Obi-Wan Kenobi strode through the broad, brightly lit halls of the Jedi Temple. His rough-spun cloak was still covered in scorch marks and dust from the battlefield.
The Jedi Knights and apprentices he passed showed no disdain at his beggar-like appearance. On the contrary, they all looked upon him with respect.
Every Jedi Knight who personally went to the battlefield and fought bravely for the Galactic Republic was an elder worthy of respect.
He headed straight for the top floor of the Jedi Temple, but the moment he stepped out of the elevator, a Jedi Knight blocked his way. The Knight bowed politely and said, "Honored Master Obi-Wan Kenobi... Master Windu is in a meeting in the council chamber. It would be inconvenient to disturb him at the moment."
Obi-Wan Kenobi frowned. "Then what about Master Yoda?"
"Master Yoda has just departed with the fleet," the Jedi Knight replied evenly.
"Then I'll wait here," Obi-Wan said.
"As you wish." The Jedi Knight spread his hands and gave a deep bow, but his feet did not move in the slightest. He still stood in the way.
Obi-Wan Kenobi was anxious, but there was nothing he could do. He could only pace back and forth through the corridor.
After more than half an hour, Obi-Wan finally heard a soft sound from the council chamber doors. He hurried over. The Jedi Knight guarding the door no longer stopped him, and when he reached the entrance, he saw Master Mace Windu opening the door and walking out.
Obi-Wan Kenobi said urgently, "Master Windu, I have something extremely important to report. Many things... Dawn Star Planet, the Chancellor... and so on."
Before Master Windu could speak, Obi-Wan heard a gentle voice from behind him. "Ah, Master Obi-Wan. I seem to have heard that you wished