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"The agents of Die Sechs Fuchse report only toVierhaus and he reports only to me. The particularassignment we have in mind for you would, in theevent war is imminent with the United States,paralyze their war effort and neutralize them. Itwould, we are certain, keep the United States out ofthe war. In other words, Hans, this mission coulddirectly affect the outcome of our struggle. So, if youchoose to accept and are successful, you will be thesingle most important war hero in the history of theThird Reich."Ingersoll's excitement flooded over. He began tospeak but Hitler held up a finger."Before you say anything, Hans Wolfe, you mustunderstand if you accept this job, both Hans Wolfeand Johann Ingersoll must die. You would become aman without an identity. A number.""A number?""Willie " Hitler said."You would be known only as Siebenundzwanzig""Twenty-seven? Why twenty-seven?""You will understand in time," Vierhaus said.