Chapter SixteenWe’re in the sky, on a huge floating island.
Clouds obscure the land below, but more islands are visible in the far distance.
How are these things floating?
I know Dr. Hekima mentioned different laws of physics, but surely he didn’t mean gravity misbehavior?
Also not following the laws of physics is the temperature. It should be freezing this high up, but it’s pleasantly balmy.
I look around. We’re surrounded by gates on all sides. Dr. Hekima brought us to the hub on this world.
The air is crisp with a hint of ozone, and the high elevation is making my breathing noticeably more difficult.
Every building in the surrounding town looks like a cathedral of some kind, only made out of a light-colored, porous material, and with a lot more windows.
Elfin-looking people dres
