1724. The end of Galactic Republic (5)
Written by 2,000 people, this initiative is very formal, and it is also a rare paper document, handwritten. Behind the long document is a signature that spans five pages.
If you take a quick glance at it, you can see the congressmen including Bana Bream, Meng-Mothma, and Fang-Za, who are also Palpatine's old enemies.
Sheev-Palpatine's eyes were filled with angry flames. He lightly pressed the button on the table and said, "An emergency meeting will be held tomorrow."
"Emergency meeting? Your schedule tomorrow is not..." Vice Chancellor Mas-Amedda's respectful voice came from the communication line.
"I said, hold an emergency meeting." Sheev-Palpatine's voice was still calm, but behind that voice, there was an aura of chilling terror!
"Yes... yes! I will arrange it immediately!" Mas-Amedda's voice trembled.
"That's right, arrange it immediately, hehehehe..." Palpatine let out a burst of twisted laughter, "After all, it is an initiative signed by more than 2,000 people! This is a big matter and must be resolved as soon as possible..."
And when the news was conveyed that Speaker Sheev-Palpatine would convene Emergency Plenary Session of the Senate tomorrow, everyone including Bail-Organa, Meng-Senator Mothma and others understood that this was their final decisive battle!
decisive battle? Maybe that's not the right word. Perhaps struggling is a more appropriate description, because these congressmen have reached the end of their rope.
Otherwise, you will give up your position, or else you will fight to the end in despair.
Bail-Organa, who was worried, left his office and returned to his private residence. Today he plans to rest early so that he can face the powerful Sheev-Palpatine with a better attitude tomorrow.
However, just as he walked into the mansion, he suddenly saw a person sitting in the corner of the living room!
An old man with white beard and hair and an aging face... This face Bail-Organa is no longer familiar. Because this is the former Speaker, Phineas-Valorum!
Bail-Organa instantly calmed down his shocked mood. He turned around and closed the door, then turned on the anti-monitoring system. First, he went to the refrigerator and poured two glasses of juice, brought them to Phineas-Valorum, handed him a glass of juice, and then sat down in front of the old former speaker.
"I'm sorry for the sudden visit in this way, Senator Organa." Phineas-Valorum said, "Now the streets are full of reconnaissance drones, and Palpatine's spies are everywhere. Our every move is under his surveillance... Fortunately, I still know some people who can play a role."
Bail-Organa nodded solemnly, "If that's the case, you took a huge risk to come to see me in private. You must have something important to explain to me. Right?"
Phineas-Valorum nodded and said, "It is impossible for Palpatine to give up the power in his hands. Even in this war itself, there are many unknown Black Suns. But I judge based on some things I know. At least the outbreak of this war has something to do with Palpatine."
"It's too late to say this now." Bail-Organa shook his head, "No matter what happens in this war, it is no longer important. Because we can no longer influence his power through this."
"But this is important." Phineas-Valorum said, "Because only by understanding this, you will understand that no matter what you do, he will never give up his power. Your views on Palpatine are still too naive. That petition will only make him even crazier."
"This is the only thing we can do." Bail-Organa said, "We cannot sit back and watch Palpatine trample Democracy of the Galactic Republic under his feet like this. Even if he continues to act in this perverse way, maybe the foundation of the entire Galactic Republic existence will be shaken!"
"The 'only thing' you did has no other purpose than making the situation worse." Phineas-Valorum sighed and said, "Fortunately, I still have some old acquaintances. Before the petition was sent out, I took the first step and erased your signature from it."
"You... how can you do this!" Bail-Organa was shocked.
Phineas-Valorum put the untouched cup on the coffee table, stood up, and said slightly tiredly, "You are very important, Senator Organa. Don't let you get involved in this futile operation."
"This is our belief and persistence! If Senator Mothma and the others know that my name has been erased from the proposal, what will they think!? Where is the belief we insist on!?" Bail-Organa said sharply.
"At least, survive first." Phineas-Valorum said, "At tomorrow's meeting, Palpatine will destroy all of you. No... he will destroy everyone who blocks his path to power, no matter who this person is."
After saying that, he opened the door and walked out.
Bail-Organa saw that Shielding Field had been set up outside the door to ensure that his whereabouts would not be seen by anyone.
Looking at Phineas-Valorum's old back, the expression on Bail-Organa's face was extremely complicated. He came to the bathroom feeling lost, turned down the temperature, and let the cold water splash all over his body.
In that shuddering temperature, Bail-Organa was thinking...
The next day, Emergency Senate Session, which was held by Chancellor of the Republic Sheev-Palpatine personally issued an administrative order, was held as scheduled.
No one dared to disobey Palpatine's instructions. No matter what they were doing now, all the members immediately stopped their formation arrangements and hurried back even from the other side of the galaxy.
For a time, there was a bustling scene in front of Galactic Senate Building. The congressmen hurried to the venue with their delegations and advisory groups, fearing that they would be even a second late.
Bail-Organa arrived at the entrance of the venue, only to see Meng-Mothma, Bana Braim and others waiting here. Seeing their firm gazes, Bail-Organa felt a little trembling in his heart, because he knew that his name was no longer in the 2000 people book.
However, he still walked over and said, "Today's situation may be very difficult, and the madness of Palpatine may exceed all of our imaginations. While the meeting has not started yet, I suggest that we should prepare as soon as possible."
Although Meng-Mothma and others were a little surprised as to why Bail-Organa suddenly said this, out of trust in him, they still nodded and started to connect to the communication to contact some of their supporters.