"Galactic Republic will be destroyed soon? Is that your reason for betraying the Republic? Have you completely lost your mind, Obi-Wan?" Satine Kryze said.
"The Galactic Republic will be reorganized into the Galactic Empire." Hermit stood up and lifted a corner of the curtain to check the situation outside. "So, in the early days of the Empire's founding, there will definitely be uprisings and riots throughout the Milky Way Galaxy. In the midst of all that, Mandalore quietly declaring independence won't stand out nearly as much."
Satine Kryze pondered for a moment, but unusually, she did not immediately refute Hermit. Instead, she said directly, "In any case, I must go to Coruscant myself now! I have to tell the Galactic Republic about Pre Vizsla's conspiracy and make sure they aren't deceived!"
But Hermit shook his head. "Don't you understand yet? It is impossible for Pre Vizsla to know that the Galactic Republic is about to fall. Yet all his plans can only yield the greatest benefit after the Galactic Republic collapses and the Galactic Empire is established. That means there is an extremely elusive mastermind manipulating him from behind the scenes."
"The most urgent thing now is to crush his conspiracy! No matter who is behind him! We must first save Mandalore!" Satine said. "Get me out first. I'll immediately arrange for the defense forces from the other cities to come to Sundari and assist you. At the same time, I'll head to Coruscant and make a statement before the Galactic Senate."
"I'm afraid it won't be that easy. The people of the entire city are now Pre Vizsla's hostages. Pre Vizsla, who is still involved in politics, might not dare to kill the entire city's population, but the person behind him may not care at all," Hermit said. "At