Convergence (Star Wars: The High Republic)

by Zoraida Córdova

“The Office of the Frontier has informed me that Chancellor Mollo redirected his last mission to aid the Jedi Order in the Eiram-E’ronoh system, and I need eyes and ears there.” Axel’s lip curled with distaste. “I thought you trusted the Jedi. Implicitly. Don’t you remember that?” “I trust the Jedi believe themselves the defenders of this galaxy. I trust Chancellor Mollo believes in our shared mission to bring peace to the wilds of space. And I trust that my son can act as my representative while I must remain here on Coruscant.” “You want me to spy on them?” “I want you to represent me.” Kyong cast a glance at the door before she continued. “From the information I have received, Chancellor Mollo rushed our intervention in this system. We agreed to let them resolve it on their own. Knowing him, he heard the Jedi were on their way, and he saw the opportunity to try again to bring about peace negotiations.” Axel licked his canine. “Mollo loves a lost cause.” “It’s more than that,” she stressed. “We rule the Republic together. Eiram and E’ronoh are not the Republic. He thinks if he can bring them peace, he will change that, and then others will follow.” “Isn’t peace part of your campaign promise? Double the chancellors, double the result.” Realization dawned on him. “Unless, of course, he succeeds on his own.” “He should have told me first,” she snapped. “That is how this is supposed to work. Together.” He only half believed her. “That and elections are never far away,” he mu...