The Empire Rises: Starting with the Fourth Calamity
Chapter 1414

Scapegoat

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"You..." Stila Gerrera wanted to say something, but realized she had no standing to do so. She could only grit her teeth and say, "Do you know that Zhang Jiarui is a Separatist weapons designer? The weapons he designed may be slaughtering thousands upon thousands of people!"

Judgment turned back to look at her and replied calmly, "I know. That is why I am taking him back. He is important to us."

"But! But he used to be our enemy!" Stila clenched her fists.

"If you keep acting like this, then he still is." Judgment's voice remained calm.

"You bastard! Do you know how many of us were killed by the Thor Mech Zhang Jiarui designed?!" a Rebel Alliance warrior beside her roared.

Judgment nodded. "I know. General Kalani's plan, Doctor Zhang Jiarui's design. Before coming here, I spoke with General Kalani and learned about the situation. At the time, General Kalani had him pilot Thor because only Doctor Zhang could operate this Experimental Weapon to its fullest."

"Then why did you come here to help us? Are you here to mock us?!" Stila Gerrera demanded sharply.

"I thought you should know where I came from. After all, at a time like this, anyone appearing on Onderon would not be some wandering Jedi Knight," Judgment said. "As for why I helped you, it was because you were saving civilians."

"Could it be that saving civilians is also for the benefit of your Separatists?!" Stila shouted.

"Why would you think that saving civilians does not serve our interests?" Judgment asked strangely.

"Then you are willing to help us overthrow Sola Gerrera's rule because it serves your interests as well, aren't you?" Stila sneered.

"That is correct." Judgment nodded.

"Then I refuse your help! Our planet, our beliefs—they are not for some

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