Family System: Chapter 47

During a brief pause, Vex glanced over at Megatron and Optimus Prime.

"From now on, Megatron will lead the Decepticons as the combat unit."

"Optimus Prime will continue to command the Autobots as the enforcement unit."

"Together, you will be known as the Transformers, the first affiliated civilization under my command."

Megatron and Optimus Prime both nodded respectfully.

"Yes, my king!" ×2

At that moment, the other two Telekinetic Floating Cannons also completed their transformation. The first transformed Transformer once again presented the All Spark to Vex.

Vex took it and casually said, "You three will be called Floater, Drifter, and Cannon based on the order you were born. If you don't like those names, you can pick something else for yourselves."

"Yes, my king!" ×3

Vex tossed the AllSpark in his hand, pondering for a moment.

The reward he had just given—could the All Spark transform it?

If so, that would be incredible!

But...

The size of that reward was larger than even a space carrier.

Devastator would seem like a toy in comparison.

"Hey, Megatron," Vex asked, "Does the AllSpark have a size limit when transforming? Can it handle something the size of a spaceship?"

"There is a limit," Megatron nodded. "The All Spark can only bring life to small Transformers. Medium-sized ones require combination to be created. As for larger ones... they can only be born in the Well of the AllSpark."

Huh?

The Well of the AllSpark?

This was the first time Vex had heard of that.

Optimus Prime, always more observant than Megatron, stepped in to explain. "The AllSpark was originally pure energy, located in the Well of the AllSpark."

"It was later that Alpha Trion crafted a container and took some of the AllSpark away."

"Our battle for the AllSpark is to reignite the Well, which would allow the mass creation of Transformers!"

Vex nodded in understanding. So, that's how it worked.

It seemed that for now, the reward couldn't be activated.

Summoning the Phoenix Force, Vex once again split the AllSpark in two and tossed the halves to Megatron and Optimus Prime.

"Now that we have the AllSpark, I can go to Krypton and request a spaceship to return to Cybertron and activate the Well of the AllSpark"

When that happens...

All of Cybertron will be at his disposal!

With a stronghold in the universe, how should he reward himself for that?

But unfortunately...

"The only coordinates we have are on the Ark I traveled in," Optimus Prime said bitterly, "But during my battle with Megatron, we were forced to enter escape pods and drift through space..."

He looked at Megatron.

"Where did the Ark crash?"

"I don't know either," Megatron shook his head. "I was shot down as well. You'll have to ask Sentinel Prime where he went. Haven't you been able to contact him?"

Optimus Prime shook his head in frustration.

Vex, on the other hand, was deep in thought.

The Ark Sentinel Prime took...

Is it the one on the moon from Transformers 3?

Thud thud thud—

Urgent footsteps echoed, and soon...

Thud thud thud—

Fury, looking upset, hurried over with Seymour leading the way.

"Director! He wants to take NBE-1!" Seymour exclaimed excitedly. "That's a priceless asset for all of humanity! We can't—"

"Shut up!" Megatron snapped angrily. "My name is Megatron! Not NBE-1!"

Seymour was about to argue but was pulled back by Fury, who placed a firm hand on his shoulder.

"Megatron, stand down," Vex commanded.

Reluctantly, Megatron stepped back.

Vex took a step forward, speaking casually. "S.H.I.E.L.D. still owes me a favor, so let's call it even with this."

Fury nodded without hesitation.

"No problem. Megatron, you can take him."

Seymour was immediately alarmed!

Before he could protest further, Coulson, who was prepared for this, signaled to the agents nearby to drag him away.

Fury then asked the question that had been weighing on him. "Are you planning to form your own military on Earth?"

Vex had just taken in two powerful generals, and Fury was clearly worried.

"Well, I do need some hands to help me out." Vex shrugged. "If Earth isn't welcoming, I can always head to Krypton."

This tactic of retreating to advance left Fury speechless.

What should he do?

Really chase him off?

He didn't want that! Vex was an alien who could be reasoned with. He even accepted contracts as long as the price was right.

The Skrulls had said Fury was lucky!

So, Fury softened his tone immediately. "If it's you, we can trust you. Just keep your subordinates in check, so there are no unnecessary misunderstandings."

Vex looked at Megatron with a sarcastic smile.

"Did you hear that? Keep your people in line, or they'll kick you off Earth."

Megatron: "..."

"Yes, my king!"

With that, the situation was settled.

Fury seized the opportunity. "S.H.I.E.L.D. is willing to offer a base for the Transformers and provide experts to help with construction and upgrades. How does that sound?"

That wasn’t offering help—it was clearly a scheme to learn their technology.

But Vex didn’t mind.

He could trade a little superficial knowledge in exchange for S.H.I.E.L.D.’s resources.

"A good deal," Vex agreed. "You can turn my manor into the new base."

With Jean already on his side, there was no need to go to Xavier's place anymore.

"No problem!" Fury smiled broadly. "Resources and manpower will be mobilized immediately."

Vex glanced at Megatron.

"Go handle it. Take as much as you can. S.H.I.E.L.D. has plenty of money."

"Yes, my king!"

Fury's smile froze!

I'm still standing right here, you know, and you're not even trying to hide your intentions?

"Coulson, you take care of it," Fury said.

"Yes!"

Megatron reached out, grabbing Hill in his hand.

"Hold on tight, little one."

"Ka-chunk, ka-chunk—"

Amid the sounds of transformation,

Megatron turned into a fighter jet and shot into the sky through the ventilation shaft.

Optimus Prime looked on, concerned.

Megatron wouldn’t...

Run away, would he?

Vex wasn’t worried at all—he had thoroughly conditioned Megatron. He was now more loyal than even Optimus Prime.

Turning to Fury, Vex smiled and asked, "So, did you find something on the moon?"

Fury: "..."

He deeply regretted ever letting Vex into the archives!

"Yes, we found a spacecraft of a similar design."

Optimus Prime was thrilled!

Could it be...

The Ark?

"Send my men to the moon," Vex said decisively. "In exchange, I'll offer my services for free once."

"Deal!"

A single favor from Vex was far more valuable than any material trade!

"You two handle the details," Vex said, storing away Floater and the others before vanishing.

So fast,

Fury was left lowering his hand in a futile attempt to stop him, exchanging glances with Optimus Prime.