Just as he sank into thought, Seraphina walked over.
"Lin Ye, let me analyze this data."
The Virgo mark on her body emitted a faint glow, granting her extraordinary analytical abilities.
Seraphina carefully examined every number and every curve on the screen.
Her eyes were like precision computers, rapidly processing vast amounts of information.
A few minutes later, her expression turned grave.
"There's a problem with this data," she said quietly to Lin Ye.
"What problem?" Lin Ye asked.
"First, the probability calculations use selectively chosen samples," Seraphina explained.
"The Observers only presented data supporting their viewpoint while ignoring other possibilities."
"Second, these predictive models assume that no civilization will learn or improve."
"But in reality, conflict often promotes the maturation of civilizations and the growth of wisdom."
"Most importantly, this data contains artificial manipulation of probabilities."
She pointed at a detail on the screen. "Look at this algorithm. It presupposes certain specific paths of development."
"This isn't an objective prediction. It's the result of deliberate guidance."
Hearing her analysis, Lin Ye's doubts were confirmed.
At the same time, the Sagittarius mark sent him visions of the future.
Within those future scenes, he saw the universe after accepting the Observers' proposal:
Every civilization had become identical, losing its creativity and vitality.
There was no war, but neither was there any real progress.
The universe had become an enormous cage, with every life-form existing according to predetermined patterns.
This was not harmony. It was lifeless silence.
Lin Ye took a deep breath and looked toward the ancient warships.
"Observer Alpha, thank you for your proposal, but I must refuse."
Thunderous cheers erupted within the command center as all the Alliance warriors applauded his decision.
"I believe in the power of free will," Lin Ye continued.
"Conflicts and mistakes are the price