"Yes, time." The female adjutant nodded. "You said the Galactic Republic believed time was on their side, but in reality, time is on ours."
Volgograd-Kanidi stroked the large beard around his mouth and burst into laughter. "That's because I believe that in the battle for the Eriadu system, the only possible victors will be us! Hahahaha!"
He rose to his feet and began tidying his appearance in front of the mirror. Taking out a small comb, he groomed his beard, then used scissors to trim the uneven parts. Only then did he walk to the door, where the female adjutant had already picked up his dark blue military greatcoat and draped it over him.
"This planet, Kuna's Tooth, should surrender as well. I'll leave what comes next to you." Volgograd-Kanidi spoke with great solemnity. "The Republic's commander-in-chief is Master Yoda. At the very least, he won't make things too difficult for you."
"I'm not worried about this place. What I'm truly worried about is you," the female adjutant said. "The Republic fleet is far stronger than ours, and you refused to let Dawn Star Planet send reinforcements... That's practically suicide."
As she spoke, she picked up a peaked military cap and handed it to Kanidi.
Kanidi put on the cap and adjusted it. Reflected in the mirror was a majestic general, his gaze incomparably resolute. "Not asking for reinforcements is the greatest thing I can do for Tang Xiao. And what he can give me is time."
He pointed at the half-smoked cigar beside the ashtray. "Keep that safe for me. For a while, I probably won't have the leisure to enjoy this stuff. When I return, I'll have to make up for it properly!"
"Yes, Sector Governor. I will safeguard your cigar for you." The female adjutant snapped to