Chapter 114 - 111 Steve, You Have To Stand Up.
After leaving the White House, Luke drove to the Army Club in Northwest, where Rogers waited for him.
Since his return to New York from London, he has been busy with various public appearances and military awards ceremonies, leaving little ti for himself. ??
Luke didn't get rid of his busy schedule until Roosevelt died and ca to Washington to attend the funeral and complete the dal ceremony.
'I wonder if Steve will be able to adjust to his new life?'
The black car stopped at the entrance of the club. An officer drove Luke.
After being promoted to Major General, the military provided him with an exceptional secretary, driver, and bodyguard -- the last one was unnecessary.
'If there was a problem, who would be protecting who?'
'If you could be Superman's bodyguard, you should at least be the Sorcerer Supre or Odin.'
'But then again, I need to find myself so people who can handle things. '
Luke had a few suitable candidates, just not decided at the mont.
In his opinion, there's no future in fighting alone.
'If the Chitauri army descends on the earth in the future, I would have to swing my fist around myself.'
'The only enemies worth handling personally are the ones like Thanos, Apocalypse, and Dormammu.'
'The recruitnt campaign of S.H.I.E.L.D. is about to begin. I wonder how many people can be recruited? '
Luke's mind wandered as he walked up the steps.
As soon as he stepped into the hall of the Army Club, a small wave of surprise sounded.
Luke, dressed in a crisp military uniform and had his hair combed ticulously, instantly beca the center of attention.
He couldn't help it. He was now a celebrity, and the recruitnt posters had changed from Uncle Sam to Superman with the red cloak.
The aura of a legendary hero was more than enough to attract people's attention.
This is just like the tales of Washington chopping down a cherry tree and Columbus making an egg stand that so many people enjoy.
As to whether it's true or not, no one cared.
On the other hand, Luke had many legendary stories, which were worth talking about at the dinner table.
"Hello, Major General Cavill! I'm from the second batch of recruits from Camp Lehigh!"
"Major General, I'm a big fan of yours. Can I have your autograph?"
"Thank you for stopping those Aryan demons! You're a great hero!"
"…"
Chattering noises poured in, drowning out the soothing music flowing in the hall for a while.
The club's atmosphere beca lively as retired soldiers or off-duty officers surrounded Luke in the middle.
"I'm sorry, I have an appointnt with a friend. "
Seeing that the conversation was getting more and more distorted, Luke put on a gentle smile without losing his manners while rushing out of the encirclent and headed for the second floor.
It would seem that the na Superman will be tied to the Aryan demons and the female warlock in the future.
He didn't know whether he should thank Colonel Philips or worry about his reputation being damaged.
Luke already foresaw the awkward scene when the reporter ca up to him with a microphone and asked Superman how many female sorceress friends he had.
'I prefer to live a low-profile life, but unfortunately, my strength wouldn't allow to do so. '
The young Major General shook his head and went to the relatively quieter second floor.
The first thing that caught his eye was Rogers sitting at the bar.
"Hey, Colonel Rogers of Brooklyn, why are you frowning? Are you having problems with your cute little girlfriend?"
Luke tapped his colleague on the shoulder and teased, "Or are you just mourning the mory of the late President?"
"Neither. "
Rogers, who was already a Colonel, was a bit depressed. He took a sip of whiskey and said, "The war is over, which should be a happy thing, but I feel like I've lost my purpose. "
As the well-known Captain Arica, Rogers' fa isn't far behind Luke's.
In the eyes of many children who loved reading comics, the Stars and Stripes uniform is more iconic than Superman's red cloak.
"You look a little depressed. "
Luke snapped his fingers and asked for a cup of fruit gin.
Because of him, the trajectory of Rogers' life changed.
He didn't fall into the glacier, let alone sleep for 70 years.
Captain Arica has since embraced a new life -- though it's not clear whether it's good or bad.
He made it back to Brooklyn, topped off with the honor of being Captain Arica, was honored by the President, and fell in love with a blonde girl who looked like a little rose.
Except for the temporary whereabouts of the best friend, all of it seed to be so beautiful.
"I found myself with nowhere to go, Luke. "
Rogers smiled bitterly. Not long ago, he was received by the new President and awarded the dal of Honor.
Those who have the sa treatnt include the Howling Commandos who followed Luke and essential mbers of the Strategic Science Reserve.
Logically speaking, Rogers should feel satisfied.
But after he stayed in Brooklyn for a while, he felt utterly lost, as if he had lost his direction.
"The doors of S.H.I.E.L.D. are always open to you. "
Luke smiled and shook his glass of alcohol.
He could understand Rogers' feelings, just like many veterans who leave the battlefield and are unable to integrate into society so quickly.
Soldiers accustod to guns and smoke often find it challenging to adapt to the laughter around them.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.?"
Rogers was a little surprised. He hadn't heard of this organization.
" It's the Strategic Science Reserve. " Luke explained. "At the end of the war, the Strategic Science Reserve, which was initially used to fight Hydra, faced restructuring. I just changed the na. "
"Doesn't S.H.I.E.L.D. sound better?"
"In that case, you have sothing to do again. Unlike , who hasn't found a goal yet. "
Rogers's eyes reveal a trace of envy.
What he wanted the most was Luke's determined attitude of always being on the move and never feeling hesitant.
"Steve, don't always think about what you experienced on the battlefield. Even if you aren't a good soldier, you can do sothing else. What's more, this country still needs you. "
Luke once again played the role of a spiritual ntor and persuasively says, "Peace is only temporary. Even if Fascism is dismantled and the Nazi camp is crushed, the politicians in the White House will soon find a new enemy, a red bear standing on the Siberian plains. "
It's a vast country that occupies one-fifth of the world's landmass and is the central core of the Dual-Power.
"You an there will be another war?"
Rogers was shocked. He didn't doubt Luke's judgnt.
Because after many factual trials, it has been proven that his good friend's vision was always accurate and could always pinpoint the truth very sharply.
"In a sense, it's indeed a war. "
Luke took a sip of his alcohol. Before long, the new President would implent Truman Doctrine, which started the Cold War.
The Warsaw Pact and NATO, which imply the ergence of two militaristic political blocs, also confront two social systems.
"So, consider this; sooner or later, Captain Arica will have to pick up his shield and get back out on the battlefield. S.H.I.E.L.D. would be a good place to stay. "
Like a broker selling stocks on Wall Street, Luke said that to Rogers, who had planned to retire and return to ordinary life. He was sowhat shaken.
"Let think about it. Thank you, Luke. "
Rogers sincerely thanked him.
"It's not just you, Steve; the country is in mourning for President Roosevelt. At the sa ti, reveling in the victory of the war. Everyone is confused, and no one knows where to go …"
Luke drained his glass of gin and patted Rogers on the shoulder.
Captain Arica was actually in an awkward position.
In the original storyline, Rogers fell into the glacier and was posthumously recognized as a war hero by the military.
Of course, for a dead person who couldn't speak, one could praise him infinitely, no matter how high.
But now it's different. Rogers is still alive.
So, in addition to the heroic na, the military has no intention of giving any tangible rewards.
Luke understood this point a long ti ago.
The so-called 'hero' was nothing more than the mascot of the military.
When the country needed you, naturally, they would highly regard you and vigorously publicize your heroic stories and positive image.
But once the war was over, you would lose your usefulness and beco dispensable at any mont.
This was the case with Rogers.
With the war won and preparations to sit down and share the cake, the United States no longer needed Captain Arica to sell bonds.
So, he was abandoned. The army did not care about him, and the White House had nothing to offer but honor.
Luke, who knew the future trajectory, started preparing a long ti ago.
By capturing the Italian city of Ro, he got an incredible and unforgettable result.
He then defeated Hydra, initially laid his foundation, and gradually gained a personal voice.
Today, he is no longer a hero with only a na but a General with absolute power.
"I hope you can give an answer when we et next ti, Steve. "
Luke raised his hand to look at the ti, placed the tip under the cup, and helped Rogers pay the bill.
He had to go and et his next guest.
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