"Your loyalty will bring you great bes iure."
After saying this, Peter prepared to leave.
His eyes gnced over and caught sight of a gift box.
"Oswald, what's this?"
"It's a locally brewed red wine, aged for quite some time. I nning to give it as a gift."
Peter picked up the wine gift box.
"sider this your wele gift. If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."
The Penguin quickly nodded.
"It's my honor, sir!"
In the sed, Peter disappeared. A few mier, he reappeared at his home in Queens, New York.
By now, Uncle Ben and Aunt May had already returned.
inally, the three of them were going to enjoy a hearty steak diogether, but Gee had e over earlier to extend another invitation. So, tonight's dinner would be at their pce.
Peter ged his clothes, grabbed the wine gift box, and was about to leave when the system's notification sounded in his ear.
[Side Quest pleted!]
[You have received a special reward. You may choose one of the following four options.]
[Perma Strength Enha.]
[Perma Stamina Enha.]
[Rabbit Talisman usage upgraded from three months to perma.]
[Rubber Fruit. Note! Choosing the Rubber Fruit will, based on its set up, make you vulnerable to seawater.]
[Hidden Achievement Unlocked: Oswald's Loyalty.]
[A person's misfortuen stems from their childhood. The Penguin is undoubtedly a ruthless killer, but you've quered him with your charisma.]
[Reward: Ox Talisman!]
[Ox Talisman usage duration: three months.]
[The Ox Talisman multiplies your stamina and strength. Even a weakling bee strong enough to topple an elephant.]
[Long-term Quest: Zodiac Colle. I Laothing Now (2/12).]
Peter's eyes gleamed. He hadn't expected the rewards to be so generous this time.
First, he ruled out the perma strength and stamina enhas.
Before heading to Gotham, he had purchased temporary strength and stamina potions from the points store.
Otherwise, even with the Rabbit Talisman, he wouldn't have been able to run all the way to Gotham in one go.
But now, with the Ox Talisman, which provided endless strength, he felt fident.
Although it only sted three months, that was enough.
Peter was fident he could accumute 200,000 points within three months to exge for the Homeempte.
As for the Rubber Fruit…
It increased the user's flexibility, allowing their arms to stretch several meters and even bounce back bullets.
And in this world, there was no such thing as Seastone. Apart from seawater, almost nothing could ter Devil Fruits.
But it still felt like the cost-effectiveness wasn't high.
At this stage, the Rabbit Talisman eter's greatest asset.
If he missed this ce, he might never get a perma upgrade again.
Moreover, Peter had a vague feeling that Homender's speed bined with the Rabbit Talisman's speed could create a 1+1 > 2 effect.
"I choose the Rabbit Talisman, perma!"
In the sed, the Rabbit Talisman hanging around his neck disappeared, turning into specks of white light that flowed into his body.
Now, he could use the Rabbit Talisman with eveer ease.
Meanwhile, the Ox Talisman inexplicably appeared ier's hand.
After colleg himself, Peter prepared to head door to Gwen's house for dinner.
The system's notification sounded again, without warning.
[Fame System Unlocked.]
[You have gained public reition: From Unknown → Slightly Famous.]
[The title 'The Punisher' is proof of your success.]
[Reward: 5,000 points.]
[Your total points: 21,350.]
[Keep up the good work!]
What an ued windfall!
Peter had been so cautious before because he felt that, with his current strength, he didn't have the capital to be reckless.
Based on his gaming experience, recklessness often leads to failure.
But now, it seemed he could start targeting rger criminal anizations.
Like Kingpin.
Punishing the criminals under his and would surely him a hefty sum of points.
Well, he'd deal with that ter.
Peter washed his fad went downstairs to kno his neighbwen's door.
"Hey, Peter, you're te!"
Gwen had clearly been waiting by the door for a while, as she ope the moment he knocked.
Peter waved the bottle of wine in his hand.
"A specialty from Gotham. I just got back from there."
"Gwe Peter in. Dinner's ready!"
Gwen's mom called from the dining room.
"ing!"
Meanwhile, Gee was venting to Uncle Ben.
"The pressure from above is immense. Not only do we have to deal with wbreakers, but we also have to catch the Punisher and Spider-Woman!"
"God, why did New York suddenly get these two troublesome figures?"
"Ben, you have no idea the pressure I'm under!"
As they spoke, they noticed Peter and Gweering and promptly ehe versation.
"Sit down." Gee smiled at Ben.
"You've got quite the nephew. Just by excelling academically, he's earned a fortune many people never see in their lifetime. Tonight, you're the star of the show."
