Because of the battle involving the "Moon-class cruiser," the Empire had lost nearly an entire small fleet. Such strength, even in the days of the Old Republic, would have been enough to draw attention and concern. Furthermore, this was the first such devastating loss the Empire had suffered in its ten-year heyday.

Especially during this battle, it is suspected that more than one Jedi appeared on the other side and jointly repelled the Lord. This situation is simply unbelievable. In addition, this group of people have uniform clothing and high morale, and they have three Star Destroyers: the "Imperial Class", "Resurgence Class" and "Jäger Class".

Therefore, this incident immediately attracted the attention of Emperor Palpatine.

Within the towering, dimly lit Imperial Palace, Darth Vader half-knelt, ready to listen to the Emperor's instructions. Around him, the hall was filled with a mysterious and powerful group of Royal Guards. All clad in bright crimson attire, wielding "Force spears," they stood like ferocious beasts poised for action, constantly locked upon the Lord.

Palpatine, sitting on the emperor's throne, dressed in a pitch-black robe, looked down like a villain in a storybook, and spoke with sarcasm and mockery.

"Darth Vader, my apprentice. You failed. You still haven't fully embraced the darkness. There's still a little light left in your heart. Your hesitation and weakness led you to deliberately let Obi-Wan go! It's also because of your hesitation and weakness that your wife left you forever! If it weren't for you, your wife and unborn child wouldn't have died! You... are a coward! A true loser!"

Darth Vader, who was half-kneeling on the ground, was scolded by Palpatine in such a way that he was shaking with anger, as if he was trying his best to suppress his terrible anger, and even the Force around him began to become restless!

Sensing the fluctuations of the Force, the surrounding Royal Guards instantly raised their "Force Spears" and aimed them at Darth Vader. As long as Palpatine gave the order, they would surround him and capture this disrespectful person to the Emperor.

"I, have not, failed! I will kill Obi-Wan with my own hands! Light only makes people weak, and I have already eliminated it from my heart! Darkness is the source of my strength! I am Darth Vader, the Lord of Darkness!"

Darth Vader recited each word, his distinctive hoarse voice accompanied by a tremendous sense of oppression as he slowly stood up. The dark side of the Force emanating from him was particularly fearful, even to his teacher, Palpatine.

Then, Palpatine's tone softened and he smiled with relief.

"Very good! Very good! This is my apprentice! You have passed the test again! Indeed, this incident is not that simple, and it is not your fault."

"Because, through this incident, I see the light gathering, and we also see that the 'Jedi' are resurrecting! However, I believe this is no mere petty fighting by the rebels of the past. It is very likely that a hidden force is secretly supporting a group of rats, deliberately plotting something, in a vain attempt to overthrow the rule of the Empire!"

"So, start by investigating the military-industrial complex and find out who within our Empire sold the Star Destroyer to the rebels. Then investigate those dishonest and unruly governors and find out who is secretly supporting and sheltering the rebels! Then, step by step, we will uncover them all! Haha, those traitors to the Empire should all be executed! This matter is now in your hands. Don't let me down, my dear apprentice..."

Palpatine is extremely insidious. In this way, he can not only eliminate the hidden dangers and traitors within the empire, but also test Darth Vader's loyalty, and make his hands stained with blood again, thus breaking with the enemy and falling deeper into darkness. It can be said that he kills three birds with one stone!

Darth Vader naturally understood Palpatine's intentions, but he did not object. Instead, he chose to accept the mission. He responded and turned to leave.

Watching Darth Vader walk away without a proper salute, Palpatine's expression suddenly darkened. His pale skin and wrinkled face highlighted the calculation and malice in his eyes. Then, with a sinister smile, he said, "When I've used you up to the last drop of your worth, that will be your death! The great Sith need no two Dark Lords!"

Soon, a bloody storm will sweep across the entire empire. In this horrific purge, countless innocent people will be tragically implicated and ruthlessly slaughtered.

I imagine that from now on, everyone will be in danger, afraid to speak out. If this is the case for the upper class, what about those in the middle and lower classes? Their lives will only become more miserable and desolate.

People are eagerly looking forward to the emergence of a "new hope"!

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Looking at the intelligence in his hands, Chang Wei sighed, knowing his plans had been completely disrupted. The Empire's actions would eventually lead to the Alderaan sector. If some opportunistic traitor tipped off the enemy in advance, the situation would accelerate even further! By then, a Light Chaser fleet of this size would be hard to avoid detection. He and Governor Bail Organa would undoubtedly face a massive siege from the Imperial army!

The previous strategy of lying low and slowly building up strength in secret was no longer possible. If they did not rise up now, the Light Chaser fleet would be surrounded and annihilated by the Imperial army.

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