The Story of the Sith (Part 2)
Palpatine turned to look at Anakin's bewildered expression and sneered inwardly, yet he still put on a sincere face. "Yes, that's right... I became Chancellor of the Galactic Republic. Since taking office, I sanctioned corrupt officials, reorganized institutions, and further strengthened the Republic's authority... I led the Republic in its fight against the Separatists! I consolidated every resource of the Republic, wresting these precious national assets from the greedy corporate magnates and putting them toward the great cause of unifying the galaxy..."
He suddenly seized Anakin Skywalker by the collar. "Then tell me, was I wrong? Even as a Sith Lord, while serving as Chancellor of the Republic, was I wrong?"
Anakin Skywalker stumbled back a few steps and pulled his collar free. His lips moved, but he did not know what to say.
Yet his expression revealed what he truly thought—he did not believe Palpatine had been incompetent as Chancellor of the Republic.
Palpatine showed an imperceptible sneer. He leaned back onto the sofa once more and said quietly, "I think... I have never done anything to betray the Galactic Republic. All my life, I have done only one thing—made the Republic better. You may criticize my methods, but you must never question my resolve..."
"No... the siege of Naboo was orchestrated by you!" Anakin Skywalker pointed out directly.
After Master Yoda left, the Jedi Order had also read the intelligence report from Jax Pavan.
Palpatine's face darkened somewhat. He said slowly, "I hate them!"
"You... hate... them?" Anakin was bewildered again.
"That's right!" Palpatine's expression became furious. "I hate the authorities of Naboo! They were willing to eliminate anyone who stood in their way just to sell off the planet's plasma mines! My father, my mother... my entire family died in