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As Lucas gently moved Gwen's soft, voluminous blonde hair aside, it flowed like rippling waves on a breezy lake. He noticed a small, mosquito-like bite on the back of her neck, slightly red and swollen with a hard lump.

"It looks a bit inflamed. May I touch it?"

"If it's convenient, thank you," Gwen responded, her initial apprehension toward Lucas now softened.

Despite his poor grades and being bullied at school, Gwen realized that Lucas had a certain charm. He bullied the bullies and showed a polite, gentlemanly side toward girls.

Lucas carefully touched the wound with his index finger, and a faint golden light appeared. "Horse Spell: Healing!" The wound healed rapidly, the redness and swelling fading away.

Gwen shuddered slightly at his touch, blushing unexpectedly. She wasn't typically shy, so this reaction puzzled her. As the strange sensation subsided, Gwen realized the wound had completely healed, with no residual pain or discomfort.

After adjusting her collar and hair, Lucas reassured her, "You're lucky—it wasn't a venomous spider."

"Thanks," Gwen smiled. "Now, back to my question. Why are you here?"

"I'm here for an internship…"

"Where's your ID? Every employee has proof, including interns," she said, showing her own name badge.

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"Uh…" Lucas paused, "I'm planning to intern here, so I came for a quick look."

"Are you following me, Lucas?"

"No, you followed me! That's why you got bitten by the spider."

Gwen chuckled, rolling her eyes. "Alright… But why sneak in here?"

"I love science! Osborn's advancements in biology are like Stark Industries' in weapons. I had to see it for myself."

"But how did you get in without ID?" Gwen asked, intrigued.

"That's not important. We need to go. This lab's project, 'Green Goblin Biocable,' hasn't even launched yet. You don't want to get expelled, right?"

They ran off together, exchanging a few more words before Lucas handed Gwen a glass test tube containing the now-dead mutant spider. Its slender legs and striking colors gleamed under the light.

"It's beautiful," Gwen remarked, "but after it bit me, I kind of want to flush it down the sewer."

The elevator arrived with a ding, and Lucas stepped in. "Don't. It'll be worth keeping. Goodbye."

"Bye," Gwen waved.

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[Rabbit talisman Lv1 – upgrading to Lv2 requires 1,500 villain points. Speed will increase to 50 meters per second.]

Lucas arrived at the lobby and opened the villain system. The Rabbit Talisman had leveled up, increasing his speed to 160 meters per second—faster than most superheroes, including Captain America or Spider-Man. Though upgrading each spell required more villain points, Lucas knew his next goal: balance his talisman abilities for maximum power.

Each upgrade required more villain points, but Lucas was satisfied with his progress. His goal was clear: gather more villain value to further enhance his abilities.

As he strategized, Gwen's voice pulled him from his thoughts. She had changed out of her work clothes and greeted him with a playful tone.

"I thought you'd be gone by now, Lucas."

He smiled. "Just reflecting on my Osborn adventure. And you?"

"I took the day off. That spider bite's still bothering me. Maybe I'll visit the hospital…"

Lucas reassured her once more. "It's not poisonous, I promise. Do you need me to walk you home?"

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