The moment Zero finished speaking, a holographic image silently appeared before Lü Yongchang.
The relative positions of the Sun, Earth, and Moon were clearly displayed before him.
"Professor, the Sun is expected to enter the red giant phase soon."
"Based on our current observations, Earth's average temperature will rise another thirty degrees Celsius within two months. By then, maximum surface temperatures in some regions will exceed 100 degrees Celsius."
As Zero spoke, Mars's relative position also appeared in the Holographic Image.
"Professor, Mars is currently approaching its closest point to Earth."
"Taking all factors into account, this is the best time for us to head to Mars."
Lü Yongchang did not respond to Zero. He merely turned silently toward the calendar beside him.
2034.5.15
They really were almost out of time.
Lü Yongchang let out another deep sigh. "Zero, tell everyone."
"We begin evacuating in three days."
The moment he said those words, Lü Yongchang felt as though a piece of his heart had been hollowed out.
In three days, Earth would no longer be humanity's home, and humanity would be one step closer to becoming a wandering civilization.
"Understood."
Zero's flat voice sounded in the office.
The Holographic Image before him silently faded, and Lü Yongchang slowly closed his eyes, preparing to lean back in his chair and rest for a while.
A second later, the fading Holographic Image in the air lit up again.
"Professor, another signal has arrived from the direction of Proxima Centauri."
Four years earlier, in the Proxima Centauri System.
The door to Atoka's room opened for the fourth time.
He did not turn his head, merely sitting quietly in his chair.
He knew that this time, when the door opened, it would cost him his life.
Sure enough, a moment later, several burly