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The only time they met with the Spanish dictator Franco was when the cruise ship passed Gibraltar.

The reason for this was certainly not because Josie was drained; he had been bullied by Margot all night, and the next day he drank a ton of spring water.

The real reason for his disappearance was that he was hiding in the cabin practicing the Five Elements magic.

Having been a citizen of the Xia Kingdom in his previous life, and with the help of the official system translator, as well as drinking a considerable amount of the Fountain of Immortality containing a small amount of magic, Josie managed to get a basic understanding of water and gold before arriving in Austria.

There's no way around it; on a giant ship on the vast ocean, these two are the easiest to cultivate.

Of course, the so-called mastery is actually just barely enough to control a small amount of water or a nail.

Moreover, the actual control is not as efficient as using your hands directly.

There's still a long way to go before one can achieve the same effortless skill as the Dragon Emperor.

But it's a pretty good start nonetheless.

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With a long blast of its horn, the Margot slowly entered the port of Trieste.

The port of Trieste was once the largest port of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, but it was occupied by Italy after World War I, and in the future of the original timeline, it also belongs to Italy.

During World War II, this area was first occupied by the Allied forces and then divided between Italy and Yugoslavia.

However, in this world, due to the rise of Austria, it was occupied by Austria and the US military after Operation Return to the Eagle's Nest.

Although Italy had grievances, as a "defeated country," it was not in a position to negotiate with the US military.

Subsequently, after Austria supported the Yugoslav Empire and occupied the Slovenian region, it was only natural that, in the name of the Yugoslav Empire, it would jointly control this excellent harbor with the US military.

Then came the war with the Southern Federation, after which Italy demonstrated its astonishing strength, and Italy dared not say anything more.

Thus, amidst the cheers of the Austrian people, Trieste, once the premier port of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, officially returned to Austrian hands after nearly 30 years.

"Phew, finally landed. The cruise was nice, and the facilities were comfortable, but being away from land for so long, it felt like something was missing!" Peggy Carter, dressed in a dark blue dress, exclaimed as she disembarked.

Her appearance also drew the attention of the people around her.

After all, a woman that tall and large is quite rare in all of Europe.

"This is nothing. I'll take you on a trip through space a few times, and you'll see that compared to the endless ocean of space, your so-called Atlantic Ocean is no different from a small lake!" Marwell, dressed in a neutral-colored suit, said arrogantly, placing his hand on Carter's shoulder.

Just as she said, a mere twenty-day ocean voyage didn't really feel like much to her.

Her longest flight record was six months of solo space travel.

"Alright, alright, I know you're impressive, but please be mindful of the occasion." Carter rolled his eyes helplessly at Mar-Vell's boasting, but inwardly, Mar-Vell stirred a slight ripple in his heart... Interstellar travel? It certainly sounds tempting.

“Peggy, why don’t you just come back to Hala with me? Even though you’re an Earthling, the Kree aren’t xenophobic. With your strength, the Supreme Intelligence would definitely be willing to accept you!” Seeing that Carter’s expression seemed to change, Mar-Vell’s eyes darted around, and he whispered in her ear.

Whether it's the Kree, or most other cosmic civilizations like the Shi'ar and Nova, they are not actually a single race, but rather composed of one or two core races plus countless subordinate races.

Even in a powerful and unique place like Asgard, there are Aesir and Vanir gods—Frigga, the Queen of the Gods, is a Vanir god.

In contrast, empires like the Skrulls, composed entirely of a single ethnic group, are extremely rare.

Therefore, although Carter is a backward "native of Earth," as a super soldier with a physique no weaker than that of elite Kree warriors, Mar-Vell believes she has the opportunity to gain the recognition of the Supreme Intelligence and become a citizen of the Kree Empire.

“I’m sorry, Earth is my home. I have no intention of leaving. Besides, there are still many crises on Earth. I have a responsibility to protect my home, not to go to a strange civilization and fight for a country I don’t understand.” However, Carter refused Mar-Vell’s invitation without hesitation.

As a British man who worked for the United States after the war, Carter was considered an anomaly by many.

But at least the UK and the US have always been allies, and neither the former Strategic Scientific Corps nor the current CIA cares about nationality, so her behavior can be barely justified.

But to abandon the Earth that nurtured you and run off to become a warrior of an alien civilization, fighting for extraterrestrials?

Carter stated that he hasn't reached that level of open-mindedness yet.

Faced with Carter's clean and decisive rejection, Mar-Vell could only express his regret.

"What are you two standing there for? Get in the car!" Just as the two were talking, Qiao Xi, who was already getting into the car in the distance, shouted to them. He had no idea that his girlfriend had just been poached.

But even if I knew, I wouldn't care.

First, given Carter's personality, it would be difficult for him to be poached. Second, super soldiers are no longer a rarity for him; losing one makes no difference, and having one more doesn't make a difference either.

"Alright, let's go. It's best not to talk about these things in public, otherwise it could cause trouble if someone with ulterior motives overhears!" Carter nodded to Josie, then said to Marwell, and without waiting for a reply, got into the car behind Josie and the others.

Josie and her group were quite large, so the Austrian side had prepared a convoy well in advance.

They will first arrive at the nearest airport, and then fly directly to Schwangau, where Neuschwanstein Castle is located. The two places are only about 500 kilometers apart, and with a private plane, it won't take much time.

Josie and her family got into one car, and Carter naturally wouldn't want to make a fool of himself by squeezing in with them.

Marville, after being lectured by Carter, shrugged and got into a car with Carter.

What no one noticed was that, just after the convoy started moving, a dark shadow flashed past in the shadow of a tall tower that overlooked most of the port area.

"Josh, what's wrong?" Margot asked curiously in the car, noticing Josh's furrowed brows.

"I don't know why, but just now I felt like someone was watching me!" Josh said.

“Really? Why don’t we ask Vito and the others?” Margot said upon hearing Josie’s words.

“I’ve already asked, and Vito and the security personnel have checked, but they haven’t noticed anything unusual. And it seems that Carter and Marwell haven’t noticed anything unusual either. Maybe I’m just overthinking it!” Josie shook her head and said.

Josie was well aware of her own abilities. Although she had drunk from the Fountain of Immortality like Margot, the effects of this substance on physical fitness and senses were extremely limited, aside from prolonging life, and far inferior to the Super Soldier Potion.

So if even he could sense that he was being followed, then there was no reason why Vito and Carter wouldn't feel it either.

What Josie didn't know was that the Five Elements magic he practiced, although it was just a magician's technique and not a cultivation method, would actually enhance his perception of the outside world after he started practicing it.

At this point, he might still not be able to defeat super soldiers like Vito and Carter with just one hand.

However, if we're talking purely about intuition, he's actually stronger than Vito and the others.

So his intuition was actually correct.

Someone was indeed observing him just now.

However, the other party was extremely far away, even beyond the reach of ordinary human vision, so Josie could only vaguely sense that she was being spied on, and could not detect the other party at all.

Throughout the rest of the journey until he boarded the plane, Josie never experienced that feeling again, so he completely dismissed it as an illusion.

Trieste is only about 500 kilometers from Schwango, which is only a half-hour flight for Josh and his friends.

The plane Josh flies on these days is no longer a DC-3 or C-69.

Those are all planes manufactured by other airlines. Now that Josh is in charge of the Boeing Group, wouldn't he be laughed at if he flew on other companies' planes?

Moreover, with the early introduction and widespread adoption of second-generation fighter jets such as the Mirage 3 and Mi-21 by Josie, aircraft technology worldwide has made leaps and bounds.

While continuing to develop more advanced jet engines, many airlines have also begun to try to apply jet aircraft technology to the civil aerospace industry.

With Josh Smith as its incredibly capable CEO, Boeing is undoubtedly at the forefront of the world in this regard.

Several months ago, Boeing's first prototype jet airliner, the Boeing 707, successfully completed its test flight.

The Boeing 707 that Josie and her group are currently traveling in is a specially modified version, officially named the Boeing VC137.

This aircraft is very famous both in Josie's original timeline and in the Red Alert world.

The reason for its fame is related to Melody, who had a personal grudge against Josie.

It was Melody that made the aircraft's design synonymous with "Air Force One," the presidential limousine of the United States.

Starting with My Melody, Air Force One has actually gone through many different models, but its exterior design and paint scheme have all been copied from the VC137 without exception.

However, in this world, Josie had already created this aircraft ahead of time.

Moreover, not only did Josie own one, he also gifted one to Truman—not directly, of course, as that would be a bribe.

However, if the donation is made to the White House in Boeing's name, then there is no problem.

"We've arrived! Look, that's Neuschwanstein Castle!" As the plane slowly descended, Josie pointed to a dreamlike castle standing high on the mountain below.

"So beautiful, much prettier than in the photos!" Following Josie's gaze, Margot's eyes flashed with a hint of infatuation.

Not to mention Margot, even Carter and Marwell couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy towards her at this moment.

After all, they are women too.

“We can’t see very clearly from this distance. There are helicopters in the castle. We can take a helicopter to get closer and get a better view!” Josie said with a smile, leaning on Margot’s shoulder.

Because Neuschwanstein Castle is hidden in the dense forests of the mountains, the only way to fully appreciate the beauty of its exterior is from an aerial view.

Jet airliners, due to their speed, are clearly not suitable for getting too close to the castle.

However, there is no problem at all with helicopters.

To facilitate travel and to better explore the surrounding scenery, Josie specially built a helipad in the castle.

At the same time, a rather splendidly dressed figure appeared on the streets of Schwangau, watching the landing of Air Force One from afar.

"Hey! Stop right there, show me your ID!" The patrol officers on the street quickly spotted the uninvited guest and immediately stepped forward to question him.

Although Josie has not been in Austria for the past two years, his control over Austria has become increasingly profound as Ouroboros continues to develop.

To facilitate convenience and maintain privacy, the entire area within a radius of tens of kilometers around the town of Schwangau has been designated as private property by Josie.

However, the town's population was already small at that time, and Josie also needed some people to serve her, as well as the people in the castle needed a place to go in their spare time.

So the people in the town were not driven away.

However, the town's security had long been taken over by Josie's men.

The patrolman knew everyone in town, and although Josie's wedding was approaching, it was still more than a month away, so the guests wouldn't arrive so early.