A month later......

In Senator Padmé Amidala's suite on the surface of Coruscant, on the top floor of a building and with floor-to-ceiling windows with beautiful views of the planet, Padmé Amidala was packing up her things in hatred while complaining loudly to Ga Ga Binks, who was also a member of the Naboo, and to the visiting Anakin:

"You see it!"

"Unexpectedly, this time I tried my best to come to Coruscant, but it was still useless at all!"

Looking out the window at the dishwasher-hoverrobot dutifully replacing the new bulletproof glass and replacing the old glass that had cracked into a cobweb-like shape and had a hideous bullet hole, the thought that Padmé had just brought up to stay with Coruscant couldn't help but extinguish it again.

That gruesome bullet hole and the huge piece of floor-to-ceiling window that was being replaced were the result of some bounty hunter trying to snipe her from a distance last night......

The special bullet came from a place hundreds of meters away and easily pierced through the special bulletproof glass, and almost hit her who had just come out of the shower and wiped her wet hair! Luckily, a female Jedi was present at the time, and the other party foresaw in advance and cut the incoming physical bullet in half with a single sword, allowing her to narrowly avoid the dangerous sniper.

However, although she avoided it, the female Jedi Knight who protected her was injured in the shoulder and abdomen, and it is said that she almost lost her life?

Therefore, in order not to continue to drag others down here, and not to let those Jedi who were trying to protect her increase casualties, she decided to temporarily follow the persuasion of the elders of the Jedi Council and return to Nabu first, after all, the vote of the Galactic Council has ended, and she is no longer useful here on the planet Coruscant, and it is obviously safer for her to return to Nabu than to stay in Coruscant.

"It's not that they don't know the current situation of our Galactic Republic, it's a matter of ideology!"

"It's been ten years, and the separatists haven't been struck by the mighty warships and armies of the Heroic Federation! But as you can see, as soon as the Federation's troops withdraw, they will come back again, relying solely on war to suppress it, which will never solve any problems, it is an extremely wrong behavior, and it will only drag the galaxy into a more chaotic quagmire of war! But in the end, knowing that it would be like that, they still passed the vote, and also gave the Supreme Speaker the right to emergency military action and the right to war beyond the parliament? ”

"Ga Ga Binks ......"

"You were taken advantage of by them, you really shouldn't have made that vote in the first place!"

As she spoke, Padmé stopped, and looked helplessly at the side of the Gungan man plus Ga Binks, who had just bowed his head deeply by her, and was still a little helpless.

To be honest, Padmé never imagined that she would be on guard day and night, but she never expected that in the end, the problem would be with her own family member Ga Binks, so that her appeal and shouts in parliament were like a joke, but many of her allies had a little dislike for her?

Come to think of it, everyone has obviously agreed in advance to maintain peace and oppose the Supreme Speaker to get more full strength, but what is the result? At the end of the day, the parliamentarians of their Nabu have turned to the side of the war, how can she, the leader of the so-called freedom and peace faction, deal with herself?!

"I'm sorry!"

"Senator, I really didn't mean to, I thought ......"

Apparently, Ga Ga Binks, who had been clever enough to do something inappropriate, looked a little frustrated, and he had basically realized by this time that he seemed to have been deceived by those cunning guys!

"Forget it!"

"It's already happened, so it's useless to say anything now."

"I'll probably be away from Coruscant for a long time, though......"

"In the meantime, my duties in the Senate have been left to you, G.A. Binks...... After I leave, you will be the senator plenipotentiary of Naboo, and you will not only represent you Gangan, but also the whole of Naboo, and I hope that when the time comes, you will fulfill your duties and not be influenced by those people again? ”

Padmay's expression still looked a little indignant, but there was no way that something else had happened, what else could she do? After all, she never thought that her own people would be fooled by those guys and do something stupid, and still under her nose?

Now, what she should be more worried about is how to explain to the queen when she returns to Naboo...... In the past, they also held a special meeting to seriously discuss how to deal with the issue of separatism, but in the end, it was Naboo's parliamentarians who single-handedly contributed to the war, which made her Padmé, a former queen who claims to be experienced in struggle, and the current Senator Naboo's face go away?

Although it is not her fault, it is certainly unrealistic to say that she herself is not responsible!

"I'm really sorry......"

"But Senator Amidala, don't worry, I'll do the next thing, I promise I won't make a mistake!"

Ga G. Binks lowered his posture so low that he didn't even dare to make eye contact with Padmé or raise his head, so that his huge ears almost hung down to the floor.

“……”

"Anakin, to be honest, I really don't want to hide like this, how long will this last?"

Padmé, who didn't plan to attack Ga Ga Binks again, thought about it, sighed, didn't criticize the other party too much, but felt that there was nothing to explain, and turned to Anakin, who had hurried to see him when he heard that he had been attacked again and that he had to leave Coruscant.

Speaking of which, she has stayed in Coruscant for such a long time, and this is the first time that the other party has come to see her, how can she not have resentment in her heart?

"I also know it's not good to be so passive all the time......"

"But it can't be helped, Padmé, during your time in Coruscant, you have been assassinated several times, last night was the most dangerous, things can't go on like this, you have also seen that the enemy's assassination methods are endless, it is impossible to prevent it, so far two powerful Jedi have been seriously injured, we will always miss, and then you will be in danger!"

Finally, seeing that Padmé no longer had to make trouble and reprimand the poor Ga G. Binks, and saw the other party looking at him, Anakin smiled and comforted the other party.

The terrible and rampant nature of those bounty hunters, they have seen it all this time! Those guys can do anything for money...... Even if Padmé stayed in the capital city of Coruscant and was heavily protected by several Jedi, he dared to act ruthlessly, so Anakin himself was not very worried that Padmé would continue to stay here.

"Anyway, Padme, you're going to go back to Nabu sooner or later, and now it's just a matter of going back a little earlier, so don't complain."

"Besides, Naboo's environment is much better than here in Coruscant, and it's just that you're always scared during this time, so it would be a good choice to go back to Naboo to recuperate for a while?"

Perhaps, only when the Trade Union and the separatist alliance are defeated, and when the Governor of the Trade Union, who had offered a large bounty for Padmé's head, is captured or defeated and killed, will no one pay for the huge bounty, will Padmé's life gradually return to normal?

But it is not clear when that normal life will come, and even if the Republic immediately starts war against the remnants of the Trade Union and the separatist alliance now, it will be a protracted process, and that is not something that Anakin can intervene in, at least not now.

"Okay!"

"I don't want to fight you about that kind of thing, but I still want to congratulate you, Anakin, that you're finally an official Jedi!"

"I heard Obi-Wan say that the elders thought you were qualified and let you end your apprenticeship and become a true Jedi?"

Padmé, who no longer wanted to discuss those troublesome things, directly smiled and congratulated Anakin, and that sweet smile from the heart made Anakin stunned for a moment.

"Hmm!"

"Thank you! Padmé ......"

Opening his mouth, Anakin, who had wanted to say something, couldn't help but respond with some frustration when he thought that the other party was about to leave Coruscant and return to Naboo, and he didn't know when he would see the other party next time, as if he had been infected with that negative emotion by Ga Ga Binks.

"That kind of thing, you should have told me the first time!"

"But not as an example! Now, I've pretty much packed my things, after all, as you know, we didn't bring anything with us when we came to Coruscant, did we? ”

Perhaps sensing Anakin's reluctance to part ways, Padmé didn't know what to say at such a time, except to pretend to be relaxed and laughing...... Coupled with the fact that there was a certain nasty guy from Ga-Ga-Binks, she became constrained even if she wanted to indulge a little before leaving, giving each other a big hug or a kiss or something.

"So ......"

"Have they decided now? Who will escort me back this time? Anakin, if it's still you, I think maybe I'll be a little more cooperative? ”

Seeing that the atmosphere was still a little gloomy, Padmé winked playfully at Anakin and teased. Although, she herself thinks something is unlikely? After all, that kind of thing is not up to her or Anakin to decide, they are just the kind of people who can't help themselves, and some things can only be left to chance.

“……”

"I don't know, Padmé, it's up to the Council of Elders to decide on the matter of guarding you, but I think I should be able to go for it if you wish, though it won't necessarily work out......"

In this regard, Anakin himself was a little apprehensive.

Although he is now an official Jedi Knight due to some 'battle record' reasons, he is still just a Jedi Knight who can't help himself, he still has no say in the Jedi Temple, he is still controlled by the Temple and the Elders, and some things are really not something he can change if he wants to.

And this is one of the reasons why he is carrying out his secret plan, and desperate to truly change and control his own destiny.

"Hmmm......"

Padmé replied with some disappointment, and said nothing.

She knew that Anakin was telling the truth, and that she herself was not. Whether it was when she was the queen of Naboo in the past, or as a senator now, most of the things she encountered were not transferred by her will, and she often had to restrain herself from being unable to help herself.

'Don't go for it! ’

'It just so happens that the Council of Elders has just made its final decision!' ’

Just as Padmé and Anakin were a little frustrated when they talked about the escort candidates, Yoda of the Jedi Temple, Master Mace Windu, and the rarely seen Supreme Speaker of Palpatine came together to visit Padmé's official residence.

"Anakin!"

"Now that the council's resolution has ended, the Council of Elders has decided after discussion that it is up to you to escort Senator Amidala back to Naboo, where she is obviously safer than in Coruscant?"

"Remember!"

"Don't use any registered spacecraft or means of transportation to go back, you have to use the way of smuggling, this matter is up to you to take full responsibility and decision, don't tell anyone the time, route and method of your departure, including us!"

"Then, after escorting Senator Amidala to Naboo, you will be solely responsible for keeping her safe on Nabu until the Elders give you new tasks and instructions, do you understand?"

It seemed that he had just heard the conversation between Padmé and Anakin, so as soon as he walked in, taking the opportunity of Padmé's greetings with the Supreme Speaker, Master Mace Windu bluntly admonished Anakin, who still looked a little stunned.

“！！”

"Huh? Be! Master Windu, rest assured, I will do my best to ensure the safety of Senator Amidala! ”

In ecstasy, Anakin hurriedly answered loudly, and quietly turned his head away, and tacitly glanced at Padma, who was also a little surprised.

You know, he's still worried about how he'll find a chance to speak to the Council of Elders, and now he'll be able to escort Padmé back to Naboo, and then he'll be able to carry out his great plan near Naboo, which is still slowly being executed.

'Senator Amidala ......'

I know you're not happy with that proposal, but ...... There is no way, the republic can't go on in such a mess, we always need to do something. ’

'But the Speaker! ’

'In the galaxy, start a civil war within our country, and that won't end well!' You have also seen the crusade of the Great Republic Army of the Hero Federation against the Trade Alliance, and it has only been a few years, and the galaxy has become like this! ’

I still insist on my point of view: we should deal with the issue of the separatist alliance in a peaceful way! ’

'No ......'

We tried to negotiate peacefully, but as you can see, not only did they not accept it, but they intensified their efforts to coerce and persuade more galaxies to join them, so we can no longer sit idly by. ’

‘！！ ’

But Speaker, maybe we were doing it wrong, or could we have come up with better terms?' ’

'No! ’

"Senator Amidala ......"

Whether you accept it or not, the war has already begun when the separatist alliances are entangled with the remnants of the trade unions. ’

'But ......'

On the side, Padmé seems to have had some dispute with the Supreme Speaker of Palpatine, who came to power a few years ago, so much so that the two even quarreled over something?

But fortunately, it seems that Padmé can't compete for the cunning Speaker, so after arguing for a while, Speaker Palpatine simply turned his head and praised Anakin, who had already finished talking with Master Yoda and Mace Windu:

"Congratulations, young Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker...... This will be your first job since you officially become a Jedi, so remember to keep Senator Amidala safe just like the last time. ”

Taking a few steps forward, Speaker Palpatine reached out and patted Anakin on the shoulder.

"Yes!"

"Your Excellency, please rest assured, I will definitely do it!!"

"Good!"

"Anakin, you're the most promising Jedi I've ever met, and it's been proven...... However, I am sure that you will become stronger and invincible! ”

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Excellency!"

"You're going to be the greatest Jedi Knight, Anakin...... Even surpassing the masters present? ”

"Thank you!"

"I'll do my best, Your Excellency the Speaker!"

If it was before, being praised by the other party like this, Anakin would definitely be flattered and couldn't find the north, but now...... He just smiled and nodded faintly, and then just passively answered, not intending to say anything more.

"But ......"

"Anakin, you don't seem to have talked to me much in the last year...... Why, did I do something that disgusted you? If so, you might as well say it now, we've been friends since 10 years ago, haven't we? ”

"If you have any dissatisfaction, you can just say it, no need to estimate."

Although there were quite a few people here, Speaker Palpatine looked completely unconcerned and asked kindly in front of the two Jedi Masters.

"No!"

"Your Excellency, I just don't want to delay your time, really!"

Hearing that the other party actually asked about such a thing, Anakin hurriedly explained.

Anyway, he wouldn't say: he's been busy managing Swarm Zero for the past year and thinking about taking the position of the other party's Supreme Speaker all day long, and even more of it, so he doesn't want to listen to the boring talk that this speaker says?

After all, no matter how nice the other party is, can he give Anakin what he wants? Obviously, the other party can't, and what he wants can always be fought for by his own strength! In this case, Anakin naturally has no desire to go to the other party again, and this is the reason why the other party just felt strange.

"Anakin, if it were you, I'd be happy to take the time to talk to you......"

"However, since you are about to escort Senator Amidala back to Naboo, I won't invite you now, and the next time you come back, you must remember to come to me, okay?"

After a sigh of regret, Supreme Speaker Palpatine did not mind staring at Anakin's colleague and admonished him earnestly.

“……”

"Of course!"

There was no way, the other party said so, and Anakin had to nod a little reluctantly and respond.

However, he may not be able to return to Coruscant again with Padmé this time by escorting Padmé back to Naboo, for he has secretly decided to make as many excuses as possible to stay out for a while and take more larvae on the road?

Although he now has swarms and bases on the planets Zero, One, and Naboo, respectively, he feels that he needs more swarms and more bases than the powerful Galactic Republic and the Separatist Alliance!

Of course, there are many more planets!!

"Good!"

"I'm looking forward to ...... that"

Seeing that the other party was no longer so resistant, Speaker Palpatine nodded with satisfaction, and then looked at the two Jedi Masters to see if they still had anything to explain?

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