Lock neither answered yes nor no, but instead patted Dr. Connors on the shoulder and said earnestly:
"Dr. Connors, you've only thought about making your lizard regeneration serum more effective, but have you considered the consequences if it really becomes perfect?"
"The consequences?" Dr. Connors frowned even more, somewhat unable to understand what the consequences would be.
Upon seeing this, Lock became even more direct:
"Why do you think Peter's father chose to leave Osborn Corporation when the project he was working on with you was only halfway through?"
"It's because the super spider ability that Richard cultivated was too perfect. It can grant people super strength, super endurance, super reaction speed far exceeding their own size, just like a spider, as well as super regenerative ability that is slightly weaker than your regeneration serum!
"And do you think Norman Osborn wanted this super spider simply to use it to create even tougher super spider silk?"
"No, Norman Osborn wanted to use Richard's super spider ability in the war to create genetically modified super soldiers. That's why Richard suddenly chose to leave Osborn."
"So you understand now, Doctor? This version of your lizard regeneration serum is already the best version that can be released into the public eye!"
"A version that can both benefit all mankind and avoid plunging the world into a war of superhumans because of its emergence."
"So, now tell me if you understand, Doctor..."
What is the best kidnapping in the world?
It's not the physical kidnapping of Tony by the Ten Rings gang, which involved missiles and beatings; it's the moral kidnapping that Lock is doing now, attacking him from the depths of his soul!
Moral blackmail can make the other party feel guilty and responsible, thus making them willingly do things for you.
Rather than the feeling of disgust that arises from physically abducting someone and then forcibly demanding that they do things for you, which makes you feel resentful and even more resentful.
Of course, this method only works for morally upright people like Dr. Connors.
If you try to morally blackmail someone like Lock , he'll only give you a devastating punch!
Looking at the righteous and eloquent Lock , Connors suddenly felt like a reckless and childish brat in his presence, and couldn't help but lower his head in shame.
"I...I understand, sir..."
When Lock saw Dr. Connors nod, a smile returned to his serious face.
Now that the stick has been given, it's time to offer a sweet treat.
So Lock patted Dr. Connors on the shoulder again, his tone softening once more:
"Of course, I'm not saying you shouldn't continue your research into a more perfect lizard regeneration serum."
"On the contrary, I will continue to fully support you in all aspects to continue your research on a more perfect regenerative serum."
"But you must remember that, apart from the current version of the serum, no other version of the serum should ever be leaked. It can only be used by us. Otherwise, it will not only be a disaster for you and me, but also a huge catastrophe for the whole world."
"I understand, sir!" Connors nodded repeatedly, behaving as obediently as a student being taught by a teacher.
"Okay, I'm glad you understand. Now put down your work and take a good rest for a while. Research is important, but your health is the foundation for continuing your research."
Lock was pleased with the change in Dr. Connors' attitude. After asking Dr. Connors a few more questions, he gave Gwen and Peter a wink.
Gwen and Peter immediately understood, and after telling Dr. Connors to get some rest, they followed Lock out of the lab.
On the way up, Gwen and Peter looked at Lock 's back with eyes full of admiration.
Clearly, Lock 's moral blackmail had not only moved Dr. Connors, but also Gwen and Peter.
Lock led Gwen and Peter to the game room on the third floor before stopping.
After letting the two sit down, Lock closed the door behind him.
Amidst their puzzled looks, Lock turned to Peter and cut to the chase: "Peter, have you thought about the question I asked you before?"
Gwen, who was completely unaware of this, was a little confused, but Peter immediately realized what Lock was asking.
Faced with this question, Peter's joy at becoming a friendly neighbor in New York after becoming Spider-Man was instantly extinguished as if a bucket of cold water had been poured on him, leaving his heart as sluggish as a pool of cold, stagnant water.
After a long silence, Peter finally raised his head, looking utterly dejected. "I don't know, Lock , I don't know..."
"I can't forgive Norman for killing my parents, and I can't bring myself to kill anyone else. I can't make any choice..."
Hearing Peter's answer, which could be described as indecisive and even cowardly, was quite disheartening.
Lock was not disappointed, because this was much better than the worst choice Peter had ever made.
At least Peter didn't choose to forgive the murderer who indirectly killed his parents like Naruto next door, and instead said things like, "Lock isn't allowed to say anything bad about Norman Osborn, Norman Osborn is the most handsome," which is infuriating, right? (Naruto fans, please don't attack me, this only represents the personal opinion of the protagonist Lock ~)
Lock didn't seem to care about Peter's indecisiveness.
Although Peter in this universe has a more dominant cousin, he is less independent than in other universes.
But it is precisely because of his cousin that Peter in this universe no longer has to experience the pain of losing Uncle Ben, Aunt May, or even losing everything, so he can be his friendly neighbor Spider-Man without any worries, right?
So it's the same this time.
Seeing that Peter couldn't make a choice, Lock asserted:
"Since you can't make a choice, then I'll make that choice for you. But as always, those who don't make a choice should never try to instruct those who do."
"Now, answer me, you know."
Since Peter moved into his home, Lock has been trying to change Peter's personality.
He knew he couldn't change Peter's kind nature, nor did he want to.
But he also didn't want his own Peter to become a foolishly kind person, like the three insects in the same frame, or Lock the spider who stopped the Dutch spider from avenging Aunt May.
In his view, Lock 's attempt to stop Hollanda's revenge so that Hollanda wouldn't regret his impulsive killing was wrong.
Lock believes in the power of swift retribution and vengeance.
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