Eagle’s Glory

Seeing that everyone was mobilized by him, Aigron also breathed a sigh of relief.

No matter how good a speaker is at instigating and propagating, it is difficult to be eloquent in a severe situation and fool others into forgetting the danger, because people have normal intelligence and eyes, and they can observe the surrounding situation and make judgments.

If Eggron keeps insisting that our army will win, and promises a big reward if it happens, it will only mean that everyone knows that he doesn't take himself seriously.

So he simply told the truth, and turned to "hatred" to encourage these people, reminding them of the deep blood feud between himself and the Turks, this hatred will allow a soldier to perform the most dangerous mission without fear of death and without regret .

He has been staring at these people in front of him, and in their eyes, he has seen the light of hatred. They will also carry out the most dangerous and important mission under the leadership of Edmund Dantès, for him Capture the final victory.

Amidst the roar, Aigron gestured to Edmund Dantès, who also posted it with satisfaction.

"Let me meet your chosen lieutenant," Eggron whispered.

"Okay." Edmond Dantès immediately responded.

Then, he walked into the queue of his subordinates, and then called out a person from among them, and they walked in front of Egron together.

Aigron looked at the man carefully.

At this time, the eyes of this sturdy, dark-skinned man were burning with a frightening light.

"His name is Helos Antonios, Your Majesty." Edmund Dantès introduced to Aigron.

"Heros, hello." Aegron stretched out his hand to the other party.

"Hello, Your Majesty!" Helos-Antonios was obviously flattered, and after a moment of stunned, he stretched out his hand hurriedly, and held Aegron's hand.

Perhaps because of being a fisherman all year round, Hilos's hands were covered with calluses and his skin was very rough. However, Eggron still held his hands enthusiastically for a while before letting go.

"I heard from the Count of Monte Cristo that you are a resident of Messolonghi and a fisherman who has been fishing here for many years, so he regards you as his most reliable guide... So, I came here today to thank you Your help to me."

Edmund Dantès translated Aigron's words into Greek at a very fast speed,

Then Helos Antonios was flattered to hear it.

"Your Majesty, it is my honor to be able to serve you and the Earl. I pray to the Almighty Lord to bless you with success." Hilos replied with a trembling voice, "I grew up here, and I have witnessed what I have experienced here. All disasters, when I narrowly escaped from here, I was already in despair, because all my relatives were either dead or separated, and it was impossible for me to see them again... God bless you Bring someone over to save us! I owe you a great debt of gratitude, if I can repay you with my life and increase your hope of winning even a little bit, then I would rather smash myself to pieces and do it."

Aigron listened to Edmund Dantès' translation, then nodded silently.

He could tell that the other party's words were from the heart.

This man has lost his family and everything in the flames of war, and the only purpose of his life is revenge.

However, the rebel army retreated in succession before, and the situation was declining day by day. I am afraid that the pain and despair in his heart had reached its peak.

But at this time, I appeared in a timely manner. On the one hand, I used money to help stabilize the precarious rebel army, and on the other hand, I led the troops myself, which dealt a heavy blow to the Turkish army.

No matter how you look at it, to people like Hilos, I can be said to be the messenger sent by the savior, and the person who gave him a chance for revenge.

And the end of his revenge is Mesolonghi.

This fortress, which is close at hand, has carried too many memories and pains for him. If he can take him back with him, it will be enough to wash away the humiliation and suffering he has suffered.

For Aegron, this place is just a small stop on his glorious journey, but for Xiros and others, this place is everything to them.

"Very well, I hope to see your determination." Aigron smiled, "I will hand over the Earl to you, and I wish you all the best!"

Hilos nodded heavily to express his determination.

"I will be forever grateful to you," he repeated.

"No, I should be grateful to you." Aigron shook his head with a smile, intentionally relaxing the atmosphere, "I was ordered by God to come here to help justice, but God didn't show me the path I should take , and you are the ones who help me enforce justice, you lead me forward, and give me victory, without you, I can do nothing."

Although he knew that the young man was just saying some modest and polite words, Hiros was still moved after hearing it.

"But Your Majesty, without us, there are still countless ordinary people at your disposal, willing to fight for you; and without you, the whole of Greece is still in darkness, and you are the indispensable person." He lowered his head , looking at Aigron's feet with admiration, "You hold the scepter and the sharp sword, fulfill the sacred mission God has given you, lead us to fight for independence, and relive the glory of the Lord... I firmly believe that you will become a Saints blessed by the Lord, your achievements will also be remembered by Christians forever!"

Hearing these words, Aigron wanted to laugh but didn't dare to.

"Have you ever been a priest?" he asked, fighting back embarrassment.

"I've never had the honor..." Xilos-Antonios blushed slightly, then shook his head, "My family was poor, and I had no money to send me to seminary, so I could only follow my brother to fish for a living. It's just that when I was young I really like to go to church and listen to the pastor's sermon, so I'm just impressed by these words."

Then, as if he had thought of something, his tone was filled with nostalgia, "Our pastor thinks highly of me, and sometimes he spares time to teach me how to read, so I learned basic spelling and arithmetic, I will always remember his kindness to me... but he is dead now, the church has been burned down, and there is nothing left."

Aegron sighed softly.

Everything about him has been frozen in that disaster, and all memories will only intensify the pain of losing everything.

This kind of pain and despair cannot be comforted by him or anyone else.

So he took the initiative to change the subject.

"I think the Count of Monte Cristo should have told you, right? I have offered a reward for all of you. As long as the operation is successful, each of you can get a reward of 30,000 francs. I think this is enough to feed you for the rest of your life." Don't worry, you can also use this money to start a family and have your family again."

However, these words still didn't lift Hilos' spirits, he just smiled lightly.

"Your Majesty, from the moment I saw my brother die, I have forgotten that I have a future." He replied with a relaxed expression, "If I can come back alive, it would be great to get thirty thousand francs from you, but I have I dare not imagine this, because I am ready to sacrifice everything, even... I hope I can die there, because then, I can sleep with my loved ones forever..."

Aegron didn't know what to say for a while.

He didn't want to deceive the other party by saying that you will definitely come back alive to receive the reward, but it seems reasonable to persuade him.

In the end, he could only reluctantly persuade him.

"It is true that you will have to face the predicament of a near-death situation. It may be wise to plan for your death early. However, if your family members are alive, they will definitely hope that you can live well. Therefore, I hope you will do your best to save your life, because I will need your services in the future."

"Okay, I'll try my best." Hilos-Antonios nodded easily and naturally, as if he was just dealing with Aigron's face.

Just by looking at his expression, Aigron already knew that the other party's will to die was very firm, and he couldn't save it with just a few words.

Although it was a good thing for the dead man to be so determined, at this moment, Aigron still felt a little emotional.

Killing breeds hatred, and hatred is the fuel that keeps killing going. When will the hatred accumulated over hundreds of years of feud be eliminated? Maybe there will never be such a day.

Aigron thought for a while, and then added, "I have considered the consequences of the possible sacrifices of those who perform the task before, and I think that even if sacrificed, their bravery should be rewarded as they should be. So, Helos, As long as the operation is successful, no matter whether you come back alive or not, you can get my bounty. To prevent accidents, you can pre-designate a beneficiary. I guarantee that if you die in this operation, I will definitely send Give him the money."

This question seemed to baffle Hilos. He froze for a moment, as if he was thinking about who was suitable to be his beneficiary. Aegron was not in a hurry and waited quietly for his answer.

However, after being confused for a while, Helos-Antonios still couldn't think of an answer, and finally he could only shake his head with a wry smile, "Sorry, Your Majesty, all my relatives are gone, and I can't think of who is suitable to lead This sum of money. If you don't mind, can I use it for a different purpose?"

Aigron was a little surprised, but immediately nodded and agreed, "Of course, you can spend the money in any way you like."

"During this war, many families were completely broken. I was not the worst, because I was an adult when I was displaced, and I already had the ability to earn a living. But this war created many orphans. Their The experience is much more pitiful than mine. Even if they survived by relying on the bread donated by others, they will not be able to receive any education for the rest of their lives. Back then, I had a kind pastor to help me. Who can they turn to now? So ...Anyway, I have no relatives to send money to, and I hope to help such orphans as much as I can."

When talking about this, Hilos nodded heavily, "That's it - if our action is successful, please use the bounty I deserve to fund the education of orphans, no matter what they learn. I I know that only 30,000 francs can't do much compared to the number of orphans, but at least I can do my part. So Your Majesty... this is my wish, do you think it is okay?"

Aigron nodded again, and agreed without hesitation.

"Okay, I promise you, if you can't come back, then I will spend the money according to your ideas. But I still hope...you'd better spend it yourself. "

"Then it depends on God's will." Hilos laughed again. "Your Majesty, I wish you all the best and success like your father."

Now that this is the point, Aigron also knows that there is nothing more to say.

So, he stretched out his hand again, and shook hands with Hilos again.

Then he let Helos return to the original queue, leaving only Edmond Dantès by his side.

"You have found a good deputy." Aigron whispered his approval to the other party.

"I think so too." Edmond Dantès nodded.

Then, he sighed again, "Unfortunately, I may not be able to cooperate with him in the future."

He had been helping to translate between the two just now, so it was natural to see that Hilos had a will to die—and he had already felt this drive to die during his interactions with the other party during this period of time.

"Everyone dies, and the important thing is whether we die with contentment or with pain," Aggron replied. "If we win, and he plays a part in our victory, then I believe he will die." Died contentedly, because he took his own life to avenge himself, and was reunited with his loved ones in heaven."

"Indeed." Edmond Dantès also agreed deeply, "So I must succeed, both for you and for him...Since sacrifices are inevitable, then we must make all sacrifices worthwhile Worth it..."

"Edmund, did you hear his last request?" Aegron asked suddenly.

"Understood." Edmond Dantès responded quickly.

"Since I promised him, I will definitely realize it. After this war is over, you can collect some orphans in the local area, and we will give them the proper upbringing and education." Aigron gave instructions. "I think this will not only allow us to leave a reputation of benevolence, but also cultivate some loyal subordinates for us, because we have given everything to them."

Edmund Dantès, of course, would not have objected to such a rare act of kindness by Egron, so he accepted the order with pleasure. "Yes, Your Majesty."

"So, be sure to come back and help me with this, Edmund." Aegron told his favorite sternly, "Maybe his story should end in Mesolonghi, but you can't, you still have too long Stories need to be written...and that will be a wonderful chapter in my huge book!"

Edmond Dantès couldn't help laughing.

"It is my honor, Your Majesty." He nodded with a smile.