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Chapter 800 The Transfer Student from Mandalorian
Inside the bridge of the YC-123B transport ship.

Elwin slowly woke up, looked around blankly, and found himself lying flat on the floor of the cockpit of a spaceship. The spaceship was swaying slightly, and there was a sleeping bag under him. When he turned his head, he saw the familiar back of the person sitting in the pilot's seat, and he suddenly felt at ease.

Elwin lay back down on his sleeping bag, staring at the top of the cockpit, and began to recall the memories before he fell asleep.

She slept so well that she felt completely refreshed and relaxed. The only thing she couldn't understand was how she could fall asleep in such a dangerous and dangerous environment. After thinking about it for a while, she couldn't figure it out and could only conclude that she was just too tired at the time.

"woke up?"

Fu Qinghai stared ahead and spoke calmly.

"This is where?"

Elowin's voice was a little hoarse from sleeping for a long time.

"Hyperspace, we'll be back at base soon."

Fu Qinghai looked down and adjusted the equipment before speaking.

"Well……"

Elowin raised her fists and stretched, then gracefully stood up and came behind Fu Qinghai. She casually glanced at the spaceship's instrument panel before turning her gaze to her boyfriend's profile.

Elowin stared at Fu Qinghai's profile, becoming more and more aroused. He couldn't help but lean down and rub his face against Fu Qinghai's, feeling the rough beard scrape against his face, and inexplicably began to have a physical reaction.

You should shave.

Elowin chuckled and ran a finger along Fu Qinghai's upper lip, chin, and cheek.

"Your voice is hoarse, have some water."

Fu Qinghai picked up a bottle of purified water and handed it to her.

Elowin took the water bottle and took a big gulp. Then she moved to the front of the driver's seat, put her legs together, and gently knelt down. She skillfully tucked her short hair behind her ears, took another sip of water, and lowered her head to begin oral exercises.

"Pfft!"

A strange noise suddenly came from the next cabin.

Hearing the sound, Elwin was startled and turned his head warily.

"We captured a prisoner, and he may have woken up."

Fu Qinghai patted her head and explained:

"Don't worry, continue."

Elowin withdrew his gaze and continued to swallow.

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Sereno, an Imperial military base.

Fu Qinghai and Lieutenant Wule walked side by side in the passageway.

I'll let you know when the interrogation results are out.

Uller, holding the documents in his arms, turned to look at him and said.

Fu Qinghai nodded without saying anything more.

As was customary, he captured a prisoner and handed him over to the Imperial Security Bureau, but in reality, he had already interrogated another prisoner himself, and the results were pretty much what he had guessed.

Fu Qinghai neither understands nor speaks the Abyss's native language, but he possesses Force abilities that allow him to understand the language, so the language barrier does not affect his interrogation.

The Abyss's attack on the Empire's reconnaissance aircraft had little to do with the Rebel Alliance; it was simply because these alien races were xenophobic and warlike. Even the Abyss from the previously wiped-out ore smuggling ring came from these tribes, and they harbored resentment towards the Empire for this reason.

Although the smuggled ore ultimately ended up at the rebel shipyard in Monkalamari, these Abis had no connection to the rebels. They were merely one link in a clandestine rebel supply chain, not part of the rebel alliance. As long as they could profit from the ore smuggling trade, these Abis didn't really care who their downstream customers were.

As for the prisoner that Fu Qinghai handed over to the Imperial Security Bureau, he was an unlucky fellow sleeping in his tent. He hadn't seen how Fu Qinghai slaughtered his tribe at all; he was dragged out of his sleep. Even after being taken to the interrogation room on the fourth floor of the base, this Abyss man remained in a daze.

If the Imperial Security Bureau's interrogation results are consistent with Fu Qinghai's, Planet Bis will most likely not face retaliation from the Empire.

Because this planet is too barren and its location is not strategically important, if the interrogation results prove that the Abyssians' attack on the Imperial warplanes was just a random act and that these alien tribes actually had no connection with the rebel organization, unless some rare mineral deposit is suddenly discovered underground in the Abyss, the Empire is unlikely to make a big fuss and send its fleet to help the two reconnaissance pilots.

Based on Fu Qinghai's understanding of the Galactic Empire and Palpatine, they have always prioritized profit. Their slogan of "human supremacy" is just for those brainwashed right-wing populists; they wouldn't actually spend real money on something that yields no benefit. For the ruling class of any country, the "lower-class right wing" group is the easiest pawn to manipulate.

"Privately speaking, the order from above was indeed somewhat ill-considered. They've been in the office for too long and clearly don't understand the specific situation of the Abyss people and the planet Bes."

Soma Uller lowered his voice and whispered:

"If outstanding Imperial soldiers like you, including excellent pilots like Elwin, are casually lost on an insignificant reconnaissance mission on a peripheral planet, it would be a major loss of talent for the Imperial army!"

Fu Qinghai chuckled but didn't say anything.

Looking at both the legends and the canon universe of Star Wars, is this the first time the Galactic Empire has done something like this? If the Imperial army's high command wasn't a bunch of idiots and sycophants, how could the Rebel Alliance have won the final victory against overwhelming odds?
Fu Qinghai wasn't particularly concerned about how the Empire would handle the planet Bis afterward. His main purpose in bringing the prisoner back was to use him as supplementary corroborating evidence to prove that he had fought his way in and out of Bis, eliminating many barbaric alien races that refused to submit to the Empire, thus adding another entry to his resume. After all, Elwin was his subordinate, and if Elwin were the sole witness, the report might be considered somewhat simplistic.

"If there's nothing else, I'll head back to my dorm."

Fu Qinghai and Wule bid farewell.

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Two weeks later.

The sixth floor of the Imperial military base, the hangar.

Fu Qinghai led the Blade Squad to complete a routine escort and patrol mission. As they stepped off the plane, they were surprised to find Colonel Edmund Walpole already waiting there.

"Green mountains".

The colonel stepped forward and said sternly.

"Sir."

Fu Qinghai raised his hand in a salute.

"The Blade Team's internship at the Sereno Military Base officially ends today. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, you will return to Calida aboard the Star Destroyer, the Accuser."

Colonel Walpole stepped forward and said seriously.

At the same time, he extended a hand to Fu Qinghai.

Oh? Is the internship over already?

Fu Qinghai raised an eyebrow slightly upon hearing this.

He reached out and shook hands with the colonel.

Colonel Walpole reached out and put his hand on Fu Qinghai's shoulder, looked up at him, and said with a tone of emotion and seriousness:

"As the highest-ranking military officer at Sereno Military Base, on behalf of the entire base, I thank you for your service and contributions during this time. You are the most outstanding trainees I have ever seen."

"You flatter me, sir."

Fu Qinghai raised his hand in salute again.

"Until we meet again, Aoyama."

Colonel Walpole patted him on the shoulder:

"Your future is limitless."

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Calida Main Planet, Calida Military Academy.

Fu Qinghai and the others walked down the landing ramp of the Star Destroyer.

Four months later, the Blade Squad, who had been temporarily conscripted, finally returned to campus. Looking at the familiar Solar Storm Gate, the magnificent campus gate that runs through the mountains, all six of them felt a mix of emotions.

The six people carried their luggage across the tarmac, entered the Solar Storm Gate, and arrived at the hall inside, where they saw three familiar faces already waiting for them.

Roxie, Yevander, Hussein.

There was also a blond boy I didn't recognize standing next to him.

The guy stood next to Roxie, his hands in his pockets, his chin slightly raised, scrutinizing Fu Qinghai with a look of provocation in his eyes.

Hey, who's this guy?
A question arose in Fu Qinghai's mind.

"Boss, welcome back!"

Yevander was the first to open his arms and greet him.

Fu Qinghai and Yevander gave each other a tight hug.

Hussein also walked over with a smile.

Fu Qinghai also hugged the red-haired, squinty-eyed chubby boy.

The other four boys in the Blade Squad were also secret members of the Skyhawk Society. They put down their luggage and exchanged pleasantries with Yevander Hussein. At this moment, Roxie walked over slowly with his arms crossed, his eyes scanning Elowin up and down.

"I thought you were going to come back with a big belly."

Roxie snorted and spoke.

“I’m actually pregnant, but you’re not happy about it.”

Elwin smiled slightly and responded without backing down.

"Let's go back to the dorm and put our luggage down first."

Fu Qinghai picked up the large metal suitcase and said:
"Let's chat more at the hillside bar tonight."

"Wait a moment."

At that moment, the blond boy stepped forward.

"So you must be Aoyama, right? The cadet with the most records at Calida Military Academy? Introduce yourself."

The blond boy cleared his throat, about to speak.

"Who is this idiot?"

Fu Qinghai turned to look at Roxie and asked.

"He was one of my... suitors."

Roxie sighed helplessly.

"Oh, so your suitors have all come this far."

Upon hearing this, Elowin immediately laughed:

"Your tastes have changed again after a few months?"

Roxie snorted coldly, too lazy to explain. She had long expected Elwin to make fun of her about this.

Yevander turned to Fu Qinghai, tapped his head with his finger, indicating that the guy wasn't quite right in the head.

Fu Qinghai roughly understood.

"Hey, I haven't finished speaking yet..."

The blond boy got anxious when he saw the others chatting away and ignoring him. He quickly stepped forward to block Fu Qinghai, but Fu Qinghai didn't even look at him. He picked up his suitcase and walked straight ahead. The blond boy was about to raise his hand to stop him when the other four boys from the Blade Squad swarmed him and knocked him to the ground.

"You dare to make a move on our boss's girlfriend?"

The four boys had thoroughly learned the rules of the military after serving in the army, and they didn't take the "no fighting" rule in the school regulations seriously at all. They seized the opportunity to grab the blond boy and beat him up, specifically targeting the thickest spots on his skin. Clearly, they had also learned bad habits at the base.

"Shameless! You launched a sneak attack, outnumbering us!"

The blond boy struggled desperately and shouted angrily. It was clear that this guy was also quite skilled, but he was caught off guard and knocked down, never to get up again. Fu Qinghai's team members didn't care about any fair duel principles and worked together seamlessly to beat the boy into submission.

boring……

Fu Qinghai pursed his lips and walked straight ahead.

……

As evening fell, the setting sun cast its rays upon the knife-like mountain peaks.

Light shines through the windows of the bar located halfway up the mountain.

The spacious, semi-enclosed circular booths were packed with people. Fu Qinghai sat imposingly in the center, with Roxie on his left and Elowin on his right, each with an arm around a woman's shoulder, displaying the full extent of a warlord's demeanor.

Fu Qinghai's small group reunited after a long separation. Everyone toasted each other, chatted and laughed, and the atmosphere was very lively.

"Boss, I've recruited a few more people recently, mostly from our engineering school. We won't invite them to our gathering today, but I'll introduce them to you tomorrow."

Yevander took the lead in introducing his work results.

Fu Qinghai nodded in agreement.

"By the way, what's up with that suitor of yours?"

Elwin lifted his chin and looked at Roxy, asking a question.

"Ha, I knew you were going to ask that."

Roxie put down his glass and gave a wry smile.

"He is a Mandalorian."

Yevander took the initiative to explain:
"It is said that he is the second son of the Saxon clan."

"Huh? A Mandalorian?"

The four boys in the Blade's Edge Squad felt a chill run down their spines upon hearing the word "Mandalorian." The Mandalorian was a renowned military and warrior race in the galaxy; its reputation was well-known. Remembering that they had just beaten up a Mandalorian, the four felt a pang of guilt and turned to look at their leader.

"Oh? Tell me more about it."

Fu Qinghai raised his eyebrows with slight interest.

……

Through the accounts of Yevander and Roxy.

Fu Qinghai got a general understanding of the situation.

Merten Saxon, the blond boy, comes from the Saxon clan, one of the major clans of Mandalor.

He was a transfer student who came to Calida a month ago. He met Roxy by chance during a wilderness survival course. Whether it was the handsome, tomboyish style with thin skin and short hair that particularly attracted the Mandalorians, Merten fell deeply in love with Roxy and began to pursue her fervently.

Roxy had eaten better food, so of course she had no interest in this Mandalorian rich kid. She had always had many suitors, and she never gave this guy a good look. But this Mandalorian seemed to have his eye on her, and he would hang around her every day after class, completely clinging to her.

Objectively speaking, Merten Saxon is not ugly; he has regular features and a tall stature, making him quite handsome.

Furthermore, the Mandalorians are known for their martial tradition. Most military academy students only begin formal military training after entering the academy. Mandalorians receive various military skills training from a young age. For example, they learn what others learn in college in elementary school. Clifton School's courses in firearms shooting, hand-to-hand combat, vehicle driving, etc., are considered basic skills for Merten.

So when this guy first enrolled, he was extremely arrogant, boasting that he would break all the records of Calida Military Academy and Clifton College. Then, when he saw the highest record, he was dumbfounded—he didn't underestimate Fu Qinghai, but rather Calida Military Academy, and even more so, the massive population of the Galactic Empire. This young master from Mandalorian found that no matter how hard he tried, he couldn't even squeeze into the top five in the historical records.

"So he's from Clifton College?"

Fu Qinghai asked with considerable curiosity.

"Yes, if you hadn't transferred to the Imperial Naval Academy, that guy would have been a classmate of yours."

Roxie nodded and said.

Most of the students who had broken the historical records of the Calida Military Academy's examination subjects had already graduated and served in the military. However, Merten somehow found out that the current record holder, Aoyama, had not officially graduated and started serving yet, but had been temporarily conscripted to the front line. Moreover, this student named "Aoyama" was suspected to be Roxie's boyfriend. So this guy had a new idea.

What does he want to do?

Fu Qinghai asked, somewhat bewildered.

"I suspect he might want to challenge you?"

Roxie took a sip of his drink and casually said:

"You currently hold all the records at Calida Military Academy. Although he can't surpass the records you set, he can still become famous if he defeats you in a duel. I don't know why that fool is so obsessed with becoming famous, but this is the most reasonable guess."

"no……"

After hearing this, Elowin was somewhat bewildered:
"He can't even crack the top five in any school record, so what makes him think he can beat the number one?"

"That's two different things."

Fu Qinghai shook his head slightly and said:
"Target shooting, armed cross-country running, vehicle driving... these assessment subjects are one thing, but combat is another. Combat is a comprehensive, systematic, and complex behavior. Experience is sometimes more important than physical fitness, strength, and agility. Perhaps that Mandalorian thinks he has a lot of combat experience? But to be fair, the Mandalorian does have a lot of tricks and tactics in combat."

The Mandalorians are all weapon masters. Take Din Jarin, the protagonist of the TV series "The Mandalorian," for example. The weapons and equipment he has shown in the four seasons of the show include: blaster rifle, vibrating knife, jetpack, Besca steel spear, whip thrower, grappling hook thrower, mini missile launcher, mini flamethrower... a variety of tricks that are hard to defend against.

Fu Qinghai rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

He didn't take Merten's challenge too seriously.

He was thinking about something else.

If this Merten Saxon is indeed the second son of the Saxon clan, then his father is very likely the current patriarch of the Saxon clan, Gar Saxon.

García Saxe was the first governor of Mandalo.

At this point in time, Gar Saxon should not have become the governor of Mandalorian yet. Fu Qinghai is not sure who the ruler of Mandalorian Prime and the entire Mandalorian space is. It may be the regent Bokatan Kriz.
However, in the future, after the brothers Gar Saxon and Tiber Saxon lead the Saxon clan to fully and completely align themselves with the Galactic Empire, regardless of whether the other major clans are willing or not, the ruler of the Mandalorian space will undoubtedly be the Emperor.

The students' political acumen is still too low.

Fu Qinghai thought to himself.

Most of the training subjects at the Imperial Stormtroopers Academy overlap with the traditional military training of the Mandalorians. If Merten really wanted to learn something new at Caledar Military Academy, he shouldn't have gone to Clifton College, but rather to the Imperial Engineering College or the Imperial Naval College.

Gar Saxon's arrangement for Merten Saxon to enter Clifton Academy was purely for prestige. Sending his own son to the Imperial Military Academy was clearly a way to demonstrate loyalty, to accept the political ideology of the Empire, and incidentally, to serve as a hostage to prove to the Emperor the Saxon clan's unwavering allegiance.

Merten seems to be a point worth exploiting.

Fu Qinghai stared at the empty wine glass, lost in thought.

No matter how the Mandalorians split or decline, even if their home planet is eventually bombed into a nuclear wasteland by the Empire, they will still be a powerful military force in the galaxy that cannot be ignored, and Fu Qinghai wants to keep this force in his hands.

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