One month later...
In Senator Padmé Amidala's suite, which is located on the surface of Coruscant, it is also on the top floor of a building and has floor-to-ceiling windows to view the beautiful scenery of the planet. Padmé Amidala While he was packing his things bitterly, he complained angrily to Jar Jar Binks, who was also a member of the Naboo Council, and Anakin, who was visiting:
"You saw it!"
"Unexpectedly, this time I tried every means to get to Coruscant, but it was still of no use at all!"
Looking out the window, the dishwashing floating robot was dutifully replacing the new bulletproof glass, and replacing the old piece of glass that was cracked into a spider web with a hideous bullet hole. The certain kind of glass that Padmé just mentioned The idea of continuing to stay here on Coruscant couldn't help but go out again.
That hideous bullet hole and the damaged huge floor-to-ceiling window glass that was being replaced were the result of a bounty hunter trying to snipe her from a distance last night...
That kind of special bullet was fired from somewhere hundreds of meters away and easily penetrated the special bulletproof glass, and almost hit her who had just finished taking a shower and wiping her wet hair! But fortunately, there was a female Jedi Knight present at the time. The opponent foresaw it in advance and cut the incoming physical bullet in half with a single sword stroke, allowing her to narrowly avoid the dangerous sniper kill.
But although she avoided it, the female Jedi warrior who protected her was injured in the shoulder and abdomen. It is said that she almost lost her life?
Therefore, in order not to continue to drag others down here, and not to cause additional casualties to the Jedi warriors who were protecting her, she decided to temporarily listen to the advice of the elders of the Jedi Council and return to Naboo first. After all, the members of the Galactic Council The vote has ended, and she has no role here on Coruscant. It is obviously safer for her to return to Naboo than to stay on Coruscant.
"It's not like they don't know the current situation of our Galactic Republic. It's an ideological issue!"
"It's been ten years. It's not like the separatists haven't been attacked by the powerful warships and troops of the heroic Federation! But you have also seen the result. As soon as the federal troops withdrew, they came back again, relying solely on war to suppress them. That will never solve any problem. It is an extremely wrong behavior and will only drag the galaxy into an even more chaotic quagmire of war! But in the end, knowing that it would happen, they still passed the vote and allowed the Supreme Speaker to obtain emergency military action powers and extra-parliamentary war powers?”
"Jar Jar Binks..."
"You were taken advantage of by them. You really shouldn't have issued that vote at that time!"
As she spoke, Padmé stopped and looked helplessly towards the Gungan Jar Jar Binks who had just bowed his head deeply after what she said and was still a little at a loss.
To be honest, Padmé never expected that she would be on guard day and night, but she never expected that the final problem would come from her own family, Jar Jar Binks, so much so that she appealed to the Council He Shou was like a joke, but it made many of her allies feel a little dissatisfied with her?
Thinking about it, everyone has clearly agreed in advance to maintain peace and oppose the Supreme Speaker to gain more strength, but what is the result? At the end of the day, the members of the Naboo Council turned out to be on the side of the war faction. How should she, the leader of the so-called freedom and peace faction, deal with it? !
"Feel sorry!"
"Senator, I really didn't mean it. I thought..."
Obviously, Jar Jar Binks, who was smart and did some inappropriate things, looked a little frustrated. He had basically realized at this time that he seemed to have been deceived by those cunning guys!
"never mind!"
"It's happened, so there's no point in saying anything now."
"However, I may be away from Coruscant for a long time..."
"In the meantime, my responsibilities in the Senate will be fully handed over to you, Jar Jar Binks... After I leave, you will be the full senator of Naboo. You will not only represent you Gungans, but also On behalf of all of Naboo, I hope you can fulfill your duties and not be affected by those people again?"
Padmé's expression still looked a little angry, but there was nothing she could do about it. Things had already happened. What else could she do? After all, she never thought that one of her people would be bewitched by those guys and do something stupid, and it was still under her nose?
Now, what she should be more worried about is how to explain to the queen after returning to Naboo... Before they came from, they also held a meeting to seriously discuss how to deal with the issue of separatism, but the result , on the contrary, it was the MPs of Naboo who single-handedly caused the war. Where does this put the face of Padmé, a former queen who is said to have rich experience in fighting and the current senator of Naboo?
Although this is not her fault, it is definitely unrealistic to say that she has no responsibility!
"I am really sorry……"
"But Senator Amidala, don't worry, I will definitely do the next thing well, and I promise I won't make any mistakes again!"
Jar Jar Binks lowered his posture so low that he did not dare to look at Padmé or raise his head, so that his huge ears almost drooped to the floor.
"..."
"Anakin, to be honest, I really don't want to hide like this. How long will I hide?"
Padmé, who didn't plan to hit Jar Jar Binks anymore, thought about it and sighed. She didn't criticize him too much. She just felt that there was nothing to explain, so she turned to look at the person who was listening. Only when he was attacked again and had to leave Coruscant did he rush to see Anakin.
Speaking of which, she had stayed in Coruscant for such a long time, and this was the first time that the other party came to see her. How could she not feel resentful?
"I also know that it's not good to be so passive all the time..."
"But there is nothing we can do, Padmé. You have been assassinated several times during your time on Coruscant. Last night was the most dangerous one. Things cannot continue like this. You have also seen the enemy's assassination methods. They appear one after another and are difficult to guard against. So far, two powerful Jedi Knights have been seriously injured. There will always be times when we fail, and then you will be in danger!"
Finally, seeing Padmé no longer making things difficult and reprimanding poor Jar Jar Binks, and seeing the other person looking at him, Anakin smiled and comforted him.
They have already seen the terror and rampage of those bounty hunters during this time! Those guys are really willing to do anything for money... Even if Padmé stays in the capital Coruscant and is heavily protected by several Jedi Knights, she still dares to be ruthless, so Anakin himself is too I don't trust Padmé to continue to stay here.
"Padme, you will have to return to Naboo sooner or later anyway. Now you are just going back a while earlier, so stop complaining."
"Besides, the environment on Naboo is much better than here on Coruscant. It just so happens that you are always worried during this period. It might be a good choice to go back to Naboo to recover for a while?"
Perhaps, only after the Trade Federation and the Separatist Alliance are defeated, and when the Trade Federation Governor who offered a huge bounty on Padmé's head is captured or defeated and killed, no one will pay for the huge bounty, Padmé's Will life gradually return to normal?
But Anakin doesn't know when that kind of normal life will come. Even if the Republic immediately launches a war against the remnants of the Trade Federation and the Separatist Alliance, it will be a protracted process. That is not him Anakin Those who can intervene, at least not him now.
"All right!"
"I don't want to argue with you about that kind of thing, but I still want to congratulate you, Anakin, you have finally become an official Jedi Knight!"
"I heard from Obi-Wan that the elders thought that your abilities were up to par, so they allowed you to end your training as an apprentice and become a true Jedi?"
Padmé, who no longer wanted to discuss those troublesome things, just smiled and congratulated Anakin. That sweet smile from the heart made Anakin stunned for a moment.
"Um!"
"Thank you! Padmé..."
Anakin opened his mouth and originally wanted to say something. When he thought that the other party was about to leave Coruscant and return to Naboo, and he didn't know when he would see the other party again, he couldn't help but responded casually with some frustration. It was like being infected with negative emotions by Jar Jar Binks.
"You should have told me about that kind of thing right away!"
"But I won't do it next time! Now, I have almost packed my things. After all, you know that we didn't bring anything with us when we came to Coruscant, right?"
Perhaps she had a premonition of Anakin's reluctance for the two of them to be separated. Apart from pretending to be relaxed and smiling, Padmé didn't know what to say at this time... plus , and there was a certain annoying guy named Jar Jar Binks. Even if she wanted to indulge a little before leaving, give him a big hug or a passionate kiss, she was restrained.
"So……"
"Have they decided now? Who will escort me back this time? Anakin, if it's you, I think maybe I might be more cooperative?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was still a little gloomy, Padmé winked playfully and teased Anakin. Although she herself thinks it's a little impossible? After all, that kind of thing is not something she or Anakin can decide. They are just a group of people who can't help themselves. Some things can only be left to chance.
"..."
"I don't know, Padmé, the matter of arranging escorts for you is decided by the Council of Elders. However, if you wish, I think I should be able to fight for it, although that may not necessarily lead to results..."
Anakin himself was a little uneasy about this.
Although he is now an official Jedi Knight due to some 'record' reasons, he is still just a Jedi Knight who can't help himself. He still has no say in the Jedi Temple. Still under the control of the temple and the elders, some things really cannot be changed by him.
And this is one of the reasons why he is carrying out his secret plan and is eager to truly change and control his own destiny.
"Um……"
Padmé responded with some disappointment and said nothing more.
She also knew that Anakin was telling the truth, and why wasn't she the same? Whether it was when she was the queen of Naboo or now as a senator, most of the things she encountered were not based on her will. She was often unable to control herself and had to force herself to restrain herself. Own.
'No need to fight for it! '
'It just so happens that the Presbyterian Church has just made the final decision! '
Just when Padmé and Anakin were a little frustrated about the issue of escort candidates, Yoda from the Jedi Temple, Master Mace Windu, and the rarely seen Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and others unexpectedly came together. So, we all came to Padmé’s official residence to visit?
"Anakin!"
"Now that the resolution of the Council has ended, the Elders Council will decide after discussion, or will you be responsible for escorting Senator Amidala back to Naboo, where she is obviously safer than on Coruscant?"
"remember!"
"Don't use any registered spacecraft or means of transportation to go back. You have to stow away directly. This matter is your sole responsibility and decision. Don't tell anyone the time, route and method of your departure, including us!"
"Then, after escorting Senator Amidala to Naboo, you will be solely responsible for ensuring her safety on Naboo until the Elders give you new tasks and instructions. Do you understand? ?”
He seemed to have heard the conversation between Padmé and Anakin just now, so just as he walked in, taking advantage of Padmé's opportunity to greet the Supreme Chancellor, Master Mace Windu spoke directly to him, looking a little shocked. Anakin warned.
"!!"
"Ah? Yes! Master Windu, don't worry, I will definitely go all out to ensure the safety of Senator Amidala!"
In the midst of ecstasy, Anakin hurriedly responded loudly, turned his head quietly, and looked at each other tacitly with Padmé, who was also a little surprised.
You know, he was still worried about how he could find a chance to speak to the Council of Elders. Now that he was fine, he could escort Padmé back to Naboo, and then he could carry out his own mission near Naboo. A great plan that is still slowly being implemented.
'Senator Amidala...'
'Although I know that you are not satisfied with that proposal, but... there is no way, the Republic cannot continue to be in such chaos, we always need to do something. '
'But the Speaker! '
'Starting a civil war within our own country in the galaxy will not end well! You have also seen the crusade against the Trade Federation organized by the Great Republic Army organized by the Federation of Heroes. In just a few years, the galaxy has become such a mess! '
'I still stick to my point of view: We should deal with the issue of the separatist alliance in a peaceful way! '
'No……'
'We have tried the peaceful negotiation method, but you have seen the result. Not only did they not accept it, but they even intensified their efforts to coerce and persuade more galaxies to join them. Therefore, we can no longer sit idly by and do nothing. '
'! ! '
'But Speaker, maybe our approach was wrong at that time, or we can put forward more favorable conditions? '
'No! '
"Senator Amidala..."
'Whether you accept it or not, the war has already begun when the Separatist Alliance entangled themselves with the remnants of the Trade Federation. '
'But……'
On the side, Padmé seemed to have some disputes with Supreme Chancellor Palpatine, who came to power a few years ago, so much so that the two even quarreled over certain things?
Fortunately, it seemed that Padmé could not compete with the cunning Speaker, so after arguing for a while, Speaker Palpatine simply turned his head and addressed Ah, who had already finished talking to Yoda and Mace Windu. Najin praised:
"Congratulations, young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker... This will be your first job after officially becoming a Jedi Knight in name. Please remember to protect Senator Amidala as you did last time. Safety."
Taking a few steps forward, Chancellor Palpatine reached out and patted Anakin on the shoulder.
"yes!"
"Don't worry, Speaker, I will definitely do it!!"
"very good!"
"Anakin, you are the most potential Jedi Knight I have ever seen, and facts have proven it... However, I believe that you will become more powerful and then invincible!"
"Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Speaker!"
"Will you become the greatest Jedi Knight, Anakin...even more than the Masters here?"
"Thanks!"
"I will try my best, Mr. Speaker!"
If it were before, Anakin would have been flattered and embarrassed by being praised like this, but now... he just smiled and nodded lightly, and then just responded passively, without intending to say anything more. say what.
"but……"
"Anakin, in the past year, you seem to have rarely talked to me anymore... What, did I do something that disgusted you? If so, you might as well say it now, let's But we have been friends since ten years ago, right?"
"If you have any dissatisfaction, just say it directly. There is no need to estimate."
Although there were a lot of people here, Chancellor Palpatine didn't seem to mind at all and asked kindly in front of the two Jedi Masters.
"No!"
"Dear Speaker, I just don't want to waste your time, really!"
Hearing that the other party actually asked about such a thing, Anakin hurriedly explained.
Anyway, he won't say: He has been busy managing the affairs of the Zero Swarm in the past year and thinking about replacing the Supreme Speaker's position all day long, and even wants to get more, so he doesn't want to listen to what the Speaker said. Boring spiel?
After all, it doesn't matter how nice the other person talks, can he give him what Anakin wants? Obviously, the other party can't, and what he wants can only be achieved by his own strength! In this case, Anakin naturally has no desire to find the other party again, and this is why the other party felt strange just now.
"Anakin, if it were you, I would be happy to take the time to have a good talk with you..."
"However, since you are about to escort Senator Amidala back to Naboo, I will not invite you now. When you come back next time, you must remember to come to me, okay?"
After sighing with some regret, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine looked at Anakin's colleagues without hesitation and gave serious instructions.
"..."
"certainly!"
There was no way, the other party said so, Anakin had no choice but to nod reluctantly and agreed.
However, he may not be able to return to Coruscant so easily this time when he escorts Padmé back to Naboo, because he has secretly decided to find excuses to stay outside as long as possible and bring more larvae on the road. ?
Although he now has No. 0, No. 1 and No. 2 swarms and bases on the three planets of Coruscant, Tatooine and Naboo, he feels that compared to the powerful Galactic Republic and the Separatism, The alliance is not enough, he also needs more insect swarms and more bases!
Of course, there are more planets! !
"very good!"
"I'm looking forward to this..."
Seeing that the other party was no longer so resistant, Speaker Palpatine nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at the two Jedi masters to see if they had anything else to explain.
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