Mina Bontri was startled, then an unhappy expression appeared on her face. "What do you mean by that, Governor?"
"The war has only just begun." Tang Xiao sighed, looking as though he had many worries weighing on him. His expression was grave, and then he forced a smile that was clearly strained. Deliberately changing the subject, he asked, "How are things on Onderon?"
"Chairman San Hill of the InterGalactic Banking Clan and Director Glosse Shelbia of Fourth Group have major investments on our planet. Those tens of billions of credits were not invested so that we could lose this war." Mina Bontri stopped walking first, widening the distance between herself and Tang Xiao. "The shipyards we built on Dexen Satellite have already assembled twenty Behemoth-class battlecruisers. They will deal the Galactic Republic a fatal blow."
"I'm glad to see your efforts, Senator Mina. But the question is, can Onderon's fragile political situation truly hold out until the end of the war?" Tang Xiao said flatly. "Onderon's prime minister, Sanjay Rush—his position is hardly secure..."
Mina Bontri had clearly been angered by the fact that she had approached Tang Xiao with good intentions, only to have a bucket of cold water poured over her from head to toe. Her delicate brows shot up as she snapped in a low voice, "Our planet's internal affairs are none of your concern! And that is no reason for you to spread rumors and try to shake Count Dooku's faith!!"
"To win a war, you rely on warships, not faith." Tang Xiao shot back directly.
Mina Bontri snorted coldly and turned to leave.
"Senator Mina," Tang Xiao called from behind her.
Though Mina was furious, she still stopped to hear Tang Xiao's explanation. Turning her face slightly, she said coldly, "As a Joiner in this