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Chapter 916: Counterattack
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Giza, situated across the river from the ancient city of Cairo, only a few dozen kilometers away in another Egyptian city.
Optimus Prime withdrew a heavy sword from the remains of a Vehicon and looked up at a special device hovering in the sky, his brow furrowing.
"Jack, what are these things?" He transmitted what he saw with his own eyes to Jack, who was hundreds of kilometers away in the New Iron Fortress city, and asked.
"I'm not sure. These are devices designed personally by Sentinel Prime. My role was just to manufacture them," came Jack's quick response. Although he had some combat capability, he didn't enjoy fighting.
That's why he volunteered to stay in the New Iron Fortress city, taking the opportunity to study the teleportation gate designed by Sentinel Prime.
"Sentinel Prime is the last scientist in the Autobot camp who still possesses Space Bridge technology. I suspect that these devices are probably meant for providing Interstellar Coordinates or remote interstellar teleportation," Optimus Prime said angrily, gazing at the special devices suspended in the sky. However, after a moment of contemplation, he still couldn't bring himself to destroy them.
He didn't know what Sentinel Prime intended to do with these devices.
If they were meant to transport Autobots from Cybertron to Earth, it would be a great accomplishment. But if Decepticons were being transported, trouble would follow.
However, knowing his old teacher Sentinel Prime, Optimus Prime suspected it wasn't that simple.
"Let's go to Cairo first and deal with our teacher!" All Decepticon Vehicons in Giza had already been dealt with by Optimus Prime and his followers. As for the Autobots loyal to Sentinel Prime, they were either knocked out or controlled. Even though some of them had previously been ruthless in battle, Optimus Prime was not inclined to fight them within their own ranks. He decided to temporarily control them and consider how to deal with them after resolving the troubles here.
"Get ready; we're heading to Cairo immediately!" Despite being separated by several tens of kilometers, the city was still in the midst of ongoing battles, and the rumble of artillery and explosions could be faintly heard.
Optimus Prime, saved once again by his Leadership Module, had traveled north from the New Iron Fortress city.
Jack had some information about Sentinel Prime's plans and suggested that Sentinel Prime was likely heading to Cairo.
Initially, Optimus Prime and his team had intended to go directly to Cairo. However, plans couldn't keep up with changes, and shortly after leaving the New Iron Fortress city, they encountered a group of Vehicons wreaking havoc in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa.
After dealing with them, they continued north, but they encountered more Vehicons causing destruction along the way. As a result, they had been in continuous battles, making their journey stop-and-go.
Finally, when they reached Giza, too much time had passed.
"After today, life for the Autobots is going to get much harder," Optimus Prime said, looking at the city destroyed by Decepticon Vehicons. Although the Autobots hadn't directly participated in the city's destruction, his old teacher, Sentinel Prime, was the mastermind behind this catastrophe.
Therefore, after today, Autobots were likely to become enemies of humanity in Africa, facing great challenges. Even other human countries on Earth might consider them an unstable factor threatening Earth's security.
From now on, if Autobots wanted to seek cooperation with humans, they would likely face increased caution and distrust.
Optimus Prime's guess was correct. Autobots were now on the blacklist of major world powers on Earth.
Over the Mediterranean Sea, a joint fleet temporarily assembled from dozens of various warships gathered European generals from different countries.
The major European powers, such as the Anglo-French alliance, still had their traditional spheres of influence in Africa. Especially after noticing Autobot actions in North Africa months ago, the Anglo-French alliance had started dispatching warships to the Mediterranean Sea as a precautionary measure.
Germany, despite being handicapped, was the largest industrial power in the European Union Group and had to make a statement. They happened to have a warship visiting Greece, so they sent it as well.
Greece, knowing that its arch-enemy Turkey was supporting some allies in North Africa, was eager to cut off the enemy's extended arm and readily sent troops.
The hastily assembled joint fleet had considerable strength.
"...We have reached a consensus with the United States. Although it will take some time for the U.S. fleet to arrive from Central Asia, they assured us that the Lemmonier Base and the U.S. Military stationed in Saudi Arabia will coordinate with us," one of the leaders said.
"Russia has also contacted us and expressed its willingness to send warships to join the joint fleet. The Far East has also shown a very positive attitude..."
"This alien invasion of African nations can be considered a very dangerous provocation..."
"We believe that we cannot simply back down..."
"Representatives from Downing Street and the Élysée Palace have sent envoys to Trinidad Island to meet with the more friendly aliens toward humanity..."
"They have provided us with some troubling information. The mastermind behind this turmoil in Africa, led by the aliens, is the former leader of the Autobots, Sentinel Prime."
"According to Frenzy's conjecture, the Autobots under Sentinel Prime's rule may have cooperated with the Skytiger Legion, and they may have even made an evil agreement to divide Earth!"
"Therefore, our countries should put aside their grievances and work together to stop these evil aliens from coveting Earth!"
"Cairo can't wait any longer. Our President has authorized me to act as I see fit. Since you all agree, it's time for us to take action!"
"Then let's begin!"
After reaching a consensus, the joint fleet, which had been hovering over the Mediterranean Sea for a while, began to move toward the Egyptian waters.
U.S. Military, stationed in Djibouti and Saudi Arabia, was ready to take to the air and launch air raids against the cybertronians in Egypt upon receiving the warning from their allies.
As for the joint fleet on the Mediterranean Sea, after replenishing their missiles, they coordinated with satellites and launched missiles from warships belonging to various European countries. These missiles were headed toward Cairo, hundreds of kilometers away.
According to their intelligence, most of the cybertronians in Africa were converging on Cairo, although some were heading south toward South Africa. However, they were beyond reach at the moment, so they had to prepare to deal with Cairo first before considering other matters.
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