“I want a third of you to secure these outer areas so no one may gain access to the tunnels.”

“Aye, Cambra,” one warrior replied, taking immediate action as Casina and her friends followed Jeiel and the other men to one of several dark tunnels.

“I want twelve more of you in each of the tunnels. Secure them. I want two of you to cover the Judgment Hall, in case Menakam is holding court there. The rest of you come with me,” Jeiel continued in authoritative Kathian, as though used to giving orders such as these.

Casina recognized the sound of side lasers and pulse guns being readied, as everyone...