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Chapter 1236 Is this Tatooine? (It’s the end of the month and I am begging for monthly tickets to make a nest)

"Master, do you believe that fleet is on Tatooine?"

While controlling the spacecraft to Tatooine, Qui-Gon Jinn's apprentice Obi-Wan asked.

"I don't know, Obi-Wan."

Qui-Gon Jinn shook his head.

"It is the territory of the Hutts. It is far away from the shipping routes. It is indeed a paradise for all kinds of escapees, but I always feel that things are not that simple. Think about it, a fleet, hundreds of warships, the supplies and personnel needed It’s an astronomical figure, and even Tatooine may not be able to support such material consumption.”

"So, is it the Hutt who's behind this?"

Obi-Wan's guess is not entirely unreasonable. The Hutts control the criminal activities of the entire Galactic Republic. It can be said that these Hutts are indispensable behind all kinds of criminal acts. They can be said to be the masters of the criminal empire. If the Hutts were really involved in this dispute, it wouldn't be unreasonable.

"...I always feel that things are not that simple."

Qui-Gon Jinn didn't make an immediate decision.

"Anyway, let's go to Tatooine and find out."

While speaking, the starry sky in front of them suddenly changed, and then, a planet appeared in front of the two of them.

However……………

"This is... Tatooine?"

Looking at the planet in front of him, Qui-Gon Jinn looked confused. It was not that he had never been to Tatooine. As a Jedi Knight, Qui-Gon Jinn had visited here before. In his memory, Tatooine was a dry planet that was not suitable for human habitation. This is also the reason why it has become a paradise for these exiles. However, what appears in their eyes now is a blue planet, even with lush green...

"We didn't go to the wrong place, right?"

"No, Master."

Obi-Wan glanced at the star map.

"Based on the star map comparison, this is indeed Tatooine."

“………………Let’s go take a look.”

Qui-Gon Jinn's expression became a little serious. If this was not Tatooine, but some other planet, and they just took the wrong path, that would be fine. But if this is really Tatooine...then something might be wrong.

After passing through the atmosphere, Qui-Gon Jinn saw a city below. However... this once again made Qui-Gon Jinn doubt his life.

"Is this really Tatooine?"

Looking at the city in front of him, Qui-Gon Jinn couldn't believe his eyes. The Tatooine he remembered was a town located next to the desert. There were low trees everywhere that looked like Eskimo snow. Of course, this is also because Tatooine has been experiencing drought and little rain for many years, so it makes no sense to build tall buildings on the ground. Most people would rather dig caves underground to live.

Water resources here are also quite scarce. Most people on Tatooine rely on condensers to obtain water. Because Tatooine has a large temperature difference between day and night, they use condensers to collect water vapor at night and then use it for living.

But what is now displayed in front of Qui-Gon Jinn is a completely different city!

Under the sunlight, the two of them could clearly see green farmland everywhere on the ground, with the crops swaying in the wind like waves. In the distance, forests and lakes can be seen everywhere, so that this place does not look like the dry and hot Tatooine at all, but more like a gorgeous natural planet!

Moreover, you can't see those low mud buildings here. Instead, there are rows of metal and stone buildings that look extremely exquisite and beautiful. There is a large town in the middle, and around the outside of the town there are circles. A circle of farmland and crops.

"We really didn't go wrong?"

"Yes, Master, at least...that's what the star map shows."

Even Obi-Wan was a little unsure.

“Tit——————!”

Just as the two were hesitating, a voice suddenly came from the communication channel.

"Hello, outsiders, welcome to Tatooine, now please follow our guidance to the tarmac."

"……………………?!"

Qui-Gon Jinn was even more surprised when he heard what the other party said. In the past, there were no investigative facilities in a place of exile like Tatooine. There is no air traffic control, so people can come and leave as they please. And now, there is actually air traffic control here? In other words, Tatooine now has a powerful ruler?

But then again, is this really Tatooine? !

"Master? What should we do now?"

"Follow their lead."

Qui-Gon Jin stared ahead with a serious expression and spoke.

Now it seems that the situation is getting weirder and weirder.

Soon, under guidance, the two drove the spacecraft to an apron near the town and landed. Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan stepped out of the spacecraft and looked around - the first thing that greeted them was the moist, fresh water vapor, which made people feel refreshed. This was a far cry from the dry, hot planet Qui-Gon Jinn remembered.

"Did we really go to the wrong place? Master?"

Even Obi-Wan was a little doubtful of life in this situation, but Qui-Gon Jinn shook his head.

"No, we didn't go wrong."

As he spoke, Qui-Gon Jinn raised his head and looked at the building in front of him—it was a metal, church-like building. There was nothing special about it, but what caught Qui-Gon Jinn's attention was not the church itself, but the huge metal skull carved on the church.

If Qui-Gon Jinn remembered correctly, the battleships he had seen claiming to be from the Tribunal also had the same logo on them.

"It seems that we have indeed found the right place."

As he muttered to himself, Qui-Gon Jin's eyes flashed with uneasiness.

This is all so wrong…………

To be honest, if the Inquisition was a mysterious force that was almost faceless, it would still be in line with Qui-Gon Jinn's understanding. But if the other party showed his existence so blatantly, without caring whether he would be discovered by others, it would make people think too much.

"Hello, respected Jedi."

At this moment, the guard responsible for the inspection also came over and nodded to Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan.

"Welcome to Tatooine."

"Hello."

Qui-Gon Jinn hurriedly returned the greeting, and Obi-Wan, who was standing beside him, also looked away. Seeing this scene, the guard showed a smile.

"Hahaha, you two must be surprised by the changes here."

"indeed so."

Qui-Gon Jinn did not deny it.

"Actually, I've been to Tatooine before. I have to say that Tatooine now gives me a completely different feeling from that time..."

"Hahahaha, of course."

Hearing Qui-Gon Jinn's emotion, the guard smiled quite proudly.

"To be honest, not long ago, Tatooine was still the same ghost, but now everything is different. This is all thanks to the Inquisition."

".........Inquisition?"

Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan were shocked when they heard this.

Isn't the Inquisition supposed to be an evil, secret organization hiding in darkness?

Is it okay for you to say this in broad daylight?

"Yes, it was the Tribunal that made this planet what it is now and allowed us to live the life we ​​live now. Frankly speaking, I quite like the life we ​​live now... Oh, by the way, let me ask you all What's wrong with coming to Tatooine?"

"………………………"

Listening to the guards talking, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan looked at each other.

"We are here on behalf of the Galactic Council. We want to meet with the ruler here to discuss something."

"no problem."

The guard answered cheerfully, then turned around and pointed at the building that looked like a church not far away.

"The Governor is right there. You just need to go and meet him." "Thank you. Can we walk around the city?"

"Of course, we are still very relieved about the Jedi."

As he spoke, the guard finished registering and smiled at them again.

"Have a nice stay on Tatooine."

After saying this, the guard turned and left, leaving Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan looking at each other.

"...What should we do now? Master?"

"Anyway, let's go take a look on the street first."

The streets of Tatooine are flat and wide, perhaps because it just rained and there is still a bit of moisture. As the two of them walked along, they could feel that the atmosphere here was very leisurely and natural, and people were living their own lives. They all seemed to be smiling and living a good life.

"...Obi-Wan, do you notice anything wrong?"

"question?"

Obi-Wan was stunned for a moment when he heard Qui-Gon Jinn's question.

"I didn't find anything wrong? Master."

"Look on the street."

Standing on the side of the street, Qui-Gon Jinn stretched out his hand and pointed at the people coming and going. Obi-Wan also turned his head and stared at the street in front of him.

"...I'm sorry, Master, I really don't feel anything special..."

"Haven't you noticed yet?"

Qui-Gang Jin sighed silently. He originally thought that his disciple could accept the test and become a master, but now it seems that he is still far away.

"We have been walking along, and the only people we saw here besides humans were Twi'leks, Togruta and Zabrak!"

"They are all humanoids!"

After being reminded by Qui-Gon Jinn, Obi-Wan also reacted. Indeed, when you think about it, this is really strange, although there are some planets where humans and humanoid races dominate. But Tatooine was originally a place of exile for fugitives from the Galactic Republic. Logically speaking, there should be a variety of races here, so how could there be only humanoid races?

"Maybe we can just ask."

As he spoke, Qui-Gon Jin looked at a nearby hut, and saw a teenage boy walking out of it. He walked forward, came to the child, and smiled at him.

"Hey there."

"Ah, hello."

The little boy was a little surprised to see Qui-Gon Jinn, but he still said hello to him.

"My name is Qui-Gon Jinn, and I just arrived here."

"Hello, my name is Anakin."

Looking at Qui-Gon Jinn, the little boy also introduced himself.

"Are you going to settle here?"

"No, I just have something to discuss here..."

As he spoke, Qui-Gon Jinn looked at Anakin carefully.

"I found that there seem to be only humans and some humanoid races here. I remember that Tatooine was not like this before, right? Where are the others?"

When asked about this topic, Qui-Gon Jinn looked calm, but he kept looking at the little boy in front of him, wanting to see his reaction. However--the little boy's answer surprised Qui-Gon Jinn.

"Oh, they...were all executed by the Inquisition."

"Executed?"

"Yes."

The little boy nodded vigorously.

"The Inquisition said that these alien races were the chief culprits in oppressing mankind and deserved death, so they were all executed."

"Is there no objection?"

"Of course, but he was also executed by the Inquisition."

“…………………………”

Seeing the little boy's natural answer, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan looked at each other.

"Do you think this is the right thing to do?"

"I do not know."

Facing Qui-Gon Jinn's question, the little boy shook his head.

"My mother and I were both slaves before. At that time, I hoped that a Jedi would come and liberate us. But no Jedi ever came..."

Upon hearing this, both Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan looked a little embarrassed, but the little boy didn't care and continued.

"But then, the Inquisition came, they liberated us, killed those who enslaved us, and allowed us to live a good life that we had never imagined before. My previous dream was to become a Jedi Knight, but now I have changed my mind. No matter how powerful the Jedi are, they will not fight for humanity. But I want to fight for humanity and destroy the aliens who oppress humanity, so I will join the Tribunal and become an Astra Militarum! Fight to liberate mankind!"

"………………………"

Hearing the little boy's words, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan looked at each other speechlessly, and then Qui-Gon Jinn reluctantly showed a smile.

"Thank you, that's all I wanted to ask."

"Goodbye, I hope you enjoy your stay here."

The little boy smiled and waved to the two of them, then turned and left. As Qui-Gon Jin watched the little boy disappear, his expression became much more serious.

"What do you think?"

"I...Master, I don't know what to say..."

Obi-Wan was also speechless for a moment. From the perspective of a Jedi Knight, he felt that the little boy's words were wrong. After all, the Galactic Republic was a country. Of course, the Jedi Knights could not treat one favorably and protect humans without caring about other alien races. However, he could not refute what the other party said. After all, this little boy had been a slave before. However, the Jedi did not save them, but the Inquisition did!

This.........is very embarrassing.

"The situation is very serious."

Qui-Gon Jinn raised his head again and looked at the Gothic church-like building, his eyes solemn and serious. He previously thought that the Tribunal only threatened the Galactic Republic militarily, but now it seems that it even poses an unimaginable threat to the Galactic Republic at the political level!

Every race hopes to have a patron saint, but as the little boy said, no matter how powerful the Jedi are, they cannot exclusively protect humans. Because in addition to humans, there are other alien races in the Jedi Order, so it is natural to consider the ideas of other races.

Things like liberating the slave trade on Tatooine are indeed what the Jedi should do, logically speaking. Moreover, the Galactic Republic also has anti-slavery laws, and they should do so due to circumstances and reasons.

But Jedi can't do that.

why?

The reason is simple. This is the territory of the Hutts. If the Jedi clash with the Hutts to free the slaves, it will cause turmoil to the Republic and even lead to further crises.

But for slaves, would they care?

Of course not. Even from Qui-Gon Jinn's perspective, he could not say to these slaves, "For the stability of the Galactic Republic, please forgive yourself and continue to be slaves."

However, this is the limit of the Jedi Knight.

But now it seems that the Tribunal is obviously not limited to this.

The situation may be more complicated than they thought before.

Thinking of this, Qui-Gon Jinn sighed silently.

"Let's go and meet the governor here."

Then he made a decision.