A few days later, at noon.

Several jeeps slowly pulled into Piazza Venezia, with Colonel Phillips and Peggy Carter sitting on them.

This white marble circular square in the heart of Rome is surrounded by Italian defenders.

They surrounded the Palazzo Venezia, which towered majestically on one side of the square, and even set up machine guns.

It's no wonder that these Italians mobilized the crowd and made an amazing formation with great fanfare.

A few days ago, there was a huge commotion in the Venetian Palace, which almost made the King of Italy think that the Allied tanks had entered the city, and the air force launched a bombing, so frightened that he got up from bed in the middle of the night and did not sleep all night.

Later, it was learned that Hitler had sent people to try to rescue Mussolini, and the royal family hurriedly mobilized troops to besiege the Venetian Palace in the name of protection.

"Captain Cavill seems to have scared the Italians enough."

Colonel Phillips said with a victor's gesture.

He opened the car door and stepped down from the inside, looking at the Palazzo Venezia.

The eyes of the others also looked at the balcony on the second floor.

Mussolini, who once lived there, gave the famous "balcony speech".

And he spoke those incendiary precepts to the Italian people, promising many seemingly bright futures.

And now, the dictator has been defeated and the country has chosen to surrender.

All the good things have come to naught.

Piazza Venezia is gradually crowded with Italian people.

A moment later, a tall figure stepped out, standing on the open-air balcony, carrying in his hand the Italian dictator, who was no longer as imposing as before.

Mussolini, who once pointed out the country and was invincible, was like a frosted eggplant, drooping his shoulders and being lifted in humiliation.

He looked at Luke with hatred and fear in his eyes, it was this young Allied captain who had ended his dictatorship!

The other party suddenly rushed into the Venetian Palace, defeated all the guards, and defeated the team that Hillette came to the rescue.

Let yourself, as the ruler of Italy, be reduced to a prisoner of a little captain!

In the silent square, there was soon a cheer, followed by a tsunami-like applause.

Wave after wave, centered on Piazza Venezia, spread in all directions, from block to block!

"Liberate Italy! Long live freedom! ”

"Down with the dictator! Mussolini stepped down! ”

"Hang him! Hang this demon! ”

In the midst of the enthusiastic and solemn cheers, such slogans continued to emerge, and more crowds began to gather in Piazza Venezia.

One by one, they looked excited, raised their arms and shouted!

Mussolini's dictatorship led to the prevalence of fascism.

Food is regulated, freedom of expression is banned, people take to the streets every day to demonstrate, and the wave of strikes never stops.

So, in the eyes of the people who have lived a miserable life, Luke is not some hateful aggressor, but a great hero who liberated the country from the dictator!

Well, that's in line with the romantic character of Italians!

"I made the right decision."

Seeing that the reputation rating on the character panel was refreshed like a waterfall, Luke said that he was very satisfied.

Aggressive, and passively completing tasks, he prefers the former!

When the cheering crowd had dispersed, Colonel Phillips led Carter into the Venetian Palace.

The Roaring Commandos put away their heavy machine guns in the hall and waited for condolences from friendly forces.

"Long time no see, Luke!"

Colonel Phillips' calm expression could no longer be maintained, and he shook Luke's palm excitedly.

Seeing him like that, it seems that he can't wait to take a group photo immediately and appear in the newspapers of the Allied countries with such a legendary figure as soon as possible!

"You didn't disappoint me! Mr. President has praised you so much that he will honour you as soon as he returns to New York! ”

Colonel Phillips leaned close to Luke's ear and whispered the news.

Carter's beautiful eyes flashed on the side, she didn't expect that the young Brooklyn man she met at the Stark Messe would one day become a war hero of the Allied Powers.

There is nothing more wonderful about life's encounters than this.

At the behest of the American military, Luke's name has spread throughout the Allied forces, and his legendary deeds are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Compared to Captain America, who stayed on stage to sell bonds and perform in costumes, thus becoming a household name, a man like Luke who infiltrated the base camp behind enemy lines alone and did amazing things that caused a sensation in the world is more likely to be recognized by the soldiers!

"I just won this war for the Allies and made some insignificant contributions, like every soldier who fought on the front lines."

Luke modestly responded to Colonel Phillips' compliments, which were all the more admirable.

A soldier who can still remain calm in the face of applause and flowers is the right person to become a general.

……

……

The night is draped in tulle and flutters.

The Venetian Palace, which had survived a fierce battle, was cleaned by the Italians and was given a new look – if you ignore the destroyed balconies of the dormitories and the collapsed dungeons.

The hornet-like walls have been repainted and carved with more elaborate patterns.

The blood-stained marble floor was cleaned and cleaned like a mirror.

Falling crystal chandeliers, ruined paintings, broken railings...... All of these have been restored and replaced.

The air of the Palazzo Venezia is filled with soothing music.

Those princes and ministers, the elite class, dressed up one by one, came here as if they were rushing to the ball.

The protagonist of this banquet is naturally Luke, who is dressed in a straight military dress.

Everyone was curious about what this war hero who led a team alone to break through the city of Rome and liberate Italy was like.

When they saw Luke, who was tall and straight-backed, they were not disappointed.

The face is cold and the eyes are deep, like the heroes who came out of Greek mythology, which makes people feel convinced.

Although this Allied captain is still very young, his momentum is not inferior to that of the princes and magnates present, and no one dares to despise him!

- It cannot be ruled out that this is the influence of the achievements of the "legendary man".

"Guess what position the Allies are going to promote you to?"

As if the war had been put behind him, Luke had finished entertaining a group of royal family members and dignitaries, and was pulled aside by Colonel Phillips in his spare time.

"Colonel? Or a lieutenant colonel? ”

Luke holds a glass of champagne with a relaxed smile on his face.

I'm too young, and even if I have real achievements, I still lack qualifications.

You know, the most famous general in American history, Douglas MacArthur, was promoted to major general at the age of forty-five.

Luke knew in his heart that neither the military nor the president could promote him too high at once.

The first is that it will attract criticism and cause dissatisfaction.

Secondly, it is difficult to convince the public, after all, he has no foundation now.

Relying on the name of a war hero is not enough to settle the bosses of various factions in the military.

What's more, the false name of "hero" can be made up, and it is the least valuable!

"At first, I was going to be awarded a colonel, and the colonel officer who was less than twenty years old was enough to reward you, but ......"

Colonel Phillips' old face showed a happy smile.

"The Italians disagree! Especially on the royal side, if just a mere colonel conquered the city of Rome, it would make them lose face! ”

The government of the Kingdom of Italy would never accept that a colonel with less than thirty men dared to break into the city of Rome, kidnap Mussolini in a grand manner, terrify 40 million people, and live in the Venetian Palace like an emperor to give orders.

It's a shame!

And it will make Italy a laughing stock!

"So?"

Luke raised an eyebrow in surprise, which was not what he expected.

"Congratulations Luke, becoming the youngest general in American history!"

Colonel Phillips replied.