Eagle’s Glory

After solving the troubles of the secret police, Aigron and Princess Sophie began to focus on the stage again. With the performance of the drama, the night came unknowingly - and this also meant that it was time to leave. It's time.

The two walked out of the box, and then, under escort, mixed with the crowd of the audience and walked out of the theater.

After walking out of the gate, the two of them looked back at the huge brightly lit building behind them.

For some reason, Aegron felt that there was more reluctance in Her Royal Highness's eyes than himself.

Perhaps, for her, this is not only a journey to satisfy the child's wish, but also a very novel experience.

Then they followed the way they had just come, went to the far street, and got into the carriage.

"Aigron, I'm sorry, for some reasons you know, I can't bring you here too often." Before the carriage started, Princess Sophie said apologetically to Aegron, "Probably only once a week."

"It's okay, it's not easy to be able to do this step, I can only thank you." Aegron replied respectfully.

This is not a lie. After all, the frequency is higher than he originally expected. It can be seen that Her Royal Highness has really fought for him with all his heart.

"I can see that you are a little tired, why don't you take a rest in the carriage." Then, Aigron said thoughtfully, "If you don't mind, you can lean on my shoulder, it will be more comfortable."

Her Royal Highness was stunned for a moment, then glared at him.

"What are you thinking about again?"

"I just want to repay you a little." Agron looked at her aggrieved. "You have given me so much favor, and if I can't do anything in return, it will not only make me feel pitiful, but it will make me even more despicable, doesn't it... So, even if you let me do a little bit, it can make me feel at ease and make me feel good about myself. Still someone who is of some use to you after all."

Hearing his sincere words, Her Royal Highness's eyes gradually softened.

"Hmph. The French..."

In the end, she neither agreed nor refused, but only mumbled softly.

The carriage started slowly, then gradually accelerated, traversing the streets of Vienna along the way,

"It might be pretty good if you keep going like this." After a long silence, Her Royal Highness said in a low voice. "Don't be dragged down by names, do what you want to do... Isn't that what many people dream of?"

"I admit that it looks really good. But... if all this is based on the basis of admiration, then there is not much beauty at all." Aegron replied. "Others have given me everything, and they can take everything from me. I... I can't live in the fear of being deprived of everything at any time. I must be my own master, not someone else's slave."

"Children always don't know how to cherish the eyes, imagine that they are omnipotent, and don't know how to regret until they are met with blood and blood." Her Royal Highness The Princess complained in a low voice, "Aigron, I will give you what you want, stay well. I'll be fine..."

Perhaps because of her sleepiness, her voice became longer and longer, with a thick nasal sound.

Did you just pretend you didn't hear it? The topic seems a little dangerous here.

But Aigron still couldn't help answering the words of Her Royal Highness. He has never been afraid to reveal his heart to Her Royal Highness, and this time there is no need to make an exception.

"You still treat me as a child, but since I've grown up, you can't keep me thirteen years old forever, and I can't do it either." Agron looked out the car window with a little excitement, "I I also have my own way to go. How can I rely on others for everything? Your Highness, I don’t know what my future will be like, but I think I can grow into a person who can make you proud and make you never I regret what I have poured into me in the past and now..."

Then he stopped because he found that Her Royal Highness the Princess had fallen asleep—

And fell asleep on his shoulder.

Under the dim light of the lantern, Aigron could see her chest and abdomen rising and falling evenly due to her breathing. Her expression was quiet and soft, which was a world away from her strong appearance in front of others.

Well, maybe it's a good thing to stop the topic here. he thought to himself.

He then remained motionless so that Her Royal Highness the Princess could complete the journey back to Schönbrunn in as comfortable a way as possible.

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The night passed quietly, the day came to the earth again, and Aigron also returned to the real world from the wonderful journey of the night.

This also means that he has returned to his usual rhythm of life.

As his body gradually recovered, the familiar rhythm of life returned, and he managed all this with ease, calmly accumulating useful knowledge and experience for himself in the future.

This afternoon, while he was still studying in the room, he suddenly heard a notice that someone came to visit.

With doubt, Aigron followed the servant out of his room, came to the fountain, and found that several people were already standing there.

The men were all in military uniforms, and he knew two of them—one was his teacher, Captain Foresti, and the other was his theoretical stepfather, the Earl of Nepeg.

After seeing him coming, both of them cast their gazes towards him, and Count Naipeg nodded at him with a smile.

Confused, Aegron continued to walk towards them, and then found that the standing posture of this group of people was quite particular-several people surrounded one person in the middle.

And as the distance got closer, he finally recognized the man surrounded by him—he was the Emperor's younger brother, Archduke Karl, the former commander of the Austrian Imperial Army.

The big duchess had a square face, short brown hair, and was well-mannered. He had always shown the image of a soldier, and he was no exception today.

He was wearing a white military uniform with a red sash, and on his chest was the highest honor of the Austrian Empire, the Grand Cross Marie-Theresa Medal of Honor.

With his vigorous and powerful steps, the diamonds on the medal also shone brightly, emitting a dazzling light.

There are many people in the world who are not worthy of their names and deceive the world, especially among the royal family who are not worthy of virtue, but this Archduke Karl is worthy of his own honor.

He was one of the best army commanders of the Austrian Empire and even at that time. He had defeated the generals of the French Republic many times during the Great Revolution. Later, even against Napoleon, he was not stage fright. Under his command, the once weak Austrian army, Almost overthrown the mighty emperor in 1809.

Although Austria was defeated by Napoleon many times, Napoleon looked down on the Austrian army a little, but Napoleon's evaluation of Grand Duke Karl himself was quite high, which shows his fineness.

At this time, the Grand Duke also saw him, so his eyes fell on him.

This is a stern but without any vicious look, like a commander inspecting his own soldiers.

The two of them met very rarely. Before, because of his young age, Aigron didn't even have a chance to talk to him at all, at most he just knew each other.

But even so, Aigron did not have any stage fright, he walked calmly in front of the group of soldiers, and then bowed to the Archduke.

"Nice to meet you, Your Highness. Are you calling me?"

The Grand Duke did not answer immediately, but glanced at a few people around, then nodded.

"That's right, I want to see you," he replied in a serious tone, "Count Nepegg has said a lot of compliments to me before, and I can't help but wonder if you're really worthy of him. Compliment, I just came to see His Majesty today, so I stopped by to have a look."

"Archduke Karl used to be my commander-in-chief, and I followed him from birth to death." After he finished speaking, Count Naipeg explained in a low voice, "Every time I go back to Vienna, if there is a chance, I will find an opportunity to visit him..."

Although the cause and effect have been explained very clearly, but for some unknown reason, Aigron suddenly felt a little subtle.

The last time they saw this "stepfather", they had an argument, and the count also said a lot of inexplicable words, and today he introduced Archduke Karl to see him. What is the meaning of this? ...

Of course, despite his doubts in his heart, Aigron did not show his emotions on his face, but calmly faced the prestigious commander.

"Your Highness, as you can see, I'm just an ordinary young man, and I don't deserve much praise from others."

"In terms of your age, it's not ordinary to be able to hold your breath and know humility." The Grand Duke seemed to be in a good mood today, and he complimented him casually, "Of course, considering that you have that father, just do At this point, I'm afraid it's not enough."

"Thank you for your encouragement. I will try my best to be a person worthy of others' pride, Your Highness. But please forgive me, I didn't live in this world to be worthy of being someone's son." Reply with dignity, "I respect my father, but that doesn't mean I'm a copy of him, I'm going to have my life."

The Grand Duke was a little surprised and looked at him again.

"Oh, what a nice, ambitious young man."

Then, he inadvertently changed the subject, "I heard that you have some resistance to serving in the Austrian army?"

"No, Your Highness, I'm willing to give everything to defend this country." Iger shook his head solemnly, "I just don't like to express this kind of heart in the way of joining the army, and there is more than this way in the world."

"To give everything to defend Austria...?" The Archduke couldn't help laughing, then looked at the others, "God, I never thought I would hear this from a Bonaparte!"

"His Royal Highness, although I am a French, I am also an Austrian. I will never forget the favor I received here, and I will never forget the upbringing of the Habsburg family." Agron looked at Karl The Grand Duke replied without changing his face and heart, "Because of this feeling, I can't imagine the day when Austria becomes obscure, even being a second-rate country is unacceptable, the great Austria must be in the hands of God. There's a place in the courtyard, forever - and I, if necessary, will give it my all."

His tone was so low, so emotional and so warm that he didn't even know if he was lying.

Such emotional words quickly infected everyone around them. Although they are already sophisticated adults, everyone can't help but be moved by this at this moment.

Although they have different identities, they have all fought to defend the Austrian Empire on the battlefield, and what they pursue is not only their own glory and wealth, but also for "Austria", a country that bears too many feelings for them. Under this topic, it is easier to get emotional.

"It seems that at least on this issue, we still have some consensus." After a moment of silence, the Grand Duke nodded, "Sir, no matter how sincere you say this, I am very happy. "