1457. Showdown
“…To sum up, on behalf of the Jedi Order, I file a formal accusation against the current Speaker of the Galactic Senate, Sheev Palpatine! As a Sith Lord, you have no qualifications Come and lead the Galactic Republic forward!" Standing on the anti-gravity platform at the Coruscant Galactic Capitol, Jedi Master Shaak Ti formally questioned the legitimacy of Speaker Sheev Palpatine.
And unlike when other congressmen spoke, Shake-Ti directly drove the anti-gravity platform to the center of the spherical venue and confronted Palpatine head-on.
“I can only feel extremely regretful and saddened by the decision of the Jedi Order. Because now is the critical moment for our Galactic Republic to restore its unity, and the war between us and the Separatists has also entered its final stage. Stage, victory!" Palpatine emphasized the word victory.
He looked at Shakti coldly and said: "At this time, the Jedi Order stabbed us in the back. You should tell me, why is this? Why do you want to do this to us? When we are about to reach our destination, do you want to pull us off the track of victory?”
"You are a Sith Lord! And the Sith Empire has been the enemy of the Galactic Republic since its rise seven thousand years ago! Several Sith wars have caused devastation and the destruction of people's homes! Such a person should not be a member of the Galactic Republic The helmsman!" Shakti said sharply.
“First of all, the current constitution of the Galactic Republic does not stipulate that a certain type of person cannot serve as the Speaker of the Republic. Second, the current constitution of the Galactic Republic clearly stipulates that every citizen’s freedom of belief is respected and supported. Third, as Speaker of the Republic, I am willing to accept any investigation. I will be very honest and say that I have not done anything against the interests of the Galactic Republic." Palpatine said expressionlessly, "Then you tell me, Master Shaak-Ti. , why do you ask me not to serve as Speaker?"
"The old Sith War seven thousand years ago, to the Mandalorian War four thousand years ago, and then another thousand years ago? The New Sith War ended not long ago... The war between the Sith Empire and the Galactic Republic has been going on for nearly ten thousand years! And in every war, the Jedi Order will stand firmly on the side of the Republic! , will also be a representative of light! And now, letting a Sith Lord become the Speaker will affect the judgment of the Jedi Order. We have reason to believe that after an enemy for thousands of years becomes the Speaker, it will bring great consequences to the Republic. Very serious negative impact!" Shakti said.
Palpatine sneered and retorted: "The negative impact you are talking about refers to me rebuilding the army against all opinions and fighting to the death against the separatist Count Dooku? Or do you mean that since I took office? Since then, we have been continuously reforming the official system, streamlining departments, and greatly improving the administrative efficiency of the Republic. During the most difficult times of the Galaxy Republic, it is people like me who fight to the end for the Republic. So how should you, the self-proclaimed guardians, behave? Where is it?"
He glanced around, and then said loudly: "I must admit that I am a Force-sensitive person, and my Force is inclined to the dark side. This is because my parents and whole family were assassinated by political opponents when I was a teenager! The force of the dark side did not erase my passion and loyalty to the Republic! It just made me stronger and more determined! I swear that the tragedy that happened to me will never happen to others again!”
"And you, the Jedi Order...you don't punish the murderer, but you accuse me, the victim. Is this what you do as a guardian? In that case, I will just do business - Shaq - Master Ti, do you have any valid evidence for my accusation?"
Shake Ti just said lightly: "We have no direct evidence, and I am here today just to tell you that we are. The result of the process is that the Jedi Order will leave the Galactic Republic, return to a remote planet to live in seclusion, and will no longer interfere with all affairs in the galaxy.”
For the Jedi Order, this is a decision. Very helpless decision.
The almost irrefutable answer given by Sheev Palpatine before was also an expected result of the Jedi Order, just as they concluded during the discussion - after so many years of preparation and management , Palpatine, is no longer possible to overthrow through legal means. Because his existence itself is legal!
Therefore, the Jedi Order's only option is to cut ties with Palpatine and leave the Galactic Republic. At the same time, this also means that they admitted their failure...
However, Palpatine's expression became gloomy. Not only that, although there were tens of thousands of members in the entire conference hall, at this moment There was silence here.
This can be said to be a very explosive decision!
The Galactic Republic and the Jedi Order have been extremely firm allies since 25,000 years ago. The Jedi Order has been guarding the peace and tranquility of the Galactic Republic for tens of thousands of years, and today, the Jedi Order actually said they were leaving?
Palpatine said slowly: "I have to reiterate my regrets again. Because the departure of the Jedi Order must be the result that the Separatists and Count Dooku want to see most. And it is not at all There is no doubt that without the leadership of the Jedi Order, the distance between us and victory will become distant again. Maybe... this war will continue for the second two years, the third two years, or even more... ”
"The Jedi Order of the light side of the Force and the Sith Lord of the dark side of the Force can never work together." Shakti's tone also became cold.
"So, you chose to help another Sith Lord, the Angel of Death, and his ally Count Dooku?" Palpatine sneered and said heart-wrenching words, " Because apart from that, I can't think of any legitimate reason for you to give up on the great cause of the unification of the Galactic Republic. After all, your withdrawal has given the possibility of a comeback for separatism."
"We are here. It’s not to ask for your opinion, but to inform us of our decision,” Shakti said, “Time will prove the correctness of everything we have done, but now, we will choose to leave.”
Pal. Patin suddenly raised his voice, "Then since the Jedi Order has made up its mind to give up its loyalty to the Galactic Republic, I must also stand from the perspective of the Galactic Republic and the countless civilians affected by the war! I ask you, the Jedi Order , open the Jedi Temple immediately and accept a thorough investigation!"
He raised his hands and continued: "The Jedi Order participates in almost all important decisions of the Galactic Republic! As the Speaker of the Republic, I must ensure that the secrets of the Republic are kept secret! Will be leaked!”
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