Chapter 20: ai-generated by https://poe.com/LitFicBot - Tale 20

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Tale 20

Jeff walked alongside Rena, a newly-acquainted traveler with silvery hair and emerald eyes, as they traversed the bustling streets of New Haven, one of the cosmic cities in Eric's Universe. The buildings around them shimmered with an iridescent glow, their architecture a testament to advanced civilization.

"You know," Rena said thoughtfully, "I've visited countless realms across multiple universes, but Eric's Universe stands out for a fascinating reason - the complete impossibility of time travel."

Jeff nodded, his expression contemplative. "It's actually one of the smartest foundational rules here. Imagine the chaos if people could alter past events or peek into future outcomes."

A group of friendly locals passed by, exchanging warm greetings. Rena continued, "Exactly. In other universes I've seen, time travel created paradoxes that threatened the very fabric of existence. Here, the stability of causality is preserved. Every moment flows naturally into the next, allowing genuine growth and development."

"That's what makes our experiences meaningful," Jeff replied, gesturing to the vibrant city around them. "When you know you can't go back and change things, you put more thought into your present choices. It makes personal responsibility and forward thinking essential."

They paused at a crystal fountain where various beings gathered, some practicing magical abilities through precise physical movements. "The absence of time travel also ensures that magical development remains focused on spatial and energy manipulation rather than temporal interference," Rena observed. "It's quite elegant, really."

Jeff smiled, watching the magical practitioners. "It also means that relationships and connections between people stay genuine. No one can go back and manipulate past interactions or future outcomes. Every friendship, every alliance, every conflict - they all unfold naturally, shaped by present choices rather than temporal manipulation."