Traces of Venomfang

Obi-Wan Kenobi said, "...I will bear full responsibility for what happened in the Battle of Christophsis. During the battle, our communications system was infiltrated by Separatist spies and implanted with a Trojan horse, resulting in incorrect orders being issued. Furthermore, the paralysis of our communications system caused us to lose the battle."

"This was an unforeseeable factor!" Admiral Wullf Yularen stepped forward and shouted. "We could not have anticipated the betrayal of a Clone Trooper! This proves that the soldiers the Kaminoans provided us are flawed!"

The judge looked at Anakin Skywalker and asked, "Then Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker, do you have anything to say regarding this traitorous Clone Trooper, CI-3331?"

Anakin Skywalker had worn a grave expression from the start. He slowly said, "I did not anticipate Slick's betrayal, but I cannot evade responsibility for my poor management of the soldiers. I have nothing to say about this defeat."

Ahsoka Tano kept her head lowered, fiddling with the hem of her clothes. Her expression was despondent, and she did not say a word.

After hearing statements from all sides, the judge announced that the verdict would be delivered on another day. Until then, Obi-Wan Kenobi and the others were relieved of all duties and ordered to return to the Jedi Temple for meditation and self-reflection.

"This is not your fault, child." His Excellency the Chancellor Sheev Palpatine's face was full of regret as he came before Anakin and patted him on the shoulder. Then he pointed out the window and said, "Look out there. This is the world you protect. No matter how many failures you suffer, that fact will remain unchanged."

Anakin Skywalker lowered his head. "I have failed your trust, His Excellency the Chancellor. I have also failed the people's trust."

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