Marvel: The Imposter Inventor

Chapter 87 Eavesdropping, Preparing to Take Action (Second Update)

As the flashlight beam shone around the corner into the straight sewer, the figure of the person finally came into view.

It turned out to be a team of more than a dozen fully armed special forces soldiers.

These people were all armed with guns, and they were wearing helmets, masks, and bulletproof vests.

While their movements appeared relaxed and casual, their consistent use of a three-person tactical formation and the occasional displays of alertness suggested that their actions were not simply due to superior equipment.

The one in the lead appeared to be the squad leader and was the only one not wearing a bulky mask.

Upon seeing the wreckage of the Spider Armor illuminated by the high beams, a look of surprise immediately appeared on his face.

"There really is something good! It seems that guy wasn't lying after all!"

At this moment, one of his subordinates quickly stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

"Captain? Should we notify our superiors?"

"No need, we're no longer under their jurisdiction. Let's just take this back!"

As he spoke, the captain immediately led his men forward to check what good stuff their spoils of war were.

And incidentally, they also wanted to try and find traces of the spider monster that attacked their lab earlier.

And this moment.

Luca, who was being held by Gwen and pressed tightly against the arched ceiling of the sewer, didn't dare to breathe loudly.

Keep in mind that Luca was just about to draw [Dominator] and launch a preemptive strike before the enemy could even spot them, engaging in a fierce battle with them.

Unexpectedly, Gwen grabbed Luca by the back of the neck, leaped onto the ceiling, and stuck to the arched roof.

However, this level of 'concealment' is actually completely insufficient to avoid being pierced by so many high beams from the opposite direction.

It's likely that Gwen acted impulsively in a moment of panic, following her usual logic.

Fortunately, Luca reacted quickly and immediately pressed the wristwatch on his wrist.

Well, it's not a [transformation watch], but a wristwatch that comes with the [tactical tuxedo].

It directly activated the built-in stealth function of the [Tuxedo].

That way, they wouldn't be discovered on the spot and riddled with bullets on the ceiling.

Indeed, after showcasing the [tuxedo] at the company and making grand promises, Luca naturally put it back on immediately. This excellent prop, which can improve one's physical fitness and provides a variety of fancy agent skills, was a must-have for him.

However, the invisibility effect of the tuxedo also has a rather awkward aspect.

Perhaps the movie was trying to show that 'our props are scientifically sound'.

Therefore, the invisibility effect of this equipment can only make the parts covered by the clothing 'transparent'.

In other words, Luca's head and hands are still exposed in the open.

Moreover, even Gwent, who was attached to Luca on the ceiling, only became 'transparent' in the parts that were blocked by Luca's body.

Two long legs wrapped around Luca's waist to secure him, along with a few stray strands of golden hair, were now clearly visible.

Fortunately, Gwen was wearing the black leggings of the Ghost Spider suit, and Luca's head was facing down, so his short brown hair wasn't very noticeable.

Only then were the two of them able to barely blend into the pitch-black sewer ceiling and avoid being discovered by the visitors immediately.

However, the current situation is rather awkward.

Luca was facing away from the ground, his body firmly locked to the ceiling by Gwen's legs.

He doesn't have any special ability to turn his head 180 degrees.

Right now, let alone drawing a gun to shoot downwards, even if you want to check the situation below, you can only rely on peripheral vision and sound to judge.

Just then, the dozen or so fully armed special forces soldiers quickly arrived directly below Luca and his companion. Luca couldn't see who was speaking, but he could confirm that the one giving orders was the captain who wasn't wearing a mask.

"You three, come here, pack this thing up and carry it on your backs. Check if there are any parts left behind around here."

"The rest of you, split into four groups and search this area for traces of that spider-like monster!"

Upon hearing this, Luca immediately thought of the experimental base that Gwen had mentioned earlier.

He immediately moved closer and whispered in her ear, his voice barely audible.

"Are these the people from the lab you mentioned?"

Feeling the warm, tingling sensation coming from beside her ears, Gwen's mind went blank for a moment, and she almost lost her balance and fell straight off the roof.

He intended to dodge, but then he thought of the large group of people below, his own still-healing injuries, and the fact that he had to cling to Luca and stick to the ceiling.

In the end, Gwen only turned red in the face and her body stiffened.

He leaned close to Luca's ear and whispered something.

"Their attire was somewhat similar to that of the ordinary people who surrounded me, but with such standard equipment and no distinguishing features, I couldn't be sure if they were the same group of people."

'Stop talking nonsense, that's it!' Luca rolled his eyes.

There's no Spider-Man activity in this world yet, and the other side is already calling him a 'Spider-Man Monster,' and his equipment is similar to those other people's. How can this be considered 'uncertain'?
'These superheroes are such a handful!'

At this moment, Luca was already considering how to eliminate the group below.

However, before he could even make a move...

Someone spoke again from the ground below.

"Captain, we've found quite a few footprints here!"

Upon hearing this, the captain immediately asked a question.

"Where? When were these footprints found?"

"The footprints are very fresh, no more than half an hour old! And there are clearly two different people's footprints, which extended all the way from that side!"

Without even looking, Luca knew from the sound that the other person was pointing in the direction they had come from, which was exactly the opposite of the direction these people were pointing from.

The sewers were not clean to begin with, and the two of them did not try to hide it, so it was perfectly normal for them to leave some footprints.

Upon hearing his subordinate's words, the captain immediately made a decision.

"You few, stay here and take all these items back to the car! The rest of you, come with me! Follow the footprints, and keep chasing!"

Immediately afterwards, Luca heard a large number of footsteps gradually fading away and becoming smaller, and his heart tightened immediately.

'Damn, Samira's still waiting for me at the sewer exit!'

Although there is a nearly deserted road right outside the sewer outlet, it seems normal for cars to be parked there.

But who knows if these people, or Samira who saw them running away, will take action?
When the enemy outnumbers us, Samira will likely be in danger.

And
'I can't let them take my precious mecha away!'

Without hesitation, Luca immediately whispered to Gwen.

How many people are left down there?

"Six, three on each side."

At this point, Luca didn't have time to consider which side was stronger or weaker, and decisively made his move.

"Fine! In a bit, just flip me over and throw me at the guy on the left, and you deal with the one on the right!"

(End of this chapter)