On the west coast of the United States, there is a Civil War-era military prison, and San Francisco famously called this reef island less than two miles from the harbor "The.Rock", and for the prisoners who were held on the military division prison fortress, it is a more appropriate name for them.

Alcatraz.

Rough waves and devouring sharks make it an impossible prison to escape. Twenty years later, Alcatraz is still used to house some of the most heinous felons. Most of the prisoners held here by the U.S. federal today are "capable people". Except for regular liaison boats and transports, there are few ships that dock here, and the view of San Francisco from the prison is also great. Alcatraz gives prisoners a view of the city that they can't reach, and it's as bad as its name suggests.

And tonight's Alcatraz Island ushered in the most unforgettable 'banquet' in 20 years.

John stood on the reef, looking at the figure floating from the water, and nodded slightly. He watched as the men came ashore with the help of the prison guards, before jumping off the reef and strolling towards them.

"Welcome, Hunter Ministry... No, D-10 guys. ”

Several of the men in the wetsuits took off their wetsuits, and the shortest one glared at John fiercely, combing her hair and exhaling.

"John Connor, what's going on?"

"This is the latest order from British soil, Captain," replied John, lighting a cigarette, "as you go, this is not a good place to talk." ”

If the most powerful country in the world today is the Ming Empire, then it is difficult to say who the other country that can influence the world pattern is. The Soviet Union seemed to be strong, but the price of its strength was extremely backward light industry, agriculture and economy, and the consequences of an arms race with the United States and the Ming Empire at the expense of future development, the Soviet Union could not have been more clear.

The USSR could not afford to drag it out. Entering Europe is just a strategy, and immediately the Soviet Union will become the target of public criticism, and it is not the two forces involved in the war that will determine the direction of the current war, but the United States and the Ming Empire.

In the conference room, John took out an old map of the world and placed it in front of the D-10 crowd with red lines drawn on it.

"The Ming Empire was not directly involved in the wars in Central Europe, and it was well known that the treacherous and cunning emperor would only stab him in the back. The Ming Empire secretly aided the Soviet Union, and if the situation was not good, it immediately withdrew and besieged this dying behemoth with the surrounding countries. So, the key is in the United States. If the United States can be allowed to intervene in this war, then the German and Soviet armies will naturally be self-defeating. ”

"So?" the rain pinched her nose, and the smell of smoke in the room made her very uncomfortable.

"In other words, the best way to protect the Twilight Country in front of the German and Soviet forces is to find a way to get the United States to intervene," John exhaled, "Of course, the specific plan is up to you." ”

“......”

Yuru Chapek, Minister of Defense, she pondered.

If it was in the past, she would definitely think that personal grievances were not worth mentioning in the face of national problems, and immediately considered how to come up with a practical solution, but now she doesn't think so. Skeletons would be her enemies, something she couldn't wait to destroy. Even if the collapse of the Skull and Bones Society would plunge the United States into a catastrophe, it would not be her business. Motherland? What kind of jokes.

Britain failed to protect her parents, much less her. She has no gratitude for this twilight country.

John thought she was considering a plan, and didn't bother her, just letting her be silent.

After a long time, the thirteen-year-old girl glanced at the map and finally opened the golden mouth.

"This is not a good opportunity, no one guarantees that the Ming Empire will not be on the side of the Soviet Union," Yuru's voice made the temperature of the conference room drop a lot, "This plan is too loophole, as long as the Ming Empire is on the side of the Soviet Union, it doesn't matter whether the United States enters the war or not." It's impossible for the old immortals in Britain not to think of this, John Connor, what are you hiding from me?"

“......”

"My former secretaries told me so," Rain looked at John coldly, "and they would only tell me what I should know, as long as I didn't ask." Christian Dior also told me that the real rulers of Britain were neither the royal family nor the prime minister, but the secretaries and civil servants. Why? Because they will selectively hide things that are not good for them, and only let their nominal 'leaders' know nothing about what they want. In the end, something happened, and the problem was not with these secretaries, it was very powerful, these people. That's already a world I can't understand. ”

"So, let's look at the question now. ”

Yuru pointed to the red line on the map.

"The German army has already occupied Paris, and there is no country in Central Europe that can stop the German and Soviet armies, so why should the United States intervene in this war? Worried that Britain will use it as a springboard to attack its own homeland? No, no, if Britain loses, then the United States, whose navy is slightly inferior to Britain, will not be able to block the capital of the German and Soviet armies, and if Britain wins, then there is no need for the United States to intervene. At most, it is just to give some resources behind the scenes, form loose alliances on the surface, send dispensable aid, and wait behind the scenes to reap benefits, the so-called 'big country' approach. In that case, why did Britain come up with such an impossible solution? They know that the United States will definitely come to their aid. ”

"John Connor, I know that Britain is hiding from me, and that I have been keeping a blind eye to this matter in order to find more information about the skeleton and not to be decisively abandoned by the British. But, alas, I already know that you're the current leader of the Skull and Bones Society. ”

"Oh, I can't hide it for long, but so what?"

John shrugged, unswayed by his exposure.

"Without me, Cortana would not be able to function properly, without me, your so-called plans would be nothing but words, without me, a great deal of scientific research needed for the future development of Britain, including astronautics and subhuman weapons, would be at a standstill, and without me, the country would no longer be able to survive under the German and Soviet armies. I can leave Britain at any time, but Britain can't do without me. It's a shame that Dio, despite her bad personality, taught me how to make myself more important so that I don't run out of hypocrites and throw them away. ”

Pop, John smiled helplessly, clapping his hands.

"Pretty," John smiled slightly, "and tell you what we really planned." ”

"The real plan?" Yuru frowned.

At this time, that person entered her field of vision, leaning against the door of the conference room, and looking at Yuru with a little approval in his blue eyes.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming to Opera San Francisco, and despite all the unpleasant things that have happened in the past year, we have overcome all the difficulties and the opera house is on the right track. This year, we also found a lot of talented actors, and the wonderful operas they brought us are worth remembering. And today, let's let go of the stress of the past on this wonderful night, cheers!"

Offstage, Sherlock, still wearing a plain white mask and that regrettable coat, looked around, looking for her target.

Where's Christina? There were people in masks and costumes, and a lot of people with wigs, so it was so easy to hide their identity. However, Sherlock didn't pay attention to the moon white beside her, she was wearing a butterfly mask on her face, wearing a sky blue gown, and trembling in the chair, she really didn't get used to this kind of scene.

"What do you think?" Sherlock asked, still observing his surroundings without glancing at the moon.

"Huh? I felt like the whole venue was an enemy. ”

"That's acceptable, at least knowing who the enemy is. Sherlock held his forehead helplessly.

Yuebai was so nervous that she couldn't even calm down and think.

At this time, several actors and the host are standing on the stage together, and Sherlock has a chance to observe 'Christina'.

The blonde actor was wearing a red gown, and the mask on his face was the same as Yuebai. The graceful figure and Dior are completely two worlds apart, and there should be little difference in height... But in high heels. Sherlock stared at Christina's hands, which were so slender that they looked like they had never touched any physical work.

Suddenly, another exclamation came from the stage, and Sherlock looked away from Christina.

It was none other than the "ghost of the opera house" who appeared at the opera house half a year ago and caused the murder.

He was tall and also wore a mask on his face, a black top hat and costume, and a wide black cloak on his body, as if he had come out of the shadows.

This ghost has finally appeared.