Clearly, they thought Chen Mo had fought the attacking Decepticon outside, failed, and fled back.
Yet no one showed disdain or contempt for Chen Mo's "retreat," because if it had been them, they likely would not even have dared face it alone.
They had long been mentally prepared for the enemy's strength. Chen Mo's defeat did not surprise them; the fact that he had escaped alive was already remarkably fortunate.
Just as everyone wore grave expressions while considering how to deal with the powerful enemy outside, and Michaela was thinking about how to comfort Chen Mo, the silent Chen Mo suddenly spoke.
"The Decepticon outside has already been dealt with!"
The already quiet armory instantly became silent enough to hear a pin drop.
"What did you say?"
John Keller looked at Chen Mo in disbelief and asked.
But everyone quickly came to their senses. Learning that Chen Mo had eliminated the threat outside, they breathed sighs of relief and broke into delighted expressions, their gazes toward Chen Mo filled with eagerness.
Yet before they could celebrate for long, Chen Mo's next words plunged them back into an icy abyss.
Chen Mo did not repeat himself. His sharp gaze met John Keller's eyes as he spoke solemnly in a deep voice.
"The one that attacked the dam was only their advance force. The main Decepticon army is on its way and should begin arriving before long!"
John Keller and the others' expressions changed drastically. They had already found a single Decepticon difficult to handle. Once the main Decepticon force arrived, they would have no way out but death!
Moreover, there was an even greater hidden danger within Sector 7!
Tom Banachek hurriedly contacted the central control room. After urgently asking about the situation, he looked at the others with a grave