“How much did it cost to build this palace?” Cavanaugh walked over to the wall, moved a lever, and the clicking sound stopped. I understood that it was an alarm that warned the inhabitants of this place.
“That’s one question and the other is how much it costs to maintain it,” I answered. “And the third, why it was built. Well, that’s easy to answer.”
“Tell me then, if you’re so wise.”
“Boss, somebody is living here. Or rather, was living until now. This is the only logical conclusion.
The inspector reached for his communicator and gave a short, modulated signal. It meant ‘Stand by’ and alerted everyone to whom it was addressed.
“Monty, go back upstairs,” he said commandingly. “Tell my people that three storm troopers are to join us, let the rest watch over the miners. Tell them how th
