[Flashback] The treasure of the cat kind

[Alice]

Max spoke in such a way that Alice believed him. If he was lying, he sincerely believed it himself. The story turned out strange, but all the more interesting. It was certainly dangerous. But when did pirates fear danger?

"Okay," said Alice. "I'll try to figure it out when the time comes."

***

"Well, almost like home," said Alice after she climbed out of the starfighter.

The nose of the starfighter got stuck in roots and vines. Behind, the ground collapsed, and an underground tunnel became visible.

"I hope this is not where we are going?" asked Alice.
From the surface, it was difficult to tell whether the tunnel was dug by people or animals. To find out, she had to go down. But was it necessary to find out?