Its immense size almost obscured all the starlight behind it, resembling an independent, deathly silent universe.
An invisible, nearly "absolute" static field domain enveloped the area, making even the light seem slow and sluggish within it.
"The 'Silent Royal Court'... we've finally arrived," Astra's voice carried a hint of awe.
But the path to the interior of the court remained tightly sealed.
On the outer orbit of the complex, several massive defensive structures floated—"Star Castles"—comparable in size to small space cities.
They stood like silent guardians, their surfaces densely arrayed with all sorts of unprecedented turrets and energy nodes.
"We must break through these 'Star Castles' to approach the main body of the court and find a possible entrance," Astra analyzed, "but with our current strength, a frontal assault would be suicidal."
