"We must return to Coruscant immediately."

With this thought in mind, Qui-Gon Jinn made a decisive decision, while Obi-Wan was momentarily stunned.

"Now? Master? But we haven't completed the mission given by the Council yet."

The mission entrusted to them by the Jedi Council was to investigate the Tribunal and understand their strength. However, they hadn't even met anyone from the Tribunal yet, leaving now...… isn't it a bit premature?

"There's something more important now."

Qui-Gon Jinn didn't explain further, as this was a very serious political issue. Perhaps Obi-Wan was still considering the combat strength of the Tribunal, but Qui-Gon Jinn saw something even more terrifying—a threat that could shake the Galactic Republic's system!

Though he didn't understand what his master was referring to, Obi-Wan didn't inquire further, and the two headed back to the landing platform—fortunately, the ship they arrived in was still parked there, seemingly without any issues.

However, just as the two stepped onto the platform, Qui-Gon Jinn's expression subtly changed, and he stopped in his tracks.

"Be careful, Obi-Wan, it looks like the ones we're looking for have arrived."

"Yes, Master."

Upon hearing Qui-Gon Jinn's warning, Obi-Wan too halted, vigilantly watching ahead. There stood two figures at the hatch of their ship—clearly, they were waiting for them.

But when Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan cautiously approached and saw the figures clearly, they were somewhat surprised.

Because standing there were two girls.

One had long fiery red hair, appearing to be around sixteen or seventeen, while the other was slightly younger, about twelve or thirteen, with long silver-white hair and bat-like wings behind her...… Does such a race exist in the Galactic Republic?

"Who are you?"

"Oh, hello."

Upon seeing Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan appear, the red-haired girl hurriedly bowed her head in greeting.

"Nice to meet you, I'm Naruse Mio, and this is my sister Banriya...… may I ask, are you Jedi Knights?"

"That's correct, I'm Qui-Gon Jinn, and this is my apprentice Obi-Wan."

Qui-Gon Jinn briefly introduced themselves, looking at the two girls, and quietly grasped the hilt of the lightsaber at his waist.

"What do you want with me?"

"Well...… sir...… the Great Judge wants us to spar with you."

"Spar?"

Upon hearing Naruse Mio's answer, Qui-Gon Jinn was momentarily stunned.

"Yes, sir...… Ah, no, the Great Judge wants to see the strength of the Psychics in this Star Territory."

Psychics? Referring to the Force, perhaps.

With many races having their own Force users, it was not surprising that Naruse Mio used unfamiliar terminology; different names for the Force were common and not particularly strange.

This thought flashed through Qui-Gon Jinn's mind, and he then smiled, looking at Naruse Mio.

"Oh? What if we choose not to spar with you?"

"Eh? This...…"

"Ah, Lord Mio, why bother talking to them!"

Faced with Qui-Gon Jinn's question, Naruse Mio was momentarily stunned, but before she could respond, Banriya, eager to fight, clenched her fists and sprang forward.

"If they won't fight us, we'll just fight them!"

Before the words were fully spoken, Banriya's wings suddenly spread wide, and she leapt towards Qui-Gon Jinn!

The battle erupted, catching Qui-Gon Jinn and Obi-Wan off guard, but as seasoned Jedi Knights, they quickly drew their lightsabers—Qui-Gon Jinn facing Banriya, while Obi-Wan charged towards Naruse Mio.

"———!"

As a seasoned Jedi Knight, there was no doubt about Qui-Gon Jinn's mastery of the Force. Holding a lightsaber in one hand, he extended the other towards Banriya. With his movement, the Force erupted forth, rushing towards Banriya.

Considering she was just a young girl, Qui-Gon Jinn held back the full power of the Force, believing his strength should be more than enough against such a young opponent.

However, the next scene nearly made Qui-Gon Jinn's eyes pop out.

"Hey!"

Confronted with Qui-Gon Jinn's Force attack, Banriya simply clenched her fist and punched forward. With an explosive sound, Qui-Gon Jinn's Force was entirely shattered by Banriya's punch!

How is that possible?!

Staring at the scene before him in disbelief, Qui-Gon Jinn was astounded. Typically, even among Jedi Knights, Force confrontations wouldn't be resolved so easily. Yet Qui-Gon Jinn hadn't felt any resistance, his Force shattered as if it were made of paper?

Surely this is some sort of joke, she's just a twelve or thirteen-year-old girl, how could she wield the Force so powerfully...… no, how can she use the Force this powerfully?

Jedi Knights are trained from a young age and while it's rare, Qui-Gon Jinn knew some children are born with strong Force sensitivity. Nevertheless, teaching them to use the Force takes time, and at this age, they should still be training in the Jedi Temple!

Yet she's clearly experienced in combat already? And by the looks of it, her strength is not weak!

Their clash was momentary, and as the small fist came towards him, Qui-Gon Jinn dared not be careless, swiftly wielding his lightsaber to fend off Banriya, engaging in battle with her.

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