Chapter 457: Chapter 345 Dark Artifact!_1 Chapter 457: Chapter 345 Dark Artifact!_1 Meanwhile, Optimus Prime and Megatron also discovered that they were being tracked – not by Duanmu Huai, but by Skynet.
Naturally, they wouldn’t allow the secret of the Source of Spark to be leaked, so Megatron destroyed several drones. However, this stirred up a hornet’s nest.
Skynet is an artificial intelligence, but as Duanmu Huai said, it’s more like artificial stupidity. Unlike Megatron and Optimus Prime, it does not have self-thinking. Everything it does follows its pre-programmed ultimate goal — to prevent the Skynet system from being destroyed.
So when Megatron destroyed the drones that Skynet had sent to investigate them, Skynet quickly “thought” and made a judgment.
From the signals, it was the same target that had invaded its network previously.
And the target had also eliminated its drones.
Therefore, the target was an enemy that could destroy Skynet and must be eliminated!
And the threat level was raised to the highest!
Soon, Skynet swiftly assembled a large robot army, rushing towards the direction of the two, hoping to completely wipe them out.
Of course, strictly speaking, Skynet was not as advanced as Optimus Prime and Megatron, but even a local snake can win when it’s on its own turf. Skynet has operated on this planet for many years, and though it was nearly destroyed through the network previously, it is still strong. Soon, Skynet manufactured a large number of large machines, including the HK-Tanks and giant Reapers that Duanmu and others had encountered previously, heading straight for the two extraterrestrial machines.
Although these robots posed little threat to Optimus Prime and Megatron, they were somewhat overwhelmed by the continuous attacks of the Skynet’s machine army.
“Where the hell did these bastards come from!!”
After blowing up another Reaper of his own size, Megatron roars. He missed his own troops, if Red Spider or Drag Race were here, he wouldn’t be in such a mess. Unfortunately, his loyal followers were all wiped out by an unknown force. Left with no choice, he had to fight alongside Optimus Prime.
“Stop complaining and cover me!”
Optimus Prime was slashing through another HK-Tank with the massive blade sprung from his arm. Not long after, numerous drones appeared from behind. They swarmed like bees, launching attacks against him. Although the attacks were like tickles, those were enough to be annoying. Enraged, he swung his arm and sent the drones flying. Soon, another giant robot rushed towards him and grabbed hold of him.
Caught off guard, Optimus Prime could not free himself and when he turned his head to ask for Megatron’s help, he noticed Megatron just giving him a look and then— took off!
Optimus Prime was furious as he watched this unfold. But of course, he knew Megatron’s character, he was the kind to betray his own people, let alone they were arch-enemies. If he could find a way to betray him, Megatron wouldn’t hesitate. However, deep down, Optimus Prime still held out hope for Megatron.
After all, they were strangers in a foreign land, and despite their differences, they were both Cybertronians. He had thought that Megatron would at least wait for the situation to stabilise before turning against him.
But it turned out he was mistaken!
He didn’t expect that even under these circumstances, Megatron would still take a gamble. Didn’t he understand the consequences if the Source of Spark fell into the hands of other forces?!
If he could, Optimus Prime would have loved to rush forward, turn around and grab Megatron, but the continuous attacks from Skynet’s army forced him to grit his teeth and hold back, waiting for the moment to… settle the score with Megatron!!
In the meantime, Megatron had already broken through the obstacles in front. The base was entirely deserted and heavily guarded, but Megatron easily broke down the heavy iron walls and doors, and ran through the tunnel.
Oh, Optimus Prime, you are just too naïve.
Hearing the distant roars and explosions, Megatron chuckled inwardly. They’ve been archenemies for a lifetime. Megatron knew Optimus Prime inside out. There was some admiration between heroes, but there was one thing that Megatron looked down upon Optimus Prime for that, that he was too principled and righteous.
Of course, being principled and righteous weren’t bad things for a leader.
But… it’s not a good thing when it’s over the top!
Why did Megatron insist on competing with Optimus Prime for the Source of Spark? On one hand, they had conflicting ideologies, and on the other hand, Megatron had a hunch that Optimus Prime valued those principles more than himself, which annoyed him! After all, for Megatron, rebuilding Cybertron and spreading its glory throughout the universe was his ultimate goal.