Chapter 123. The Witch Tower
Tyler looked up at the sky, a sight that never ceased to amaze him. Even though it was noon, he could clearly see planets hovering close, their surfaces detailed and vibrant. The strange reality allowed for such surreal vistas, where celestial bodies hung in the sky as if suspended by invisible threads. Each planet had its unique colours and patterns, creating a tapestry of otherworldly beauty.
As the ship sailed on, Tyler marveled at how the light from the sun bathed the planets, casting intricate shadows and illuminating their craters and mountain ranges. It was a sight that seemed to defy the laws of physics, yet it was a part of their everyday reality. The proximity of these planets was a constant reminder of the mysteries that surrounded them.
"Wow... What are those?" Silvia asked with excitement in her voice. As she spoke, she exhaled cold air; the weather was getting colder and colder.
"Those are planets. Some of the stars we see in the sky are actually these," Tyler explained.
"They are so close." Her eyes twinkled.
"They are not closer to this planet. It’s just the power of the south," Lily Gomes said.
"Huh?" Tyler tilted his head in confusion.
"I am not sure. But from what Mana has heard, we are at the conical part of the planet. And this part has some sort of distorted sky that gives us a view of the planets that are many light-years away." Mana appeared behind them, adding to the explanation.
The planet was cylindrical in shape with conical ends. After crossing the mountain, they had entered one of these conical regions.
"It’s called the Distorted Sky. Due to its unique shape, it can observe light faster. There is also a legend that God first created this place and rested here while watching the galaxies. Since God’s sight was set on the vast expanse, the vast expanse sensed God’s intention and projected the nearby planets clearly for God to see," Lily said.
"Do you believe those things?" Tyler asked.