The consortium had reached the limits of subtlety.
Their next move was all-out:
Nationwide disruption
Rogue surgeon infiltration
Media smear campaigns combined with targeted sabotage
[System Log: Nationwide Node Threat — Critical. Consortium Force: Maximum Deployment.]
[City Control Progress: 100%. Nationwide Node Stability: 99%.]
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Simultaneous Nationwide Strikes
Node 1: Attempted armed infiltration thwarted by Authority Field
Node 2: Supply chains attacked, alternate routes immediately activated
Node 3: Rogue doctors exposed and neutralized
Node 4 & 5: Communications jammed, rerouted by secure network protocols
Dr. Hart monitored the feeds, tense.
"They've never escalated like this before."
Lin Chen calmly reviewed system logs.
[System Log: Countermeasures — Fully Engaged. Node Network Integrity: 100%. Public Trust: Maximum.]
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High-Profile Nationwide Intervention
An epidemic outbreak in a northern city reached critical levels.
Hospitals collapsed under pressure, citizens panicked.
Lin Chen mobilized:
Multiple nodes coordinated emergency teams
Redundant surgical and treatment units deployed
Public live streams showcased every step of intervention
Within hours, the epidemic was contained.
Deaths minimized, patients stabilized, and media coverage turned overwhelmingly positive.
[System Log: Nationwide Influence — Absolute. Public Trust — Peak. City Control: 100%.]
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Authority Shines
Across the country, citizens watched Lin Chen's network operate flawlessly.
Even local officials and skeptical doctors began sending patients voluntarily.
The consortium's attempts to discredit him failed; each sabotage only amplified trust in his system.
Dr. Hart whispered,
"They're running out of options."
Lin Chen smiled faintly,
"Every attack proves our strength. Every attempt at interference only validates the network. Authority is proven, not claimed."
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Message to the Consortium
A single, calm line reached all consortium channels:
"Your extremes only strengthen the network. Every failure of force validates results. Adapt, or be left behind."
The consortium leadership, shaken by repeated failures and public exposure, had no immediate answer.
For the first time, they considered cooperation or retreat.
[System Log: Nationwide Control Progress: 100%. Consortium Threat Level: Critical. Next Objective: Secure National Dominance and Public Legitimacy.]
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End of Chapter
