Ishii turned his attention back to the distant circle just as the two technicians started toward him in a run. They crossed the five-hundred-meter separation and came to stiff attention in front of him, bowing deeply. He returned their bows with a shallow bow, and then barked at them in Japanese, sending them to a control panel. Ishii turned back to his guest. “We’re ready, Doctor,” he said. “You’re sure we’re safe here?” the German asked. “Quite sure.” Ishii pointed to telltales, streaming from a pole in the light wind. “We’re well upwind. Now please watch closely. It will be over quickly.”
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