Chapter 09: Chapter IX: A Tentative, Two Soldiers

"General Patton once said, 'War depends on weapons, but victory depends on soldiers'! We can definitely win this battle because we have the best soldiers!"

"The Strategic Science Corps is composed of alliances from various countries. The elites of the free world have gathered here! Our goal is to build the most powerful army in history! And all armies have a leader!"

"After this week, we will choose that person!"

"He will be the first super soldier!"

"Similarly, he will personally send Adolf Hitler to hell!"

"..."

After two weeks of recruit training, Colonel Phillips finally revealed the "super soldier" selection plan.

He held Carter's score sheet in his hand and looked at Luke, who was tall and tall.

This young man from Brooklyn is still performing well as always.

Judging from his physical fitness and comprehensive performance in various training events, he is the well-deserved number one among the recruits in the Caspian training camp.

This is the super soldier the country needs!

Colonel Phillips thought with satisfaction.

Then, he accidentally saw the thin and short Rogers and sighed helplessly.

Although the other party trains seriously and never slacks off.

However, his naturally weak constitution made it difficult for him to become a qualified soldier.

"I wonder what Erskine is thinking!"

Colonel Phillips was a little annoyed.

He is under pressure from the committee and the attention of the White House.

If the "super soldier" cannot satisfy the military, then his career will be over.

You must know that forming a strategic scientific corps requires countries to invest a lot of manpower and material resources.

Now, everyone is waiting for the results!

"Super soldier..."

After the training session, the team disbanded.

Many recruits had fiery eyes and were chanting this word.

"Boss Luke! Your performance should be the best among all the new recruits. You must be the super soldier!"

Back in the barracks, Gilmore Hodge, who had been taught a lesson by Carter, said flatteringly.

In the original plot, he was considered a passer-by villain.

He often used his big size and strong fists to bully the thin Rogers.

However, things changed after Luke arrived.

Hodge, who tried to gain satisfaction by bullying the weak, encountered Waterloo for the first time in his life.

On the first night after arriving at Caspian training camp, Hotch, as the villain, planned to make fun of Rogers, but Luke stuffed his head into the toilet.

He thought his fists were strong enough, but when faced with Luke, who had beaten gangsters, hacked gangsters, and painted houses, and had a wealth of life experiences, he was like a sheep meeting a lion, with no ability to resist.

From then on, no one among the recruits dared to provoke the Brooklyn duo.

As for Hodge, who was stuffed into the toilet, he became Luke's loyal dogleg.

Riding in front of and behind the horse every day, calling yourself boss, just like licking a dog!

Luke once wondered whether this guy had masochistic tendencies, or maybe water got in when his head was stuffed into the toilet.

But later I realized that bullies like Hodge, who bully the weak and fear the strong, often believe in the simple thinking of "big fists are the last word".

Therefore, it is normal for this behavior to occur.

All in all, Luke seems to have activated the template of the King of Soldiers and successfully dominated the entire Caspian training camp without even realizing it.

Not only did Colonel Phillips praise him highly, but he was also cheered and cheered wherever he went in the military camp.

"Use your head and think about it carefully. If the conditions for selecting super soldiers are training performance and strong muscles, then why doesn't the military select them directly from the army?"

Luke didn't treat Hotch well.

After all, you gain nothing by licking a dog!

"Yes, yes, Boss Luke makes sense!"

Hotch smiled while cleaning the barracks.

"Steve, don't be discouraged! I think Dr. Erskine is very optimistic about you!"

After sending away Hodge who was trying to please him, Luke walked up to Rogers.

The future Captain America was a little depressed at this time.

When he saw Luke's excellent performance and then thought about his own poor results, he was inevitably a little depressed.

"I never thought about becoming a super soldier, but I began to wonder if joining the army was the right choice. Maybe Bucky is right. If you are destined to not be able to do something, giving up is also a kind of courage!"

Rogers seemed to have reached a low point in his life, his tone full of uncertainty.

After these days of training, he finally realized how weak he was.

"I don't think so! If Dr. Erskine takes a fancy to you and recruits you into the army, he must have discovered some outstanding qualities worth cultivating in you! Confidence is the secret to success. Don't be swayed by temporary setbacks.

Defeat! A golden character is worth more than strong muscles..."

Luke brought over a steaming bowl of chicken soup for the soul, which made Rogers' eyes light up and his fighting spirit was high.

If he continues his efforts and says a few more inspirational quotes for future generations, maybe Captain America will regard him as a spiritual mentor.

"So, if you read more marketing soft articles, you can still learn something."

Luke breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Rogers' mood returned to a state of full energy.

After all, Captain America is an important part of his plan.

During the two-week recruit training, Luke showed himself unabashedly and achieved excellent results.

Of course it’s to get the Super Soldier Serum!

only!

He has no plans to put on the Stars and Stripes uniform and take over as Captain America!

"Even if I become a super soldier, I will inevitably be used as a mascot by politicians later on! I don't want to perform on stage and become an idol when I debut!"

Luke's thinking is very clear.

Military researches super soldier serum.

The real purpose is to form an invincible and powerful army.

In this way, we can drive straight into Berlin and end the war.

According to the development of the original plot, Dr. Erskine was eventually assassinated, the only specimen was destroyed, and the formula for the super soldier serum was lost.

As the only super soldier, Rogers was far less useful on the battlefield than as a mascot selling national bonds - or so the politicians thought.

If Luke had replaced Rogers and put on the Stars and Stripes uniform, his ending would probably be similar.

What if we change our approach and save Dr. Erskine?

Next, the super soldiers were mass-produced.

Luke still won't have any future, because he is no longer the special one.

So, after repeated consideration.

Luke decided to show his outstanding side in order to win the appreciation of Colonel Phillips, which put more pressure on Dr. Erskine.

When there are two suitable candidates, maybe the story will develop differently.

…

…

When it got dark, Erskine found Luke who was resting.

The German scientist directly stated his purpose of visit.

"Colonel Phillips thinks you are the best candidate for a super soldier, Luke, what do you think?"

Feeling the scrutinizing gaze, Luke looked calm and his heartbeat remained steady.

"The qualifications for a super soldier should not be a strong body! It should be about knowing compassion and having a heart of awe!"

Luke didn't hesitate and answered decisively.

He could see that Dr. Erskine was testing him.

The suitable candidate in the opponent's mind is always Rogers.

After the "Red Skull" incident, the German scientist had a psychological shadow.

Even if Luke performed well, Erskine himself would not be moved as much as what Rogers said at the recruiting station.

"Then do you think there is anyone in the training camp who meets such conditions?"

Erskine pushed up his glasses on the bridge of his nose and asked hesitantly.

"My friend! Steve Rogers! His character is completely worthy of trust!"

Luke's eyes were firm, as if that was what he was thinking in his heart.

Upon hearing this satisfactory answer, the last trace of doubt in Erskine's eyes disappeared without a trace.

Originally, he still had a grudge against Luke's involvement in the gang and the possibility that he might have blood on his hands.

I'm afraid that after the other party becomes a super soldier, he will completely lose his humanity like the Red Skull!

Because of the effectiveness of serum, that's what it is.

Good people get better and bad people get worse!

"very good!"

Erskine patted Luke's shoulder hard and smiled in approval.

Originally, he and Colonel Phillips had completely different ideas, and neither could convince the other.

But Luke's answer completely dispelled Erskine's doubts.

He said solemnly: "You two will be super soldiers!"