Chapter 1837: Chapter 1244: Extermination Squad (Ben Meow Pats Its Belly, Soft and Fluffy)
Initially, Palpatine wanted to hide this matter, but he soon discovered—it was impossible to hide, absolutely impossible!
According to Commander Wilhuff’s subsequent investigation, dozens of galaxies were wiped out in a catastrophe! All life was eradicated!
Even Palpatine felt a chill down his spine after hearing Wilhuff’s report.
The Tribunal really has such audacity!
Killing… isn’t impossible, after all, Palpatine is a Sith, it’s supposed to be second nature.
But Palpatine kills to threaten others! Killing is to create fear, to make others submit to him, that’s the main purpose!
However, the Tribunal? Silently wiped out all life on dozens of planets, without any emotional disturbance, when questioned they just said it’s their job—calm as if they were slaughtering pigs.
Even Palpatine trembled at this.
This is truly terrifying.
Sith are consumed by the dark side of the Force; anger and fear are their sustenance. That’s why Palpatine creates fear and anger through slaughter, but at the same time, it also brings him satisfaction. Every time he uses the Force to kill those who resist, Palpatine feels joy and excitement.
But the Tribunal… is completely different.
Palpatine even had the feeling that they weren’t even the same species. Killing so many people, even if the Tribunal doesn’t see alien creatures as human, the death of an equivalent number of pigs would move the average person.
Yet afterwards, when Palpatine went to inquire with Duanmu Huai, he originally thought Duanmu Huai would come up with an excuse, or feign ignorance, or maybe threaten him back, or something… But facing Palpatine’s inquiry, Duanmu Huai just silently nodded.
“Oh, that’s right.”
And then moved on, as calmly as if discussing the nice weather.
Duanmu Huai’s calmness left Palpatine dumbfounded.
Is there really such a thing?
Damn! Look, Jedi, you always said the Sith are cruel and terrifying, but compared to the Tribunal, we’re nothing more than gentle lambs!
This can’t go on, absolutely cannot!
After this incident, Palpatine was determined internally to completely sever ties with the Tribunal. Honestly, if it were just a matter of pure interest, Palpatine might be able to endure it, say if the Tribunal asked for a few star sectors as autonomies, it wouldn’t be impossible. Though it might be slightly displeasing for Palpatine, considering the Galactic Empire holds greater power, it could be tolerated.
But… now Palpatine is certain, the Tribunal is just insane!
With a normal person, you can reason with them, discuss emotions and interests, but with a madman, nothing works!
But how to deal with the Tribunal?
Of course, Palpatine wasn’t foolish enough to take action himself, or rather those who like to play tricks usually don’t like to do it themselves, instead they use others to achieve their ends, perhaps that makes them seem superior? Able to manipulate the fate of others?
Of course, Duanmu Huai is never fond of using others like this; he feels it’s more satisfying to handle things personally. But if others want to use the Tribunal as a tool for their own ends, Duanmu Huai doesn’t care. After all, this tool weighs thousands of kilograms, if you use it to kill someone and it crushes you instead, you deserve it…right?
Alright, getting off track—back on topic.
Naturally, Palpatine didn’t want to take action himself, so he wanted to use others. But he couldn’t use his own people, however, cunning as he is, Palpatine quickly found a group of scapegoats.
That group is the Rebel Army!
In fact, within the Galactic Republic, ever since the rise of the Independent Federation, there have been traitors acting in the shadows, especially after Palpatine took sole control on the pretense of dealing with the Independent Federation, many people realized the ambition of this old fox, Palpatine. However, at that time, these people planned to wait until the Independent Federation was completely eliminated, and then observe Palpatine’s actions. If he decided to return the power to the parliament, then there would be no issue.
If Palpatine didn’t return the power, then… it would be another story.
Palpatine was well aware of their actions, and of course, he wouldn’t return the power. Originally, Palpatine planned to wait until he dealt with the Independent Federation, and then find an excuse to label these people as collaborators with the Independent Federation, and then get rid of them. During wartime chaos, a few deaths are quite normal.
Unexpectedly, Duanmu Huai’s Tribunal swiftly and cleanly destroyed the Independent Federation, so both sides had to implement their plans ahead of schedule. But compared to the caught-off-guard Rebel Army, Palpatine was somewhat prepared, so he immediately began his own plan.
Everything was proceeding in full swing.
Meanwhile, in a secret chamber on Coruscant, a group of people gathered together.
“The situation is certain, Chancellor Palpatine stated that the threat to the Galactic Republic is not yet resolved, and he will not relinquish supreme command immediately!”
“Of course!”
Upon hearing this report, another person snorted coldly.
“I knew Palpatine wasn’t a good thing, he’s clearly power-hungry and unwilling to step down! Threat resolved? According to him, when will the threat ever be resolved? If never, does he intend to rule the Galactic Republic for life?!”