As the last remaining mafia boss in Sicily, even the sheriff is unwilling to provoke a ruthless character.

Alessandro has great prestige and intimidation within the family, as well as in Palermo itself.

And over time, his status and power grew.

When ordinary people see him, they must call him "Your Excellency" to show their respect.

The other leaders within the family were either co-opted or suppressed, and gradually formed a hall where Alessandro expressed his personal opinions, distributed benefits and territory at every meeting.

Although the mafia is not as good as before, and there is always a concern about whether Mussolini will be liquidated again, it is an unquestionable fact that Alexandro, who took advantage of the situation, has gradually grown in his hands.

Therefore, the Strategic Science Corps will take a fancy to him and develop into an informant.

It's just that Alessandro, who is respectfully called "Your Excellency" and is deeply admired by many thugs, heard Luke's indifferent tone, but a trace of fear appeared on his face.

Having lived through Mussolini's purges, he had a strong psychological shadow on the army, which was essentially a violent organ.

If you offend this young captain, it will be tantamount to loosening the thighs of the Allied forces, and sooner or later you will be listed as the object of liquidation after the war.

Even if he switched to Mussolini's government, according to the dictator's temper, I am afraid that it will not end well.

Thinking of this, Alessandro's hands trembled slightly, and a touch of ruthlessness rose on his face full of meat.

"Mr. Corleone, I apologize to you for Elio's disrespect to you!"

He put his palm on the table, and with a "swish", he pulled out a dagger from behind his waist and slashed it fiercely.

"Ahhh Ahh

Screams of pain echoed through the Bronze Bell Tavern.

A thick finger like a radish strip rolled down the table.

Bean-sized sweat came out from the forehead and the tip of the nose and slowly dripped down.

Alessandro gasped and said, "Mr. Corleone, are you satisfied?" ”

Luke let go of the palm that was pressing on Elio's head and shook his head slowly and expressionlessly.

"I didn't make you make amends! I'm asking you to explain how the mafia treats people who don't respect their friends enough. ”

"Mr. Corleone, I ......"

"Don't you understand? I want an explanation from you! Tell me, Xhosa, how much weight does your mafia friendship have? ”

Luke's still cold voice put a lot of pressure on Alessandro.

He already knew that the young captain was not a foolish layman.

The bloody practice of cutting off fingers is a common way to beg for mercy within the mafia, but it still does not impress the other party.

Alessandro glanced at Elio, who turned pale with fright, and sighed inwardly.

"Carmelo! Drag Elio down and chop off one of his hands! ”

Able to see the opportunity and become the top leader of the Kemorra family, Alessandro is also somewhat courageous.

Although Elio is his nephew and favorite junior, he can still give it up in order to appease Luke's anger.

Who called him too stupid!

Just like the previous mafia members, they look above the top and feel that they are the real masters of Italy!

For example, Francisco Cuccia, who triggered the end of the mafia, is such an idiot!

He was both the mayor of Piana de Grecchi and the boss of the local mafia.

As a result, when he greeted Mussolini, who was the "great leader" at the time, he used a rather arrogant tone to ask why the other party had to bring so many policemen.

Because Kuccia felt that on his own turf, with the protection of the mafia, no one could pose a threat to Mussolini.

This almost rude attitude annoyed Mussolini, who was powerful at the time.

A few months later, the dictator had gathered 4,000 Rangers and 6,000 policemen to strike at the mafia.

As for Kucha?

He was arrested and imprisoned on charges of "insulting the Führer", "flouting the law", and "confronting the government".

Alessandro, who had had terrible experiences such as being wanted and almost being executed, would not have learned from that fool as Cucha and made the same mistake.

"Mr. Corleone, you are an eternal friend of the mafia, and anyone who disrespects you is tantamount to despising me! Defy the Kmorra family! ”

In less than a minute, the strong man named "Carmelo" presented a palm that was placed in a tray.

"Are you still satisfied with this explanation? If that's not enough, I'll have Elio take him to the slaughterhouse. ”

Seeing Alessandro's low posture in a frightened and almost groveling manner, Luke's cold expression was like the snow being melted by the sun.

He picked up the wine glass on the table and said, "Come! Cheers to each other's friendship! ”

The smile is gentle, and there is no hint of the previous aggressiveness.

This ability to change his face, seeing the dum-dugan behind him, was stunned for a moment, and thought: "The chief is really a terrible person." ”

The vicious and brutal mafia is like a docile sheep in front of him.

With the smell of blood that spread, Alessandro smiled and drank the red wine in his glass.

"Get things done as soon as possible, and the Allies won't forget your efforts."

Before walking out of the tavern, Luke patted Alessandro on the shoulder and continued: "Those of your compatriots who are thriving in North America and New York, who go in and out of fancy hotels with parliamentarians, and who have Hollywood actresses in their arms, Xhosa, I admire you, and you deserve a chance." ”

"Mr. Corleone, I will remember this personal friendship!"

Alessandro was stunned for a moment, then reacted.

He bent slightly, lowered his head, and waited for Luke to reach out his left hand.

This is the highest etiquette within the mafia, showing respect!

Often, only characters like the "godfather" can get the ringleader's kiss on the hand.

"No need. Your respect, your attitude, I've seen it. ”

The corners of Luke's mouth twitched, he wasn't in the habit of letting men kiss the back of his hand.

Walking out of the Brass Bell Tavern, the Roaring Commandos get into their cars and check into one of the best hotels in Palermo.

On the way, Dugan, who was sitting next to him, had a sullen expression that wanted to speak and stopped.

"You want to ask, why do I treat Alessandro with such an attitude?"

Luke opened his closed eyes, and it was Manuel who was sitting in the front seat driving, and there were no outsiders, so he said without hiding it: "Dugan, you don't understand the thinking of gangsters. ”

Although the Italian mafia has always used family honor and blood ties as a means to ensure loyalty. But that doesn't mean they're really a bunch of credible thugs. ”

Duggan nodded thoughtfully, remembering that Luke seemed to have close ties to the Irish gangsters.

"If you want to tame a vicious dog, you have to beat it with a stick until it doesn't dare to show its fangs at you again. The same is true for the mafia. ”

Luke looked through the car window at the pedestrians on the streets of Palermo and smiled, "And human nature is a very complicated thing. Perhaps Xhosa still held a grudge against me before, but because of my status, the Allied victories did not dare to show it. ”

But when I told him that I would support him to become the face of the Allies in Sicily, he would be richly rewarded after the war. Xhosa's heart may only be filled with gratitude, and all that unpleasant emotion is behind her. ”

"When you use harsh tactics, establish unquestionable authority, and give you what you should have paid, they will be grateful to you – this is typical gangster thinking!"