Eagle’s Glory

"Then you can pray for my victory, so that everything will be perfect?"

Agron smiled and said loudly to Agnes.

He really did not expect that Agnes would reply to him like this.

Right now, the sun is close to falling completely into the sea, and the hazy night begins to occupy the sky, leaving only the last few afterglow on the sea, still struggling tenaciously.

And Agnes was standing on the embankment looking at the sea at the moment, her eyes were firm and deep, with awe-inspiring and inviolable pride, and touching sincerity.

"As far as I'm concerned, if I have to choose one side, a friend's victory is better than that old man's victory. However, Aegron, no one can predict the arrangement of fate, God knows what will happen next? I think one person It's good to take risks for your own ideals, but human power is exhausted after all, don't push yourself too hard... In my opinion, even if you can't become an emperor in the end, you can still be an excellent poet and an excellent swordsman , isn't this already very, very admirable? Ordinary people may not be able to achieve one of these achievements in their entire lives... Besides, the people around you, especially Princess Teresa, cherish you so much - so You should cherish your precious life even more, it is easy for you to die, but those who live will suffer all the pain.”

Agnes said these words with a dignified and serious attitude that is rarely seen in her usual manner.

Her voice, combined with the sound of the waves, even sounded like an aria to Aegron, soft and touching.

Of course, he was not so arrogant that he thought that his charm had completely convinced Agnes. He knew very well that Agnes hoped that she could cherish her own life purely because of the starting point of "cherishing talents".

According to common sense, talented people tend to be arrogant and arrogant, and they have no tolerance for others, and they cannot see that others are better than themselves, but Agnes is not. Although she has a proud and confident personality, she is never jealous because of the excellence of others, on the contrary, she sincerely appreciates and cherishes——

This is Agnes, so forthright and kind.

Because of this, he also appreciates Agnes even more.

As for whether he will take the initiative to ask for death after failure, he has not seriously considered this issue at all.

Because... he can't give himself any room for hesitation, he can only have success in his heart, otherwise he wouldn't do these things in the first place.

"I'm so sorry, I used such a harsh topic to affect your mood." He smiled slightly and changed the subject, "Okay, now do I think we have reached an agreement?"

Agnes nodded slightly. "Thank you, I think that's really the best solution."

"Well, very good." Agron also nodded, then took two steps forward, and then stood side by side with Agnes, looking at the sea in the distance.

"Six months ago in Switzerland, Alice and I were boating on Lake Constance, and we stood together like this, watching the sunset..." Aigron said with emotion, "At that time, the two of us had a good conversation. I think Alice's Stronger mind than most men, really hope to see her again one day, I think we should have more pleasant topics to talk about."

Agnes lowered her gaze slightly, and when Agron said so, she also missed her sister a little.

"I think that day should not be far away." She replied in a low voice. "I don't know how cute my nephew or niece will be... Now that we are here, we are completely isolated. I just hope that my sister and child are all well, and may God bless them."

"You and Alice have a really deep bond. That makes me very envious, because you know, although my father had another illegitimate child, and my mother married and had another child after my father's death, I didn't have any real siblings. , so there is no way to experience this kind of brotherly love." Aegron felt.

"Actually...not everyone is like this." Agnes suddenly smiled bitterly, "I originally thought my relationship with my sister was very common, but then I found out that in those high-ranking and powerful families, Brothers and sisters are indifferent to each other and even hate each other is the norm... Maybe people don't always value what they already have."

"Yes, this is a rare emotional bond that is worth cherishing forever." Aegron nodded, "You two are my friends, and I will try my best to help you. No matter what happens, I am full of you. Respect."

He found that it was useless to coerce and tempt a person with such a temper as Agnes. She was stubborn and stubborn, and would not listen to other people's opinions easily - but as long as Alice was mentioned, then Agnes was particularly easy to convince .

What an enviable sisterhood... but there is no doubt that this is also her character weakness.

Of course, having this "weakness" is anything but unfortunate.

After all, if a person abandons all the ties of family and friendship and becomes without "weaknesses", what interest is there in his life?

"Our sisters will also try their best to help their friends." Agnes smiled at Agron.

After opening her heart this time, she finally admitted that this young man was her friend.

Agnes has grown up with her peers, including admirable opponents, young ladies who are occasionally acquainted in social situations but not worth mentioning at all, female companions and maids at home, but only. Lack of friends alone.

On the one hand, it is because she is arrogant and arrogant, and there are too few people who can get into her eyes; on the other hand, it is not the prestige that she has usually created, so that most of her peers dare not approach it at all.

Looking at her usual words and deeds, and looking at her impressive achievements, others only regard her as an arrogant, ill-tempered young lady, how can they see the kind and sensitive hidden under her indifferent appearance. What about souls who cherish their families and do not admire wealth?

Maybe being able to meet a peer who can touch the soul also gave Agnes some kind of catharsis.

Then, the two fell silent at the same time, quietly watching the last ray of the setting sun being engulfed by the sea that had turned black.

At this time, on the steps of the breakwater, a dark shadow reappeared. Aegron turned to look over and found that his captain, Andre Davout, had returned.

"Andre, how's it going?" he asked.

"The letter has been sent, Your Majesty." Andrei stood a few steps away from them, and then answered loudly, "You and Miss Agnes are having a good time, right?"

"It was a very pleasant chat." Aegron replied without hesitation. "Miss Agnes is a very nice person."

easy-going? That's just for you... Andre murmured in his heart.

"Dinner is ready, do you and Miss Agnes go now, or wait a while?" However, he didn't show it, but continued to ask respectfully.

"Since it's already night, let's go to dinner." Agron looked at Agnes.

"Okay, it just so happens that I'm a little hungry too." Of course Agnes agreed without any objection.

So they left the sea and went to the fortress where Aegron temporarily lived for dinner.

Since he left Methoni and started marching all the way, Aigron usually only eats dry food for the march, at most a little dried salted fish as a dressing; but today is different, he conquered this fortress and port, as the victor , he rightfully has the privilege of expropriation and plunder.

So today his dinner was very rich, with grilled chicken and lamb chops on the table, and Agnes, as the only guest he invited, sat next to him for dinner.

Also, because of today's victory, Agron's appetite is very good, even if Agnes sits aside, he has no scruples and devours the food.

And Agnes did not express dissatisfaction with this, she just carefully cut the meat into small pieces, and then ate in silence.

Soon, the dinner was over in Aegron's wind and clouds, Aegron had the food taken away, and then motioned to Andre Davout.

"Andre, I think it's time for everyone to rest, have you arranged a room for Agnes?" he asked.

"It has been arranged, Your Majesty." Andre replied immediately.

Then, he glanced at Agnes with some guilty conscience, "It's... right next to you."

Agron raised his head and looked at him with some astonishment. "Why do you have to arrange it this way?"

"Your Majesty, Edgar is afraid that exposing Agnes to the public will cause her too much trouble, so in order to solve this concern, I think it is best to let her stay here, after all, you are surrounded by heavy security. , and no one will offend her."

Agron thought about it and thought it was right, so he looked at Agnes again and asked her for her opinion.

Agnes' expression was obviously embarrassed, but she didn't seem to know what to refute, so after a moment of hesitation, she nodded slightly.

Since Agnes has no opinion, then Agron will no longer be entangled.

"Okay, then take her to rest." Agron nodded, "Remember, although Agnes is generous, you should also pay attention, she is a woman after all, so don't affect her normal daily life. "

"Yes, Your Majesty." Andre responded immediately, "I have been taught a lesson, but I never dare to forget how powerful Miss Agnes is. How dare you offend her?"

His words caused a chuckle from the two of them.

"Good night, Agnes." After smiling, Agron said goodbye to Agnes.

"Good night, Agron." Agnes also waved goodbye to Agron gracefully.

Then, Andre took Agnes away.

After they left, Aegron did not rest immediately. He picked up the pen and paper again and continued to write today's notes under the oil lamp. Then, he picked up the map of the nearby area, studied it carefully, and prepared for the next challenge.

The pleasure just now had been forgotten by him at this moment, and there were still too many important things waiting for him to do, and the communication with Agnes was only an occasional adjustment.

And it didn't take long for Andrei to come back again.

"Your Majesty, I have settled Miss Agnes."

"Very good." Aegron continued to write on the table without looking up. "Is there anything else?"

"The Count of Monte Cristo asks to see you," Andre replied. "He looks troubled."

"Oh?" Aegron was a little surprised, so he put down the pen in his hand, "Then let him come over."

Andre went out, and soon brought Edmund Dantes back.

"Good evening, Edmund." Aegron asked the other party gently. "Seeing me so late, do you have anything to report?"

"Your Majesty, I..." Edmund's expression was a little strange, and he seemed to hesitate.

"What?" Agron was surprised and asked the other party. "Go ahead."

Edmund Dantès hesitated for a moment, then finally made up his mind, "You gave me the job of collecting the dead and cleaning up the prisoners, I did it, and then when the prisoners were interrogated... I was told that he knew Phil. South."

Aigron frowned at first, and at any moment he remembered who that Fernan was.

"Fernand de Morcerf?" he asked.

Fernand de Morcerf, the one who deliberately denounced Edmund the sailor, put him in prison for more than ten years, and robbed his fiancée, of course Aigron knew—he was even with him. Schoenbrunn Palace met once.

"Hey, that guy pretended to be a good surname for himself!" Edmund Dantes laughed with anger and disgust. "That's right, it's him."

"What happened to him?" Agron asked again.

"You may not know, according to my investigation, Fernan went to Greece to serve as Ioannina Pasha's instructor before, but he betrayed his benefactor and exchanged his benefactor's life for a reward... This vicious **** doesn't do anything good anywhere."

Although Aigron actually knew all this, he still made a surprised expression on purpose.

"Is there such a thing?"

"Yes... Your Majesty." Edmund Dantes suppressed the anger in his heart, and then told Aigron what he had learned through his investigation.

"Okay, I probably understand..." After Aigron finished listening, he nodded slightly, "I can understand why you despise and hate him so much, Edmund. But why did you mention him to me tonight? ?"

"After I interrogated the officers in the prisoners today, I learned that after Fernand returned to France, although he has been reused and promoted, he still has not completely cut off contact with the place, and he is also regarded by the French military as an expert on Near Eastern affairs. He also visited the Egyptian army and served as an instructor for a while."

Edmund Dantes paused for a moment before continuing. "So, Your Majesty, I have reason to suspect that he may also be sent here by the French government this time to do something against you."

"In that case, it is indeed possible." Aegron remained calm. "But right now it's just speculation."

"Your Majesty, I implore you...if he does come and falls into our hands..." Edmund Dantes looked at the young man with excitement, "then hand him over to me."

"What are you going to do with him?" Aegron was noncommittal.

"I don't know...I don't know yet." Edmund Dantes shook his head. "But I think it's always a terrible thing in the world."

"Okay, I promise you." Agron nodded calmly.