“Six years!?” Lotti was shocked, Heidi looked dread, and Hans tried to think for an alternative to no avail.
“I-it’s okay.” Ivan tried to smile.
They all knew Ivan wanted to comfort them, but six years was never a short time. He would not know what happened in six years, and he would come into a strange world when he woke up. More importantly, without spending 6 years with any other, would there be anyone remembering him when he woke up?
“Super Speed-5 engine is ready, standing by.” Kozak reported. “Navigation course to planet Earth has been plotted. According to the record from the Ark and the map from Voyager-1, it would take 6 years and 4 months to reach the Sol system.”
Hans and Heidi did not understand what Kozak reported. They knew Lotti wanted to evacuate Ivan, but Sol system is a word they haven’t heard and spoken for a long time.
“That’s not a problem. We will go back to Earth as planned,” Lotti’s eyes were determined.
“E-Earth? What are you talking about?” Ivan was confused.
“Aren’t you fascinated with the old world?” Lotti made a thumbs up and smile. “Although a bit different from the plan, but you will see Earth when you wake up!”
“Wait! Frederick said. “There were catastrophes on Earth, wiping out 99% of mankind! Earth has already…” Ivan struggled to speak.
“They are all lies from the Ark! Didn’t that letter say the old human lived for 1977 years without the Ark?” Lotti persisted. “Humanity will never perish easily.”
Hans and Heidi realized what they were talking about at last.
“Stop it, Lotti!” Ivan could hardly move, but the struggled to sit up. “It takes six years! Kozak… does not have any other hibernation pod!”
“Isn’t that just right? You are 18 years old and I am 12, we are bit too far apart,” Lotti smiled with confidence. “But when you wake up six years later, I will be a beautiful 18 year old! Ha ha!”
Ivan tried to hold back his tears.
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