Eagle’s Glory

Chapter 255 142, old grudges and new grudges

"Then just pray for my victory. Wouldn't everything be perfect then?"

Aiglon said loudly to Agnes with a smile on his face.

He really didn't expect that Agnes would reply to him like this.

Now, the sun has almost completely sunk into the sea, and the hazy night has begun to occupy the sky, leaving only the last few rays of light on the sea, still struggling tenaciously.

And Agnes was standing on the embankment at the moment, overlooking the sea. Her eyes were firm and profound, with awe-inspiring pride and heart-touching sincerity.

"Personally, if I have to choose a side, it is better for my friend to win than for the old man to win. However, Aigron, no one can predict the fate of fate. God knows what will happen next? I think a person It's good to take risks for your own ideals, but human power has its limits after all, so don't force yourself too much... In my opinion, even if you can't become an emperor in the end, you can still become an excellent poet and an excellent swordsman. , isn’t this very, very admirable? Ordinary people may not be able to achieve one of these achievements in their lifetime... Moreover, the people around you, especially Princess Theresa, cherish you so much - so You should cherish your precious life even more. It is easy for you to die, but the living will bear all the pain."

Agnes said this with a dignified and serious attitude that is rarely seen in her.

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

Of course, he is not so arrogant that he thinks that his charm has completely convinced Agnes. He knows very well that Agnes hopes that he can cherish his life purely because of the starting point of "cherishing talents".

According to common sense, talented people tend to be arrogant and have no tolerance for others, and do not want others to be better than themselves, but Agnes did not. Although she has a proud and confident personality, she will never be jealous of others' excellence. On the contrary, she will sincerely appreciate and cherish it——

This is Agnes, so straightforward and kind.

Because of this, he also appreciated Agnes even more.

As for whether he would actively seek death after failure, he had not seriously considered this issue at all.

Because...he couldn't give himself any room for hesitation. He could only have the obsession to succeed in his heart, otherwise he wouldn't have done these things in the first place.

"I'm really sorry that I used such harsh topics to affect your mood." He smiled slightly and changed the topic, "Okay, can I think that we have reached an agreement now?"

Agnes nodded slightly. "Thank you, I think this is indeed the best solution."

"Um,

very good. "Aigron 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 together. We stood together like this, watching the sunset..." Aigron said with emotion, "The two of us had a very happy conversation at the time. I think Alice's She has a stronger mind than most men. I really hope to see her again one day. I think we should have more pleasant topics to talk about."

Agnes lowered her gaze slightly. After Agron said this, she also missed her sister a little.

"I think that day should not be far away." She replied softly. "I don't know how cute my nephew or niece will be...Now that we are here, our news has been completely cut off. I just hope that my sister and the child are well, and may God bless them."

"The relationship between you and Alice is really deep. This makes me very envious, because you know, although my father had another illegitimate child, and my mother also married and had children after my father died, I have never had a real brother or sister. , so there is no way to experience this kind of brotherly love." Aigron said with emotion.

"Actually... not everyone is like this." Agnes suddenly smiled bitterly, "I originally thought that my relationship with my sister was very common, but then I discovered that in those high-ranking and powerful families, It is normal for brothers and sisters to be indifferent to each other and even hate each other... Maybe people will never appreciate everything they already have."

"Yes, this is a very rare emotional bond that deserves to be cherished forever." Aigron nodded, "You two are my friends, and I will try my best to help you. No matter what happens, I am full of love for you. Respect."

He found that no amount of coercion or inducement was of any use to someone with Agnes' temperament. She was stubborn and hard-edged, and would not easily listen to other people's opinions - but as long as Alice was mentioned, Agnes would be particularly susceptible to submission. .

What an enviable sisterly bond...but there is no doubt that this is also a weakness of her character.

Of course, having this "weakness" is by no means a misfortune.

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

"We sisters will also try our best to help our friends." Agnes smiled at Agron.

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

From childhood to adulthood, Agnes came into contact with peers. Among them were rivals who were worthy of admiration, ladies who occasionally met in social situations but were not worth mentioning at all, and female companions and maids at home, but only Alone lacks friends.

On the one hand, this is because she is arrogant and there are too few people who can catch her eye; on the other hand, it is not because of her reputation that most of her peers dare not approach her.

Looking at her usual words and deeds and her impressive achievements, others only think of her as an arrogant and bad-tempered young lady. How can they see the kind, sensitive, and kind person hidden under her indifferent appearance? What about the soul that cherishes its family and does not crave wealth?

Maybe being able to meet a peer who can touch the soul can also give Agnes some kind of catharsis in her heart.

Then, the two of them fell silent at the same time, watching quietly as the last ray of the setting sun was swallowed up by the ocean that had turned into black.

At this time, a dark figure reappeared on the steps of the breakwater. Aiglon turned his head and looked over, and found that his guard captain Andre Davout was back.

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

"The letter has been sent, Your Majesty." Andrei stood a few steps away from them and replied loudly, "Did you enjoy your chat with Miss Agnes?"

"It was a great chat." Aigron replied without hesitation. "Miss Agnes is a very easy person to get along with."

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

"Dinner is ready. Will you and Miss Agnes go now, or wait a while?" However, he did not show it, but continued to ask respectfully.

"Since it's already dark, let's go have dinner." Aigron looked at Agnes.

"Okay, I happen to be a little hungry too." Of course Agnes had no objection and agreed directly.

So, they left the seaside and came to have dinner in the fortress where Aigron temporarily lived.

Ever since he left Mesoni and started marching all the way, Aiglon usually only ate dry food for the march, with at most a little salted fish as a spice; but today was different, he conquered this fortress and port as a victor. , he naturally had the privilege of requisitioning and plundering.

So today he had a very sumptuous dinner, with roast chicken and lamb chops placed on the table, and Agnes, as the only guest he invited, sat next to him to have dinner together.

Similarly, just because of today's victory, Aigron's appetite was very good. Even if Agnes sat aside, he had no scruples and devoured 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 ended in the chaos of Aigron. Aigron asked people to take away the food, and then signaled 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 guiltily, "Right... right next to you."

Aiglon raised his head and looked at him in astonishment. "Why do you want to arrange it like this?"

"Your Majesty, Edgar is afraid that Agnes will be exposed to everyone. This will bring her too much trouble. So in order to solve this worry, I think it is best to let her stay here. After all, you are surrounded by heavy security. , and no one will offend her."

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

Agnes looked obviously embarrassed, but she didn't seem to know what to retort, so she nodded lightly after hesitating for a moment.

Since Agnes has no objection, Agron is no longer entangled.

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

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

His words caused a chuckle from both men.

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

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

Andre then took Agnes away.

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

The pleasure just now has been pushed to the back of his mind at this moment, there are too many important things waiting for him to do, the communication with Agnes is just an occasional adjustment.

And not long after, Andre came back again.

"Your Majesty, I have settled Miss Agnes."

"Very good." Aigron continued writing furiously on the table without looking up. "Is there anything else?"

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

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

Andre walked out and quickly brought Edmond Dantès over.

"Good evening, Edmund." Aiglon asked the other party gently, "You are looking for me so late. Do you have anything to report?"

"Your Majesty, I..." Edmund's expression was a little strange, as if he was hesitant to speak.

"What?" Aigron was surprised and asked the other party. "Say it."

Edmond Dantès hesitated for a moment, and then finally made up his mind, "You gave me the task of collecting the dead and cleaning up the prisoners. I did it, and then when interrogating the prisoners... someone told me that he knew Feier. South."

Aiglon frowned at first, and at any moment he remembered who Fernand was.

"Fernand de Morcerf?" he asked.

Of course Aiglon knew about Fernand de Morcerf, the man who deliberately reported sailor Edmund, made him suffer unjust imprisonment for more than ten years, and stole his fiancée - he was even in the same room with him. We met once at Schonbrunn Palace.

"Hey, that guy faked a good surname for himself!" Edmond Dantès laughed with anger and hatred, "Yes, it's him."

"What happened to him?" Aigron asked again.

"You may not know something. According to my investigation, Fernand went to Greece to serve as Ioannina Pasha's instructor, but he betrayed his benefactor and exchanged his benefactor's life for a reward... This vicious bastard never does any good wherever he goes."

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

"Is there such a thing?"

"Yes... Your Majesty." Edmond Dantès suppressed the anger in his heart, and then told Aigron everything he learned from his investigation.

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

"After I interrogated the officers among the prisoners today, I found out that after Fernand returned to France, although he had been reused and promoted, he still had not completely cut off contact with here. He was also regarded by the French military leaders as an expert on Near Eastern affairs. I also visited the Egyptian army and served as an instructor for a while.”

Edmond Dantès paused for a moment, and then continued. "So, Your Majesty, I have reason to suspect that he may be sent here by the French government this time to carry out some actions that are not beneficial to you."

"So, it is indeed possible." Aigron remained calm. "But right now it's just speculation."

"Your Majesty, I implore you...if he really comes and falls into our hands..." Edmond Dantès looked at the young man with excited eyes, "then give him to me."

"What do you plan to do with him?" Aigron was noncommittal.

"I don't know... I don't know yet." Edmond Dantès shook his head, "But I think it will always be a terrible thing in the world."

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