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Chapter 1238 The Threat is Imminent (Happy Children's Day, everyone)

"Hey, you're back."

Seeing Naruse Mio and Maria coming back, Duanmu Huai also raised his hand and greeted them.

"How about it?"

"Not at all."

Naruse Mio didn't say anything, but Maria shook her head with a look of disappointment.

"What kind of guardian of the Galactic Republic? I thought he would be so powerful, but it turns out he's even worse than a subordinate of a high-level demon!"

"Eh? Are you really that weak?"

Gureya was somewhat surprised to hear Maria's thoughts. You know, in the battle group of the Inquisition, Maria is already the last one. The only ones weaker than her are the jellyfish sisters, Bambi and Kula. However, these three are mascots, and they usually don't get to fight in battles.

In fact, if Maria develops her nightmare power, her strength can be further improved.

But it's a pity that she chose physical combat...

“It’s really weak.”

Maria spread her hands again, speechless. She had originally thought that she could show off her skills this time, but the opponent's strength was really... She couldn't even show off her skills by bullying elementary school students.

"The psychic power here is generally not high, so it's normal for this to happen."

Duanmu Huai was not surprised. In fact, he discovered this when he received this information. If he were to use a fairy tale or fantasy novel as an analogy, then this place would be equivalent to the Dharma Ending Age when spiritual energy is exhausted, or the low-magic world in the fantasy world - the kind where the great wizard's special weapon is five fireballs.

In a high-magic world, starting with five fireballs and a basic attack is basic operation.

Naruse Mio and Maria are average in their own world, but that world has indigenous gods, and this star field doesn’t even have indigenous gods, let alone intergalactic gods. So when they fight the Jedi, it’s just like the immortals in the Investiture of the Gods fighting the monsters in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio, it’s a complete crushing victory.

To be honest, in Duanmu Huai's opinion, it is simply a miracle that this star field has been able to develop peacefully to the present. With such weak strength and no indigenous gods to protect them... no one has paid any attention to them. But think about it carefully, if there were no oil in the Middle East, who would be willing to go to that godforsaken place?

Yeah, that's understandable.

Of course, the Inquisition is different. After all, the Inquisition’s duty is to protect humanity, which is different from other gods.

"Why don't we just attack them directly? The fleet here is not very powerful, and these Jedi Knights are also very weak. Why waste time?"

After complaining, Wan Liya looked at Duanmu Huai again and asked curiously.

"If we take this place, we will be responsible for ruling it. Do you think you have the time or I have the time?"

“Ahahahaha… well…”

  Hearing Duanmu Huai's words, Wan Liya also laughed dryly. Indeed, the biggest characteristic of the Inquisition is that they never conquer. Basically, after they solve the trouble, they leave it to the locals to clean up the mess. So from a certain perspective, this is why Duanmu Huai chose to cooperate with Palpatine. If Palpatine does not rule the Galactic Republic, then wouldn't the Inquisition come?

He won't do it!

That's why Duanmu Huai cooperated with Palpatine's actions. The reason for setting up such a place on Tatooine was simply to make it similar to a special zone. To put it bluntly, it was to let Palpatine truly experience the attitude of the Inquisition towards the treatment and status of humans. Duanmu Huai was not worried about whether Palpatine had this level of understanding.

If he doesn't have it, then just change someone else. There are so many people in this world, and he won't be missing.

  At the same time, Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan also returned to the Jedi Council and reported the situation. It must be said that everyone in the Jedi Council was shocked when they heard their report. Not only because of the attitude of the Inquisition, but also because of the strength of the Inquisition. You know, Qui-Gon Jinn is also a Jedi Knight who has experienced many battles, but he was easily defeated by the other party, and the girl was only twelve or thirteen years old?

"Aren't you showing mercy?"

The black Jedi stared at Qui-Gon Jinn in confusion and raised his question, while Qui-Gon Jinn shook his head.

"No, although I was indeed careless, but..."

As a Jedi Knight, Qui-Gon Jinn would not make excuses for himself in such a matter. Indeed, when he saw Maria's appearance, he relaxed his vigilance towards her and naturally let her go. But the problem was that Maria's actions afterwards really shocked Qui-Gon Jinn.

Fighting against lightsaber with bare hands!

  That thing could even burn through the deck of a battleship, but she attacked it with her bare hands and won!

So Qui-Gon Jinn felt that his defeat was not unfair. Any other Jedi would be stunned when seeing this scene.

"I never thought that there would be such a strong man in the Inquisition..." After listening to Qui-Gon Jinn's explanation, all the Jedi Knights present took a deep breath. However, before they could calm down, they heard Qui-Gon Jinn's shocking words again.

"I don't think so. In fact, I think the two of them are relatively weak in the Inquisition."

"Master? Are you serious?"

Obi-Wan was dumbfounded when he heard Qui-Gon Jinn's answer. He was beaten by the opponent. If he was a strong man, he would lose. But you said they were the weaker ones in the Inquisition?

"I thought so."

Unfortunately, Qui-Gon Jinn obviously had no intention of saving face for his apprentice and quickly gave an explanation.

"After defeating us, the little girl named Maria said, 'Even we can't beat us, it seems that this Jedi Knight is not very capable.'"

"………………………"

  After hearing what Qui-Gon Jinn said, everyone's faces became distorted, but what else could they do?

I can only bear it! I'm so angry!

But Qui-Gon Jinn was in a good mood and continued talking.

"You see, she used the phrase 'even we can't beat them' when she spoke, which means that they themselves are probably not very powerful in the Inquisition. It's like someone challenging a Jedi Master, but even a Jedi Padawan can't beat him. The Jedi Master will also say, 'You can't even beat a Padawan like me, and you still want to challenge the Master? I think what she said is pretty much the same."

"………………………"

Faced with Qui-Gon Jinn's answer, everyone was speechless. After a moment, another Jedi coughed, breaking the awkward silence.

"So, what should we do now? Should we report the truth to the Galactic Senate?"

"What good will it do if we report it? The Galactic Senate can't mobilize enough forces to go to Tatooine right now. It's still the territory of the Hutts..."

"Sending the Jedi Knights won't work..."

After discussing for a long time, they finally decided to report the matter to the Galactic Senate and let the Hutts deal with it themselves. After all, that was the Hutts' own territory and the Galactic Senate was out of reach. It was not impossible to send Jedi Knights, after all, Jedi Knights were responsible for this kind of decapitation operation. However, the problem was that the Inquisition could send just two people to defeat Master Qui-Gon Jinn, so who else were you going to send?

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the other party showed mercy and spared your life this time, but it is hard to say whether the other party will show mercy again if you go there next time.

"Teacher, I always feel that this is not right."

Walking out of the council's door, Obi-Wan looked at Qui-Gon Jinn and spoke with some uneasiness, and Qui-Gon Jinn nodded.

"I understand what you mean, Obi-Wan. This is not a just act, and it is certain that once this matter is reported, the war faction in the parliament will become more hardline, and things will get out of control."

As Qui-Gon Jinn spoke, he looked out the window at Coruscant with a worried look. He was well aware of the current situation in the Galactic Senate. Due to the instigation of the Separatists, the conflict within the Galactic Senate was intensifying, and more and more representatives joined the ranks of the war faction, demanding that the Galactic Senate form its own army to prevent the division of the Galactic Republic.

What they said makes sense. As the saying goes, if there is one, there will be another. If the Galactic Parliament cannot severely crack down on the arrogance of these separatists, other planets will follow suit. By then, everyone will go back to their own homes and no one will care about the Galactic Parliament. By that time, the Galactic Republic will be in name only.

So we must strike hard!

Fortunately, the current Speaker Palpatine is relatively stable and does not blindly demand the strengthening of military strength. This is why the war factions have not succeeded so far.

Therefore, Qui-Gon Jinn can be sure that after the Jedi Council reports the matter of Tatooine to the Galactic Senate, the pressure on the war faction will increase further. By that time, even Chancellor Palpatine may not be able to suppress it.

But in fact, Qui-Gon Jinn probably had no idea that from the very beginning, this was a play that Palpatine asked Duanmu Huai to cooperate with him.

Unlike Duanmu Huai, Palpatine was well aware of the status and influence of the Jedi Council in the Galactic Senate. At the beginning, he did hope to provoke a conflict between the Trade Federation and Naboo, and to incite tension within the Senate by having the Trade Federation blockade Naboo. Then he would make a brilliant appearance as a progressive senator and gain the trust of the Senate by supporting Naboo.

But there is also a problem, that is, Palpatine must do it himself, and once he asks to build an army, it will easily arouse the suspicion of the Jedi Council.

  But now with the Inquisition and Duanmu Huai, Palpatine can change direction from a reformist to a conservative. He believes that under the pressure of the Inquisition, the group of senators below will take the initiative to submit a bill to establish an army even without his hint!

In this way, he not only achieved his goal, but also successfully removed him from the sight of the Jedi Council. By that time, the Jedi Council would not suspect him no matter who they suspected!

After all, the weather was cold, and it was others who took the initiative to give him the pajamas to wear.

  It’s not what I want to wear, but I can’t refuse your kindness!

Happy Children's Day everyone, but I have to update and can't celebrate the holiday. By the way, I finally found a drink that I can drink, Yuanqi Forest, it has a bit of flavor and it is sugar-free sparkling water, which is quite suitable for me.