Eagle's Glory

"Then if that's the case, come and stay with me." Teresa reached out and stroked the young man's face, "You've been busy for so long, it's time to rest."

"Okay." Aegron just answered briefly, and then took her hand. "Then shall we go for a walk?"

"Since we came to the island, we have taken a walk here every day. It's a bit boring to walk around the island." Teresa shook her head. "Shall we change the way today?"

"Then what do you want?" Seeing Teresa saying this, Aigron knew in his heart that she must have an idea, so he asked.

"Your Highness, do you still remember what I did with you when you came to my house?" Theresa asked expectantly.

Aigron lowered his head and recalled.

"You took me to a pavilion on a pond and taught me how to fish," he replied after a moment. "There you told me a lot of things, you asked me to think about my own future."

Aigron's memory is very deep, because when he was a guest in the manor of Grand Duke Karl, he received very warm hospitality-it was like family.

Those few days were indeed interesting and sweet experiences in his life experience.

"Yeah, it's rare that you still remember." Teresa smiled with great satisfaction, "Then let's regain our old memories—His Royal Highness, let's go fishing!"

After finishing speaking, she waved her hand out the window, "There is a vast and endless sea around us. It must be very interesting for the two of us to go boating on the sea together."

Aigron followed her hand and looked outside.

Today's weather is really good, the sky is cloudy, blocking the scorching sun, but there is no rain or strong wind, so it is suitable for boating on the sea——

Wait, this further shows that Teresa didn't do it on a whim. She has always wanted to relive her old dreams with herself, but she just waited for a good day today.

After figuring out this section, Aigron was also quite moved.

"It will definitely be interesting." He nodded in agreement with Teresa's request.

So, the two of them came to the trestle in the port together and asked for a boat from the guard.

"Your Majesty, what are you and the princess planning to do?" Andre Davout, who had been in charge of guarding by his side, asked quickly.

"As you can see—" Aigron spread his hands, "I want to go fishing with Teresa."

"Then can you row?" asked André Davout.

Aegron froze for a moment.

Aigron didn't have much experience in crossing the sea, and he was even a little seasick, but at this moment in front of Theresa, he certainly didn't want to back down.

"There's nothing wrong with rowing a boat." He replied stiffly.

"Then I will row the boat for you." André Davout saw something, so he volunteered.

"Andre, didn't you hear clearly? I want to be with Teresa, and no one needs to be watching." Aigron replied seriously, "Don't worry, we can handle it by ourselves."

"Then at least let me row with others to follow you and Your Highness." André Davout hesitated, and finally proposed a compromise, "Don't worry, I will keep an appropriate distance, absolutely not It will disturb the interest of you and His Highness, you can rest as much as you like, I hope you can have fun and relax, just like everyone else."

……

Looking at Andre's face, Aigron knew that this was the biggest concession made by his captain of the guard - in a sense, this candidate was not wrong.

It's so troublesome to even row a boat to catch a fish...and it's really annoying to have to be watched by a special person.

However, from this point of view, he is indeed a big shot, and this is the treatment that only big shots deserve.

Thinking of this, he didn't feel annoyed anymore. He patted André Davout on the shoulder, acquiesced to the other party's request, then turned around and took Theresa onto the boat.

Eggron had only experience of rafting on Lake Constance before, and even then, he was not in charge of rowing, so it was very unfamiliar to him to maneuver the boat, and he could only paddle with brute force.

Fortunately, the sea is calm now and there is no resistance, so although he struggled, he took the boat away from the pier and came to the sea—and André Davout, as he just promised, led people Row the boat and follow them from a distance, so as not to disturb their elegant mood, but also have the leeway to come over to eliminate dangerous situations at any time.

In this way, Aigron and Teresa came to the sea.

Here, as far as the eye can see, the small island of Monte Cristo is just a black block that is easily overlooked in the distance, and it is surrounded by a boundless ocean, like an incredible piece of dark blue jasper.

It's time to stop—Aigron put down the oar in his hand, and then quietly looked at the sea in front of him.

Being in it can easily make people feel how small they are.

And this is just the Mediterranean Sea, how many times wider are the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean?

This endless blue sky and blue sea is not bound by time, almost eternal.

Who can count how many rises and falls they have witnessed?

However, this feeling of insignificance and powerlessness aroused Eggron's desire to conquer even more.

Undoubtedly, it is impossible for him to defeat time. Everything he has obtained, established, and created is destined to decay with time, until it is lost in history, but so what?Even if there is only a moment of life, as long as you live this moment vigorously, that is enough, just like fireworks across the sky, leaving that brilliant moment.

At this moment, Teresa stood up and hugged the young man from behind.

"The sea...is so beautiful! Growing up in Austria, I rarely saw this kind of beauty. I thought I knew it from books, but I didn't know it until I came to the sea by boat. The vast and magnificent beauty can only be experienced by personal experience..." She sighed in a low voice, and then cheered up again, "Your Highness, maybe this is the motivation for your tireless work... I know that the sea is wider than a pond Much more, this is the world suitable for you to fly, you do not belong to the pond after all.”

"Very well said, Teresa." Aegron smiled, then turned around and hugged Teresa, "I'm glad you can understand me so well."

After the two hugged for a while, Teresa was finally satisfied.

She picked up the fishing rod and other fishing gear from the side and handed them to Aigron.

"Your Highness, do you still remember the trick I told you?" She asked with a smile.

"I don't really remember." Aegron shook his head.

"It's okay, you can start over from the beginning, ten times if you can't do it once, as long as you are together, you can always learn. After all, we have a long, long time." Teresa smiled deeper and deeper, "Let's start... It's our entertainment alone, without anyone bothering us..."

So, they leaned side by side, talking and fishing.

As time passed, the glorious sunset gradually sank toward the sea surface, dyeing the sea surface golden yellow. With the tremor of the waves, it continuously shone with blurred brilliance.

The shadows of the two were also gradually elongated, blending into the vast ocean.

"Your Highness...write me a poem." Teresa suddenly looked at the young man, "I have been waiting for a long time."　　

93. Gift of Poetry and Testimony

"Your Highness...write me a poem. I've been waiting for a long time."

Teresa looked at the young man with great interest.

Aigron remembered that the last time he and Teresa traveled with His Majesty the Emperor, he had compose an impromptu poem in front of everyone at the request of his grandfather.

It has been a long time indeed.

Perhaps it was at the moment when she watched him compose the poem that Teresa made a decision in her heart?

No matter what, since Teresa made a special request on the current occasion, he couldn't disappoint Teresa.

"You made a very difficult request for me, girl." Eggron laughed, "Sitting beside you, watching your every frown and smile, how can I concentrate on thinking about poetry?"

His joke made Teresa blush immediately. "Your Highness, then please temporarily overcome the difficulties and fulfill my wish... Do you know how long I have been waiting? I will definitely keep quiet and never disturb you."

"Alright then... Since you said so, I will try my best to fulfill your wish." Eggron nodded.

Then, he stood upright in the small boat, looking at the glorious sunset in the distance, and at the burning sea level.

He slowly collected his thoughts and pondered for a long time, and Teresa sat quietly in her seat without saying a word as she promised, so as not to disturb His Highness.

After an unknown amount of time, the young man finally spoke, and slowly read out the words and sentences he had conceived in his mind.

"The sea and the sky are wide, and the twilight is dark;

A maiden favored by the Lord, sailing in the ocean;

Although the gale wind howls fiercely around;

But she is fearless, she goes forward, and her sails are full;

Never dwelt in fear, never lapsed into despair;

She bluntly offended the only king;

She also proudly rebelled against the impermanence of fate;

What kind of Holy Spirit gave her such power?

That is the insistence on the ideal, that is the belief in the soul.

She shows compassion to suffering, she bestows gentleness on the weak;

Virtue, not riches, is God's dowry to her;

Courage and wisdom let her stick to the hope in her heart;

Remember it!That blessed lover will always be by her side! "

Under Teresa's expectant gaze, Aggron finished his impromptu sonnet in one breath.

After finishing reading, he looked at Teresa shyly.

"Sorry... Teresa, there is not enough time, I have tried my best..."

"No, Your Highness...I am very satisfied." Teresa shook her head, tears welled up in her eyes, "You know, you all know...that would be the best! So please remember these words you have read, You must always be by my side, okay...?"

"Of course, of course." Aigron nodded again and again. "We'll always be together."

Of course he understood what Teresa wanted to hear, so he deliberately added such a sentence at the end of the creation.

Coax Teresa to be happy, and he will complete the task.

Under his efforts, Teresa's spirit has been extremely lifted.

She was all smiles, her face was flushed, and there was a smile that couldn't be concealed.

After putting in so much effort, resisting the impermanence of fate, and finally getting today's result, how could she not be excited?

At least in her heart, it's all worth it.

"Your Highness, I'm really sorry...for my self-willedness, you have to spend so much effort." After a while, she finally calmed down a little, and then apologized to Aigron. "But, please forgive me, I... I've been looking forward to it for a long time..."

"It's okay, Teresa." Aigron shook his head with a smile, then stretched out on the bow of the boat, the sea breeze blowing on his face made him feel refreshed, "It's a rare pastime for me, I've been busy with my career for so long, it's nice to relax like this once in a while."

Then, he added, "On this island, only you will remember that I used to be a poet, and only you will sincerely appreciate and praise this side of me, instead of pointlessly admiring me because of my status as a monarch... ...I feel so good to have you here."

Yes, he really lacks people who can communicate with him on an equal footing on this island. Teresa's arrival at least brought him a sense of spiritual comfort in this aspect.

Teresa moved and leaned against him, and then quietly stood next to him, enjoying the cool evening breeze, enjoying the time of the two of them.

On the vast sea, a lonely boat is so inconspicuous, but to her, it is almost the whole world. She is so happy and joyful at this moment, and she only hopes that the time will pass as slowly as possible.

"Your Highness, I'm actually a little confused." After a long time, she finally whispered, "Why are you being so gracious to those Greeks? In my opinion, you are too humble. It is obvious that they are in an urgent situation and urgently need our help... "

"I just want to try my best to make things as proper as possible. Let's get them on board first." Aigron replied, "After boarding the boat, they have no way out, and it's okay for us to reconsider the way of cooperation." Late."

"Huh? Are you planning to break the contract?" Teresa was stunned.

"Of course...don't want a king? How can there be so many good things in the world for them to choose...do they think they have many things to choose from?" Aigron curled his lips and laughed disdainfully, "Now I promise them, just In order to let them cooperate with me as much as possible, so that I can get an excuse with the most high-sounding reason, I will change my mind when the time is right."

"So you are still seeking the throne?" Teresa was a little surprised.

"No... I still say the same thing, I don't like the throne of Greece, and I don't bother to spend my thoughts on governing Greece. However, there must be some royal families who are interested in it. After all, no matter how heavy the crown is, it is still a crown." Aigron looked into the distance Then he said coldly, "Since I can't be king under the current situation, I will throw Greece out as a reward to win the favor of a certain country and prepare for my future career."

"Will they still support you then?" Teresa asked.

"If they are the best obedient, then I will use their opposition to overthrow them, just like I plan to overthrow this side now." Aigeron waved his hand solemnly and made a strong gesture, "They Treat me as a bully, think that I am easy to bully, I will let them understand how powerful I am!"

Although he was obviously breaking his promise, Teresa was a little fascinated by Aigron's ambitious and high-spirited appearance.

A keen mind, a tenacious enterprising spirit, and the unyielding perseverance to achieve the goal...all of these make the young man in front of him seem to have infinite charm.

This is what she most wants to see in His Highness.

"Then have you decided who to give the crown to?" she asked in a low voice.

"I haven't thought about it yet... After all, it's too far away, and I don't need to think so much now." Aigron shook his head, and added after a while, "However, if you think about it roughly, France and the Tsar I’m sure I can’t choose the family, and Prussia and Britain probably aren’t interested either. The rest can only be found in second-tier powers… such as Bavaria or the Kingdom of Piedmont. I personally prefer Bavaria, after all, the Wittelsbach family has many branches. , some of the offshoot royal families want to find a crown for themselves... as long as I give them a chance, they will be very happy."

"If that's the case, Her Royal Highness Sophie must be very happy... After all, you gave her a crown as a gift." Teresa froze for a moment, then smiled slightly.

... Aegron couldn't refute, because deep down in his heart, this was indeed an important reason.

He watched Teresa carefully, but he didn't see any jealousy on her face.

"It's too far to talk about it now, but I don't mind making her happy when I have the chance." He replied honestly. "For me, it's the same to please any royal family, so why can't it be the one that impresses me the best?"

Teresa is so smart, so he doesn't need to pretend, instead he will appear guilty.

"Your Highness, don't worry, I'm not blaming you." Teresa smiled and shook her head, "If I put myself in my shoes, I would make the same choice...Since Your Highness Sophie has helped you so much, try to make up for it. It's only natural for a while. It's just..."

She changed the topic, and then hugged the young man, "I also ask myself to be considered the same as you! No, I should be more considerate of me, because we will be a couple, won't we!?"

"Of course, Teresa." Aegron reached out and stroked her cheek. "We are walking on a road destined to be difficult, and I will do my best to bear all the stains on the road, and then leave the most beautiful and glamorous side to you... Since you will never leave me, then I will let everything All the light belongs to you."

"Huh? Why do you say that?" Teresa was a little surprised.

"Because that's the way it is -- to get my way, I lie, I cheat, I break my promises. I did it in the past, I do it now, and I plan to do it in the future. If a promise doesn't work out for me, I'll take it at the first chance." I'll throw it aside; whoever gets in my way, I'll try to kick him out of the way."