Just after Almec finished his conversation with Gunray, Commander Fang Shi had already reported the matter to Kote.
Upon receiving Commander Fang Shi's communication, Kote didn't expect that someone would try to kill him. This classic old trick; he thought it would be about corruption. Well, let's see what Almec can do to find someone to kill him.
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"Continue monitoring, Commander Fang Shi. Once all evidence is collected, arrest him directly, but don't make too much noise."
"Understood," Commander Fang Shi, who had already switched shifts with Yamazaki, said respectfully.
One month later, Kote was at Starport Five in a small asteroid belt, observing the first behemoth-class battlecruiser that had been built.
"Three years, and finally the first behemoth-class battlecruiser is complete!" Kote watched the massive battlecruiser docked inside the starport.
"Commander, the second behemoth-class battlecruiser will also be completed in three days. By then, both will be sent to the Kamino system for future Clones to train."
"Palisa and Bat will lead the team responsible for this operation. Make sure to safely deliver all these items to Kamino."
"Understood."
At this moment, a message came through Kote's private communication channel. It was from Nute Gunray. Kote opened it, and Nute Gunray's holographic projection appeared before him.
"Governor Kote, our cooperation has been growing closer recently. I think we could have a meeting to deepen our collaboration. If you agree, I will wait for you on Jabiim in twenty days," Gunray said sincerely.
Kote looked at the message. "Since Gunray has extended an invitation, what is Almec's role in this?" Kote murmured, unable to figure it out.
At this moment, the adjutant said something that made Kote suddenly understand, "Prime Minister Almec will make his first visit to Vadiel in twenty days."
"! Almec wouldn't think that if I die, he could send someone to inherit Vadiel, would he? That doesn't fit his shrewd image. Besides, he doesn't have a deep understanding of Vadiel; it's not something his few private soldiers can control. Is he really that foolish? Could it be that Gunray has some backup plan to help him?" Kote couldn't understand.
Meanwhile, Gunray had already arrived on Jabiim by shuttle, with Korian Vos standing beside him to welcome him.
"Welcome, Governor Gunray. Your arrival has brought more food and resources to Jabiim. Thank you!" a diplomat from the Jabiim freedom fighters, promoted by Korian Vos, welcomed him.
"We are partners; this is all my duty," Gunray said, waving his hand.
Then, Vos and Gunray entered the current headquarters of the Jabiim freedom fighters. It was converted from a former pirate stronghold. What about the pirates, you ask? Of course, they were all killed.
In the reception room, Gunray drank hot tea and asked Korian Vos if he was confident about this operation.
"Even if a Mandalorian obtains the dark saber, he is still just a Mandalorian and will not be my opponent."
"That's good. With you making a move, there will definitely be no problem," Gunray felt completely relieved upon hearing this.
At the Mandalore Starport, a Zabrak wearing a hooded cloak with tattoos on his face entered Sundari. He quickly settled into a hotel in Sundari. That same night, Almec contacted him.
"I have arrived in Sundari. In twenty days, prepare your armor. I will go to Vadiel with you!" Darth Maul said to Almec.
"Very good, then everything depends on you," Almec didn't say much. He knew this was the strongest assassin sent by Gunray.
But all of this was overheard by the two-person surveillance team. They were ready to continue listening but found that there was nothing more, indicating it had ended. They immediately reported the matter to Kote.
"You mean someone is coming to Vadiel to assist him?" Kote asked.
"That's right, but we don't know who the person is. Should we arrest Almec now, Commander!" Fang Shi asked excitedly.
"No, stop monitoring. If I'm not mistaken, it should be a Sith coming to help him. Absolutely do not be discovered. Go back to the police station and rest for a few days," Kote ordered the two.
"But now is a good time to arrest him."
"His partner is not someone ordinary people can deal with. Let's pause for now," the only person Kote could think of was Darth Maul. But if he was in Sundari, then who was on Jabiim?
Sith are supposed to follow the Law of Two, aren't they? Kote racked his brain but couldn't think of who the second person could be. Could Great Master Dooku have already become Count Dooku?
That shouldn't be. The last time in Alaris, I asked Great Master Qui-Gon about Dooku's recent situation. So, could this unknown Sith be Sidious himself!
Suddenly thinking of this, Kote felt it would be best not to go to the appointment at all. Gunray was not a must-see. He just needed to protect Vadiel.
Nineteen days later, when the second behemoth-class battlecruiser was launched, Kote communicated in real-time with Gunray.
"Apologies, Governor Gunray, I am unable to attend the appointment. Prime Minister Almec is also visiting Vadiel, and as Governor, I cannot ignore it," Kote said apologetically.
"Wait, Governor Kote, you can't do this!"
"My apologies, Governor Gunray," Kote hung up the communication and then burst into laughter. Gunray must be frantic on the other end.
As Kote expected, Gunray was furious. Everything on Jabiim was ready, just waiting for Kote to come to his death. He didn't expect Almec to change the plan date! Since that's the case, let them go to their deaths themselves!
Vos walked in. "You mean that Mandalorian can't come, and he will directly fight my Junior Brother? Hahahahahaha, let both of them die! This will perfectly complete Lord Sidious's mission, and then Lord Sidious will only have me as a disciple!" Korian Vos was ecstatic; no matter what, it was good news.
Because Almec had disrupted his plans, Gunray didn't tell Almec the news that Kote was still on Vadiel. Thus, Almec, with his fifty-man guard and Darth Maul, arrived on Vadiel.
At this time, Almec was still thinking about his future life: controlling the entire government, deceiving Satine, acquiring Kote's organization, and becoming a regional overlord!
Darth Maul, wearing Mandalorian armor, sensed Almec's emotions beside him. He was disdainful. After this, he would directly backstab him and help Lord Sidious take over the entire Mandalore Sector. That was his goal. Manipulating Almec was easy; after all, Mandalorians are known for their martial prowess, and humans admire strength.
Both, harboring their own schemes, traveled to Vadiel by shuttle. Maul's Sith Infiltrator remained in stealth mode, following alongside the shuttle, awaiting Maul's command.
And so, they arrived on Vadiel.
(Note: Maul in this Universe is currently seventeen years old, has completed his Darth Maul investiture, and is aware of Korian Vos's existence. However, due to Sidious's orders, the two are not allowed to engage in a duel, but various frictions will still occur. Overall, Maul is not as strong as Korian Vos, but Korian Vos has not undergone Sith investiture.)
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