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#533 - Chapter 20: District 7 (Part 2)

When Liu Yuan was a child, the Transformers cartoon had just begun airing in China. Frenzy was one of the first Decepticons to arrive on Earth, belonging to Soundwave's cassette tape army, alongside Laserbeak, Ravage, Rumble, and other micro-transformers. Despite their small size, they appeared frequently, even more so than Bumblebee and Starscream.

However, Liu Yuan did not reveal Frenzy's true identity. Instead, he hoped to use Frenzy to lure the Decepticons to attack Sector Seven's base, forcing the military to move the AllSpark. This would give Liu Yuan the opportunity to secretly seize the AllSpark.

At the airport, Liu Yuan and the others waited for the rest of their team to arrive, including a group of information specialists from Washington and a batch of Army special forces soldiers fresh from the battlefield. The agents methodically arranged for them to board several Black Hawk helicopters, which then flew southeast.

On the same helicopter were two seemingly ordinary people. The blonde woman was very talkative and noticed Sam's nervousness, so she took the initiative to speak, "Hi, everyone! I'm Maggie, and this is my partner, Glen. We're from Washington, computer information experts. What brings you here?"

Sam scratched his head, looking embarrassed. "Well… how do I put this? I bought a car, and it turned out to be an alien robot."

Glen's eyes widened with excitement. "Wow, does it get any cooler than that?"

Just then, Liu Yuan gently tapped on the window, reminding them, "We're here!" Everyone looked out the window and saw that the helicopter had turned past the cliff and was flying close to the crystal-clear water. They had finally arrived at their destination: the Hoover Dam.

The Hoover Dam is a crucial project for the comprehensive development of the Colorado River's water resources in the United States. Located in Black Canyon on the border of Nevada and Arizona, the dam provides comprehensive benefits such as flood control, irrigation, power generation, navigation, and water supply. The dam is 221.4 meters high and 379.2 meters long, with an astonishing wall thickness of 200 meters. Its construction used a total of 3.33 million cubic meters of concrete.

Approximately 13,000 to 16,000 people cross the dam daily, and it has a total installed capacity of 2,080 megawatts.

It also created Lake Mead, covering an area of 157,900 acres, with a depth of 152 meters and a shoreline of 885 kilometers.

The entire project is among the best in the world. It's not only a great architectural achievement but has also been given special missions in this world. The mysterious Sector Seven is located beneath the dam, and Liu Yuan and his group were taken to the entrance below.

A stern man in a black suit walked in slowly, accompanied by Simmons. His eyes were firm and sharp, giving off an irresistible sense of oppression. He walked up to the group and said, "Alright, everyone, I'm Tom Banachek. What you are about to see is a top-secret national security matter, concerning the life and death of the country. Sam, I need you to tell us everything you know. It's very important. It could prevent the deaths of thousands of people." It must be said, he understood the psychology of young people; his words were full of infection and persuasion, making people moved.

However, Liu Yuan was not completely moved by his words. He looked at Mikaela beside him, took a deep breath, and still said, "No problem, I can cooperate, but on the condition that I get some guarantees. First, you must ensure the safety of my parents and keep them away from danger. Second, you have to give me back my car; it's my beloved ride. Finally, Mikaela's criminal record must be cleared; she shouldn't bear such a charge."

Liu Yuan rolled his eyes, muttering to himself, "This Sam is really forgetting his friends for the sake of beauty. With beauty in front of him, he doesn't even mention himself."

At this moment, Tom Banachek said, "Alright, I agree to your conditions. Simmons, you will be responsible for the explanation next."

Simmons nodded in response, "Yes, sir. Then, please follow me… The reason you are here is because you have all had direct contact with NBEs (Non-Biological Extraterrestrials)…"

Guided by Simmons, the group passed through a long tunnel, and suddenly the space in front of them opened up. Under the high dome, there were all kinds of machinery, equipment, cables, and pipes. And in the center of the hall, the most eye-catching thing was the huge robot, more than ten meters tall. Its shape was mighty and domineering, and the hideous external armor reminded people of evil villain characters, giving a strong sense of oppression.

Simmons continued, "This big guy crashed in the Arctic region about a thousand years ago. It was first discovered by Captain Witwicky during a polar expedition, but it wasn't until 1934 that we had the ability to transport it here. This is undoubtedly one of the greatest discoveries in human history. It is not only the source of modern technology but also an important force in promoting the progress of human society. From microchips to lasers, to radar, to space flight, all fields have developed advanced technologies through reverse engineering research on it. Even everyday items such as televisions, microwave ovens, and mobile phones have benefited from this great discovery. So, we named it NBE-1!"

Sam suddenly interjected, "Sorry, please allow me to interrupt. If I'm not mistaken, that giant guy should be the leader of the Decepticons—Megatron!"

Maggie asked curiously, "Why give it such a name? It sounds a little weird."

Sam shrugged, indicating that he didn't know the reason. "How would I know? Optimus Prime told me this himself."

At this time, the Secretary of Defense, who had been silent, finally spoke, "So, what are the Decepticons?" As a high-level leader, he quickly grasped the key to the problem.

Sam cleared his throat, looking proud. "Ahem… They come from the distant planet of Cybertron, a civilization made up of self-aware robots. There are fierce contradictions and divisions within the Cybertronian race, forming two opposing factions—the Autobots and the Decepticons. A long war lasting tens of thousands of years has broken out between these two factions, perhaps lasting for hundreds of thousands of years. Among them, the leader of the Decepticons is Megatron; they call themselves the Decepticons."