I, a ship girl, am the savior of civilization.

"Well then, Laura agreed. After this is over, Laura will take you to another universe."

Laura's tone returned to its usual energy as she put away the leader's certificate: "Of course, all I can give you is a starting point."

"There are still quite a few interstellar civilizations in that universe that you need to deal with."

"Your Highness Laura can rest assured about that."

After receiving Laura's assurance, Sentinel Prime's way of addressing the young leader of the civilization before him changed: "No matter how much Cybertron has declined, it was once a dominant force in the universe."

Cybertron's current predicament stems not only from a technological stagnation but also, and perhaps more importantly, from the ancient Great Exploration period, during which numerous high-value star systems were developed and thoroughly explored.

This vicious cycle spread outwards from Cybertron, the home planet, leaving the surrounding star system incredibly barren.

Earth was a backup plan specifically left behind by Sentinel Prime.

However, rather than cooperating with Megatron and risking Optimus Prime's betrayal and a desperate counterattack from Earthlings, Sentinel Prime ultimately chose to trust Laura.

Or rather, believe the Titanium Master who tells you about records of higher-dimensional life.

If Laura can bring the remaining Cybertronians to another materially rich universe, then even if they don't dominate the universe, they can at least occupy a star system.

After all, in its prime, although Cybertron was lacking in conventional weaponry and fleet strength, it wasn't necessarily much weaker than the Kree Empire when considering the strategic weapons of the Ancient Council.

Even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse; despite its decline, Cybertron's strength should not be underestimated.

It seems that quite a few people were unclear yesterday about who I was referring to as Suzuran... Actually, it's that little one from Arknights.

53. Cybertron's glory is just around the corner.

"Then, Optimus Prime, you go back first. I have something to say to Sentinel Prime."

After Optimus Prime was moved aside, Laura looked at Sentinel Prime with a half-smile, which made Sentinel Prime feel a little uneasy.

Although Sentinel Prime hadn't spent much time with Laura, he had managed to figure out some of her behaviors.

For example, when someone refers to themselves primarily as Laura, it means that Laura doesn't really care about what's happening and is mostly just playing around with it.

But when Laura starts using "I" as the subject, it means she's starting to get serious.

Higher-dimensional beings are all-knowing, and it's clear that Sentinel Prime believes Laura had already noticed his previous betrayal of the Autobot faction.

Although Laura is willing to accept his loyalty, Sentinel Prime must also give an explanation for his previous betrayal.

However, considering that Laura deliberately lured Optimus Prime away to create a private environment for the two of them, it seems that she just wanted Sentinel Prime to provide an explanation so that Laura could be convinced of her loyalty.

"Your Highness, you must already know about the Space Bridge, right?"

A bitter taste lingered at the corners of his mouth, but Sentinel Prime didn't regret his past decision. He could only say that plans can't keep up with changes: "That's right, the other hundreds of missing energy pillars were actually all buried on the moon..."

The biggest difference between the master control column and a regular energy column is that the master control column can connect multiple energy columns to form a large transfer stargate, which is why Sentinel Prime left a master control column in the hibernation pod.

As the developer of the Space Bridge, only Sentinel Prime can use the main control column.

Sentinel Prime knelt down on one knee, revealing his and Megatron's entire scheme: "I don't beg you to understand my betrayal; I only hope it won't offend you about Cybertron."

“I don’t care about these things. All you need to do is prove that your loyalty is indeed valuable.”

Laura pulled out a lollipop from somewhere, took a lick, and slowly said, "Senatori, you should know that traitors are never welcome anywhere."

“Even if taking you to another universe is not difficult, I don’t want an empire behind me that is always thinking of betraying me.”

Leaning against the ship's rigging, Laura looked down at Sentinel Prime, who was a level below her, and posed a question that struck straight to the heart.

"It's like the Quintesson."

Faced with Laura's questioning, Sentinel Prime answered without hesitation: "Your Highness, please rest assured, in order for Cybertron to have a place to live, both Optimus Prime and I are willing to give up everything, including our identities as leaders."

“You are different from the Quintessons. The Quintessons were driven by enslavement, while we rebelled for freedom and dignity. But you…”

Looking up at Laura, Sentinel Prime's emotions gradually calmed down, and he said sincerely, "You will not trample on Cybertron's dignity, nor will you exploit us."

"You give us hope and treat Cybertron as equals, so we are willing to give you everything."

Straightening up, Yutiandi slowly opened his chest cavity, revealing the leader's flame that sustained his life: "In the name of the flame, Your Highness, please accept my loyalty."

The flame, radiating a soft glow, appeared unobstructed before Laura's eyes. If Laura wanted to do something, Sentinel Prime would have absolutely no way to stop her.

Sentinel Prime knew that it was his second act of betrayal that made Laura doubt the truth of her oath.

Therefore, Sentinel Prime had no choice but to hand himself over to Laura as a bargaining chip.

Gazing at the blazing fire, Laura suddenly smiled: "Even if I send you to do something that could destroy you?"

"At least we had our glory days."

Sentinel Prime, still in the posture of offering the fire, resolutely replied, "At the very least, there are still Cybertronians living in this universe."

Laura slowly closed her eyes in response to Sentinel Prime's answer and finally nodded.

Laura tossed the lollipop into Sentinel Prime's hand, her voice as beautiful as heavenly music reaching his ears: "Well, hopefully there won't be a next time."

"But don't worry, Laura won't let Cybertron go that far."

Laura took out another green apple-flavored lollipop and floated lightly onto Sentinel Prime's shoulder: "After all, Laura isn't some kind of devil, is she?"

The change in address = plan in place!

He retracted the flame into his chest and Yutiandi revealed a long-lost smile: "Then, please bear with me, Your Highness."

Laura nodded nonchalantly, then looked at the sun, which was almost completely submerged below the horizon. Bathed in the last rays of Rayleigh's light, a slight smile curved Laura's lips.

"Then, go back to your original task."

"The original mission... was the agreement with Megatron?"

Sentinel was taken aback: "Is it really necessary to do this?"

"Of course it's not really about teleporting Cybertron here."

Laura patted Sentinel Prime's iron head: "But the Decepticons still need to be dealt with, don't they?"

Of course, Laura also had to admit that she was attracted by Cybertron's mechanical technology.

What's wrong? Laura's craving for Cybertronian technology. Laura's honesty is commendable!

Sentinel Prime nodded in agreement. Indeed, Megatron was always a potential threat. He might not care, but Optimus Prime couldn't abandon his second home.

"I understand, but after this, the trust I once had with Optimus Prime is probably gone forever."

Sentinel Prime knew very well that once the previous agreement was fulfilled, his undercover identity would be impossible to explain.

However, as long as Cybertron can continue, this is a necessary sacrifice.

Seemingly sensing Sentinel Prime's worry, Laura couldn't help but pat him comfortingly: "Alright, alright, when we get to the other universe, you can live with Laura."

"Go visit New Cybertron when you have time. In time, Optimus Prime and the others will definitely understand your decision."

"I understand, thank you for your understanding, Your Highness."

Sentinel Prime's melancholy didn't last long. After witnessing the arrival of night, Sentinel Prime transformed into a fire truck and prepared to take Laura back to the hive base.

However, Laura's next move made Sentinel Prime stop.

"Let's teleport back directly."

A pale green vortex teleportation portal appeared in front of Sentinel Prime and Laura. Sentinel Prime's hands trembled slightly as he experienced a reaction remarkably similar to that of the Space Bridge.

"This is... a land bridge?"

The space technology lost in ancient Cybertron suddenly appeared before his eyes, and Sentinel Prime's calm mind began to waver.

Since the Iron Fortress database was forcibly blocked by Titanium Master, a large amount of scientific and technological data has been completely blocked.

If Your Highness possesses the technology lost to the ancient council, then Cybertron's glory...

It's just around the corner!

54. We Your Majesty were ready to fight to the death, why did you surrender first?

Chaos arrived as expected.

Sentinel Prime's betrayal caught the Autobots somewhat off guard. Apart from Optimus Prime, who knew the inside story in advance, the other Autobots were unaware that Sentinel Prime had actually been turned twice.

The only difference from the original timeline is that Ironhide survived because Sentinel Prime deliberately held back.

On the same day that Sentinel Prime attacked the Nest forces, the conflict between the Autobots and humans finally erupted.

Even the existence of Laura, a ship girl recognized as a higher-dimensional life form, could not stop humanity's malice towards the Autobots.

With the Decepticons' covert support, the Pentagon forcibly expelled the Autobots. During the rocket's launch, the Decepticons detonated a bomb that had been hidden inside the capsule.

Of course, no Autobot was hiding inside the cabin. Even without Laura's prior warning, Optimus Prime could tell that there was a hidden danger.

Almost on the night the rocket was detonated, the Decepticons launched a massive invasion of Chicago, preparing to work with Sentinel Prime to build a space bridge to welcome the rebirth of Cybertron.

After learning that the Autobots had been seemingly wiped out and the Decepticons, who had been hiding for a long time, were launching a large-scale invasion of Chicago, the Pentagon resorted to its usual practice of shirking responsibility.

The military did attempt to storm the city, but the Decepticons had already completed their blockade of Chicago, and with millions of hostages, the Americans were helpless.

Of course, the Decepticons' military strength deployed in Chicago was no match for the strength of the U.S. military, but Megatron was playing a time-delay game.

On Cybertron, the Decepticons still have a considerable number of troops.

By using spies planted within the military to buy time, the war will be over once the space bridge is deployed and Cybertron arrives in the solar system.

However, with the traitorous Sentinel Prime and Laura around, Megatron's dream was destined to be nothing but a pipe dream.

Chicago, semi-lockdown area

"Your Highness Laura, Megatron has sealed off Chicago. We should enter now!"

Holding weapons in both hands, Optimus Prime stood on the ground, gazing solemnly at Chicago.

The U.S. military did not give up. The air force continued its relentless advance toward Chicago, sending casualties flying everywhere, with wreckage of fighter planes falling from the sky every now and then.

At this time, the number of Autobots was only ten. Although each of them was an elite, they were still somewhat powerless against the Decepticons, who could even form a small fleet.