Optimus Prime glanced at Lin Feng, his expression somewhat veiled, a hint of hesitation in his eyes.
"Iā¦ I'm not entirely sure either."
Lin Feng: ...
Brother, do you know, even though you don't have a heartbeat, I can tell you're lying at a glance...
Such a colossal robot, yet when you lie, you fidget like a young girl?
"You're not being honest, Big Pillar!"
Lin Feng sighed deliberately.
"If you say so, then I'm out. I'm leaving!"
Lin Feng gestured as if to retract his bio-force field.
What is this? Times are changing, and Optimus Prime has learned to lie?
"Cough cough..."
"Wait, Mr. Lin Feng..."
Optimus Prime called out to Lin Feng, a touch of awkwardness in his tone.
After all these years, Big Pillar still hadn't mastered the ultimate skill of carbon-based lifeforms ā lying without batting an eye.
"Alright, alright, I'll tell you the truth."
Unable to fool Lin Feng, Optimus Prime had no choice but to be honest.
"After the fusion, Matrix is the complete AllSpark."
"She can indeed wield all the powers of the AllSpark."
"However, she needs some time to familiarize herself with the energy's usage."
"As for how long this will take... I'm not sure..."
Optimus Prime revealed everything, fearing that Lin Feng would truly just walk away.
What then? A ticking bomb in the form of a fused Matrix, taking them and two Transformers along for the ride into oblivion?
He couldn't control the AllSpark like he could a few years ago.
Because after the fusion, the AllSpark was complete!
Good, Lin Feng could tell Big Pillar wasn't lying this time.
"One last question."
"The fused AllSpark, meaning Matrix."
"If it leaves this universe, will the Autobots perish?"
Before Optimus Prime could speak, Lin Feng immediately blocked his escape route.
"To be honest, Optimus Prime, you know I can detect lies!"
...
Big Pillar fell into a contemplative silence.
"You intend to... take the AllSpark, don't you..." Optimus Prime countered.
He understood the implication of Lin Feng's question.
In the Seer's prophecy, Optimus Prime had also foreseen that Lin Feng, the one who would resolve the disaster, ultimately aimed for the AllSpark.
He would take the AllSpark to other universes!
The reason Optimus Prime had lied earlier was an instinctive desire to prevent Lin Feng from taking the AllSpark.
But awkwardly, Lin Feng had seen right through his lie.
"That's right, my purpose in this universe is to take the AllSpark."
Lin Feng frankly admitted his objective; there was no point in hiding it.
Optimus Prime sighed. So it was true.
Did this powerful being called Lin Feng share the same objective as those in black robes?
However, compared to the black robes' immediate aggressive actions, Lin Feng's approach was less confrontational.
Thus far, Lin Feng's words had been in the tone of negotiation and trade.
He hadn't directly tried to seize it.
Lin Feng noticed Optimus Prime's contemplation and decided to give him some time.
A period of silence ensued. Junkheap sat to the side, watching the two powerful figures with uncertainty, unable to interject...
The AllSpark had appeared within Lin Feng's sight; it was no longer out of reach.
He didn't know what those in black robes wanted with the AllSpark, but whatever their goal, Lin Feng intended to do the opposite.
In short, he would oppose them.
But as of now, Lin Feng and the Exiles were still outnumbered.
Although most of them were ants that Lin Feng could crush with a single step.
Initially, Lin Feng had thought that with his clone, he could accomplish more.
Who knew this clone was as useless as a dog, no, worse than a pig...
Seeing Lin Feng's silent smile, Optimus Prime assumed it was some kind of secret technique that couldn't be revealed. He could only marvel, truly a powerful figure from the prophecy.
"In that case, wouldn't it be better if I took the AllSpark?"
"As you've seen, I can suppress its outbursts at any time!" Lin Feng stated.
You can't control it anymore. Either discard it, or let the black robes take it. Why the hesitation?
Are you waiting for the AllSpark to detonate and take you all with it?
Optimus Prime nodded reflexively.
Lin Feng seized the opportunity: "Moreover, if the black robes find you again, will you be able to protect the AllSpark?"
Big Pillar fell silent once more.
The answer was obvious, wasn't it?
If not for the AllSpark's help the last time, allowing Big Pillar to unleash his power, the AllSpark would have been stolen years ago!
Now, with more black robes appearing, what would Big Pillar use to resist? His head?
"So you see, doesn't that make things simpler?!" Lin Feng spread his hands.
Although Big Pillar didn't respond directly, his silence confirmed Lin Feng's statement.
Lin Feng made a promise: "I can promise you that I will eliminate all the black robes and prevent Skynet on Earth, allowing you to return to peace..."
Optimus Prime remained silent, just silence.
After a long wait, there was still only silence. Lin Feng's gaze gradually cooled.
He uttered his final words with a hint of coldness in his tone.
"You are a leader. You should be able to discern the best course of action."
Big Pillar's hesitant, evasive response began to frustrate Lin Feng.
A leader without decisive judgment would be a fatal liability in times of war and existential threat to their race.
Lin Feng had already offered sufficient concessions and patience.
If Optimus Prime still didn't make a choice, Lin Feng would leave directly, letting the AllSpark erupt and Skynet attack.
This time, Optimus Prime couldn't hold back the AllSpark's outburst.
When the Autobots were wiped out, Lin Feng would still kill the black robes and obtain the AllSpark.
Now was Optimus Prime's only chance. He hoped Optimus Prime could see the path ahead clearly...