Tintin Les sept boules de cristal The Seven Crystal Balls (en japonais)

The setting feels both authentic and imaginative. I'm curious whether he based the story on actual places or let creativity take the lead.

While I loved the character interactions, some chapters felt a bit slow. Was that intentional to build suspense or just natural storytelling?

They add such an intriguing mystical element. I wonder if Hergé was influenced by any specific legends or stories when creating this plot device.