused to go down without a fight. As Spider-Man attempted to strike at his neck, Mr. Negative raised his arm in defense, only to have the hero switch his target to his collarbone. In a quick counterattack, Mr. Negative plunged the utility knife into Spider-Man's forearm, causing both fighters to retreat momentarily as blood spurted from their new wounds.
The two adversaries moved with speed and precision, their movements a blur as they fought for their lives. Spider-Man's strikes were swift and accurate, but Mr. Negative was equally skilled, evading and blocking each blow with practiced ease. The hero's frustration was palpable, his determination to end the fight evident in his intense focus.
Undeterred by his previous wounds, Spider-Man spun around with impressive agility, aiming to slice Mr. Negative's legs. However, the villain was equally swift, sidestepping the attack with ease. The hero attempted the maneuver once again, only to have his attack stopped by Mr. Negative's deft footwork, pinning his arm to the ground.
Not one to give up easily, Spider-Man quickly reacted, delivering a sharp elbow to the back of Mr. Negative's knee, sending him tumbling to the ground. The villain attempted to turn and retaliate with his blade, but the web-slinger was too fast. In a fluid motion, Spider-Man delivered one swift cut to the villain's back and side, eliciting a pained cry from his foe.
The intensity of the fight escalated as Mr. Negative's spinning back fist landed on Spider-Man's cheek, causing the hero to struggle to maintain his balance. Despite the setback, Spider-Man quickly regained his composure and anticipated the incoming downward stab aimed at his face, successfully intercepting the attack with his agile reflexes. The adversaries continued to engage in a calculated dance of blocking and countering, each move calculated with precision.
With a sudden burst of skill, Spider-Man seized one of Mr. Negative's arms, entangling it in a swift motion. He quickly advanced to deliver the killing blow to the villain's neck with the sharp edge of his makeshift weapon. However, Mr. Negative, sensing the danger, frantically tried to block the strike with his palm. The nail of the wooden weapon pierced through the villain's flesh, leaving him writhing in agony as he screamed in pain, with the nail only a hair's breadth from his neck.
Mr. Negative attempted to gain more freedom of movement by spinning his body, but Spider-Man had already entangled him with his arms, leaving him with limited options. The hero used this opportunity to push the nail that was already embedded in the villain's palm further into his hand, causing Mr. Negative to scream in agony. Spider-Man then swiftly took advantage of the opening and thrust his sharp piece of wood into the villain's chest, causing another piercing scream. However, Mr. Negative wasn't done yet, and in a desperate attempt to free himself, he plunged the utility knife into Spider-Man's forearm, creating a deep, jagged cut that caused the hero to cry out in pain.
In a quick and decisive move, Mr. Negative seized the opportunity to retaliate as soon as Spider-Man released his grip. With swift and deadly precision, he plunged the blade deep into the hero's chest, eliciting a fierce grit of teeth from the wounded protagonist. Sensing his momentary advantage, the villain then delivered a powerful kick to Spider-Man's knee, causing both combatants to drop to their knees with a loud thud.
In the heat of the intense battle, Mr. Negative's eyes were sharp as he quickly spotted the nail that Spider-Man had been wielding to his detriment. With a single punch, he forced the hero to retract the sharp edge from his collarbone, sensing his moment of triumph. The villain then snatched the utility knife from the hero's chest and, with deadly precision, plunged it into the hero's face, eliciting a cry of agony from the Spider.
However, Mr. Negative's exultant moment was short-lived as he dropped his guard, his sense of victory momentarily blinding him. In a swift and calculated move, Spider-Man seized the opportunity and grabbed the villain's forearm, driving the nail into Mr. Negative's throat with unerring accuracy. The once-ominous enemy writhed in pain, feeling his life force slowly ebbing away as the hero claimed the upper hand.
As Mr. Negative gasped for breath and coughed up blood, he glanced at Spider-Man and was taken aback by what he saw. In the heat of the moment, the hero had opened his mouth, and the utility knife had lodged itself in his cheek from the inside. The sight was gruesome, and it made even the most battle-hardened warrior shudder at the brutality of the fight.
Mr. Negative's eyes widened in shock and desperation as he felt the sharp, cold metal of the utility knife plunge into Spider-Man's cheek, causing a fresh wave of pain and blood to gush from the hero's already-injured face. Despite the agony, Spider-Man refused to give up or surrender, summoning every ounce of his inner strength to bite down on the blade, breaking it in half with a sickening crunch that echoed throughout the room.
Spider-Man seized his chance and delivered a swift, decisive strike that sliced open Mr. Negative's throat, causing a gurgling scream of pain to escape the villain's lips as he collapsed to the ground, defeated and bloodied.
After what seemed like an eternity of relentless fighting and near-death experiences, Spider-Man emerged victorious, gasping for breath as he surveyed the carnage that surrounded him, his body aching and battered but his spirit unbroken. With a final, weary sigh of relief, the hero knew that he had survived the ultimate test of his mettle, and that he had emerged as the sole survivor of this brutal and unforgiving battle.
(Dark Mr. Negative) "NGh! Ack!" Cough "Y-You-!"
(Spider-Man) "Fucking... finally... I got you... bitch..." Heavily breathing
Spider-Man's exhausted gaze wandered down to the sharp metal embedded in his cheek as he gradually pulled it out with a steady hand, his jaw clenched in determination. The web-slinger then cast a tired glance towards his defeated adversary, who lay there struggling to gargle his own blood as it filled his throat.
The hero's mind was lost in contemplation for a few fleeting moments, reminiscing the plethora of possible futures he had seen before this critical juncture. In one future, he witnessed himself locked between two dimensions, having failed his mission to protect the world of Cyberpunk, all thanks to the Mr. Negative of a divergent future probability. The gravity of such a catastrophic outcome reinforced his resolve to fight Mr. Negative without relying on any superpowers, avoiding the latter's reality manipulation hax. The hero was acutely aware that the path he had chosen was not for the faint of heart, nor the weak of will. However, he had no desire to be flung across omniverses like a mere ragdoll. The hero's merciless takedown of Mr. Negative may have been excessively brutal, but the hero would do it all over again to safeguard the fabric of time and space from being torn asunder.
Spider-Man's gaze lingered on Lucy, her expression filled with astonishment, as if she had just witnessed the unthinkable. He let out a deep sigh, realizing that she had seen him in a state of absolute savagery, something that even she, who was accustomed to violence, may have found shocking. Despite this, her eyes betrayed her concern as she looked upon the hero, who proceeded to tear off his mask, revealing his bloodied and wounded face. The time had come to vanquish Mr. Negative and rescue Lucy from this dimension. He couldn't help but ponder about David and the rest of the team's progress in their fight against Adam Smasher. The hero was apprehensive, knowing that Adam possessed superior cybernetics. He hoped that David would heed his advice and utilize Toxin in his battle against Adam.
Spider-Man approached the fallen form of Mr. Negative, whose life force was ebbing away with each passing moment. The web-slinger knelt beside the dying villain and regarded him with a serious gaze, one that struck fear in the heart of the defeated foe.
(Dark Mr. Negative) His voice grew weaker as blood continued to gush out from the cut on his neck. "I cannot fathom that I have been vanquished... by you," he croaked. The villain struggled to breathe as he tried to comprehend how he, a being who transcends all dimensions, could have been defeated.
(Spider-Man) His expression was stoic and unwavering. "You constantly underestimate me," he remarked. "Why do you and your ilk assume that your transcendent status makes you impervious to defeat?"
(Dark Mr. Negative) His voice was but a whisper, his strength waning. "You know nothing," he muttered. "If you knew the truth, you would be in denial, just like me."
(Spider-Man) He rolled his eyes. "Your defeat has clearly made you bitter. I have vanquished you, fair and square. There is no need for excuses or justifications."
(Dark Mr. Negative') His breathing grew shallower. "Remember, Guardian, we are not the only ones who seek to end you," he rasped. "One day, you will suffer a defeat so catastrophic that it will alter your very being. It is an inevitable part of our existence..."
With that, Dark Mr. Negative's voice trailed off as he breathed his last breath, succumbing to the wounds inflicted upon him.
Spider-Man rose to his feet with a grimace, acutely aware of the myriad injuries that pained him. His attention, however, was quickly drawn to the chime of his gaming system's notification alert, indicating the successful use of the coveted "Orb of Confinement".
"Notification: The Orb of Confinement has been lifted. Congratulations, Guardian, on the successful defeat of the opponent."
Spider-Man approached Lucy with a wearied gait, his countenance betraying the exertions of the battle. With a deft movement, he liberated her from the constraints that had held her fast to the steel beam.
(Lucy) Assists Spider-Man in standing upright by looping his arm around her shoulder. "By what miracle do you still draw breath, with wounds such as these?"
(Spider-Man) "Although the orb might've brought me down to the level of an ordinary man, I seem to possess an impressive level of endurance." Spider-Man spits blood on the side
(Lucy) "How long will it take for you to recover from your wounds?"
(Spider-Man) "A broken bone generally takes anywhere between six to three hours to fully heal, depending on the severity of the break. Therefore, I should be completely healed within one and a half hours. If only I had access to my other suit, I could heal in an instant."
(Lucy) "Then why don't you go and change into it?"
Spider-Man heaved a weary sigh as he reached for his inventory, only to discover that his suit was nowhere to be found. His eyes widened in alarm as he noticed a notification alerting him to the fact that David had borrowed his Toxin suit temporarily. This revelation sparked a flurry of anxious thoughts in the web-slinger's mind, causing him to wonder if David had gotten into trouble on the Arasaka tower.
(Spider-Man) "David has obtained possession of my suit."
(Lucy) "How could he have acquired it?"
(Spider-Man) "David, much like myself, is equipped with a gamer system. As a result of being a member of my party, he has access to the same resources and abilities as I do."
(Lucy) "We must hurry. If our allies are in danger, we cannot wait any longer."
(Spider-Man) "True. Let me rectify this dimension quickly."
Spider-Man activated his advanced hacking skills, causing the fabric of reality to warp and twist around him, morphing the warehouse into a fully-fledged movie set for "The Night Comes For Us". In an ironic twist of fate, the hero found himself mirroring the actions of the protagonist of the film. However, before he could fully separate the dimension from the world of Cyberpunk, a malevolent virus emerged from within the fabric of the reality around him. This phantom-like entity struck at the hero with incredible speed, unleashing a barrage of mental attacks that left Spider-Man writhing in excruciating agony. The world around him began to warp and glitch, threatening to swallow him whole. His eyes turned stark white as he began to cry tears of blood, his screams of anguish echoing throughout the collapsing dimension.
In the throes of his torment, the hero convulsed uncontrollably, his body and mind pushed to their very limits. Lucy, horrified, watched on helplessly, her friend in the grip of an indescribable pain. As she made a desperate attempt to reach out to him, a portal of pure darkness opened behind her, snatching her by the hair and dragging her into the depths of the collapsing reality. A sinister laughter filled the air, reverberating off the walls of the collapsing dimension, as a shadowy figure revealed itself on the other side of the portal.
(Dark Green Goblin) "Your precognitive prowess is no match for my cunning, Spider-Man. You thought you were facing Mr. Negative, but the true malevolence lurking in this realm eluded your perception. And now, you shall suffer the full brunt of a Dimension Break, a force beyond your feeble comprehension. Your inevitable demise shall serve as a warning to all who dare to cross me. HAHAHAHA!"
Spider-Man was left gasping for air as the dark portal behind Lucy closed, leaving him to witness the catastrophic destruction of the dimension. Reality itself seemed to be tearing apart at the seams, with the laws of physics, time, and space all collapsing in on themselves. The hero's very being was in flux, parts of his body contorting and transforming into what appeared to be CGI constructs, only to shatter into nothingness a moment later like a drawing erased from a white sheet of paper. The world around him was fading into nothingness, replaced by a void of pure, unbridled chaos. It was as though the very fabric of existence was unraveling before his eyes, and Spider-Man knew he had to act quickly if he had any hope of saving himself.
With a final burst of desperation, Spider-Man raised his trembling hand towards the heavens and let out a piercing scream. His hand convulsed and contorted as he fought to escape the violent turmoil of the Dimension Break. Suddenly, the reality of "The Night Comes For Us" shattered into a million pieces, and the once-solid dimension was consumed by an all-consuming void of absolute nothingness.
Within the vast emptiness, a mysterious crack appeared, casting an eerie glow in the otherwise pitch-black abyss.
To be continued...