Chapter 006: The Charm of Optimus Prime

Facing Optimus Prime's doubt, Bumblebee stepped forward and said, 'I believe it, because the AllSpark I hold was obtained from the Hoover Dam.'

Optimus Prime nodded thoughtfully. Perhaps he didn't fully trust Wang Bo and Xiao Qing, but he had no reason to doubt Bumblebee, knowing well that Bumblebee was a steadfast warrior who would never deceive him.

Since Bumblebee was willing to trust, Optimus Prime would also be willing to trust.

Jazz asked, 'Optimus Prime, what should we do now?'

Optimus Prime said, 'Since we already know the future, we must change it—kill Megatron, eliminate the Fallen, and protect Earth.'

Ironhide, with a hot temper, said, 'I don't trust the humans on this planet. You saw it too, Optimus Prime—they will betray us.'

'Yes, they will betray us. I admit that,' Optimus Prime conceded. 'But there are also many who are willing to help us. You must admit that, Ironhide.'

Wang Bo almost clapped his hands in applause upon hearing this.

Optimus Prime truly lived up to his name; even knowing the future, he did not lose faith in humanity.

But Ironhide was different. He was utterly disappointed by the future actions of humans. 'I admit we have received help from humans, but those are only a minority, Optimus Prime.'

'You're wrong, Ironhide. Those who truly betray us are only a small fraction of humanity,' Optimus Prime refuted without hesitation. 'Most humans are simply kept in the dark by these people.'

Ironhide said irritably, 'Do you want to repeat the same mistakes, Optimus Prime? Have you forgotten that many of our comrades will die at the hands of these humans, including Ratchet?'

Ratchet glanced at Ironhide but said nothing. He looked up at Optimus Prime, waiting to see how he would explain.

Optimus Prime said, 'Of course I won't repeat the same mistakes. Since we know the future, we should do our best to avoid it.'

Ironhide had nothing more to say. He couldn't help turning to look at Ratchet, Jazz, and Bumblebee. 'What are your thoughts?'

Bumblebee said, 'I trust Optimus Prime. He won't let us down.'

Ratchet, as Optimus Prime's staunch supporter, also nodded. 'I am willing to trust Optimus Prime.'

Jazz said, 'I'll be torn in half by Megatron. I'll be torn in half by Megatron. I'll be torn in half by Megatron...'

'Snap out of it, Jazz!' Optimus Prime unceremoniously slapped Jazz hard on the shoulder, the heavy blow sending a series of sparks flying from Jazz's shoulder.

'Trust me, Jazz. I won't let that happen. I will kill Megatron with my own hands!!!'

Jazz came to his senses and nodded instinctively. 'I trust you, Optimus Prime.'

They had followed Optimus Prime all this way, and he had never let them down. So even now, they were still willing to trust him.

Despite Ironhide's loud complaints, when faced with a major decision, he still chose to trust Optimus Prime.

Such was the personal charm of Optimus Prime.

'Alright, since you all agree, I have nothing more to say. But I will remain vigilant against humans,' Ironhide said fiercely.

Optimus Prime said nothing, tacitly allowing Ironhide's stance. Although he bore no ill will toward humans and was willing to trust them, the movie's plot—the future—did show a group of comrades dying at human hands.

Among them was his best friend, Ratchet.

So letting Ironhide remain wary of humans was not a bad choice.

But before that, he had more important matters to clarify. 'Wang Bo and Xiao Qing, can you two tell me where this film came from, and who you are?'

Bumblebee spoke first. 'They are humans from another universe.'

In fact, he had already asked this question in the morning after watching the Transformers movie, and Xiao Qing had answered. After all, it wasn't something shameful.

There was no need to hide it.

Those willing to believe would naturally believe; those unwilling would only think Xiao Qing was talking nonsense.

With Bumblebee's explanation, Optimus Prime and his team quickly learned about Wang Bo and Xiao Qing's origins—envoys of the multiverse gods, humans with superhuman abilities...

'That's quite remarkable,' Ironhide couldn't help but exclaim.

Bumblebee said, 'Optimus Prime, there's something I want to report to you.'

'What is it?' Optimus Prime asked.

'I have already agreed to join Xiao Qing's team, to contribute to maintaining the stability of the multiverse. So when Xiao Qing and the others leave this world, I will go with them.'

Bumblebee had promised Xiao Qing and would not go back on his word.

Optimus Prime's optical visor flickered a few times as he looked at Xiao Qing. Xiao Qing looked back at him nervously, wondering if Optimus Prime was going to refuse.

She really wanted a Bumblebee.

Optimus Prime said slowly, 'Bumblebee is one of Cybertron's finest warriors. He can complete difficult missions under any circumstances.'

Xiao Qing's heart sank, thinking Optimus Prime was unwilling to let him go. Putting herself in his shoes, if she had such an excellent warrior, she wouldn't want to let him go either.

After a moment's thought, she decided that a forced bargain was no good, so she said, 'If you're not willing, forget it. Pretend I didn't say anything.'

At the same time, Optimus Prime said, 'So I hope you will take good care of him.'

As the words fell, both fell silent at the same time.

Xiao Qing: ...

Optimus Prime: ...

Wang Bo burst out laughing.

Realizing she had made a blunder, Xiao Qing shot Wang Bo a fierce glare and assured Optimus Prime, 'Don't worry, we will take good care of Bumblebee.'

Optimus Prime said, 'Thank you.'

To ease the slightly awkward atmosphere, he naturally changed the subject. 'Since we know the future, we must make good use of it. We should head to the Hoover Dam as soon as possible, kill Megatron, then find the Fallen, kill him, and put an end to his ambitions.'

No one objected to this plan, except Ironhide, who added, 'What about Sentinel Prime?'

Ratchet couldn't help but smack him.

Optimus Prime said with a complex expression, 'Leave my teacher to me.'

If possible, he truly did not want to be at odds with Sentinel Prime, who had once been his mentor and whom he had trusted so deeply.

But unfortunately, in the future, his teacher would ultimately betray that trust.

So he decided to handle this matter alone.