save the bachelors

Chapter 4842 [Immortal Pill]

Shmi then took the elixir as well, and like Padmé, underwent a transformation.

After taking the elixir, they both became strongmen, able to lift objects weighing twenty-five tons; if they ran at full speed, they could catch up with a flying motorcycle.

Moreover, his defense and recovery abilities were greatly enhanced, and he almost never got sick. Even if he didn't rest for two weeks, he wouldn't feel physically exhausted. Especially his mind, which was clearer and smarter than before.

They were all very happy with the changes in themselves, but they couldn't adapt to them all at once, which caused a lot of minor incidents.

For example, when I sat down on the toilet, the toilet seat was cracked; when I used a knife and fork to cut meat, the knife directly broke the plate and pierced the table; when I closed the door hard, the door was pulled down...

It took both of them at least a week to slowly adjust to the changes in their bodies.

"This potion is truly amazing. It would be great if it could be popularized." Padmé said to Xiang Nan with emotion.

After taking this medicine, they all became "supermen". Not only did their lifespans greatly increase, but their quality also greatly improved. It's really amazing.

If all humans in the galaxy could take this drug, it would really save a lot of people, such as those who are born with deficiencies, are on the verge of death, or have underdeveloped brains.

"It's difficult. Because this potion is extracted from the body of the Mandalorian dragon, and this creature has long been extinct. It's extremely lucky to be able to find a corpse." Xiang Nan waved his hand and smiled, "Don't expect too much."

Padmé nodded.

……

After getting married, Padmé continued to engage in politics, actively offering suggestions and advice to achieve peace as soon as possible.

For example, she proposed that some rebellious galaxies could be persuaded to return to the Republic through negotiations; she opposed the Republic plundering the resources and wealth of the rebellious planets, and instead should appease them...

But Xiang Nan knew that her proposals were doomed to fail.

Because Chancellor Palpatine is "both a witch and a devil", he supports the Independent Star Confederation with one hand and controls the Galactic Republic with the other. Both sides are his pawns and tools for him to seize power.

He had no intention of ending the war.

During the war, he could mobilize the army at will, mobilize hundreds of billions or trillions of funds, appoint and dismiss officials, and influence legislation. He could even use war to eliminate dissidents and reduce his enemies.

For example, the Jedi Knights have now become generals of the Republic, leading the clones to fight against the Independent Star Confederacy. On the battlefield, swords and guns are blind. Jedi Knights are not gods, and it is easy to cause casualties.

According to incomplete statistics, within one year of the Clone Wars, thousands of Jedi Knights had died on the battlefield. The total number of Jedi Knights was only 10,000, and 10% of them had died.

In peacetime, no matter how powerful the Sith Knights are, they cannot kill a thousand Jedi Knights.

For those officials who opposed his rule, Palpatine could use the power in his hands to appoint, dismiss or even assassinate them at will. For those galaxies that did not support him, he could also order the Independent Star Confederation or the clone army to directly attack them...

In short, the longer the war lasts, the more powerful Palpatine will be, the fewer political enemies he will have, and the weaker the forces opposing him will be.

But once the war stops, he must lift the state of emergency and return the powers granted to him under the state of emergency.

This was more painful to him than taking his life.

……

As expected, all the proposals put forward by Padmé were rejected by the parliament without exception.

Although she once had great appeal in the parliament, as a peace advocate, her influence has greatly declined since the outbreak of the war. Now the pro-war faction has gained the upper hand in the parliament of the Republic.

On the one hand, this is because the Independent Interstellar Confederation is wreaking havoc everywhere. The entire galaxy is under their threat, and many galaxies have suffered at their hands, thus arousing public indignation.

On the one hand, it was the result of deliberate suppression by Chancellor Palpatine. He suppressed the members who opposed him and supported the members who were loyal to him. Over time, most of the members of the Republic Congress were his people.

He wanted war, not peace, so Padmé's suggestions for peace talks were naturally not adopted.

Even under his instruction, public opinion in the Republic began to target her, suspecting that she was colluding with the separatist movement and was an undercover agent sent by the Independent Star Confederation to the Galactic Republic, which was why she always spoke in their favor.

Padmé was naturally extremely aggrieved by this groundless accusation, but she had no way to defend herself.

Because Palpatine controls public opinion now, he instructs the media to discredit the peace faction behind the scenes, making it difficult for the peace faction to make their voices heard.

A lie repeated a thousand times becomes the truth.

As a result, the reputation of Padmé and other peace advocates became worse and worse, their prestige became lower and lower, and their influence naturally became smaller and smaller.

In comparison, Palpatine is increasingly gaining traction in the parliament and his words are law.

……

"I'm so angry. They actually said that I'm a traitor to the Republic and an undercover agent of the Independent Star Confederation!" Padmé looked at the news report on the Galactic Holographic Network, and then couldn't help but said angrily.

"My dear, if you are not happy doing this, why don't you just stop doing it and add to your troubles." Xiang Nan advised her, "Come work in my company, or go back to Nabu to be an official, or return to your family, wouldn't that be great?"

"No, even if I am slandered, even if I am misunderstood, I still want to call for peace. Because if I withdraw, then no one will speak in the parliament." Padmé waved her hand.

Now the war faction accounts for the majority in the parliament. They all fanatically support going to war with the Independent Star Confederation and support giving Palpatine more power.

She and Senators Bail Organa, Gideon Daniu, Padmé Amidala, Tel Taniel, Kai Ekwe, Bana Brimmer, Fang Zha and others are the few rational voices in the parliament today.

If they all leave, the only voice of reason will disappear, and the Republic Parliament will become a one-man show.

Therefore, even if she is discredited or slandered, she must persevere.

Xiang Nan couldn't help but sigh when he heard her say that.

He knew her temper. Once she made up her mind, she would never change it.

She had never backed down when facing the Trade Alliance's massive army, and she certainly would not back down now.

"Well, then you just need to be careful," Xiang Nan instructed Padme.

He was worried that if Padmé and others insisted on opposing Palpatine, they would likely incur Palpatine's revenge.

In the movie, Palpatine wanted to lead Anakin into the dark side of the Force, so he didn't touch Padme, fearing that this would anger Anakin.

But Xiang Nan is no longer a Jedi Knight or the chosen one predicted by the Sith organization, so Palpatine will have no scruples about dealing with Padmé.

Even though she has the protection of the superior symbiote, Xiang Nan is still worried about her safety.

After all, there are too many high-powered weapons in the Star Wars world, including nuclear bombs, ion cannons, proton bombs, and even the Death Star. Zhuoyue would also die in the face of these weapons.