Two days later, Luke, dressed in the brigadier general's military uniform, stepped off the ship in a crowd.

Stepping onto the land of the port of Palermo, the open space of the marina is crowded with mafias who have come to greet you.

A gang of vicious and vicious thugs in suits and leather shoes lined up neatly, led by Alessandro.

Eisenhower's Anglo-American forces had taken over Italy, encircling and suppressing the Fascist elements who were trying to resurrect them, just as Mussolini had swept away the mafia.

Feng Shui takes turns, and now it's the mafia to retaliate.

"General......

Glancing at Luke's epaulettes and the pomp behind him, Alessandro cautiously changed his name.

The mafia boss is still the same humble look, even more respectful than ever.

Following Luke may be the best decision he has made in his life.

Two weeks ago, he was only a captain in the Allied forces, but now he has been promoted to brigadier general.

The speed of this promotion is like riding a rocket!

Moreover, Luke is now a recognized war hero of the Allies, a legendary figure who led his team to conquer Italy!

Such a sensational story in the world will be talked about even a hundred years later.

Alessandro thinks that being there is no different thing about being in history.

What an honor it is for a gangster to receive such an honor!

"Madame Marlena is still staying at the inn, and she is preparing to give you a wash after the news of your return to Sicily."

Alessandro bent slightly, he knew that this was not the same as before, and even his attitude towards Marlena became respectful.

"Why didn't she come to the port?"

Luke looked up at the crowd of onlookers outside the docks.

Many people were eager to see what the legend Roosevelt and Churchill called "Superman" looked like.

"Lady Marlena says it's not convenient for her to appear in public with you, General."

Alessandro bowed his head.

Luke's eyes flickered, the corners of his mouth raised, and he said softly, "I see." Xhosa, are you happy with your life now? ”

"I'm satisfied! The sheriff of the town has treated me with great respect, and the governor of Palermo visited me yesterday, all thanks to you. ”

Alessandro nodded.

Power and status, he has already gotten.

In Sicily now, whoever sees him will take off his hat and call him "Your Excellency".

The same is true of the Lenkmora family.

Luke looked around, looked at the fierce mafia, and said as he walked, "I can give you another choice." After the end of the war, the Allies had different opinions on the disposition of Italy. ”

"The United States thought that Italy should be entrusted to the United Nations, while the British only valued overseas colonies, and wanted to swallow the cake, and the Soviets felt that it was safer for the three countries to have a joint trusteeship. For the time being, no one can convince anyone. ”

Alessandro frowned and pondered, the future of the country determines the future path of the mafia.

Luke, who got into the car, continued: "No matter what the outcome is, the mafia family is destined to decline, you are only a product of a period of social instability, and once order is restored, the state will strike. Just as Mussolini came to power, he attacked you in order to win public opinion. ”

"Xhosa, I am committed. So, you can choose to stay in Sicily, continue to enjoy life, and be the head of the family......"

"Or rather, come with me to the North American continent, where there are more opportunities."

Luke closed his eyes as if he were resting, as if waiting for an answer.

Alessandro thought about it for a long time, and his eyes changed.

He was silent until he reached the inn, when he finally made a decision.

"General, it is my greatest honor to be able to follow you!"

Luke, who stepped out of the car, just smiled and didn't say anything more.

……

……

Luke, who returns to New York with the Roaring Commando, doesn't have to live in his old house in Brooklyn this time.

Instead, he was warmly greeted by a group of dignitaries and moved into a luxurious room at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

It was the first skyscraper hotel in the world and has a lot of history.

At the beginning of the construction, President Hoover also delivered a congratulatory speech in the Cabinet Office of the White House.

As he said, the Waldorf Astoria is the benchmark for New York, and has always been loved by dignitaries from around the world and has witnessed many important historical events.

For example, after the end of World War II, the representatives of the four victorious powers, the United States, Britain, France, and the Soviet Union, signed the "World Peace Agreement" in a suite in their towers.

The tower is also a small building that once hosted the King of Monaco, Queen Elizabeth I and her husband the Duke of Edinburgh, as well as the Duchess of Windsor.

Today, Luke has the privilege of staying in a suite in the tower of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, like countless celebrities.

"It's a ......"

Marlena looked up at the bright crystal chandelier and the luxurious furnishings, as if she had fallen into a dream.

She never imagined that she, who came from the Sicilian countryside, would one day live in such a house.

Happiness came so suddenly that Marlena couldn't believe it.

Moreover, no man would still stare at him with undisguised greed.

All because she is Luke's lover.

Power and status provided shelter to a poor woman who should have had a tragic fate.

"You settle here for the time being, and Xhosa will keep you safe."

Luke leaned into the soft couch, and Marlena sat on his lap.

Alessandro left Sicily with about 300 men and came to the strange continent of North America.

Their compatriots have long since mixed well, going out to all kinds of high-end venues, making friends with politicians and Hollywood stars.

"I never trusted gangsters, but they can do the dirty work for you sometimes. The mafia who came across the ocean to America had no other support but to hug my thigh tightly. ”

Luke sniffed at the scent of the mature girl's hair and said leisurely.

He is now a brigadier general, and after defeating the Axis and Hydra, he may go one step further and become the youngest major general in the history of the Federation.

But status is not everything, it needs to be supported by funds, connections, and intertwined interest groups.

The mafia can serve as a cornerstone for this particular period.

Luke set his sights on Las Vegas, Nevada, a gold mine that could be explored.

In the early years, the United States was in the midst of the Great Depression, and in order to stimulate the economy and tide over the difficulties, the Nevada legislature passed a bill to legalize gambling.

Since then, Las Vegas has become a gambling city, but it is far from being as well-known as it was in later generations.

Luke, who used to be involved in the Irish gang, did not want to touch the lucrative business of smuggling and drugs.

That will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble, and in the future, it will even become an embarrassing situation where you have to constantly wipe your ass for the mafia.

And Las Vegas's gaming, hotels, and security industries are all areas where the mafia can make a big difference.

While the casino has not yet developed, it should be possible to have unexpected surprises when you get involved in it first.

In the original timeline, Las Vegas was also paved by fellow mafia Benjamin Siegel, who raised $6 million to build the flamenco hotel and a large casino, which attracted wealthy tycoons from all over the world.

"You can always take a long-term view."

Marlena said adoringly, and she was put down on the couch a moment later.

The black wavy curls spread out like lotus flowers, and the beautiful face had a touch of redness.

"It's daytime ......"

Marlena said weakly.

"Don't get me wrong, I just think this sofa is soft and want to test the quality."

Luke has a serious mouth and a skillful movement in his hands.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows of the hotel, the sound of car horns can be faintly heard.