Kess 5.030 «HOT · HACKS»

The lead guard, a grizzled Twi'lek with a scar above his eye, regarded them warily. "You shouldn't be here. This temple is a sacred place. The crystal is not for sale."

Kess's eyes narrowed. "That's our destination. The kyber crystal is said to be hidden within." Kess 5.030

The guard's expression turned cold. "Then you'll have to go through us." The lead guard, a grizzled Twi'lek with a

As they entered the temple, they found themselves in a vast chamber filled with ancient artifacts and relics. At the center of the room, on a pedestal of black stone, lay the kyber crystal. It pulsed with a soft, blue light, seeming to hum with the power of the Force. The crystal is not for sale

The ensuing battle was intense, with Kess and Vex fighting off the cultists with their blasters and hand-to-hand combat skills. When the dust settled, they stood victorious, but not without sustaining some injuries.

A figure emerged from the shadows, a hooded figure wielding a lightsaber. Kess recognized the saber's hilt as belonging to an ancient Sith Lord.