The morning sun reflected off glass skyscrapers, painting the city in gold and steel.
Lin Chen stood on the balcony of his primary clinic, looking down at the crowd that had gathered.
Hundreds outside waiting for treatment
Smartphones recording every movement
Citizens whispering about the "miracle doctor"
This was no longer hidden.
This was demonstration.
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The Final Patient
A middle-aged man, near death from multi-organ failure, was brought in.
Lin Chen didn't hesitate.
Dr. Hart and the staff moved as one.
[System Log: Critical Intervention — Immediate.]
[Authority Field — Maximum Deployment.]
Every action, every procedure, performed with surgical precision.
Machines, monitors, and manual intervention worked in unison.
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The World Watches
Live feeds transmitted to multiple nodes:
Local news stations picked up streams
Citizens shared across social media
Anonymous blogs documented the procedures
The consortium realized the scale.
They were no longer dealing with a rogue doctor—they were facing a city-level phenomenon.
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Authority in Action
Minutes later, the man's vitals stabilized.
Recovery indicators exceeded projected outcomes.
Lin Chen spoke to the crowd outside:
"Results are not given. They are earned. This is not about permission—it is about proof."
The crowd erupted.
Phones captured every word.
Even skeptical doctors inside the city sent footage to colleagues.
[System Log: Public Influence — Maximum.]
[City Control Progress: 80%.]
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Consortium's Response
Black SUVs appeared on streets surrounding all clinics.
Operatives tried to control crowds.
Media crews were pressured.
Yet every move was broadcast, every restriction visible.
Inside the clinic, Lin Chen's calm didn't waver.
[System Log: Consortium Intervention — Neutralized.]
[Strategic Advantage — Secured.]
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A Statement Made
By sunset, the city had witnessed the impossible.
Lin Chen turned to Dr. Hart.
"They've learned one thing," he said softly.
"Authority without action is meaningless. And action without results is irrelevant."
The consortium had no choice but to retreat—for now.
The citizens now had proof.
The city's perception had shifted irreversibly.
[System Log: City Control Progress: 88%.]
[Consortium Attention Level: Maximum.]
[Next Objective: Nationwide Influence.]
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End of Chapter