Chapter 009: Departure

Optimus Prime had dealt with Megatron countless times and naturally knew how terrifying Megatron was. This guy was definitely not the kind of cowardly Cybertronian warrior; otherwise, he wouldn't have given Optimus such a headache for so long.

So in Optimus Prime's view, there was only one possibility for Megatron's escape.

He saw absolutely no chance of victory!

That is to say, Wang Bo had likely crushed Megatron outright, beating him so badly he couldn't get up. So when Megatron saw Wang Bo again, he fled without any regard for dignity, right in front of Optimus.

From this, Optimus Prime could almost conclude that Wang Bo's strength far exceeded Megatron's.

Perhaps even greater than his own.

This made Optimus Prime very grateful that such a powerful human was not his enemy.

But there was also a problem: if Wang Bo stayed with them, Megatron would never confront Optimus head-on. That guy could fly, and Optimus couldn't catch him.

If Megatron was determined to flee, Optimus had no way to kill him.

After hesitating for a moment, Optimus Prime decided to be straightforward and told Wang Bo what he was thinking.

Wang Bo listened and understood Optimus's meaning. "You want me to stay out of it, right?"

Optimus Prime nodded and said, "This is the only way. You've already defeated Megatron; he'll run the moment he sees you. That way, I can never settle the score between us."

Wang Bo said calmly, "Fine. Your grudges are your own to settle. I won't interfere."

He wasn't some battle maniac; he didn't want to meddle in the feud between Optimus Prime and Megatron. The only reason he got involved was to do Bumblebee a favor.

After all, from today onward, Bumblebee was Xiao Qing's car.

Of course Wang Bo wouldn't stand by and do nothing.

Since Optimus Prime had made the request, Wang Bo readily agreed. He'd rather spend his time strolling and watching movies with Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing.

As for Megatron, he was just a weakling. Even if Wang Bo were a battle maniac, he wouldn't pick a fight with a weakling.

"Thank you very much for your understanding, Mr. Wang Bo."

Optimus Prime once again felt fortunate that Wang Bo was so easy to deal with.

Xiao Qing asked from the side, "Now that Megatron has gotten away, can you still catch him?"

Optimus Prime said without hesitation, "As long as the AllSpark is in my hands, Megatron won't give up. He'll definitely try to take it, so he'll come to me."

That made sense.

Megatron was determined to get the AllSpark and would find every way to reclaim it. So Optimus Prime didn't need to go after Megatron; Megatron would come to him.

At this point, Wang Bo also understood why Optimus Prime didn't want him involved.

If he stayed by Optimus Prime's side, even if Megatron had ten times the courage, he wouldn't dare come for the AllSpark.

Only if Wang Bo left Optimus Prime's side would Megatron dare to act.

Then Optimus Prime could seize the chance to kill Megatron. Optimus was indeed Optimus—he had a plan.

Wang Bo almost wanted to applaud him.

"Alright, I'll take Xiao Qing and leave now. If you run into trouble, you can call me, and I'll come to support you anytime." Wang Bo put his arm around Xiao Qing's waist and said to Optimus Prime.

As for Bumblebee, let him stay here and do his last bit for Optimus Prime.

Wang Bo believed that was what Bumblebee wanted too.

Optimus Prime nodded. "I will." He wasn't stupid; if the Decepticons really ganged up on him, he would definitely call Wang Bo for backup.

He wouldn't fight alone like in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, only to be killed by Megatron with one blow.

But Xiao Qing didn't want to leave with Wang Bo. She pushed his hand off her shoulder and said, "I want to stay and help Bumblebee fight the enemy."

Wang Bo glanced at Optimus Prime and asked if Xiao Qing could stay.

As for Xiao Qing's safety, Wang Bo wasn't worried.

Xiao Qing had been with Wang Bo for a long time. He had already used a Resurrection Stone on her, giving her extra lives, and then given her a Horse Talisman. With the Horse Talisman, Xiao Qing was practically immortal. As long as her head wasn't cut off or she wasn't killed instantly, the Horse Talisman could save her.

Besides that, Xiao Qing also had the Substitute · Xiangliu!

That thing was extremely powerful. Even if Megatron attacked, or even the Fallen himself, they might not be able to kill Xiao Qing.

Optimus Prime thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

Most importantly, Megatron feared Wang Bo, not Xiao Qing. So Xiao Qing could stay and help them fight the Decepticons.

Seeing Optimus Prime agree, Wang Bo turned to Xiao Qing and said, "Then take care of yourself. Call me if you're in danger. I'm leaving now."

With that, Wang Bo teleported and vanished on the spot.

After Wang Bo left, Optimus Prime looked around and said loudly, "Autobots, rally our allies. Let's give Megatron a big surprise."

...

Meanwhile, after fleeing, Megatron didn't find a place to settle down. Instead, he flew with Starscream, eventually breaking through the atmosphere, heading to Mars, and finding the Decepticon spaceship.

Entering the ship, Megatron went to see his master... the Fallen.

"I'm very sorry, my master. I have disappointed you. The AllSpark is now in the hands of the Autobots. Please forgive my foolishness."

Megatron knelt on one knee before the Fallen, with Starscream behind him, also kneeling cautiously before the Fallen—this was his master's master.

He naturally dared not act presumptuously in front of the Fallen.

Hearing of Megatron's failure, the Fallen did not curse him loudly. He had enough patience. "Failing once doesn't matter. The AllSpark cannot be destroyed, Megatron. You will have a second chance, a third chance. And I believe you won't disappoint me a second time, or a third time, will you?"

Megatron was moved, but he hesitated.

"What are you thinking? Is there something you want to tell me, Megatron?" The Fallen noticed Megatron's hesitation.

Megatron said, "There is a human by Optimus Prime's side. He is very troublesome, my master. I have seen him before, and I am no match for him. With him around, it will be very difficult for me to defeat Optimus Prime and reclaim the AllSpark."

"A human?" The Fallen was surprised.

"Yes, my master."

"He defeated you."

"Yes." Megatron lowered his proud head, which surprised Starscream behind him. He never imagined that the arrogant, cruel, and powerful Megatron would be so afraid of a human.