The Empire begins with the Fourth Scourge.

Chapter 2712 Choices and Rebirth

2712, Choices and Rebirth
Karl-Kestis quickly recounted the matter concerning the Immortal God-King Dath-Anderdu, and sincerely stated, "I had no intention of intervening in the Dawn Kingdom's conflict, but I cannot stand idly by and watch such an evil entity fall into Tang Xiao's hands, especially since he is a Sith Lord."

Zhang Guomin fell into a long silence. After a full half minute, he slowly said, "You should know, child. Of course we know what evil is and what light is... But Tang Xiao has never inflicted evil upon his people. And if we cannot win this war, how will the Galactic Empire treat us? For us, that is the greatest evil. So, child... I'm sorry."

Karl-Kestis's eyes dimmed, but he didn't give up. He shouted, "This has nothing to do with victory or defeat, nothing to do with war! It will only bring the deaths of countless innocent people! Everyone living in the Kingdom of Dawn understands that we are winning this war! But victory should never be won in this way!"

Zhang Guomin fell silent again. After a long while, his deep voice rang out once more, "I'm sorry, child. This is it. For the sake of victory, the survival of the Dawn Kingdom must come at a price. What you see as evil methods may be the only hope we can grasp."

Karl-Kestis's voice trembled slightly: "Then you are no different from the Sith! You already knew the answer in your heart, you already understood right and wrong, but you chose to turn a blind eye... You..."

With a click, the communication terminal signal was completely cut off, and Quinlan-Vos shut down the communicator.

He looked at Carl and said, "Time's up. If we continue, we'll be tracked. Besides, he's very determined; don't do anything pointless."

Carl Caseys shook his head and said, "He's not that kind of person."

“Regardless of his personal character, you must understand that this is the Kingdom of Dawn. Do you know their motto? ‘I am the Scourge.’ They proclaim themselves as the Scourge, determined to achieve victory at all costs. You must understand that this is a nation that has been built on the foundation of war, an extreme zealot state,” Quinlan-Vorse said. “Everyone in them is instilled with the idea of ​​how to win this war, how to conquer the entire galaxy from childhood.”

Carl Kestis lowered his head.

Quinlan-Vorse continued, “The biggest difference between the Galactic Empire and the Dawn Kingdom is that the people of the Galactic Empire live for themselves, while the people of the Dawn Kingdom live for the collective. Undoubtedly, in terms of the current state of the regime, the Dawn Kingdom is much better, but this is because the Galactic Empire is extremely corrupt, not because the Dawn Kingdom is any better. The Dawn Kingdom's order is built on the foundation of sacrificing individual freedom. They rationalize all means with 'correct' goals, unaware that when the means themselves are corrupt, so-called victory is merely the beginning of another disaster. This is why we oppose the Dawn Kingdom.”

Karl-Kestis took out the memory containing the Keber Crystal and shook his head, saying, "I don't want to rebel against the Dawn Kingdom. I just understand that this thing cannot be obtained by Tang Xiao, because once it falls into his hands, it will become a tool for slaughter."

Quinlan-Vorth gave a cold laugh, drew his lightsaber, and said, "Never mind, none of that matters anymore. That person has definitely leaked our whereabouts. There's no other way now, let's prepare to fight our way out..."

Carl Kestis lowered his head, looking lost and forlorn. The memory in his hand was slightly warm, as if reminding him of the fate he was about to face.

Is it worth risking everything just for the sake of a little bit of justice in one's heart?
However, at that moment, the communicator suddenly vibrated slightly, and a message came through: "[Go to Play-H Bar in the west of the city to find 'Sea Dog.' The code word is—'Set sail, rain or shine.' The National Security Bureau has located you... Run...]"

Carl Caseys looked up with immense joy and showed the communicator to Quinlan Worth, "The boss... he's willing to help us!"

Quinlan-Vorse remained remarkably calm. He took Ella Sekura's lightsaber from her waist, hung it on his other belt, and said calmly, "Don't rush off. Plan your route carefully. It's precisely at times like these that you need to stay calm and act only after careful consideration."

He picked up an apple, took a bite with a crunch, and then began working on the terminal. The faint roar of engines could be heard outside, and his Force senses constantly warned him of impending danger. But Quinlan Worth remained unmoved.

……

At this moment, in the simple office building of Xiangyang Recycling Company, Zhang Guomin's expression was solemn, and the wrinkles on his face were even more pronounced, making him seem much older. On another communicator in his hand, it clearly showed "[Sent Complete]", the content of which was the location that Karl-Kestis had just told him, and the recipient was the National Security Bureau of the Dawn Kingdom.

“I will not betray my country, Karl. But you are right, except in this matter… it has nothing to do with victory.” He murmured to himself, watching the approaching convoy of police hovercars outside the window, a trace of pain flashing deep in his eyes.

He pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag. "Well then, let me see your determination to put your so-called justice into practice!"

……

In Umbrella Hospital, the capital of Anagi, heavy footsteps echoed, and then the operating room door opened, revealing a massive figure walking in.

"Sir, surgery is currently underway. Please leave." The Umbrella medical robot, which was performing surgery on Yorgos, turned around and said.

"I won't interfere with your surgery... On the contrary, I'll make it more meaningful." The man grinned widely.

This is a rare Besarisk man, wearing a brown robe with insignia that clearly indicates he belongs to the Twilight Covenant!
The Star Squad members following behind him looked at him with worried expressions. One of the women spoke up, "Master Pom-Krell... isn't this... a bit too cruel..."

This Betharysk man is none other than Pom Krel, the former Jedi Master!
He raised his massive, scarred hand and gently pressed it against the edge of the operating table, the Force surging like an undercurrent. "This was his own choice, Xinling." His voice was deep and thunderous, echoing between the metal walls. "The moment his heart was blinded by hatred, he made his choice—he turned his back on the light. Only darkness is his final destination."

As he spoke, he gently tapped Oggs' forehead, and the powerful Force instantly cleared away the anesthesia. Oggs suddenly opened his eyes, and the pain of being disemboweled during surgery overwhelmed him instantly!

His pupils contracted violently, and a hoarse roar escaped Oggs' throat as his body convulsed from the excruciating pain and the impact of the Force. Pom-Krell looked down at him, his eyes devoid of pity, only filled with icy resolve.

“Feel it!” he whispered. “Pain is the beginning of awakening, and hatred is the spark of your rebirth.”

The operating room lights flickered suddenly, and the dark side of the Force surged through Oggs's nerves like a tide, tearing his consciousness apart and reshaping it.

Pom-Krell said coldly, "If you can't stay true to yourself while working for me, then go to the dark side and become a killing machine..."