nownovels Chapter 46 On the Highest Level of Kidnapping!
Chapter 46 On the Highest Level of Kidnapping!
Toby neither answered yes nor no, but instead patted Dr. Connors on the shoulder and said earnestly:
"Dr. Connors, you've only thought about making your lizard regeneration serum more effective, but have you considered the consequences if it really becomes perfect?"
"The consequences?" Dr. Connors frowned even more, somewhat puzzled as to what the possible consequences would be.
Upon seeing this, Toby became even more direct:
"Why do you think Peter's father chose to leave Osborn Corporation halfway through the project he was working on with you?"
"It's because the super spider ability Richard cultivated was too perfect. It grants humans super strength, super endurance, super reflexes far exceeding their own size, and super regenerative abilities slightly weaker than your regeneration serum!"
"And do you think Norman Osborn wanted this super spider simply to use it to create even stronger super spider silk?"
"No, Norman Osborn wanted to use Richard's super spider ability in the war to create genetically modified super soldiers. That's why Richard suddenly chose to leave Osborn."
"So you understand now, Doctor? This version of your lizard regeneration serum is already the best version that can be released into the market!"
"A version that can both benefit all mankind and avoid plunging the world into a superhuman war because of its emergence."
"So, now tell me if you understand, Doctor..."
What is the best kidnapping in the world?
It's not the physical kidnapping of Tony by the Ten Rings gang, which involved missiles and beatings; it's the moral kidnapping that Toby is doing now, attacking him from the depths of his soul!
Moral blackmail can make the other party feel guilty and responsible, thus making them willingly do things for you.
Rather than the feeling of disgust that arises from physically abducting someone and then forcibly demanding that they do things for you, which makes you feel resentful and even more resentful.
Of course, this method only works for morally upright people like Dr. Connors.
If you try to morally blackmail someone like Toby, he'll only give you a devastating punch!
Looking at the righteous and eloquent Toby, Connors suddenly felt like a reckless and childish brat in his presence, and couldn't help but lower his head in shame.
"I understand... sir..."
When Toby saw Dr. Connors nod, a smile returned to his serious face.
Now that the stick has been given, it's time to offer a sweet treat.
So Toby patted Dr. Connors on the shoulder again, his tone softening once more:
"Of course, I'm not saying you shouldn't continue your research to create an even more perfect lizard regeneration serum."
"On the contrary, I will continue to fully support you in all aspects to continue your research on a more perfect regenerative serum."
"But you must remember that, apart from the current version of the serum, no other version of the serum should ever be leaked. It can only be used by us. Otherwise, it will not only be a disaster for you and me, but also a huge catastrophe for the whole world."
"I understand, sir!" Connors nodded repeatedly, behaving as obediently as a student being taught by a teacher.
"Okay, I'm glad you understand. Now put down your work and take a good rest for a while. Research is important, but your health is the foundation for continuing your research."
Toby was pleased with the change in Dr. Connors' attitude. After asking Dr. Connors a few more questions, he gave Gwen and Peter a wink.
Gwen and Peter immediately understood, and after telling Dr. Connors to get some rest, they followed Toby out of the lab.
On the way up, Gwen and Peter looked at Toby's back with eyes full of admiration.
Clearly, Toby's moral blackmail had not only moved Dr. Connors, but also Gwen and Peter.
Toby led Gwen and Peter to the game room on the third floor before stopping.
After letting the two sit down, Toby closed the door behind him.
Amidst their puzzled glances, Toby looked at Peter and cut to the chase: "Peter, have you thought about the question I asked you before?"
Gwen, who was completely unaware of this, was a little confused, but Peter immediately realized what Toby was asking.
Faced with this question, Peter's joy at becoming a friendly neighbor in New York after becoming Spider-Man was instantly extinguished as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him, leaving his heart as sluggish as a pool of cold, stagnant water.
After a long silence, Peter finally raised his head, looking utterly dejected. "I don't know, Toby, I don't know..."
"I can't forgive Norman for killing my parents, and I can't bring myself to kill anyone else. I can't make any choice..."
Hearing Peter's answer, which could be described as indecisive and even cowardly, was quite disheartening.
Toby was not disappointed, because this was much better than the worst choice Peter had ever made.
At least Peter didn't do what Naruto did next door, choosing to forgive the murderer who indirectly killed his parents and saying things like, "Don't you dare say anything bad about Norman Osborn, Norman Osborn is the most handsome," which is infuriating, right? (Naruto fans, please don't attack me; this is just Toby's personal opinion~)
Toby didn't seem to care about Peter's indecisiveness.
Although Peter in this universe has a more dominant cousin, he is less independent than in other universes.
But it is precisely because of his cousin that Peter in this universe no longer has to experience the pain of losing Uncle Ben, Aunt May, or even losing everything, so he can be his friendly neighbor Spider-Man without any worries, right?
So it's the same this time.
Seeing that Peter couldn't make a choice, Toby asserted:
"Since you can't make a choice, then I'll make that choice for you. But as always, those who don't make a choice should never try to instruct those who do."
"Now, answer me, you know."
Since Peter moved into his home, Toby has been trying to change Peter's personality.
He knew he couldn't change Peter's kind nature, nor did he want to.
But he also didn't want his own Peter to become a foolishly kind person, like the three insects in the same frame, or Toby the spider who stopped the Dutch spider from avenging Aunt May.
In his view, Toby the spider's attempt to stop Hollanda's revenge so that Hollanda wouldn't regret his impulsive killing was wrong.
Toby believes in the power of swift retribution and vengeance.