Chapter 596: Target: Optimus Prime (Patreon)

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The Skytiger Legion launched a full-scale assault, and at this moment, they began to showcase their terror to the world.

On this day, a dense "meteor shower" continuously appeared over the Red Sea and the Middle East.

Over a hundred Decepticons, launched from the moon by Starscream, descended upon Earth, landing in the waters of the Red Sea. These Decepticons were only a part of those in the vicinity of the U.S. Fifth Fleet led by Major.

Even more Decepticons landed directly in the Petra Mountains area within Jordan's borders, including Starscream himself.

Accompanying him on Earth were not only the long-disappeared Cassette Legion member, Major Ravage, but also a massive Decepticon warrior whose mechanical body stood even taller than Starscream.

"...The temple remains under our control..."

Baricade rushed to Starscream's side the moment they arrived, accompanied by two members of the Digger Tiger.

As for the other four members of the Digger Tiger, Baricade had assigned them to guard other areas. Their mechanical bodies were too unique; once they came into close proximity, they couldn't resist being drawn together. This flaw in the replica warriors forming Hercules was too significant, and once they combined, there was no way to disassemble them. So, unless necessary, in ordinary circumstances, Decepticon commanders would not easily allow them to be in the same place.

Starscream waved his hand, and the batch of sixty or seventy Decepticon warriors who had arrived with him scattered to patrol and keep watch in the vicinity.

"The first wave of Decepticons that landed has already attacked the human fleet in the Red Sea. Ravage, inquire with your master if those reptiles have been dealt with..."

Ravage, belonging to the Cassette Legion, was one of Soundwave's most trusted assistants. It appeared by Starscream's side, clearly dispatched by Soundwave to monitor him.

Soundwave had long suspected that Starscream had not contributed much to rescuing Megatron. In the end, only Megatron's head had been rescued, and his mechanical body was completely destroyed. It would take quite some time to create a new mechanical body for the former leader of the Skytiger Legion.

Therefore, he had sent his trusted assistant, Ravage, to be with Starscream.

Officially, it was to coordinate operations, but in reality, it was to monitor Starscream.

Starscream was clearly aware of this, but Lord Fallen had grown impatient, and his attitude towards Starscream deteriorated with each passing day. So, at this crucial moment, he wouldn't engage in a dispute with Soundwave again.

With only Ravage by his side, Starscream had plenty of means to deal with him.

Ravage raised his head slightly, and a beam of light shot out from the single eye on his forehead, forming a screen in front of several Decepticons.

On the screen was the ongoing battle in the Red Sea.

Since their landing from the moon to attack the U.S. Fifth Fleet led by Major, there were now only a few Decepticons left out of the original thirty or so.

However, their achievements were significant. The USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier of the Fifth Fleet had erupted in flames, with thick black smoke billowing from its bridge. It was estimated that it would take over a year for it to be repaired.

The two Wasp-class amphibious assault ships, the USS Badan and the USS Boxer, fared even worse. The USS Badan had a serious list and was rapidly taking on water through several large holes on one side. It was slowly sinking.

The USS Boxer was not faring much better. Its hull was heavier on one side, causing it to tilt gradually. The original command bridge position had been replaced by a massive hole, with only some wires and pipelines remaining from its former appearance.

Although the Decepticons failed to inflict heavy damage on another Stanislaus-class aircraft carrier, two Ticonderoga-class cruisers within the fleet—the USS Lake Champlain and the USS Philippine Sea—became the primary targets of the Decepticon assault due to their massive size.

One of them appeared to have detonated missiles during the battle, splitting into two sections and slowly sinking. The other, the USS Lake Champlain, wasn't faring much better, shrouded in thick black smoke and in need of extensive repairs.

In contrast, the losses suffered by the Fifth Fleet's nuclear submarines, missile cruisers, and destroyers were relatively minor.

Starscream wasn't particularly concerned about the fate of the thirty or so Decepticon cannon fodder soldiers. He checked the situation with great interest and remarked, "It seems that the Earthlings still possess some strength..."

Clearly, he wasn't satisfied with the outcome achieved by the Decepticons attacking the Fifth Fleet.

"Starscream, don't forget our mission!" A burly Decepticon, who had descended to Earth alongside Starscream and appeared even taller, reminded him in a cold voice.

Starscream's crimson eyes lingered on him for a moment before revealing a sinister smile. "Of course, Lord Fallen's orders are etched in my memory!"

Despite knowing that Starscream's team had discovered clues to the location of the suspected Leadership Module, Lord Fallen still showed no intention of heading to Earth. He was exceedingly cautious, specifically wary of Optimus Prime, the Autobots' Leader.

For this reason, Lord Fallen had once again issued the command to Starscream, by any means necessary, to kill Optimus Prime.

It was clear that Optimus Prime, for reasons unknown, inspired profound fear in Primus himself. Killing an Autobots Leader was a task not easily accomplished. Otherwise, during the civil war, the victorious Skytiger Legion would have long since dealt with Sentinel Prime and Optimus Prime.

Starscream turned his gaze back to Ravage and asked in a cold tone, "Tell Soundwave to keep a close watch on the Autobots. Once they locate Optimus Prime's position, inform us immediately!"

He then turned to the Decepticon who stood taller than himself and continued, "Lord Fallen has tasked us with eliminating Optimus Prime. I already have a plan for the mission. I will gather a team and, while we're at it, bring along the last group of Digger Tigers... Astrotrain, you must also participate in the hunt when the time comes."

The burly Decepticon, taller than Starscream and known as Astrotrain, was one of the Decepticon's triple changers. He was under Shockwave's command, one of the most elite and ruthless warriors.

Astrotrain had arrived on the moon just a few days ago, as part of Shockwave's advanced team. Major, led by Shockwave himself, was still en route, and due to their larger scale and the transportation of substantial supplies, their progress was comparatively slower. However, in a few more months at most, they would reach the moon.

So, Starscream was well aware that his days of comfort were numbered. Lord Fallen was becoming increasingly impatient with him, and for that reason, he needed to present a significant gift to regain his trust. Optimus Prime was the perfect gift.

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