Superman of the American Comics

Chapter 37 President's Award, Goodbye Captain America

After everything was settled, Luke spent the next few days in various social situations.

From the press conference held by the White House to the celebration dinners held by various military ministries, they never stopped.

Everyone who saw him laughed and laughed, praised him a lot, and the atmosphere was so harmonious that Luke almost had the illusion that "the war has been won".

According to the plot of the movie, if Captain America hadn't stopped the Hydra Red Skull's bombing plan, the Allies might not have won so smoothly.

"...I am very honored to present this Medal of Honor, which symbolizes bravery and fearlessness, to Brigadier General Luke Carville! He is a hero of the Confederate States and our hero!"

On the lawn of the White House, President Roosevelt, who was sitting in a wheelchair, personally put the medal representing the highest military honor on Luke's chest.

Afterwards, the two shook hands cordially and took a group photo.

It is estimated that the headlines of all the newspapers tomorrow will be news about this matter.

"Although I heard that you are very young, I didn't expect you to be so young! You know, when I'm your age, my mind is full of how to strike up a conversation with the hottest girl in school!"

After the honorary ceremony, it was a luncheon at the White House, and the entourage pushed Mr. President to Luke's side.

As a person in power who has been in office for the longest time in the history of the United States and is also highly rated, the other party knows how to bring people closer.

During the entire conversation, Mr. President just talked about Luke's parents who died young, the difficult past at school, and Uncle Frank.

Act like a gentle and loving elder, not someone in a position of authority.

"I just made some insignificant contributions, no different from those soldiers on the battlefield."

When Luke spoke beautiful words, he did not fall behind.

Politicians always like to beat around the bush, even one like Roosevelt.

"Me and Dwight, thank you for your gift. Luke - can I call you that! I've seen a lot of good young people, but you are still the best of them!"

Mr. President finally got to the point, smiled and said: "In return, what should I do for you? This war is not over yet, and the distribution of many... benefits is difficult to determine, and your seat is already eye-catching enough , It is not easy to continue to go up.”

"I want to go back to the battlefield and end this war with my own hands."

Luke spoke loudly, without any fake expression.

For him, the position of brigadier general was not enough.

While the war is not over, the key is to seize the time to earn achievements.

Regardless of Roosevelt being polite to him now, when the dust of World War II settles, if Luke has no other use value except for the halo of honor above his head, the other party will definitely treat him as a passerby.

By the way, if there is no accident, the president in a wheelchair may die of a sudden cerebral hemorrhage before the war is completely over.

In this way, Truman, as the vice president, is worth investing in.

A series of thoughts raced through Luke's head.

"Uh……"

Mr. President, who was waiting to write a bunch of bad checks, was stunned for a moment. Why didn't this young brigadier general play his cards according to the routine.

Obviously, it should be him who promises benefits, wins the relationship, and then reaps the gratitude, accepting him as a confidant...

How did it become a righteous and awe-inspiring initiative to ask for a fight?

"Then I'll contact Allied Command."

Mr. President said dryly.

Luke, who watched the other party leave, restrained his smile.

He set a goal long ago not to be the mascot of the federal government.

Neither politicians nor capital groups can buy themselves off.

"Who would be willing to be inferior to others?"

Luke held the champagne in his hand, with a sneer at the corner of his mouth.

"Your Excellency, Commodore, I am a reporter from the Daily Bugle! Can I take a photo?"

When the young reporter saw Mr. President leaving, the entourage did not stop him, and hurried over.

He struggled to carry the bulky camera and looked at Luke expectantly.

Daily Bugle?

Dare to love this is still an old-fashioned newspaper?

Luke raised his eyebrows, stood up straight, with a friendly and polite smile on his face.

"can."

Click!

A flash of light freezes the picture.

The upright figure and handsome face of the young brigadier general will be spread around the world along with the printed newspapers.

……

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"You don't look very happy, Steve—oh no, I should call you Captain America. Who's going to take care of the Germans? The Stars and Stripes Man with big plans!"

By the time Luke met Rogers, it had been a week since he had returned to New York.

The Allied Command finally agreed to the young brigadier general who wanted to go to the front line to go to the battlefield.

Luke, who was free, made a special trip to visit his old friend, and he hummed the familiar melody that is widely known in the streets and alleys.

It’s just that Rogers didn’t seem too happy to hear the song, turned his head in shame, and said, “Stop making fun of me, Luke—or, do you want me to call you Superman too? I don’t like it at all now life!"

Backstage at the Broadway theater, Captain America, wearing a tight costume and holding a Stars and Stripes shield in his hand, has a frustrated expression on his face.

There is no longer the steadfastness and high morale of the past!

He had become a bond salesman in the hands of the senator.

Daily life is to cooperate with publicity, perform on stage, and then take group photos.

Speaking the same lines, doing repetitive movements, like a machine!

"You're a comic book and movie hero, the Captain America everyone adores..."

Luke patted the other person on the shoulder and said this deliberately.

"They just need an idol! A clown standing on stage! You are the hero in the real world! By the way, I haven't congratulated you yet, Commodore Cavill!"

Rogers shook his head, cheered up, and said with a smile.

His original purpose of joining the army was to make his due contribution to this war like the soldiers on the front line.

Instead of being a clown, standing on the stage and speaking meaningless lines, selling various bonds issued by the state.

"I thought you would like this feeling, a big star in Broadway theater, and people know you everywhere you go."

Luke hooked Rogers' neck with his hand, and said with a smile.

"But you have changed a lot. I used to have to bend down to get your shoulders."

Rogers turned his face away, ignored his friend's teasing, and said in a tired tone: "You know, the last time I went to the Caspian training camp in New Jersey-that's the place we stayed. Every soldier is talking about you, saying From your training experience, and your legendary deeds."

"Really! I am happy for you and proud of you! Luke, you deserve this honor! I wanted to tell them that you are my friend! But I was afraid that the soldiers would ask why you were at the front , and I hid behind..."

Rogers, who was called "Captain America", laughed at himself.

He was tired of the present day, but he couldn't resist.

Obeying orders is the bounden duty of soldiers.

The senator obtained the consent of the military, and Rogers could only be obedient.

"Then you can go to Europe with me."

Luke still held Rogers' shoulders as he did in Brooklyn before, and said the surprising good news in an understatement tone.

"Europe...really?"

It took a few seconds for Rogers to react, with an expression of disbelief on his face.

"But what about the military? The senator won't agree!"

Soon, Rogers' eyes dimmed again.

He knew Luke was trying to help him, but it wouldn't be good to get in trouble for it.

Senator Brandt was well placed on the committee and had a good relationship with the military.

"Hey, little guy from Brooklyn, you've got a brigadier general, an Allied hero, and a rising star decorated by the President."

Luke pretended to be annoyed, frowned, and said his title solemnly.

In fact, before he drove here, he had gone to see that Senator Brandt.

Hearing about his purpose of coming, the arrogant senator agreed without saying a word.

Before Luke left, the other party even begged him not to blame him, keeping his posture very low.

This is the true nature of a politician, bullying the weak and fearing the strong, and acting according to the wind!

"How is it? Captain America, do you want to go to the European battlefield and see how powerful Hydra is with me!"

Hearing Luke's invitation, Rogers nodded sharply, his eyes full of surprise.

He felt that his life had regained hope!

"Thank you, Luke."

Rogers said gratefully.

"You should call me Commander."

Luke laughed twice, and pulled Captain America away from the Broadway theater.

"Go! Let's go have a drink! Celebrate Captain America's new life and our reunion!"

The two figures crossed their shoulders, walked up the street talking and laughing, and disappeared into the crowd.

　ps: After reading it, you will vote for the ones with three consecutive collections, right?ヾ(=ω=)o

　　

　

(End of this chapter)