"Mia, Mia... Happy birthday!"

Catherine took the hands of her friends, plus Gwen, who had just joined the small circle, surrounded Mia with a few very seductive girls, spinning around and singing birthday songs, this devil gang in New York The headquarters has been dressed up, and there are ribbons and balloons everywhere, as if it was a holiday.

This is an internal banquet. Except for the members of the Devil Gang stationed in New York, almost no other people participated. Mia’s cold personality is destined to not have too many friends in school. Gwen is her best friend and best friend. Up,

But this is the case. Dozens of people gather together, and they also set off a lively atmosphere. The welfare of the Devil Gang is very good. After monopolizing nearly one-third of the arms trade in South America, its shape is even better. Like a forbidden stock company, these core members of New York are not bad at money, so the gifts they give to Mia are some very luxurious things.

Coupled with gifts from Gotham and other places, they are piled up in the middle of the living room like a pair of hills.

Lewis thoughtfully prepared some fruit wine for the young people. Right now they were having fun, and the noise almost lifted the entire roof.

Young girls are always easy to become friends. In less than 10 minutes, Gwen has successfully joined Catherine’s "Little Devil Gang". They have their happiness and pure excitement, and adults also have the happiness of adults.

"Come on, to Sergey's recovery and to the birthday of the little princess Mia!"

In the house next to the living room, Cyber ​​raised his glass. By his side, Robin, Lewis, Cooper and Sergey toasted at the same time. The glasses of clear vodka collided with each other, smelting the rich aroma of wine. There are a few foods, the best cigars and enjoyment on the table in front of you. The atmosphere here is deeper.

"Speaking of which, Sergey, how are you feeling now? There is a demon in my body. Did you breathe fire in your mouth when you slept? I almost burned my house a few days ago, and it feels... so fucking."

Lewis shook his head and picked up the cigar. With a finger movement, a dark green flame appeared on the top of the cigar. Obviously, this was his ability after contracting the devil. Facing his complaint, Sergey shrugged.

"There is no fire breathing in the mouth... The most troublesome thing is that there will be some impulses in my heart from time to time to tear off those who are not pleasing to the eye, but I can still control it. I heard that other children have the same problem. They are now It’s all about you, right?"

Sergey looked at Robin, who nodded.

"The will is the key."

He pointed to his head, and said, “You can try yoga and meditation. Don’t give it the chance to control you. Being able to contract with the devil shows that your willpower itself is strong. Just a little control. It seems to me that the advantages outweigh the disadvantages and it is a good thing."

"Yeah, I'm willing to see my daughter grow up with my own eyes, even if I fall into hell, but... it would be great if Kevin can be here, and he should have a chance."

Sergey drank the wine in one breath, the red glow in his eyes flashed, anger surged, and he slammed a punch on the table, "Damn Constantine! I don't know what the bastard is running, and we don't want his life. ! This time grabbing him will break his leg!"

"Bah, you should listen to me on the spot, break the mouse's leg and see how he runs!"

He lost a finger, but now Cooper, who has grown back, played with the cigar in his hand with a cold expression. His eyes have turned into snake-like vertical pupils, and there is a lingering irritability. "But That guy was hiding well in New York, our people were all sent out, and there was no news at all."

"Regarding this matter…"

Cyber's fingers were beating on the wine glass, and he closed his eyes slightly, "I already know about Chinatown. After Mia’s birthday party is over, I will deal with it myself. Constantine’s problem is more complicated. , I probably heard something from other people."

He opened his eyes,

"When I come here this time, I want to say another thing. Regarding the people of the Devil Gang staying in New York, I want to change a group. After Constantine comes back, I want to put people who can contract the devil here, here. The situation is more complicated. Ordinary people are no longer of any use here... I decided to give Sergey the responsibility here, but New York has a lot of influence, and I actually don’t need you to do anything here."

Saibo pondered for a moment and thought of a suitable adjective,

"This is going to be a sentry post, understand? Let us not have a black eye on the situation. I don't need you to take the initiative to get into those bad things."

This statement made everyone else stunned. After a while, Cooper asked tentatively,

"Boss, is something going to happen?"

Cyber ​​drank a drink,

"It’s not going to happen... it’s already happening. The world is going to be chaotic, and ordinary people may not feel it, but it really is about to change. Think about the New York Sanctuary War before, if it was still in the previous era, Where is this situation? Before we can adapt, we are already in it when we turn our heads."

A gleam of light flashed in his eyes,

"But since I'm already in it, I want to find a way to protect myself. You can do other things later..."

"Anyway, you don't care about Constantine's affairs, I'll take care of it! Now, let us enjoy a moment of relaxation and happiness, and then lift our spirits and start again."

He raised the filled wine glass and raised it above his head.

"Cheers, brothers!"

"Cheers!"

The core members of the Devil Gang drank the wine again, but when Cyber ​​put the wine glass to his mouth, a familiar figure came into his eyes. It was almost thrown behind his head. People, and a memory long ago.

But soon, Saibo frowned, "How does it feel... not quite right."

The exhausted Peter Parker walked into the magnificent decorated hall under the guidance of the waiter. From a distance, he saw Gwen, his girlfriend, who was having fun with the glamorous girls.

In fact, as a recognized nerd, his ability to win the favor of Gwen Xiaobai is indeed something that amazes the entire Midtown High School. Even Parker himself thinks this is not true, because Gwen has more What a better choice...but that was before, and now Parker doesn't pay much attention to this issue.

Because he is different, he has changed. Although he looks like that nerd with round eyes, with blond hair and loose casual clothes, he is really different, even if he himself Not so used to who I am now.

"Hi, Gwen, sorry for being late."

Packqiang cheered up and smiled and said to Gwen and the other girls, "Professor Conners has strict requirements for the experiment, so I had to help him debug all the instruments..."

He scratched his head in a naive way, turned his gaze to Mia, as if suddenly realized, took out a palm-sized gift box from behind and handed it out with both hands.

"I almost forgot this..."

Parker said to Mia in a deliberately low voice, "You know, my family situation is not good, so I can't give you expensive things, but... I can give you the things you need most. !"

This didn't sound quite right, and Catherine's brows were frowned, but after Mia curiously opened the palm-sized gift box, what appeared in her hand was a manuscript of neat notes, on the cover. Write a line of words in a very beautiful lace,

"To my friendliest friend: Mia, from your loyal friend Peter Parker, this is the best gift I can give you."

When I opened the notebook, Mia's expression changed from surprised to moved.

"this is…"

"Professor Conners' biological experiment notes on "biological cell resuscitation". I know you admire him, but I can't get you his precious original, so I can only copy it by hand."

Parker scratched his head and pushed his glasses, showing a gentle smile.

"I still remember what you said, that is something very important to you."

"Thank you, Parker!"

Mia stepped forward and gave Parker a hug. It was just a ceremonial hug, which represented her gratitude. She looked at the note in her hand. She once regarded it as the only way to save her unconscious father.

"I don't need it anymore, but... Parker, this is definitely the best gift I have received today."

"Hey, you nerd, do you have a set!"

Catherine was not a fool. When she saw the name of the manuscript, she knew the reason why Mia was moved. The misunderstanding about Parker disappeared. She walked up carelessly and was about to take a picture of Parker. His shoulders were stopped by a sound from behind.

"Come back, Catherine."

Saibo stood at the back of the hall with a glass of wine and whispered, "The one standing in front of you is not a little guy who can bully you. In fact, he is so dangerous that he only needs his left hand hidden behind him. One-third of a second can hit your little head, and he is ready to do so, am I right? Peter Parker?"

Hearing this sound, Parker's body trembled. He raised his head and saw Saibo who was holding a glass of wine and nodded at him. It has been 4 years since he saw this gentleman, but he has never let the Buddha go. After being changed by time, Parker hurriedly raised his hands when he saw those eyes and felt the danger.

"No! I didn't intend to do that, but I felt the threat from Miss Catherine. It was a... an uncontrollable instinct. I didn't intend to hurt her. Mr. Cyber... you are so joking."

After speaking, Parker smirked twice, his eyes looked left and right, and Sergey and Cooper had concealed his escape path.

"Brother Saibo!"

Mia turned her head in surprise, "Do you know Parker?"

Cyber ​​took a look at Parker’s expression. He waved his hand and motioned Sergey and Cooper to step aside. He put the wine on the table, walked quickly forward, reached out his arm to Parker who could not resist, and looked at him. The girls said,

"Of course I know Parker. Actually, I knew him earlier than you guys. That was 5 years ago..."

"No, no, it was 4 years ago."

Parker corrected, he pushed his glasses, "Actually, it was 3 years ago and 11 months ago, in the alley of Hillstone Road in Queens, where I met Mr. Cyber."

A gleam of light flashed in Saibo's eyes, and he chuckled.

"Of course, it was there. Together, Parker and I defeated 5 bad guys who bullied him. It was the first time I came to New York with Catherine. It was a long time ago. Parker was a very A brave child, but his bravery is hidden under a peaceful appearance, which is difficult for ordinary people to see."

He turned to look at Gwen.

"Child, you found a great boyfriend, you have a vision."

Gwen was a little embarrassed by the gaze of Cyber ​​and the other girls. She smiled shyly. This gesture caused other people’s kind laughter, but in the laughter, Cyber ​​whispered in Parker’s ear. ,

"Do you remember?"

Parker nodded slightly inaudible, "Well... half a month ago, because of some accident, I just remembered it."

"Very good... Find a chance to see me tonight, I'll be waiting for you here!"

"Okay! I must be there!"