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Chapter 263 - The Trolley Problem

"Lena, what's going on?" Spider-Man 2099 tapped his wrist-mounted watch.

As the creator of the AI Lena and the founder of the Spider-Man Alliance, Spider-Man 2099 possessed greater administrative privileges over Lena.

This also allowed him to mobilize more resources across dimensions.

With Spider-Man 2099's permission, Lena began a rapid analysis of the situation, using backtracking.

However, the reasons behind the events were likely too complex, as even Lena needed a considerable amount of time to calculate.

Moreover, the prolonged presence of so many Spider-Men from different dimensions in this world was inherently dangerous.

Knowing that the results wouldn't be available immediately, and confirming that the Quantum Black Hole could be repaired soon, Spider-Man 2099 decided to leave Jess Drew and a small group of technical Spider-Men to continue the repair work. He then led the remaining Spider-Men back up.

At this moment, Peter was still standing on the broken bridge above, gazing down with uncertainty.

He had his first doubts about the Luminous Web's abilities.

Based on his experiences in multiple worlds before, his actions shouldn't have caused the current situation in that world.

But at this moment, the scene under the bridge was a giant black hole that seemed to devour everything!

A Quantum Black Hole!

This was a Quantum Black Hole that could swallow the entire Earth-50101B universe, caused by the disruption of the Web Event!

Fortunately, the Spider-Man Alliance was there, and they could repair it immediately when they found it.

Seeing this situation, Peter fell silent.

Amazing Spider-Man B also put away the smile on his face, reached out and patted Peter on the shoulder, comforting him, "Don't worry, it's okay, they can fix it. But, take my advice, let's go to the Spider-Man Alliance together. Don't worry, I definitely won't let them hurt you."

Peter didn't rush to refuse Amazing Spider-Man B's kindness this time.

Amazing Spider-Man B also tried to persuade him with similar words.

Indian Spider-Man first thanked Peter for saving his father-in-law. However, he expressed his apologies: although Peter had saved his father-in-law, the Spider-Man Alliance had saved his world, so in the following events, he could only remain neutral. In other words, he would neither help Peter resist the Spider-Man Alliance nor help the Spider-Man Alliance capture Peter.

Peter understood.

Being able to remain neutral was already the greatest help.

In fact, when he saw the Quantum Black Hole appear before him, Peter's previous thoughts had already wavered.

The reason he had been so uninhibited was because such a situation had not occurred during his previous attempts to change the Web Incident.

He was fighting against the Spider-Man Alliance, represented by Spider-Man 2099, because he felt that what he had done before was to make the lives of Spider-Men better.

To make "Spider-Man" no longer a burden, or even a curse, but a self-chosen way of life, a responsibility and mission chosen by good people themselves.

But all of this hinges on not affecting the survival of the world.

But this time, the facts were right in front of him. Peter was bewildered.

It was like the legendary Trolley Problem. Was it to save one person at the cost of a group, or to save a group at the cost of one person?

This problem has never had an answer that could convince everyone.

At this moment, Spider-Man 2211 walked over and said, "If you really take pride in your identity as Spider-Man, then go back to the Alliance headquarters with us. Your abilities are very special; perhaps we can find a balance. I'm from the year 2211, and I believe I can help you."

Amazing Spider-Man B smiled, trying to ease the atmosphere. "To be honest, when I saw you in Miles's world before, I felt very familiar. It felt like there was a special connection between us. It's not just the connection of us both being called Peter Parker; I've met many Peter Parkers, but I've only felt this way with you. Does that make sense?"

"Huh? Dude, what are you talking about? Don't you feel like there's a special connection between us?" Super Spider-Man B made a slightly exaggerated hurt expression.

"No, no, we're also good brothers, but there's a difference between good brothers. In fact, I feel like I'm the same person as Peter, like looking in a mirror, and the other side of the mirror is the younger me." Amazing Spider-Man B struggled to find the words to explain. "Not you, the one currently possessing the Peter from Earth-1610, but the real you."

Peter nodded slightly.

"Actually, I have a similar feeling."

He'd seen quite a few "Peter Parkers" too: Shadow, Ultimate, Blonde, Amazing B, Bully, 94, Superior, Superior B... they were all Peter Parker.

But only with Amazing Spider-Man B did he have this strange feeling.

It was as if they were supposed to be the same person?

Just like Amazing Spider-Man B described, when he saw Amazing Spider-Man B, it was like looking in a mirror, and the reflection was an older version of himself.

"Perhaps our two universes are each other's alternate universes?" Peter said.

"Now that you mention it, that's not impossible!" Amazing Spider-Man B suddenly realized, leaning closer to Peter and whispering, "Speaking of which, I've actually been to many different universes as well, just in a way that's not quite the same as yours. Logically, the universes I've been to should have changed some things, but ultimately, they didn't produce a Quantum Black Hole. So as long as you don't disrupt the Web Event, theoretically, this thing won't appear. Even if you go to the Alliance, Miguel won't do anything to you."

It was clear that he really didn't want Peter to clash with the Spider-Man Alliance.

Miles and Spider-Gwen also arrived on either side of Peter.

"Peter," Spider-Gwen grabbed Peter's arm, very worried about his situation.

But her attitude toward this matter should be the same as Amazing Spider-Man B's, not wanting Peter to have a conflict with the Spider-Man Alliance.

Peter nodded: "Okay, I'll go with you."

"Good," Spider-Man 2099 happened to come up here as well, and heard Amazing Spider-Man B's final persuasion and Peter's words, "You made a very wise decision."

Then, he tossed over two wristbands.

"One is for you, and the other is for that little brat named Miles. It can allow your bodies to adapt to the quantum of other universes, and you won't experience Quantum Collapse," Miguel said, and then opened a portal behind him with a flick of his hand, "Please."

Although Peter didn't think he would be affected by Quantum Collapse, with the Quantum Black Hole incident before him, he still chose to "follow doctor's orders" and put on the wristband.

But as he put it on, he muttered under his breath, "I agree with what he did, but I still think this guy deserves a beating."

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