1000 years.

Ayla, naturally, hadn't been idle.

From the beginning, she had been present on Proxima Centauri c, observing the civilization's transformation.

She had been researching and learning, mastering the Proxima Centauri civilization's dark matter technology and developing theoretical models for high-energy dark matter.

Based on these models, she discovered high-energy dark matter particles far smaller than ordinary dark matter particles, with a diameter only one seven-hundred-millionth that of an electron.

Capturing this high-energy dark matter was far more challenging than antimatter, detectable only under conditions of extreme gravitational force. Ayla only detected it within a miniature black hole at the subatomic level.

Since the Proxima Centauri civilization had already been researching weakly interacting dark matter for thousands of years, they quickly surpassed Ayla in its utilization once they acquired the technology.

However, Ayla wasn't in a hurry to replace antimatter as her primary energy source, as the difference in efficiency wasn't significant enough to warrant a change.

Ayla had already established a complete antimatter production system, significantly outpacing the Proxima Centauri civilization's rate of high-energy dark matter collection.

Over 1000 years, her efficiency in utilizing antimatter annihilation had increased from 11.47% to 34.85%.

Their energy production had reached Type 1.7 levels.

And by incorporating technology from the Proxima Centauri civilization and the light-based civilization of the Multi-eyed planet, their overall technological level had reached Type 1.9.

Ironically, while the Proxima Centauri civilization's energy production had reached Type 1.9, its overall technological level remained at Type 1.8; the Type 1.9 rating was based on energy production alone. They were still far from reaching Type 2.

In the 924th year, Ayla made another prediction.

"Our civilization has received its passport to the galactic federation. We are now members."

"In the near future, an emissary will arrive, from the central civilization of the federation—humanity."

"They will proclaim the tower civilization's ideals of peace, non-interference, and non-aggression. All civilizations within the federation, regardless of level, will have equal rights."

"Free trade, technological exchange, and collaborative progress will be encouraged within the federation."

This prediction didn't generate the same intense reaction as the previous one.

Some even anticipated the arrival of the civilization behind the tower.

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Although the current ruling faction was the right wing, the boundaries between left and right were never absolute. Their political differences stemmed from self-interest.

The left wasn't always conservative, nor was the right always progressive.

If the left and right were simply two opposing poles, there wouldn't be extreme left or extreme right ideologies. Large organizations always have multiple facets, not just two extremes.

Acceptance.

Assimilation!

This was the prevailing sentiment across the Proxima Centauri civilization.

The prediction also revealed that the "passport to civilization" was the knowledge and technology within the tower.

This knowledge and technology embodied the culture of the advanced civilization.

They had unknowingly become part of the galactic federation.

Many reflected on this, but there wasn't a significant backlash. The advanced civilization's methods suggested a desire for integration, not destruction.

Of course, there were still some who advocated for killing the emissary—the extreme right wing.

But this faction was insignificant within the overall civilization.

"Aini, are we really going to welcome a foreign civilization?"

The Proxima Centauri civilization even adopted humanity's naming conventions.

Previously, individuals had no names, only identifying each other through pheromones and network IDs.

"Fleming, they're not a foreign civilization anymore. Our world is filled with traces of their culture."

"We have already been assimilated."

"The passport from the tower was always meant for assimilation."

"We should have realized this earlier. Two completely different civilizations cannot coexist peacefully. Even a non-interference federation is an unrealistic goal."

"Only by sharing the same culture, the same language and writing system, can everything proceed smoothly."

"We are the decision-makers of our civilization. We must understand that we have no other choice but to accept."

"Even if we destroy them, in the constant evolution of the cosmos, we will inevitably encounter another civilization. Whether we assimilate them or they assimilate us, the end result will be a unified whole."

Fleming still hesitated. Though he'd already reached a conclusion, he voiced his concern.

"What about reproductive isolation?"

"Our species are completely different; this will prevent assimilation."

Aini exhaled sharply.

"Civilizational development transcends basic desires. Individuals prioritize spiritual pursuits."

"The need for biological offspring is obsolete. If you want offspring, you simply cultivate a child from your own cells."

"Culture is the driving force of civilization. We are simply later to this realization than they are."

Fleming's gaze fell; he wasn't an extremist, merely traditionalist, believing his species should be supreme and exist independently.

"Our civilization has reached this point."

"Perhaps it's time to interact with other civilizations in the universe."

"Fleming, haven't you always emphasized the importance of cultural diversity? Only diversity allows civilizations to reach higher levels."

"By interacting with extraterrestrial civilizations, we gain access to more resources."

"At the very least, it's a positive outcome."

Fleming nodded.

"We cannot afford to be isolated, to become slaves to another civilization."

Aini brightened. She came from a right-wing family, but as she matured, her views shifted towards the left.

Of course, the terms "left" and "right" were now obsolete.

"Then let's announce it together."

The prediction originated from the same account as the one from a thousand years earlier, confirming it was a deliberate message from the advanced civilization.

Therefore, it wasn't a prediction at all.

The leaders chose their words carefully.

"We will formally establish contact with the human civilization behind the tower, joining the galactic federation."

"We welcome the arrival of human civilization!"

The second phase of the plan was a success; all that remained was Luna's awakening.