Chapter 127: Morag
Morag is an oceanic planet located in the Andromeda Galaxy, orbiting the eclipsing binary star M31V J00443799+4129236. Its inhabitants include the Orloni and aquatic crocodile-like creatures.
"So, this is where the Orloni are captured from?" Dave asked, turning to an Asgardian who nodded in confirmation.
"Orloni? You mean those rat-sized, sharp-toothed reptiles we saw on Xandar?" Diana chimed in, recalling the memory. "It's like a cockfight on Earth, except they bet on which Orloni will win. A lot of people gamble on them."
"Yes," Thor nodded solemnly. "Maybe that's when they spotted a Celestial corpse here but never dared to touch it, fearing they might incur the wrath of the Celestials."
Dave nodded thoughtfully as the conversation shifted.
"We've reached the planet Morag," an Asgardian announced as the ship came out of the space jump. Dave and the others moved to the observation deck, their eyes drawn to the view.
"So, this is Morag..." they murmured, staring at the striking black-and-blue planet below.
As the ship descended, the vibrant yet eerie beauty of Morag became more apparent. The planet was mostly covered in vast, dark oceans with scattered landmasses. Ancient ruins emerged from the water like forgotten relics, their surfaces glistening with a faint bioluminescent glow.
"We can't find a place to dock the ship," the Asgardian pilot said, steering cautiously.
"It's fine. Hover here," Thor instructed, walking to the ship's hatch. He opened it and looked outside. Dave glanced at him briefly before jumping out. His demonic wings unfurled with a sharp snap, carrying him effortlessly through the air before he hovered above the ocean's surface.
'Now, where could it be?' Dave thought, scanning the horizon.