Chapter Twenty-Nine: Interviews
The clear surface of the lake resembles a transparent blue glass.
The water is rippling and crystal clear, and the leaves of the ginkgo tree sway in the wind, slowly swirling down, splashing round and round ripples.
In New York in winter, the temperature drops sharply, and the breath exhaled at this time seems to swallow clouds and mist, ethereal, making the vision blurry and cold.
Joey sat leisurely on a bench by the lake to eat.
Yesterday's and today's tasks are very simple, plus the previous gains, the love points have come to 160 points, and the + sign after the strength turns from gray to red, which can be improved again.
But the strength was enough, and with a few shots, Joey had a more intuitive idea of the attributes given by the system.
Take strength as an example, 1 point of strength corresponds to ordinary human beings, ordinary people here are a general reference, it can be infants or adults, as long as they are still in the category of human beings.
At 2 points of strength, it is beyond the scope of human beings, and has crossed over to another stage. Rogers is the unit of measurement, which is about the level of 1-100 Captain America, and it is constant to the maximum value because it is a system plus points.
3 points, it's even more exaggerated, leapfrogging is more terrifying than 1 to 2, can ordinary people run at supersonic speed? Can you ignore wind pressure and resistance? Definitely not, but Joey's 3-point speed can be easily done.
Defying physics and subverting common sense is called superpower.
As for the higher 4 and 5, Joey is not easy to say, the opponents he has encountered so far are too weak, and they can be solved with a casual blow, and there is not much reference value.
But one thing is certain, that simple value, every point is a leap, a leap in the level of life.
Current attributes: Strength 5, Speed 3, Resistance 4.
"Mutants......"
Due to multiple considerations, Joey will have resistance +5, no matter which Marvel universe it is at the moment, since mutants exist, it is indispensable to have the mind control ability of Professor X, Joey doesn't want to be used as a puppet for some reason, even if it is only a little possibility.
5 resistance is not enough, at least 6 or 7 or even higher, Joey can feel at ease.
80 love points remaining.
After sorting out his thoughts, Joey didn't stop at the school, but chose a nearby café and waited for someone, and a conversation with the invisible girl the day before yesterday gave him some new ideas.
But the appointment didn't arrive, Peter. Parker was the first to find it.
"Joey, I'd like to talk to you."
Standing in front of Joey, Peter said calmly.
"Sit down."
Joey had expected this, waved his hand, and motioned for the waiter to bring two cups of coffee and wait for the next conversation.
The intersection of the two, and even the friendship, is inseparable from Gwen, what Peter wants to say, Joey knows in his heart, at this moment, being a listener is the best choice.
Joey has no opinion on Peter, and even has a hint of apology, after all, Spider-Man's superpower was taken by Gwen, and Peter lost the opportunity to change his fate without knowing it.
He should have been glorious and adored by the world.
But not being Spider-Man wasn't all bad, at least Peter saved him from the pain of losing his loved ones.
His uncle Ben. Parker, who was not shot, is alive and well.
"You won."
As if sensing the apology in Joey's eyes, Peter sighed heavily, he would rather see Joey talk to him with the posture of a victor, rather than be as open as now, Peter was angry and unwilling, but he didn't know who to vent to.
As for what happened to Gwen and Joey at the weekend, it doesn't matter anymore, the truth is that he lost, and he lost all the time.
"I wasn't the one who won."
Joey picked up his coffee and blew softly, "Peter, your opponent is not me at all, you only lost the battle with yourself." ”
"Myself?"
Peter was slightly stunned, and then lost his mind.
"Think about how many times you've missed a chance, Gwen has always been there, hasn't she?"
"Well, you're right, it's really my own problem." Peter said gloomily.
How long have you liked Gwen? Two years? Or three years? What have you been doing for so long?
And what about Joey? Three days! It only took him three days to take a step that he hadn't dared to take in three years.
No one snatched Gwen away, he just lost Gwen himself.
"Peter, what are you afraid of?"
Looking at Peter, who was lost in his soul, Joey said bluntly: "You are no worse than anyone else, what about your self-confidence?" What about bravery? Be proactive, and you'll have a lot more than you have now. ”
"I understand, but Joey, I can't."
Peter shook his head and smiled wryly, "Actually, you and Gwen haven't confirmed their relationship yet, right?" Gwen just has a crush on you, so, I still have a chance.
If it were you, you would definitely choose to continue pursuing, but I'm not, my heart advises me, don't humiliate yourself, Joey is more handsome than you, richer than you, knows how to please girls better than you, you don't have a chance, give up Peter. Parker, you're a complete piece of shit, loser! ”
Peter rubbed his hair in anguish, hating his cowardice.
"Well, there's nothing wrong with your judgment."
"Fake, can you please stop interjecting, I'm just making an analogy!" Peter exasperated.
“...... You continue. ”
"Good to Gwen." Peter sighed, "Joey, I think I'm hopeless, unless ......"
Unless there was something Peter didn't say, some of them left in disgrace.
For Gwen, he was dead, the opponent was too strong to even bring up the slightest idea of competition.
"It's finally here, I thought people don't like money anymore."
Seeing Peter off, Joey continued to wait, and it wasn't long before a man wearing sunglasses walked in.
The man's behavior was a little strange, in the face of the waiter's inquiry, he just said that he was looking for someone, but he didn't make a move to find someone, just stood at the door of the café for a while, and the next moment he walked straight towards Joey's place.
The movements are casual, the demeanor is chic, of course, if you don't trip over two chairs in the middle, except for the pain screaming, it is no different from ordinary people.
Matt. Murdoch, an elite law who specializes in criminal and economics.
However, it is only during the day, and at night he puts on a mask and transforms into Daredevil.
"Sorry, Mr. Joy, for keeping you waiting."
Matt fumbled to sit down, smiled apologetically, and then twitched the tip of his nose, and very naturally took a sip of the coffee that Peter had just finished.
"It's a little cold, but it's okay, it tastes good."
After saying that, a mouthful of light, Queens Matt rarely came, and it took a lot of effort to find here, and he was also a little thirsty at this time.
At the same time, I am glad that I met a caring employer, although I was late because I was lost, I did not forget to order coffee in advance.
“...... Matt, let's get down to business. ”
Joey opened his mouth, wanting to say a few pleasantries, but gave up thinking about it.