The grey jedi

Chapter 5- The Ultimatum

"So this is our notorious troublemaker! Huh, I thought he would be taller in person. Your supervisor said you were a gigantic idiot, but I see he meant it in another dimension," said a familiar voice. He then entered into light revealing his entire face.

Immediately a giant vein popped out of Travalax's head and at the same moment, the admiral smiled, unable to hide his joy.

"Don't be angry, I am just pointing out a physical feature. It's not like I am lying, I am just simply stating facts," he said as his smile grew.

His heart rate skyrocketed again pounding within his chest causing earthquakes that rattled within his body. The volcano that erupted with his chest released lava surging to each part of his body emanating pure heat that could melt anyone nearby.

"No need to be angry old man for your misery will be finally over. You see, normally with your history, habits, and current offenses we would have fired you and you would have incurred severe financial fines. However, for no apparent reason, the number of severe offenses has risen dramatically within the past few months-" said the admiral before he was interrupted.

"Bit of a coincidence since that is the time when you came in," Travalax retorted.

His face became constrained at Travalax's reply but then taking a moment he relaxed.

"In light of this new data, I realised it was necessary to take harsher actions. The question is which action to take? Should I continue giving speeches harping about the positive effects of this new base and continue giving hope to the masses? Unfortunately, the time for speeches has already passed they starting to be disillusioned by a simple bit of labour. Honestly, I don't know why you people are complaining. We are giving you money, accommodation, and food but people still find a way to criticize it. I just don't understand it. The only reason I could think of is the values being set by the new generation. Enforcing values such as laziness and stupidity. Back in my day, we worked hard to get where we at, we put blood, sweat, and tears into our work," he said.

"Hahahaha!" Travalax burst out laughing.

An eyebrow was raised at Travalax's audacious reaction.

"Oh, I am sorry for laughing. I didn't realise that they employed idiots this high up in the order. Well, I should have known better since the galaxy is in ruins, only arrogant idiots with steel rood up their ass would act like this." Travalax said as he was grinning ear to ear.

"Thwack!" Immediately a sharp stinging slap landed on Travalax's face.

"DO NOT INSULT THE EMPIRE!" His voice boomed. Even causing Travalax to recoil slightly. He readjusted his collar and took a moment to relax himself.

"Now where was I? Forgive me, I started to ramble and lose my point. Yes, your execution" He said. Instantaneously, Travalax's face dropped.

"You see, we need to make an example out of you to maintain order and basic civility. We have to make sure that people understand that there are severe consequences for their actions. The best way to do that is to have the most extreme punishment for whatever the crime, but I think in your case it perfectly suits you. You clearly have genetic defects, as you still maintain this green complexion. You are still overweight even though we have given you more than enough work to make you lean and fit. Finally, your behavior is absolutely disgraceful leading to not a single person even like you and causing fights. All your behaviours and imperfections present the fact that you leach off of society providing no benefit just trying to accelerate the destruction of our society," said the Admiral.

Travalax opened his mouth but no words came out.

"Ha! The words rang true with you which confirmed my great decision. In two days you will be executed. Guards move him into the detention centre." He said.