Eagle’s Glory

After finishing the conversation with the young man, Edmond Dantès followed Chanel out of the room in a haunted way.

It was already night, and the island of Monte Cristo was already dark, and only a few rooms in the huge building had light from candles. With the help of these dim lights, Chanel took Edmond Dantès around the corridor and finally came to the outside of a room.

"You can rest here," Chanel told him.

"Where is Father Faria?" Edmond Dantès did not enter the door to rest immediately, but first asked the whereabouts of the priest.

"The priest? He's in there." Chanel replied with a smile, "Considering that he's inconvenient now and needs someone else's care, I think it's best to arrange your residence together so that you can take care of the elderly easily."

"That's great." Edmond Dantès breathed a sigh of relief, and then immediately thanked Chanel, "Miss Noel, you are so considerate to the priest."

"This is what you should do as a maid, and it's not worthy of your praise." Chanel still replied with a smile, "Okay, it's getting late, you should rest early, I should go back too."

"Well, you've worked hard, goodbye." Edmond Dantes said goodbye to her hastily.

"Good night." Chanel saluted him and left along the way he came.

Edmond Dantes watched as the girl's figure disappeared into the darkness.

Although she has always said that she is just "a mere maid", judging from the accommodation she can arrange, her status under His Majesty Napoleon II is absolutely extraordinary.

It's not surprising that people will renew the people closest to them. Even if they don't have a title or bloodline, just as a personal maid, this Miss Noel must have a detached status.

Edmund Dantès didn't think so much anymore, he pushed open the door and walked in.

His expression was very strange, with residual excitement and complete confusion.

Although he had a chat with the young man just now and made a promise to serve him, he was still in a state of confusion—this is not surprising, after all, he had just been released from the gloomy dungeon and suddenly accepted With such a huge amount of information, it is definitely impossible to adapt to it all at once.

Precisely because he is in a state of confusion now, he finds himself more than ever eager for the teachings of Father Faria.

Father Faria...his spiritual mentor and father, the only one in the world who will never bully him, coax him, betray him, always give him advice with the utmost patience.

The rooms assigned to them were rather rudimentary, apparently just hastily repaired, signs of dilapidation could be seen everywhere, and only the most basic furniture, but no matter what, it was a thousand times better than the "Hotel" in Castle Eve.

There were two beds in the room, and with the help of dim candlelight, Edmond Dantès quickly found Father Faria on one of the beds.

He was worried that the priest had fallen asleep, so he just slowly approached the bed, but unexpectedly, the priest immediately opened his eyes and looked at his adopted son kindly.

"My child, are you back?"

"I'm back." Edmond Dantes let out a sigh of relief.

"It sounds like you experienced a very strong mental shock just now..." Father Faria continued to look at Edmond, "It's still early, tell me what happened to you."

Of course Edmond Dantès could see that the old man was trying to solve problems for himself. He knew even more that if he kept silent, the other party would only be more worried, so he no longer hesitated, but he Everything the young people met and talked with was told to the priest as it was.

Father Faria listened quietly. At first, his face was calm, but the more he listened, the more strange his expression became. When he learned the true identity of the owner of the island, even he couldn't help showing a look of surprise.

When Edmund Dantes finished speaking, he couldn't help but sigh, "Bonaparte! This is probably the last name we two can never get rid of. I didn't expect that we were imprisoned because of them; Prison still depends on them..."

Edmond Dantès also felt a little dumbfounded when the priest said this.

"Do you think you want to serve this family?" the priest asked again.

Where do we have a choice now? Edmund smiled bitterly in his heart.

Now that the two of them are on the island, under the control of others, how could they disobey that boy's orders.

"Don't worry about me." Seemingly seeing what he was thinking, the priest suddenly replied, "I have reached this age and may be killed by a new disease at any time, and I myself have already prepared accordingly. I am not afraid, nor even regretful, because I have allowed my life to continue through you, and I have taught you everything, but this useless and cumbersome body is left behind. I don't mind when the body dies, if it becomes a hindrance to you, I'd love to die now."

"No!" In a panic, Edmond Dantès interrupted the priest loudly, "I beg you, don't say such cruel words, I don't want to see you die, you have eaten in this life. There is too much suffering. So you can live a long time until I make up for all the suffering you have suffered before, otherwise God will not be fair at all!"

"As far as I can see, God's best job is to create injustice in the world." Father Faria replied with a smile.

However, having said that, he was very moved by Yoshiko's true feelings in his heart.

"Father, you know me, I'm a man of words, and since I have promised to serve him, then I will definitely do it." Then, Edmond Dantes replied sternly, "And , I am not embarrassed, because as His Majesty said, all other paths for me are cut off, and if I want to take revenge on those who oppressed and insulted me, I need to resort to great power... His Majesty Napoleon II, if there is this Power, then I am willing to use this power. I believe that as long as he can return to the throne of France, then I will one day express my resentment."

After hearing what Edmond Dantes said in his heart, the priest was not surprised, just blinked silently.

"My child, you are doomed to take a dangerous path."

They all know that the so-called career is easier said than done? At that time, Emperor Napoleon was not able to reverse his fate. He was destroyed under the weight of the coalition forces of all countries, and had to tragically surrender to the enemy country, and finally fell to the fate of an isolated island.

He is still like this, so can his son really do better?

Every sensible person will be muttering in their hearts.

However, the reason why people are people is because people will do things that seem impossible. As long as there is a glimmer of hope, they will do it to the end, because this is not only the cause of His Majesty Napoleon II, but also Edmund- Dantès' career is over.

If you don't do anything, what's the difference between staying in the dungeon and being a sad mouse?

After talking to Father Faria, Edmund Danteston felt a lot of lucidity in his head.

Yes, now that you have decided what to do next, what is there to be confused about?

There was a sense of pride in his heart.

If a person ten years younger than him dares to challenge fate, why should he not dare?

Just like when he encountered a storm when he was a sailor, just close his eyes and rush forward. What is there to be afraid of? Do you have anything to lose?

"Then, what are you going to do with the treasure on this island?" Just when he was full of pride, Father Faria suddenly asked.

This question has brought Edmond Dantes back to reality.

Yeah...treasure...the treasure of Monte Cristo Island!

Ever since he learned about the treasure, Edmond Dantès has thought countless times how to use this huge wealth to destroy his enemies; and Father Faria forced him to repeat word by word, time and time again. Reciting that broken letter made the name of the island engraved in his soul, and he couldn't forget it even for a moment.

Not only him, but even the life of the priest is inseparable from the treasure of Monte Cristo Island - in a sense, the treasure is even the spiritual sustenance for the old man to continue to live in the painful and desperate prison life.

And maybe it was a trick of fate, they were on the island of Monte Cristo at the moment, how could Father Faria be at ease? !

Edmond Dantes was lost in thought.

This is indeed a very confusing issue.

First of all, this treasure does not necessarily exist; secondly, even if it does exist, it may have been secretly excavated hundreds of years ago; thirdly, maybe it is not an accident that the young man came to Monte Cristo Island, and he may also have come to Monte Cristo from a certain channel. Hearing the news of the treasure, he was the first to unearth it.

No matter which one of the above three situations actually occurs, the so-called "treasure" is nothing but a mirror.

Only by circumventing all these circumstances can the treasure lie quietly in a cave on the island of Monte Cristo, waiting to be unearthed.

Even if I found it, how should I use it?

The island of Monte Cristo, though it was a deserted island before, is now clearly under the control of someone—and the same person he has just pledged his allegiance to.

So in theory, the treasure seems to be... the boy's?

But this is also unreasonable, because the treasure was originally owned by the Spada family. When the last descendant of the Spada family was alive, he had already said that he would give all his property to Father Faria, and Father Faria had a lifetime They are all thinking about this treasure... What right does he have to decide who the treasure belongs to on behalf of the priest?

Thoughts came and went, and in the end, Edmond Dantes made a decision.

"If I do find the treasure, then I will leave half to you and the other half, 40% to His Majesty, and 10% to myself." He looked at the priest, and then said seriously, "Father, I I don't know if you can support my decision."

"Why do you think so?" Father Faria was noncommittal, but asked him what he thought.

"I don't care so much about money. If the treasure is really as big as you said, then even if I only get 10%, it will be enough for me to enjoy my life." Edmond Dantes replied calmly, "Your Majesty saved our lives and gave us freedom, plus I'm already serving him now... So in return, I have to give him my treasure, which is the real repayment. As for you... You have the right to Have half of the treasure, because you are the ultimate successor of the Spada family, and the one who has the secret of the treasure, you see, is it appropriate for me to think so?"

Edmund Dantes's eyes were calm, clearly the result of his deliberation, not a whim.

At this moment, he had really gotten rid of the shadow of the naive sailor, and transformed into a person who really dared to take responsibility.

Father Faria blinked silently, very satisfied.

"My child, I don't care how you plan to distribute your treasure, I just see you have the courage to decide how to distribute it. I see vigor in you, which is good."

"In other words, do you agree with my distribution plan?" Edmond Dantes was delighted.

"No, I disagree." The priest shook his head.

"Huh?" Edmond Dantès was stunned. He didn't understand why the priest suddenly changed his mind. "Do you have any other opinions...?"

"Since you don't care about money, what should I care about? I don't know if I can live until tomorrow, so why bother to rob the living people for money." The priest laughed mockingly, "So I Hope to make another change in your allocation plan - 80% for your majesty, 20% for you."

"You don't want a penny?!" Edmond Dantès became anxious when he heard it. "No, this is not acceptable."

"I've decided, child. So don't argue with me and waste my few years of life." Father Faria gently swept his adopted son, suppressing his next words. "Of course, my distribution is by no means unconditional... I will meet with His Majesty, and then tell him that I know the news of the treasure, and I am willing to donate to support his cause, and use it in exchange for a condition."

"What conditions..." Edmond Dantes asked blankly.

"I'm going to give you a different title, so that after he succeeds in his great career, he can make you a hereditary nobleman of the empire, at least an earl." Father Faria said word by word, "He must set up a letter, and I will will reveal the ultimate secret."

Edmond Dantès was stunned. He didn't expect the priest to have made up his mind after hearing about it, and he would actually consider this point for him...

His tears almost fell. "What's the use of me wanting those **** things... it's all yours!"

"No, I don't need it at all." The old man shook his head gently, "I have no children, no other relatives, and my life is coming to an end. Honor and money mean nothing to me; But you are different. You are only 30 years old. You have a long future. In the future, you will have a family and children. I must consider what I can leave for you and your descendants. Everything will depreciate here. In the era of , probably only hereditary titles can make them a little bit brighter..."

"No...!" Edmond Dantes still had difficulty accepting.

"Don't be childish! If you are grateful to me, then do as I say." Father Faria interrupted him again, "Okay, don't waste any more time, go and see now. Your tip, find that treasure on the island."

"Now?" Edmond Dantes asked rhetorically.

"One day later, the greater the risk of being discovered—and the greater your stake. We can't afford to delay." Father Faria looked at Edmond with urging eyes. " Just let me rest my eyes, hurry up and look for it, and see what the thing that I have been worrying about all my life looks like!"

Under the watchful eyes of the priest, Edmond Dantes' expression gradually became solemn.

He stood up again.

Yes, whether it's for the priest or for himself, he wants to see if that damned charming treasure is there, and what it looks like...

"Okay, then I'll go now." He didn't delay, but nodded hastily to the priest.

Then, he opened the door and carefully observed the surroundings.

Everything was immersed in dark silence, no one was walking in it, and he seemed to be able to see one or two people patrolling in the distance, but he felt that he could easily sneak out.

So what are you waiting for?

He closed the door and rushed into the darkness.

With the help of dim candlelight and starlight, he walked through the ruins of the monastery in the dark, then over the broken wall, and came to the wasteland of the island.

Then, following the description he had recited countless times, he found the traces of the cardinal on the island.

He followed the stream to find it, and finally found a spot at the bottom of the gorge, covered with moss and grass.

He carefully swept away the cover, and found an iron cover, then he grabbed the iron ring, lifted the iron cover with force, and saw the deep stone steps below.

An ominous premonition suddenly rose in his heart.

All this seems to be going too smoothly, even if he knows the cardinal's will, it shouldn't be so smooth.

Could it be... Has anyone really been here before?

He shivered all over.

But now he couldn't bear to hesitate any longer.

He gritted his teeth and rushed into the cave along the stone steps.

The cave was huge, he lit the torch, and found that the cave was connected to another cave - just as the will described.

He no longer hesitated, and quickly rushed to the second cave.

It was still empty, as if there was nothing there.

Edmond Dantes took a deep breath.

Let me unravel the final mystery of fate!

He walked to the corner, then bowed and began to scrape the dust from the ground.

"what!"

His hands stopped quickly, because for a moment he was so fascinated by the jewels that he could barely keep his eyes open.

It was a huge money cabinet with gold and various jewels on three floors, and these jewels were shining brightly in front of him now.

Edmond Dantes was stunned for a moment.

He already knew that there was a treasure here, but when he actually saw the treasure, he found that his original mental preparations were just ridiculous rumors—

etc!

After the initial excitement passed, he suddenly felt something was wrong.

The cash drawer appears to have been vandalized.

The smile on his face suddenly froze.

"Mr. Dantès, what are you doing?"

At this moment, a question sounded behind him.

Although the sound was low, it echoed in the cave, and then resounded in Edmond Dantes' ears like thunder.

He heard the voice.

He looked back in amazement.

In the dim light, he clearly saw that the young man was standing at the entrance of the cave with an indifferent expression, holding a cane in his hand.

And that Miss Noel was standing behind the young man with a gun, and looked at him with hostile eyes, as if asking him why he betrayed His Majesty.

"No...!" he muttered to himself, "I'm not a traitor!"

But how should this be explained? He was flustered, how could anyone believe that he was not trying to rob the treasure?

Aigron has been observing the other party's expression.

He's about to freak out, forget it, get it under control first.

Aegron quickly took a few steps forward, and Edmond Dantès stood up and seemed to want to explain something, but in a flash of lightning, the cane poked his chest.

The great pain made Edmond Dantes's eyes black.

"I beg you, forgive the priest..." He finally left only this sentence, and then fainted.