Chapter 68

Somewhere in the Imperium, 0 ABY...

A majestic building bustling with people doing their own work. Coming from one side to another as each of these people has their clothes color coded depending on their job.

In the reception hall there can be seen the figures of One's group. They're wearing a simple Imperium officer's clothes as they talked to the people on the reception. They're wearing masks to hide their faces and frankly, no one really cares.

Their here because of a mission they completed. They've just returned from a mission and they're going to get the rewards on this very building.

This building is a new type of building as it directly issues "quest" ranging from as simple as delivering cargo ships to espionage. This type of building was created for people wanting to earn extra merit as the rewards here sometimes include rank promotion.

"The questmaster is on his office and awaits your group Mr. One." said the woman as she gently bowed in respect to One's group.

"Thanks for assisting us." One gently nodded as they slowly walked to the lift that has a direct access to the questmaster's office.

As they entered this lift the group members , specifically One and Two stood beside each other as whispered amongst themselves. Three and Four never really minded as they're different from the other 2. They're emotionless, like a space marine they're only here to serve the Emperor and the Imperium. Nothing less and nothing more.

"We're going to get promoted today. I'm so happy." said Two, her voice was so normal and doesn't sound anything but happy as her facial expression behind the mask she's wearing doesn't change, it still is the usual poker face.

"Yeah I'm so happy too" replied One with a slight chuckle. He knows Two hasn't changed her facial expression one bit, that's for sure. She's a rather weird human being that apparently can't change her facial expression even if her life depended on it.

As a ting sound was heard, the lift doors opened revealing the simple office of the questmaster.

The questmaster can be seen clearly sitting on his swivel chair as he looked at the figure of One and his companions.

"Sit, we have a lot to talk about..."

...

Time slowly passed by as the conversation between the group of One and the questmaster has finally ended.

The group of One was only left with a hard decision, who will take on this mission. The mission was directly handed down by Vulkan as he saw the opportunity of having a replacement to Darth Vader work on their way.

He wants to plant a sleeper agent that will have a direct connection to Sheev Palpatine to monitor him.

The group of One discussed between themselves as they can't decide who will take on this job. One presented himself because of special reasons. Two however, was insistent that they let her be the one to spy on Sheev Palpatine.

As the discussion fired up One can only stand down in defeat due to Two insisting that she do this mission as the chances of her succeeding is far better than any of the remaining 3.

"But this mission requires that the agent must lose his or her memories in order to be safeguarded from any mind reading bullshit! I can't let that happen!" argued One aa he's starting to let his emotions make the decision. Three and Four has no emotion as they' don't have such hindrances.

"Shut up One, remember the lesson we had with teacher! Never let your emotions control you!" Two slapped the face of One to wkae him up from his nonsensical sense of justice.

"No buts!"

And that's how Two became a sleeper agent and even the Sith Apprentice of Darth Sidious. Her exact origins wasn't known even to the highest of the highest except to Sheev Palpatine. That's how great the Imperium really is.

Her powers were sealed using some sort of psyker ritual. Even her Emperor's blood was also sealed. She's like a literal brand new shell with memories of the identity the Imperium has created for her.

...

Star System of Hoth, moments before the exit of One's fleet...

The star destroyer in which Kyloe Rein was commandeering was orbiting the icy planet of Hoth who's planetary shields has already cracked due to the intense day in and day out orbital bombardment.

She's sitting on her captain's seat observing the hundreds if not thousands of transpirt vehicles penetrating the atmosphere of Hoth as a large battle can be seen from space.

TIE fighters against Y and X wings. Destruction, death, blood, and gore. These are the words that can only demmbe used to describe the battle on the planet. The white armor of the stormtroopers was painted red due to the blood of their comrades hitting them.

But amidst all of these, the space surrounding the planet of Hoth was rather peaceful. No fight, the space station was seized, the ships are only giving orbital support. It seemed so peaceful.

"Lady Rein, the enemy has already been forced back against the walla of their base! Victory is within our reach!" said an Imperial officer with happiness on his voice.

Kyloe Rein just nodded as her pale and frail looking body moved slowly as if she has an illness. She stood up and walked to the automatic door who opened immediately once sensing her.

"Very good! Very good! I shall end them personally." weakly said Kyloe Rein as her body looked like it will give up anytime.

She's corrupted by the Dark Side, that is a certainty.

A lone transport starship flew out of her Star Destroyer's hangar as it soared down directly at the entrance of the enemy base.

As all of this are happening, tear after tear on space appeared. The tears has no color and blended almost perfectly with the surrounding space except for the visible ripples and curving of light.

The tear wasn't detected immediately, making the Empire lose precious time as the bows of the Imperium ships potruded out of the tears.

Inside the battleship in which One was commandeering...

He's sitting on the captain's chair, his facial expression was that of fear and anticipation.

He then stood up as the ship's bow exited the tear on space.

"Bring Two back! It's time for her to go home!"