The city woke to whispers.
Stories of impossible recoveries, of patients abandoned by every hospital suddenly saved, circulated in hushed tones—and viral feeds.
Lin Chen didn't check the news. He didn't need to.
[System Log: Public Awareness — Rising.]
[City Control Progress: 62%.]
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New Clinics
Three additional abandoned clinics were activated under Lin Chen's direction.
Each with independent power
Secure, isolated data networks
Personnel trained by Dr. Hart
By sunset, the network of independent medical nodes had doubled.
Patients came from farther districts, drawn by rumors of results, not promises.
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Strategic Messaging
Lin Chen didn't advertise.
The network's growth was organic.
Each success was documented.
Each procedure traceable.
Every miraculous recovery silently broadcast through controlled channels.
[System Log: Consortium Monitoring — Active.]
[Threat Level: Extreme.]
The consortium realized he wasn't hiding anymore.
He wasn't just surviving—they were losing influence.
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A Test Case
A young girl with advanced leukemia arrived.
No hospital would accept her.
Dr. Hart hesitated.
"They've already labeled us dangerous. We can't—"
Lin Chen's gaze stopped her.
"Dangerous is a label. Results are evidence."
Within hours, her condition stabilized.
Live monitors showed dramatic improvements.
A subtle message was sent to multiple civilian networks:
"Recovery is possible. The doctor is real."
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Public Perception
By nightfall, Lin Chen's name was everywhere.
Citizens spoke in awe
Journalists debated legality vs results
The consortium panicked silently, unable to counteract the flood
[System Log: Public Influence — Elevated.]
[City Control Progress: 68%.]
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Internal Discussion
Dr. Hart approached him.
"They're going to respond aggressively next. This will escalate."
Lin Chen nodded.
"Yes. That's why we prepare the final demonstration."
He turned toward the city skyline.
"Authority is no longer hidden. Now, it will be absolute."
[System Log: Next Objective — Major Public Demonstration / Full City Control Arc.]
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End of Chapter