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“Blowing up this factory will only accelerate the chatter How’s the Shepparton?”

After gassing the town, Jin had taken the Marauder trio ship after the attack on Port Cook to check in on it

“Captain Rathman has her on course All the modifications have been made to the ship, and preparations are on track for when she arrives in Sydney” The captain didn’t knohat the cargo was, and he was paid amply not to ask questions “I’m on my way to Cairns now to meet you”

“We’re supposed to be watching Lu’s last video today,” Polk said

“I know That’s why I called, so we could watch it together”

Polk sat at the office desk and opened his laptop He typed in the command to start the video and pointed his phone at the screen so Jin could watch as well

Lu appeared Though he looked haggard, his expression was almost buoyant

“If you are watching this, congratulations We are nearing the endgame, and after this you will hear from me no more If you have been careful to date and have executed my plan to perfection, then the final actions should be completed without issue You will be heroes to the cause and the beneficiary of my estate”

“I alad this is the final one,” Polk muttered

“Me, too,” Jin added

“I think it’s time for you to know the purpose of all your efforts By now you realize that I intend to cause five million Sydneysiders to suffer so this video ree to carry out my plan despite the enorents wisely”

Lu cleared his throat and took a sip of water

“My e I bear no ill will to Australia’s citizens Yes, millions may die and millions more will endure a lifetime confined to a wheelchair But the round-the-clock care the survivors will need is not a by-product of oal It’s the only way China will break out of its confines of regional dominance in Asia and replace the United States as the world’s preeminent superpower”

“How so?” Polk said

Jin waved her hand at him “Shh We’re about to find out”