Mysteries On Marvel

As Gwen hurried to her classroom, her mind wandered.

Sometimes she wondered—if Eren had taken a cab home that night, would things have turned out differently? Would they have avoided the encounter with that terrifying creature in the underground garage? Without that, would her family have escaped the notice of the deranged cultist?

Would her mom still be unscathed, and their lives untouched by tragedy?

Eren, noticing her lingering guilt, interrupted her thoughts with a calm voice:

"Hey, I don't see it that way, Gwen. In fact, you should be thankful that George and I ran into that spider-faced creature that night. Things could have been much worse otherwise."

"Living next to a deranged cultist? That's terrifying and dangerous."

Especially one truly favored by a god of madness, Eren thought, keeping that last part to himself.

Gwen nodded, her expression somber. "Uncle Vinny told me they uncovered dozens of women's remains beneath the altar where my mom was kept."

"If you and my dad hadn't found that spider creature, my mom and I… who knows? We might've disappeared silently one night, becoming sacrificial offerings to that lunatic's rituals."

"Or worse, food for that monster," Eren quipped with a dry chuckle.

"No way!" Gwen said with a shudder, the faintest smile breaking through her gloom.

Their conversation was interrupted by the sound of the school bell signaling the start of class. Gwen bid him a quick goodbye and darted toward her classroom, eager not to tarnish her reputation as a model student.

Watching her retreating figure, Eren chuckled softly, the faint scent of her perfume still lingering in the air.

But as he turned to head back to his own classroom, he felt something peculiar.

A piercing, angry gaze seemed to bore into him, filling the air with tension.

Eren paused, scanning the corridor. The sensation vanished as quickly as it came, leaving him puzzled.

"Was someone watching me and Gwen?"

His brows furrowed as he looked around, but the hallways were quickly emptying. Most students were hurrying to class, while a few curious eyes peered at him from classroom windows. Even passing teachers gave him questioning glances.

Realizing he stood out in the now sparsely populated corridor, Eren shrugged off the uneasy feeling.

"Forget it. Probably nothing important."

With a shake of his head, he strode toward his classroom, slipping in just before the teacher arrived.

Eren barely had time to settle into his seat before noticing the shift in atmosphere.

Male classmates glared at him with a mix of envy and hostility, while the girls whispered excitedly, their curious gazes darting between him and the door.

The cause was obvious. Gwen Stacy, the school's golden girl, had sought him out multiple times, stirring up rumors and resentment.

Eren, however, couldn't care less.

That is, until a note from his neighbor, Doug Wang, was discreetly passed his way.

"Lunch is on you, or I'll tell the whole school about you and Gwen. Let's see how you handle being every guy's public enemy," the note read.

Doug's clumsy attempt at blackmail only earned him an unimpressed eye-roll from Eren.

Do you think I'd fall for your little threat?

Grinning to himself, Eren scribbled a reply and handed the note back.

Doug, eager to secure a free lunch, opened it—and his face turned ghostly pale.

Eren's response was simple:

"I have photos of you reading Playboy in class."

Below the message was Doug's mother's phone number.

The implication was clear. If Doug pushed him, Eren wouldn't hesitate to ensure his mom found out. And knowing how strict Mrs. Wang was about her son's academics, Doug could kiss his freedom goodbye for at least a month.

"You win," Doug muttered, defeated.

Satisfied, Eren leaned back in his seat, his smirk growing wider. Nice try.

The rest of the morning flew by, with Eren focusing intently on class.

When the lunch bell rang, he prepared to head to the cafeteria. But as he packed his bag, a commotion erupted at the classroom door.

"What's going on?" he wondered aloud, moving to investigate.

Before he could, Doug burst through the crowd, grabbing Eren's arm in a panic.

"Run!" Doug hissed. "Flash brought his goons!"

"Flash Thompson? What does that have to do with me?" Eren asked, confused.

Doug gave him an incredulous look. "Are you serious? Flash has been obsessed with Gwen forever! And now you're all buddy-buddy with her? He's obviously here to pick a fight. He brought the whole basketball team with him!"

Eren sighed as Doug dragged him toward the back exit. "You're overreacting," he said.

But before they could leave, Flash and his cronies stormed in, cutting off their escape.

"Where do you think you're going?" Flash sneered, his voice loud and mocking.

The towering basketball players surrounded Eren and Doug, trapping them.

Ignoring Doug entirely, Flash stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Eren. "You think you can just walk away?" he taunted.

Doug's face turned white, but to his credit, he didn't abandon Eren. He stammered, "T-Teachers are still nearby, Flash. You don't want to get caught, do you?"

"Oh, I'm terrified," Flash mocked, his expression dripping with sarcasm. "Listen, fatty—this isn't about you. So keep your mouth shut if you know what's good for you."

Without warning, Flash swung a fist toward Doug's stomach.

But before the punch could land, Eren caught Flash's wrist in midair.

The room fell silent.

Despite Eren's pale complexion and lean frame, his grip was like iron. Flash, for all his bulk and bravado, couldn't budge an inch.

"What the hell…" Flash muttered, his confidence wavering.

Eren didn't respond. He simply tightened his grip before shoving Flash backward with surprising force.

The so-called school bully stumbled and fell flat on his back, earning gasps and cheers from the onlookers.

"Holy crap!" someone whispered.

"No way! Flash got owned!"

The crowd erupted, their shock and excitement palpable.

Flash glared up at Eren, his humiliation feeding his rage.

But Eren remained calm, his pale face showing only mild disdain. You picked the wrong guy to mess with.

(End of Chapter)

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