Chapter 821: The Strange Ore (Patreon)

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Sun Cheng has just added another Elite Warrior to his ranks, still reveling in the excitement of this news.

Unbeknownst to him, almost simultaneously with change in leadership, a war between Humans and Decepticons is on the brink of eruption, thousands of kilometers away in the remote Arctic Circle.

In Nunavut Province, one of the most sparsely populated regions of Great Canada, most of the land lies within the Arctic Circle and is covered with thick snow for most of the year.

Even in summer, when the snow in some areas temporarily melts, the resulting waterlogged terrain becomes muddy and swampy, with lakes scattered everywhere, greatly limiting human development.

Underneath this land lies a wealth of resources, yet only a few mining corporations have ventured here for long-term exploration.

Serwell Town, an inconspicuous settlement within Nunavut, isn't officially recognized in Great Canada's administrative maps. It was established as a temporary settlement alongside a United States gold mining corporation's recent explorations.

Named after an Inuit word meaning 'land of hope and wealth', Serwell's purpose, chosen by the gold mining corporation, is self-evident.

Inhabitants include employees of the mining corporation and their families. Despite being a temporary settlement, Serwell has a bar and various other amenities, bustling from April to October, the suitable months for outdoor exploration.

Today, Serwell is busier than usual. Seven transport aircraft belonging to the United States Air and Ground Forces have landed in the settlement's vicinity. The massive propellers have stirred curiosity among the workers and their families, who come out to observe the unusual scene.

As the aircraft doors open, squads of fully-armed U.S. Military soldiers emerge swiftly, moving heavy boxes from the aircraft and quickly setting up tents nearby.

"What's happening here?" "Is it uranium they've found?" "Who knows!"

Amidst the murmurs, a few middle-aged men and women in suits and lab coats descend from the aircraft last. The mining corporation's manager, a short, stout, middle-aged Caucasian man in a yellow safety helmet, approaches them eagerly.

"Are you Major Cohen?"

The middle-aged Caucasian military officer, who was conversing with the suited individuals, turns to face him and nods, "Yes, I'm Major Cohen. You must be Mr. Mather!"

After a handshake, Mather suggests, "It's not the place for discussions. Please, come with me."

Major Cohen signals his associates, and they promptly board two SUVs, followed by two armored personnel carriers for the soldiers.

As they drive towards their destination, Mather begins to explain, "Three days ago, while exploring for gold in a nearby river valley, we discovered some unusual reactions..."

A man in a suit interjects, "The metal you sent to the labs, is there much of it?"

"Metal?" Mather, perplexed, removes his safety helmet, a strange expression on his face. "You think it's metal?"

A woman in a lab coat excitedly explains, "Its hardness is sixteen times that of steel, and once formed, it only reshapes under high temperatures. Any compression or impact damage quickly repairs itself! It's undoubtedly a metal, likely from a metallic meteorite that fell to Earth long ago!"

Mather, still bewildered, shakes his head.

"So, what's the situation with this metal ore?"

"How much of it?" Mather removes his helmet, a peculiar smile forming as all eyes focus on him. "You'll soon find out."

The SUVs, having reached the site, stop in a typical river valley of Nunavut. Several armed security personnel from the mining corporation stand guard at an entrance covered by a tarp.

Mather dismisses the guards, then strides over to the tarp, turning to face the group with a mischievous grin.

"Are you ready?"

As the tarp is removed, revealing a massive silvery object, gasps and exclamations fill the air.

"Oh God!" "What is this?" "Damn..."

Mather watches their reactions with satisfaction. Beneath the tarp lies the skeleton of a gigantic monster, the source of the 'metallic' ore sent to the laboratories.

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