Su Ming was no astronomy expert. His understanding of asteroid belts was certainly nowhere near as comprehensive as that of a professional like Daisy, but what they needed now was to investigate a case, not study scientific theories.
They did not need to know why asteroid belts existed, how many asteroids formed disks in different Planetary Systems, or even what metallic elements they contained.
They only needed to know that they were "rocks" floating in space, then search those rocks for Barry's trail.
Speedsters who used the Speed Force often ground every known law of human physics beneath their feet. Fortunately, that grinding still happened beneath their feet, so they were bound to leave some trace wherever they passed.
It was really because they carried an electric charge. The static electricity effect along their path attracted tiny particles to their landing points. It was nearly impossible to see with the naked eye, but Strangle had no trouble identifying it.
The three of them were currently at the location of the star HD 69830 in the Puppis Nebula. This youthful star, born not long ago, was brimming with vigor, and the sunlight shining on everyone was blue.
Under that light, everything seemed distant and ancient. The silence of space made people especially prone to loneliness.
Apart from the blue sun, the planetary system contained only two lava planets. The star's intense heat baked them like lumps of coal in a furnace, black as night yet constantly glowing red.
Perhaps, after a very, very long time, when the star cooled, life might emerge on those two planets. But who could say for sure? Sometimes, the birth of life seemed more like an accident.
"This obstacle course is one light-year long. Even light needs a year to cross it, but clearly, our speedsters