第136章 "A Web of Lies Revealed"

**Chapter 136: The Web of Deceit**

The engineer's question hung in the air, heavy with accusation. 程星's gaze flickered, his mind racing to respond. He knew that revealing the truth would have far-reaching consequences, but he also knew that he couldn't keep it hidden forever.

"I mean that the truth is... complicated," 程星 said cautiously. "The signal we received from Proxima is not what we thought it was."

The engineer's eyes narrowed. "What do you mean?"

程星 took a deep breath. "I mean that it's not just a simple message. It's a... a package, of sorts. A package that contains more than just information."

The engineer's face twisted in confusion. "What kind of package?"

程星's eyes locked onto the engineer's. "A package that could change the course of human history."

The room fell silent, the only sound the hum of the equipment surrounding them. The engineer's eyes darted to the door, as if he was considering making a break for it. But 程星's words had already sunk in, and he knew that he couldn't escape the truth.

"What do you mean?" the engineer repeated, his voice low and menacing.

程星's gaze never wavered. "I mean that the signal is not just a message. It's a... a key. A key that could unlock the secrets of the universe."

The engineer's eyes flashed with anger. "You're telling me that the signal is a key to... what? The secrets of the universe? What are you talking about?"

程星's face remained calm, but his heart was racing. He knew that he was on the brink of revealing a truth that could destroy everything he had worked for. But he also knew that he couldn't keep it hidden.

"The secrets of the universe," he repeated. "The secrets of the three civilizations that have been watching us for centuries."

The engineer's eyes widened in shock. "What do you mean?"

程星's words tumbled out in a rush. "I mean that the signal is a key to understanding the three civilizations. The civilizations that have been watching us, guiding us, manipulating us."

The engineer's face went white. "What are you talking about?"

程星's eyes locked onto the engineer's. "I'm talking about the Tycho, the Kepler, and the Proxima. The three civilizations that have been hiding in plain sight."

The room fell silent once again, the only sound the sound of the engineer's ragged breathing. 程星 knew that he had revealed too much, but he couldn't take it back. The truth was out, and there was no going back.

And as he looked at the engineer, he knew that their lives would never be the same again.

To be continued...