The Empire Rises: Starting with the Fourth Calamity
Chapter 1268

The Calm Before the Storm (Part 1)

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"Heh heh... The resistance movement against Rendili has gradually dwindled. That proves that old bastard Bangjila Ulan still has some ability, hehehe..." Darth Sidious said. "But no matter how he struggles, it will be useless! Go fan the flames a few more times and force Rendili completely to the Separatist side. Then, victory will be ours... hehehehe!"

"Someone like you, who schemes even against your own people, really is impossible to understand," Arden Lyn said coldly.

"Perhaps you have some misunderstanding, Arden Lyn. Rendili was never one of 'my own people.'" Darth Sidious sneered and cut off the communication.

Arden Lyn snorted coldly, maintaining her position atop the windowsill as she continued looking through the viewport toward the flagship of the Rendili Planet Defense Fleet, the Messer Kobal.

"...I understand. I accept your suggestion. I will ensure that this fleet remains on the side of the Galactic Republic," Jesse Darlen said, nodding to the three Jedi Knights standing before him.

He was an officer around forty, with slicked-back hair and a long scar along the side of his face that nearly cleaved through his entire left cheekbone.

"Safeguarding the peace and unity of the Galactic Republic is the responsibility of every one of us. Do not let your guard down simply because you are a local corporate defense fleet," Jedi Knight Jing Fang said stiffly.

Jesse Darlen glanced at him as though he were looking at a lunatic.

"We appreciate your cooperation, Captain Jesse Darlen. In addition, we would like to know whether Bangjila Ulan truly intends to hand Rendili over to the Separatists," Ploo Koon asked.

Darlen shook his head. "I am merely a lowly captain commander. The thoughts of an important figure like Bangjila are beyond someone like me to fathom."

Ploo Koon nodded. "I understand. Then

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