As expected, Megatron encountered unprecedented resistance in the process of devouring the Self Stone.
The progress was extremely slow.
The Self Stone was the ultimate source of the six conventional Stones. Although it was, like the Rhythm Stone and Plot Gem, a unique Infinity Stone, the troublesome part was that the Self Stone was not an inanimate object.
This thing had been alive from the very beginning.
Even with Donnie having destroyed most of the Self Stone, the process was still agonizing for Megatron. One misstep, and he would suffer the Self Stone's backlash and be completely killed.
"If things truly reach the worst possible point, I can only risk interrupting the process and try to save Megatron."
Donnie stood outside the heavily sealed area, his expression calm, but his focused gaze remained fixed on the entire process.
If something irreversible happened, he could only do his utmost to save Megatron's life. And... whether he could even preserve Megatron in such a dangerous undertaking remained unknown.
This act of devouring involved far more than a crude absorption and annexation of energy levels. It also involved a clash of wills and concepts.
If he failed, Megatron would suffer devastating damage. Even with Donnie monitoring him throughout the process, he would be crippled even if he survived.
Even as a Third Stage existence, Donnie might not be able to ensure Megatron emerged unscathed after failure.
"Every attempt to devour an Infinity Stone is an enormous risk, but this time, the danger is indeed far too great," Optimus Prime said in a low voice.
Donnie replied calmly, "This is the path he chose. If he succeeds, he will have earned it with his life. If he fails, I will do everything I can to keep him alive, and there may still be another