Star Wars: Escape from the Jedi Temple Begins

Chapter 12 The Empire's Fangs First Appear, Survival in Desperate Circumstances

Kamino Star.

In a pristine white room in Tipoka, the clone base.

A man wearing a dark green military uniform with a square blue and gold badge on his chest stood by the window, his hands behind his back.

A flash of lightning illuminated the window, revealing a thin face reflected in the glass.

With prominent cheekbones, deep-set eyes, and a pair of sharp, cold, icy blue eyes that seemed to see right through people's hearts.

His lips were tightly pressed together, without a trace of a smile, and his whole being exuded an aura of authority and unquestionable pressure.

Suddenly, the door opened.

An imperial officer walked in.

"Admiral Tarkin, I've received a message about the Jedi."

"It is suspected that a Jedi escaped from Kosher. The ship was damaged, so the person probably couldn't have gotten very far."

Wilhoff Tarkin turned to look at the officer in front of him:

"Lieutenant General Lampard, I think you know what to do."

Lampard quickly lowered his head, not daring to look directly into those eyes:

"I have dispatched an elite squadron to pursue them, and they will not let you down."

"It is an empire."

Tarkin kept his lips pursed and offered his correction, but he didn't dwell on such a trivial matter.

It was just a desperate place to escape from, and it didn't interest him at all.

He stared at Lampard:

"The emperor's task is important, but we also have other important matters to attend to."

Lampard paused slightly, then asked cautiously:

"What do you mean?"

Tarkin glanced at him sideways:

"Lampard, your military talent is considerable, and your loyalty to the Empire is beyond question."

"Your proposed Chaincode Project and Battle Robe Project are indeed beneficial to the Empire's rule."

"but......"

He turned again and gazed at the surging sea:

"Your strategic vision needs improvement."

Lampard lowered his head in deep thought, pondering carefully.

There must be a deeper meaning behind the leader's words.

Kosher!

A glint of insight flashed in his eyes as he understood his superior's intentions.

Compared to a group of defeated Jedi, that planet was clearly more valuable to the Empire.

Kosher used to be able to operate outside the Galactic Republic, but now he is part of the Galactic Empire.

The times have changed.

It is time to bring imperial glory to that barbaric and disordered planet and restore it to civilization.

Just then, a suitable reason was presented to us.

He quickly saluted, his eyes filled with admiration:

"General, you are right."

Seeing that he had come to his senses, Tarkin nodded slightly in satisfaction:

"Go ahead and do it well."

Lampard saluted again, his tone firm, tinged with a hint of excitement:

"Yes, General."

......

Salukamai Star.

In the middle of the lake, an N-1 interstellar fighter is slowly sinking.

Lance watched its fuselage gradually disappear, a hint of reluctance flashing in his eyes.

The N-1's driving experience is comparable to that of a Jedi Starfighter.

"Eeya, eeya."

Gu Gu, nestled in his arms, reached out her little hand and made two grasping motions in the air above the lake, as if trying to hold back the fighter jet that was about to sink into the water, or perhaps saying goodbye.

"Drip... drip..."

A low electronic sound came from the R2-P18 next to it.

For an astronautical mechanic robot, losing its interstellar spaceship is tantamount to unemployment.

Lance gently patted Gu Gu's little head and squinted at the horizon.

The sun was setting in the west; darkness was not far off.

The forest is extremely dangerous at night, and they must find a safe place to stay before nightfall.

"Let's go, let's get going."

He tapped R2 on the head, slung his backpack over his shoulder, and walked ahead.

"Beep beep..."

R2's electronic eyes scanned the surroundings, and the occasional roars of wild beasts startled it, causing it to quicken its pace and catch up.

A line of footprints and two tire tracks stretched from the lakeside into the woods.

The rugged, dense forest severely slowed down Lance and his companions, perhaps also because they deliberately avoided the wild beasts along the way.

Relying solely on one's own two legs to travel over a hundred kilometers to reach the nearest city is clearly quite challenging.

As time passed, the sky gradually darkened.

"We must find a place to stay as soon as possible."

Lance looked around, his field of vision filled with strange columnar plants.

There was no one around, and no caves in sight.

He looked up at a plant that was over ten meters tall in front of him, activated his primal force, and slightly bent his legs.

With a sudden burst of strength, his feet lifted eight or nine meters off the ground.

Using the nearby plants for leverage, he pushed off and reached the top.

Lance stood on a high place and took out his binoculars to observe.

Looking around, they found only one cave entrance a few miles ahead.

In the forest, such caves often harbor ferocious beasts, but he couldn't care less about that now.

"Hopefully, a Nexus won't pop out of there."

Lance, holding Gugu, jumped down.

Just as he was about to fall to the ground, the Force quietly activated.

Suddenly, his falling speed decreased sharply, and an invisible force supported his body.

His feet landed slowly.

Despite the height of over ten meters, it was as easy as stepping down a single step.

R2 gazed at his dashing figure and couldn't help but let out a series of envious beeps.

Nearly an hour later, it had already gotten dark.

Lance and the others finally arrived near the cave.

A foul stench permeated the air.

Through the telescope, he discovered the excrement at the entrance of the hole.

"Sigh, this is a bit troublesome."

Gu Gu seemed to sense danger and buried her head in his arms, her small body trembling slightly.

Lance quickly patted his back and gently comforted him:

"Don't be afraid, it's alright."

He put away his binoculars, his brow furrowed slightly.

It's too late to find a new place, and besides, we might not be able to find a better one.

Besides, dealing with a few wild beasts is not difficult.

Lance made up his mind, lowered his head and said softly:

"Gugu, will you wait for me here? I'll be back soon."

Gu Gu didn't speak, she just kept shaking her head.

"Be good, listen to me."

He couldn't fight while carrying Gugu; Lance wasn't so arrogant as to think he could easily handle a few beasts.

How could I be at ease if I injured him in the battle?

I'm afraid I'll feel guilty for the rest of my life.

He had no choice but to continue patiently persuading them.

After some coaxing and persuasion, Gu Gu finally agreed.

Lance secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He turned to look at R2 and solemnly instructed him:

"We must protect him."

"Beep beep!"

Upon hearing this, R2 immediately displayed his martial prowess.

Slender metal arms extend from both sides, their tips flashing with arcs of electricity.

Lance had them hide behind a boulder, gripping their lightsabers, and carefully made their way towards the cave.

Upon reaching the cave entrance, it was pitch black inside, resembling a gaping maw of an abyss.

To his surprise, the stench was completely gone, and a faint cool breeze was blowing out from inside.

The sound of intermittent dripping water was carried on the wind and entered my ears.

This is an excellent place to stay.

Just...

Eliminate the ferocious beast inside.

The Force surged through his limbs and bones, and Lance's five senses were suddenly amplified to the extreme. His vision became sharp and clear, and he could clearly hear the faint sounds around him.

His strength, speed, and reaction time all surged dramatically.

With his enhanced Force perception, he "saw" a ferocious beast crouching deep within the cave, exuding an aura of savagery, cunning, and greed.

The beast's muscles were taut, as if it were ready to launch a surprise attack at any moment.

Lance gripped the hilt of his sword tightly, and the Force surged into him.

Click—Buzz.

A blue light blade suddenly burst forth, its sharpness awe-inspiring.