In this universe, the primary means of interstellar travel was through Subspace Lanes. This method had one limitation: a spacecraft had to reach a Jump Point, and the destinations were almost always fixed.
Areas without Hyperspace Lane connections were like wilderness with no roads leading to them.
Earth was one such area. Without Warp Speed technology, the nearest lane entrance was more than twenty light-years away. This place was utterly backwater.
"The situation in our Nine Realms is actually the same, except we have the World Tree connecting us."
Sitting directly across from Harry, Queen of Light Elves Elsa explained.
The elves greatly enjoyed the entertainment facilities and resources at the Alfheim Branch, and she was no exception.
This deviation from the "main roads" prevented humanity from observing Hyperspace Lanes, naturally making the invention of the FTL engine nearly impossible.
On the other hand, it was also a form of protection. Most star systems and territories contested by interstellar races were located near Jump Points.
The elven queen's meaning was clear: other than Odin, no one could find Nidavellir.
But Harry remained noncommittal. If that were true, how had Thor used Star-Lord's little spaceship to quickly reach Nidavellir?
That could only mean Odin truly valued the dwarves—this protection even prevented them from seeking help from others...
Maybe that had been Odin's intention all along.
"So there's no way for me to find that place?" Harry continued asking.
Harry had no way to contact the Asgardians in return. Alfheim was his only lead, and he had to seize every possible opportunity.
Hearing the question, the elven queen hesitated before asking, "I have a question. Why do you want to find the dwarves? To do business with them? They lack nothing."
Dwarves were the finest craftsmen in the universe. Their population was