A Cannon Arrived

A Cannon Arrived

The communication actually connected!

Even Tang Xiao wore a look of utter shock. "Th-This is impossible! This communicator has never been able to connect!"

The holographic projection flickered, revealing two figures.

One wore a black cloak and stood there motionlessly. Beside him, Darth Lilim clung tightly to him, her face filled with intoxicated fascination.

Count Dooku, however, looked solemnly at the holographic projection and said in a deep voice, "Archangel of Death, you have finally appeared."

"You wished to see me. This was not Darth Sidious's instruction," Darth Malthael, clad in black robes, said slowly.

"Indeed, it was not. I am simply curious about what stories existed among Sith Lords of your generation. And what exactly is your purpose?" Count Dooku asked.

"The grand plan to overthrow the Milky Way Galaxy began with the Bith Sith Lord Darth Tenebrus, was developed by Darth Pregas, and carried out by Darth Sidious. Overthrowing the Galactic Republic is actually quite simple, but destroying the Jedi Order is exceedingly difficult, especially with the Chosen One's existence," Darth Malthael said coldly.

"And you? What role do you play in this plan?" Count Dooku asked.

"Your role," Darth Malthael answered briefly.

"But what about now? Are you doing this to avenge Darth Pregas?" Count Dooku asked again.

Darth Malthael merely stood there quietly, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, and answered evenly, "Any Sith Lord killed by his apprentice is not worth avenging. To be killed by one's apprentice only proves one's weakness. As for betrayal? The Sith path has always been filled with betrayal."

"If so, what purpose guides your actions?"

"Darth Sidious's grand plan is not Darth Pregas's, nor is it mine. Of course, it is even less what you imagine it to be." Darth Malthael spoke calmly. "Do you know what