"Exactly," Qi Jian said. "Given the 17th Army's current condition, restoring their ability to launch offensive operations would be no less difficult than opening up an entirely new front. And after seeing the Xuanwu's power again, I seriously doubt they will still have the courage to attack it proactively."
"What locations might come under attack?" Tang Xiao asked.
"Makito. Although the Geth are in that direction, even we cannot predict where they will attack, so the Galactic Republic's Northern Territory Army Group still controls several hyperspace routes that could threaten Makito," Qi Jian said. "Then there is Christophsis. If the Galactic Republic pressures the Hutt through the Desilijic kajidic, they may also attack in that direction."
Tang Xiao considered it for a moment. "Just those two?"
"Those are the two most likely targets. The others are minor routes, and the Galactic Republic cannot send large fleets through them," Qi Jian replied.
"Strengthen the defenses in the Modell Sector," Tang Xiao said bluntly.
"The Modell Sector? You mean the route Master Yoda opened last time?" Qi Jian froze for a moment. "That route is not a natural hyperspace lane. It remains unpredictable. Without Master Yoda's immense command of the Force at the time, the countless mass shadows along the route would have been enough to tear warships apart."
"Did you not understand what I said?" Tang Xiao shot him a cold glance.
Qi Jian immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "Y-Yes! I'll do it at once!"
Yarno was still helping Tang Xiao dress when he gave a slight wave of his hand. The clothes floated over and settled onto his body by themselves, even the belt and sash flying over to fasten themselves in place.
Yarno stood there in a daze. She could tell that Tang Xiao was in a