Chapter 112 - 109 Just Want To Develop Quietly
With the death of three 'battleship-classes' in Paris, General Sankt shot himself at the underground research institute, and the crumbling Third Reich finally collapsed.
The world war that lasted for many years came to an end. ??
When the news of the victory was sent back to London and then sent to the White House by radio, the top leaders of the Allies were excited.
Many members immediately held a press conference, which was widely publicized to win public opinion.
Those looking forward to the arrival of peace and the smoke dispersed have also taken to the streets and revealed all night.
It was said that New York was brightly lit that night, just like a sea of light.
But a few days later, more attention was drawn to Luke, who once again made headlines in the newspapers.
A black and white photo on the front page of The New York Times!
It shocked half the world!
It generated a frenzy of debate!
The photo shows a young brigadier general in metallic armor standing high in the sky with his cloak fluttering like a flag.
Because the angle and light were well grasped, Luke, whose face was blurred, gave off a strong overall presence.
Just like those heroes who came out of mythical epics, bathing in golden light, imposing!
" A flying Superman!"
"I heard that the Brigadier General flew to Berlin and ended the war!"
"I also know that Commodore Cavill fought for three days and three nights in Paris alone, against hundreds of Aryan demons summoned by the Führer, and finally used up half of his life before he sealed them and sent them back to hell!"
"Haha, you know nothing. The latest news is that the mustached Führer in Berlin sacrificed millions of lives and turned himself into the king of hell -- if General Cavill didn't show up, the whole world would have been destroyed. "
"Yeah! Long live the Allies! Brigadier Cavill is a war hero!"
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Before long, similar rumors spread throughout the United States, there was even a tendency for exaggeration and spreading even more.
Everyone in pubs, restaurants, streets and alleys talked about it as if they had seen it with their own eyes.
The most outrageous thing is that Luke's heart touched an Aryan female demon named Sieglinde and details of emotional entanglement.
After this version, the tragic story of 'A German country girl was cruelly transformed into a devil by the Fuhrer, but fortunately, she was helped by the Allied Superman to restore her conscience' came out.
Even the people in London weren't idle. Many third-rate writers started to use the plot of Merlin, King Arthur, and The Knights of the Round Table on Luke, making up all kinds of strange experiences.
One of the most widely spread is that Luke came from a mysterious family of demon hunters, known as 'The Walking Pile Driver' and 'Friend of the Female Warlock,' and was later inspired by the fairy in the lake to join the Allied Nations to fight against the evil Axis.
Because of all kinds of news flying around, the general public ignored the most crucial information on the photo.
That is, the Allied Brigadier General, who is a super soldier, could fly?
The 'battleship-class' soldiers who punched and kicked tanks in Berlin were still within the acceptable range…
However, the sudden flying ability, as well as the metal armor that no one had ever seen before, quickly aroused some people's inquiry.
"Colonel, I'm just asking you to help spread the word; I never intended it to be ammunition for all kinds of stuff -- look, the secret past of Brigadier General Luke Cavill and the Aryan devil must be revealed! And this, the truth behind the demystification of the Allied Superman! The years I spent as a demon hunter in London!"
At Bletchley Manor on the outskirts of London, Luke spread out the recent newspapers and looked at Colonel Phillips, who looked smug. He said helplessly,
"Uncle Frank called me the other day and told me that the reporter from New York Times came to interview him and asked him if he knew that his nephew went from a demon hunter family and had an indescribable romantic relationship with many female sorcerers. "
"That's a good thing, Luke. "
In private, Colonel Philips didn't adhere to the strict hierarchical designation and laughed, "At least you're now a debated young Brigadier General, a war hero, and not overlooked like Rogers."
"We all understand the virtues of politicians. They could kneel and lick your boots when they need something from you, but if you are no longer of use, even looking at you would be a waste of time for them. "
Luke nodded in agreement. The photo that caused heated discussion was a pose.
After he left Berlin, he specially asked Colonel Philips to find a photographer.
Afterward, it was sent to the New York Times under the name of the other party.
There was no image manipulation technology in this era, so there was no need to question the photo's authenticity, and people happily believed it.
The reason for doing this is because the war was over, Luke had to hurry up and collect more reputation points.
However, he didn't expect Colonel Philips to make such a big deal out of it. The secret story of the Allied Superman and the Aryan Devil has quickly become part of the local American pop culture.
A few days ago, Paramount Pictures asked Luke if he was interested in bringing this experience to the screen, and it would be better if he were willing to act in it.
Although the actor is undecided, the script isn't available, and the funds aren't enough. But, as long as the Allied Brigadier General nodded his head, everything else was easy.
Paramount patted their chest and promised to invite such big stars as James Stewart, Clark Gable, and Katharine Hepburn.
'If I write a few memoirs or join Hollywood after I retire, I'm sure I'll make a lot of money. '
Luke didn't mean to blame Colonel Philips. Raising awareness is one of the purposes.
Even if the topic got more and more distorted, it's okay.
According to Hollywood's business practices, these 'true stories' about himself will probably be adapted and brought to the screen many times.
Maybe he could get an Oscar, make a name for himself. The story was indeed a good one.
"Luke, you should have a broader vision. "
After the casual conversation, Colonel Philips put on a smile and whispered, "It's just a temporary need to stay low and wait for the right time to soar. "
Luke picked his eyebrows. After returning from Berlin, he received awards from the top leaders of the Allies.
Leaving the wartime cabinet and returning to the prime minister's office, Churchill called him the liberator of the free world.
The President, far away in the White House, was even blunter. He said that Luke changed the course of the war and saved the Allies with his own efforts.
It's just that both sides praised him verbally and didn't give him many tangible benefits.
Indeed the Allies had a headache too. What practical reward could be given to a Brigadier General who was only 20 years old?
Major General?
Lieutenant General?
Or Admiral?
With such a fast promotion rate, when Luke turns 30, he would be sitting in the position of Secretary of Defense!
In this regard, Britain was holding the mentality of eating popcorn and sitting on the sidelines. The Prime Minister expressed such merit, 'Giving the rank of a 5-star General was nothing much. If the United States was reluctant, Luke could join England. The British Empire welcomes him with open arms.'
The President had a smile on his face, but his heart was already spitting out curses.
"It looks like you got wind of it, Colonel. "
Luke didn't value the rank very much. Although he was now a high-ranking officer, he had no real power at all. He is only holding an empty title right now.
The Allies are now busy liberating Berlin. When the war is truly over, they will sit down to share the cake and reward their heroes.
At that time, Luke and Captain America, Rogers, will return to New York to receive commendation and honors.
"Someone suggested that you continue to lead the Strategic Science Reserve. "
Colonel Philips' face was sunken. It was clear that the military was trying to keep Luke away from the center of the power structure.
The main reason may be the fear that the young Brigadier General will enter the Defense Department too early, which would cause a series of problems such as excessive power and difficulty in restraining him.
Of course, more importantly, Luke didn't have a strong enough support behind him.
Superman is powerful.
But those accustomed to thinking like a politician or in profit only see the other party as a weapon for the country -- a foolish but accurate idea.
Even when faced with thugs, politicians and capitalists always think of using their status and money to ensure their safety.
But they forget that some people don't follow this set of rules.
"This is just a proposal! If you don't want to, no one will force you. Eisenhower will be happy to reach out and help … "
Luke waved his hand to stop the Colonel's good intentions, the corners of his mouth slightly curled up, seemingly not angry.
Of course, he knew that the military owed him a favor, and those higher-ups were willing to take this opportunity to pay it back to him.
Luke gave Eisenhower such a significant contribution in capturing Rome and assisting the Allied forces in landing in Sicily without blinking.
At the same time, the honor was handed over to the President to ease the contradictions at home.
If he wanted to enter the Department of Defense and step into the center of the power structure, he would have been able to do so.
'Unfortunately, I just want to develop quietly. '
Luke silently thought.
From the current perspective, the Strategic Science Reserve is only a tiny and insignificant organization.
But when the era of superheroes comes, the giant, S.H.I.E.L.D, will surface -- as its predecessor, the Strategic Science Reserve is very promising.
"The first Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
Luke's mind flashed to the image of a particular hard-boiled egg and expressed his satisfaction with the decision of the Allied superiors.
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