"Autobots, assemble!"
Optimus Prime shouted and charged straight out of the Teleportation Gate in his heavy-truck form.
Behind him came Soundwave, Bumblebee, Crosshairs, Prowl, Ironhide, and the others.
They also included two Steel Beasts: Steel Cable and Iron Scraps.
Xiao Tianyang did not waste words with them and decisively gathered them for a meeting.
"I know you are all very busy right now."
"However, the pressure on the eastern battlefield is too great, and most of our forces are tied down on the Frontline."
"With no other choice, I can only send you into battle."
Optimus Prime lowered his head. "The support Your Majesty has given us is already more than enough."
"The Autobots are deeply honored to be able to serve you once more."
He was not merely humoring Xiao Tianyang.
At the very least, they truly were deeply grateful to Xiao Tianyang.
If not for him, they would most likely still be wandering through the Outer Domain.
And if they had not received his help, how could they have found any leads on the Decepticons?
Besides, Xiao Tianyang had already allowed them to sit out many wars before this. He had given them more than enough respect.
If they turned around and made demands now, they would be the ones who did not know how to behave.
The Autobots were guests living under another's roof to begin with.
If they caused further dissatisfaction, it might lead to violence.
Therefore, to avoid anything unpleasant from happening, there was no harm in the Autobots lowering their stance a little.
Even taking a step back, Xiao Tianyang had never used anything to threaten them. That alone was an immense favor.
They were the strongest soldiers, and also warriors of immense pride.
They dared not promise much else, but repaying kindness was