Once in the Ao-Jun system, Matthews attempted to communicate with Ybrad in the Ao-Jun royal palace and was surprised to be connected with Sgniwef.
“Sgniwef! How are you? We thought you were lost,” Matthews exclaimed.
“I was, but we found a way home. Please come here to my palace so that we can discuss the events which have passed since we returned from the war with Zistreotov.”
“I would be delighted.”
The New Republic armada remained in orbit around Ao-Jun while Matthews, Yor and Scotmax took a shuttle to the surface where they joined Sgniwef, Luap and Ybrad in the palace’s vast banqueting hall.
“It pleases me to see that you and Luap are reunited,” Matthews addressed Sgniwef.
“Yes, well, you might wonder why I didn’t kill him on Zistreotov. The thought crossed my mind, and I even ra
