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But there is no doubt that Luke's arrival has saved her from a tragic fate and given her a sense of security that she never had before.

Like a ray of sunshine shining into a gray world full of gloom!

"Don't worry, it won't be long before you will hear my name spread all over Sicily, and I should be back by then."

Luke bowed his head and kissed Marlena's smooth forehead.

It is good to have a gentle hometown, but it is also very important to take the first step in your future career.

Captain America only defeated Hydra and Red Skull, created an opportunity for the Allies to win the war, and was held in the sky by the American military.

In the following 70 years, Steve Rogers has become a household legend. There are not too many fans like Coulson.

After thawing and recovering from the glacier, due to its special status, no matter in SHIELD or the Avengers, it naturally occupies a leading position.

This is the role of "prestige". Always stand on the commanding heights of morality, and the federal government and superheroes will give proper respect.

"Then be careful, I'll wait for you to come back."

Marina nodded obediently, like a lazy cat.

She didn't think about whether this was a lie, nor did she think about what kind of great things this man would do to spread his name throughout Sicily.

She just simply believed that Luke would come back.

"Tomorrow at [-]:[-] pm is the time for the Allied forces to land ashore!"

Luke looked serious, staring at Alessandro, and said: "Xhosa, do this well, and you will truly become the object of respect for the entire Sicily, and even Italy!"

"The mayor, the prime minister, including Mussolini! These dignitaries who have despised you will bow their knees to you and call you Your Excellency."

"I will! Captain Carville!"

The mafia leader was so excited that even his voice trembled a little.

It was the first time he called Luke by his first name, after all Vito Corleone was a thing of the past.

As for the secret envoy of Berlin, the winner of the Iron Cross, and the identity of Captain Steiner, it is estimated that it will not take long.

According to the original plan, Luke divided his troops into two groups.

He took Dum and Duggan with him and boarded a ship bound for Rome.

Hillert once said that military uniforms must be handsome, so that young people can join the army without hesitation.

I have to say, there is some truth in what he said.

Luke looked at himself in the mirror in his tailored captain's uniform.

Badges, epaulettes and wristbands adorn the black uniform, and on his head is a large-brimmed hat with a silver double-headed eagle insignia.

He was wearing a woolen coat and a pair of calfskin gloves on his hands.

At this time, Luke, with his deeply contoured young face, looked like a handsome and vigorous Nazi senior officer.

"From now on, I am Captain Steiner, the Berlin secret envoy. I was born in a German military family and joined the SS. I am a confidant of Heinrich Reuter Bader Himmler. This trip to Rome is for Deliver the orders of the Führer."

Luke repeated his identity to Dum and Dugan.

"clear."

The latter memorized silently.

They are about to sneak into the enemy's hinterland and capture the opponent's leader alive.

There is no room for carelessness about any details!

It didn't take half a day to take a boat from Sicily to Rome, and Luke arrived at his destination very quickly.

Looking from the bow of the boat, the capital of Italy is surrounded by hills of all sizes, known as the city of seven hills in history.

The city wall spans the river and the mountains, twists and turns, and the overall shape is irregular, like a crouching lion, crawling on the land of the Apennine Peninsula.

The city of Rome can be said to be one of the oldest cities in history, located in the Latin Plain on the Apennine Peninsula in the central Mediterranean.

It has experienced the two major periods of the Republic and the Empire successively. It is the birthplace of ancient Roman mythology and has a glorious historical and cultural heritage.

Luke disembarked from the port majesticly, and presented the documents he had prepared. With his stern face and the straight military uniform, he exuded the aura of a superior who is not close to anyone.

This made it difficult for the interrogating soldiers to check too carefully, for fear of offending this too young senior officer.

After taking a rough look at the documents and checking their identities, they respectfully let them go.

If it were Berlin, the Gestapo would not be fooled so easily.

"Dugan, we will succeed in conquering this country and gain unprecedented glory."

Luke entered the city of Rome, the heart of Italy and the ruling center of Mussolini.

After winning World War I, the Holy See witnessed the growth of Fascist forces in Italy led by Mussolini.

So the two sides signed the Lateran Treaty, which recognized Rome as the capital of Italy, and the Italian government recognized the sovereignty of the Holy See over the Vatican.

After that, the ambitious Mussolini was not satisfied.

Lead the army to enter the city of Rome, and declare alliance with Nazi Germany to form the fascist axis.

Many people think that Hitler is the founder of fascism.

In fact, Mussolini was the one who opened the evil Pandora's box.

To some extent, he can be regarded as the teacher of the head of the Third Reich.

After the First World War, the European structure was reshuffled, and the Italian people felt a deep sense of loss for the uneven distribution of post-war benefits.

Coupled with the stagnation of the domestic economy and the difficulties of the people's lives, Mussolini found a political entry point.

He launched the "Fascist Movement" in Milan and established the world's first "Fighting Fascist Party".

However, this politician who wants to be a dictator is essentially an opportunist, and he has no outstanding abilities. At least in terms of speech and inciting emotions, he is not as good as his student Hitler.

Originally, in the Axis camp, Mussolini was on an equal footing with the head of the Third Reich, and even Hitler maintained a respectful attitude towards him.

But who knows, the performance of the Italian army was so poor that they either surrendered without a fight, or called the German army to come to the rescue.

Whenever Mussolini had a problem, he called the "student" Hitler to help him out.

As a result, the head of state despised this person more and more, and almost scolded him as a "scumbag" on the phone!

Especially after Mussolini was placed under house arrest by the King of Italy, and then rescued by special forces sent by Hitler.

This once ambitious dictator was completely reduced to a puppet manipulated by Germany.

"Captain, you can always create miracles beyond our imagination!"

Dugan stood behind Luke and said convincingly.

After getting along with each other these days, even if Luke said that he would fly to Berlin later, pick Hitler out, and end this war sweeping the world, he might not have the slightest doubt.

The two came to Venice Square, and Luke stared at the huge and magnificent palace building.

That's the Palazzo Venezia, founded by the Pope.

Today, it is the political center where Mussolini ruled more than 4000 million Italians, and it is the most heavily guarded place in the city.

Tomorrow, the first shot to conquer Italy will be fired here!

Chapter 27 An extraordinary day, a historic moment

London, Allied Command.

The secret base of the Strategic Science Reserve Team is full of busy and tense atmosphere.

A month passed, and the intelligence agencies of the Allied Powers engaged in a fierce confrontation with Hydra.

The spies and agents of both sides are active in important cities in the rear.

Such as Berlin in the Axis camp, and London, New York and Poland in the Allied camp.

People on both sides are constantly intercepting each other's intelligence. Although the Strategic Science Reserve has gathered elites from the entire Allied countries, they are still at a disadvantage in the face of the secretive and powerful Hydra.

"Until now, we have not found the exact location of the Hydra base! Those captured Allied soldiers, where were they sent? What experiments are the German Nazis conducting secretly? We don't know anything!"

Colonel Phillips roared loudly, and his stern reprimand echoed in the room, making the group below shudder.

"In just one month, we sacrificed thirteen agents, and four spies stationed inside the Axis powers were discovered. This is the biggest loss the Strategic Science Reserve has suffered since its establishment! The Allied Command is very disappointed with us. ! And I'm disappointed in you too!"

Colonel Phillips was furious. He received a call from President Roosevelt yesterday.

Although the person in power sitting in the White House did not express any opinion on the Strategic Science Corps.

But from the tone of voice, the colonel could hear the vague meaning of accountability.

Originally, the Allied forces were gradually advancing on the battlefield, and many people felt that the Axis power was over.

But no one expected that the Red Skull, who had obtained the Rubik's Cube, used Hydra's scientific reserves to develop extremely powerful energy weapons and apply them to thermal weapons such as firearms and tanks.

Black technology beyond an era has caused the Axis powers to collapse and stagnate.

The previous situation of retreating steadily and falling into a disadvantage has also eased.

On the contrary, the Allied forces began to show signs of fatigue on the Eastern European battlefield, and the established defensive front was even more precarious.

For a series of reasons, the Strategic Science Corps is under tremendous pressure.

They have not yet figured out the technical support behind the energy weapon mastered by Hydra.

As for the exact location of the military factory and the secret base, there is no shadow of it.

Hydra's agents have long infiltrated the top and bottom of the Allies, making it impossible to guard against.

This makes the team led by Colonel Phillips always passive in terms of intelligence.

"Any news from Luke?"

After venting his anger, Colonel Phillips turned to look at Peggy Carter next to him.

Now he can only pin his hopes on Luke. If he raids the city of Rome, the plan to assist the Allied forces in landing on Sicily will succeed.

Not only will the morale of the Allies be boosted, but the status of the Strategic Science Corps will also rise.

"I received a telegram from Captain Carville yesterday. They occupied a naval camp near Sicily. The Allied forces will land at [-]:[-] this afternoon, assisted by the local mafia. This operation, codenamed Trojan horse!"

Carter reported meticulously.

She didn't expect Luke to actually do it.

Lead a team, go deep into the enemy's hinterland, and raid the leaders!

Now we are only one step away from success!

Italy, Rome time, exactly two o'clock in the afternoon.

Luke approached Piazza Venezia without anyone else, and the first thing he saw was the magnificent palace on the north side of the Capitoline Hill.

The most beautiful building in this Roman city was once the Pope's residence, which later fell into the hands of Mussolini.

The dictator often made speeches from the wide balcony to the people gathered in the square.

The rank of captain, the identity of the Berlin emissary, and Dum Duggan standing behind him saved him from the trouble of being questioned by patrol guards.

"When will Mussolini receive us?"

Dugan asked in a low voice.

"Four o'clock in the afternoon, when he gets up from his mistress' bed."

Luke laughed.

He stood in the square like a tourist enjoying the scenery.

"Manelli and the others should act quickly."

Dugan nodded silently.

According to the plan, Jimmy, who was a sniper, had already occupied a commanding height, and Kenneth, the assaulter, also drove a truck and slowly stopped on the side of the road one street away.

It carried [-] gunmen carefully selected from among the mafia members, as well as a Maxim heavy machine gun.

Alessandro had gone to great lengths to bring that thing in.

Later, they will attract the attention of the defenders of Venice Square, create chaos and create the most suitable opportunity for Luke.

"Tell me, will Mr. Mussolini be surprised when he sees us?"

At this time, Luke still maintained his composure, still thinking about joking.