Chapter 11

Galactic Standard Calendar Year 5 — March 16, Lessu, Ryloth.

“Cham Syndulla’s people are vicious, lawless thugs.” Senator Orn Free Taa clasped Max Vizsla’s right hand with both of his, face full of worry. “For you to go in alone—no, two blades with only two men—this is far too dangerous.”

“Ah, danger like this is nothing.” Max waved it off with his left hand. “You’ve given everything for Ryloth—worked yourself to the bone—and there are still rabble who dare show you disrespect? Outrageous. I’m going to teach them a lesson to their faces and vent that anger for you. Chris—let’s move!”