Megatron ultimately chose to yield to the will of a group of scientists.
This was not cowardice, but the most realistic choice. On all of Cybertron, only the Academy of Sciences could maximize Megatron's chances of fusing with the Rhythm Stone. It was the wisest decision.
"I'm warning you, I only want to fuse with the Rhythm Stone. Don't even think about taking the opportunity to perform any random experiments on me!"
Surrounded by a crowd, Megatron strode forward with an imposing gait while warning the others.
"Also, you can put away that cannon above my head, along with the Annihilation Bomb three million miles away and the Serpent Crown placed in the planetary core. Those things are useless against me."
Megatron spoke sternly.
Vector Prime narrowed his eyes and pondered for a moment. "How could they be useless... I specially calibrated those weapons. They should be able to knock you flat..."
Megatron walked even faster. The Rhythm Stone in his hand emitted a pink glow, illuminating half his body in glittering radiance and making him look outrageously flashy.
After entering the Academy of Sciences, he underwent extensive examination with high-tech instruments. This was the most detailed inspection possible, precise down to the quark level, meant to confirm every minute aspect of Megatron's physical condition.
"Fusing with the Rhythm Stone is extremely risky. You need to be prepared." Su Rui removed her goggles and rubbed her forehead tiredly.
"Don't worry. When have I ever fused with an Infinity Stone without risks?"
As Megatron spoke, he stood at the very center of a super controller. Cybertron had poured all its resources into this device, combining the highest-level technology obtained so far with the precious X Energy. Several Level Eight gods had reinforced it, while gods of magic and divine power had