Compared to all that incomprehensible stuff, Mokou was more interested in taking a look at those things called comics. Simple animation and illustrations—they were far more interesting than books filled with nothing but text. ± Apex Novel, "You foolish turkey." Kaguya shot Mokou a disdainful glance. "What use is knowledge you only see in books?"
With that, she simply ignored Mokou's furious, about-to-erupt expression and continued speaking. Driven by curiosity, Mokou gritted her teeth, pursed her lips, and forced down her anger.
"Though it's only a guess... I have heard of the theory that heaven is round and earth is square. At first, I thought it was merely a hypothesis, but does such a thing really exist?"
Kaguya asked Jiu Ming, seeking confirmation.
"How could it not?"
"Then which one is considered orthodox?"
"Well..." Jiu Ming spread his hands and shook his head. "I don't know. Each has its own characteristics, and I'm no creator god—how could I possibly know that clearly? If you really compare them, though their paths differ, they lead to the same destination."
"Tch... pretend I never asked." Kaguya knew she was making things difficult for Jiu Ming. She herself did not understand it, so how much could anyone else possibly know?
"Described in terms of form, ordinary universe-worlds develop very quickly, but are correspondingly less stable. Worlds where heaven is round and earth is square develop relatively slowly, yet possess greater stability. The larger difference is that one kind is easy to begin, while the other requires a special opportunity to come into being..."
Yuki, who had not spoken until now, said calmly. Once she finished, she casually began drinking a book in her hands titled Classic of Mountains and Seas. "Insufficient data. The above statement is for reference only."
"Reference it is, then." Kaguya