"I believe from the bottom of my heart that with your help, His Majesty will be able to accomplish great things more easily."
Agnes listened to Chanel's words quietly, her expression uncertain.
In fact, she had heard this kind of words from Edgar countless times before. Edgar's words were much better than Chanel's, but he couldn't impress her. On the contrary, she was tired of hearing them and even hated them. cliche.
However, she could also feel that Chanel was extremely sincere to her, so she couldn't bear to speak too harshly.
"Chanel, I admire you very much for your loyalty to him, but... I am not interested in domestic politics at all, and I don't want to cause trouble to my parents for no reason, so I can't consider joining your master for the time being. ." After a moment of silence, Agnes replied softly, "However, I remember your words and I will think about it in the future."
Considering Agnes's usual temper towards others, her willingness to reply like this was considered a very polite and tactful rejection.
Chanel knew this, but she still couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
In addition to being disappointed, she was also a little curious - so, what exactly was the entanglement between His Majesty and Miss Agnes like?
If we say they are friends, it seems to be more than that; but if we say there is any close relationship, judging from her behavior, it doesn't seem like it.
No way... His Majesty was wishful thinking but failed, right? A ridiculous idea suddenly flashed through her mind.
She couldn't believe it, because in her mind, that young man was so outstanding and charming that he should be unfailingly good at girls. This was clearly proven by the fact that their highnesses, Sophie and Theresa, were so attracted to him. a little.
So how is it possible? Chanel immediately rejected the idea.
However, now that she had reached this point, she could not continue.
"Well... I sincerely hope to see the day when you stand with us..." She held back her disappointment and nodded towards Agnes.
Because of this small disturbance, the previously harmonious atmosphere between the two people suddenly dropped. Agnes didn't know what to say for a moment, so she was ready to interrupt the conversation.
"Okay, Chanel, I think you have a lot to do, right?"
Of course, Chanel could hear that this was an order to expel guests, so she stood up obediently, saluted Agnes and prepared to say goodbye.
But when he was about to leave, Chanel suddenly spoke again. "Miss Agnes, can you grant me another request?"
"Huh?" Agnes felt a little unhappy, but because Chanel was so respectful, she still nodded, "Please tell me - but if it's still the same as before, then there's no need to talk."
"It won't be difficult for you, it's just a piece of cake for you..." Chanel shook his head, "His Majesty has been depressed recently because of the bad war, so I ask you to meet him as a friend and give him some advice. ...Even if you just give him a few words of comfort, I think it can make him feel much better."
"No." Agnes shook her head subconsciously, "I didn't come here to relieve his boredom."
Chanel kept looking at Agnes, her eyes seemed to be asking "Why not?"
Agnes's brows wrinkled slightly, as if she was hesitating.
Deep in her heart, wasn't that exactly what she had thought?
Finally, she sighed and nodded slightly, "Okay, since you do that, then I..."
Maybe for her, this was also a reason to convince herself.
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It has fallen into the night, and the cold moon shines ruthlessly on this land, silently witnessing the never-ending confrontation and fighting in the world.
In order to prevent commotion caused by noise at night, strict control and discipline were implemented in the military camp, so the entire camp had fallen into silence.
In this silence, Aigron returned to his tent under the escort of the guards.
Throughout the day, while discussing the next strategy with his confidants, he personally inspected Edmond Dantès and the death squad he selected. He was extremely busy.
So now that he was exhausted both physically and mentally, after returning to the camp, he just wanted to lie down and sleep quickly under Chanel's care.
However, to Aigron's surprise, Chanel was not here at this time.
He was immediately a little angry because he had ordered Chanel not to run around to avoid causing a commotion, but he did not expect that she did not obey the order.
In addition to being angry, he was more confused about why Chanel, who had always been obedient, suddenly disobeyed him.
His doubts were quickly cleared, because the curtain of the tent was quickly lifted.
"Your Majesty~" Chanel saluted Aiglon with a smile on his face.
Aiglon didn't reply, but looked at her with confusion.
Because, with the dim light of the oil lamp, he could clearly see that Chanel was not the only one standing outside, but also the girl wearing men's clothing.
"Agnes?" he exclaimed. "It's actually you!?"
"Are you that surprised to see me?" Agnes asked angrily.
"That's not true..." Aigron responded, and then made an inviting gesture, "Please come in."
So both girls came in.
The tent was not very large, so after they all came in, the distance between the three of them became quite close, and they could all look at each other.
Especially Agnes, her expression is full of embarrassment, a little joy, and forced indifference, which is really exciting.
"May I know what happened?" Aigron asked with a smile.
"You have to ask your good maid about this -" Agnes replied angrily, "She kept telling me that you have been very troubled recently, and she hoped that I could act as a friend and give you some advice. "
Aiglon looked at Chanel, but Chanel just smiled and said nothing, bowed his knee and saluted him.
Seeing the two people's looks, Aigron probably understood.
——Chanelle must have exaggerated how troubled she was in front of Agnes, and then asked Agnes to come over and say something nice to her.
"Thank you." After understanding, he nodded and thanked Agnes, "I appreciate this sentiment. Don't worry, I won't be decadent just because of this. On the contrary, I am full of fighting spirit now."
"Yes, I know that with your willpower, a temporary setback will never defeat you." Agnes nodded slightly, "But even so, I still want to tell you that I sincerely hope I hope you can win, and I wish you all the best in the future, leading Chanel, my brother-in-law, and so many people who swear to follow you to glory. I have witnessed your victory with my own eyes, and I have also witnessed all those who are fighting for victory. And the price paid, I believe the price is meaningful, and you are the one who gives it meaning.”
Aigron was slightly moved.
He had heard too much similar flattery, but when it came from Agnes's mouth, it seemed to have a special incentive, which lifted his originally depressed spirit.
"I will...Agnes, I will never let you or let everyone down." He replied loudly.
"That's good." Agnes smiled and nodded.
Then, the two fell into silence, and Chanel, of course, knew enough not to interrupt.
It was Aigron who finally broke the silence.
"Agnes, can you go for a walk with me?" he suggested.
"Huh?" Agnes was obviously surprised, and then she shook her head subconsciously.
Aiglon understood that at this time she must have recalled those "unpleasant" memories from the last time we hunted together.
"I know there is still a little grudge between us, but I don't think this will affect our friendship." In order not to let her waver, he immediately continued. "Since you are here to comfort me, I accept this kindness. I just want to walk with you under the moonlight to dispel the last dark clouds in my heart... Can you give me this honor again?"
Under his sincere gaze, Agnes could only smile helplessly in the end, "If you feel it's not time to go to bed yet, then I'll take a few steps with you."
Aigron winked at Chanel, and Chanel understood it and nodded with a smile. Then she walked out of the tent first, letting the guards spread out a little, leaving Aigron and Agnes enough space to walk. .
The next two people walked out of the tent and wandered into the open space outside.
Because the camp was set up on high ground, they could see the night view of this land while walking on the hillside.
Agron didn't speak, and Agnes just wanted to accompany him to relieve his boredom, so she didn't take the initiative to speak, so the two of them walked around the small hills under the night sky.
After walking for a short distance, Aigron stopped, and then Talon stood on a slope, his eyes moving up and down, taking in everything.
Looking up, you can see the nearly round moon and the bright stars all over the sky.
Looking down, there are star bonfires in the camp and the fortress in the distance.
"It's beautiful, isn't it?" he seemed to ask someone, but also seemed to ask himself.
"It's more sad than beautiful." Agnes replied calmly, "We and everything else are just tiny dust under the sky..."
"This is not something you would say." Aigron was a little surprised.
"Then what do you think I should say?" Agnes asked, "I am indeed very confident in myself, but I know... there are some things that cannot be shaken by personal ability alone. I have experienced destiny. "Frenzy, having seen my own family displaced, I can only admit its power."
"So, instead of waiting to be torn apart by the madness, or drifting with it, why not choose to ride the madness?" Aigron asked, "Fate has not only been ruthless to you, but also to me, but so what? I am not convinced, I Never admit defeat! If I am destined to die, at least I have to gamble myself before admitting failure. I will live happily or perish happily. I will not regret either outcome. .”
Then, he pointed to the Mesolonghion Fortress, which was shining with dense and dim lights in the distance.
"If there is something blocking my feet on my way, just crush it with one foot! I will treat my friends and enemies with the most serious attitude. Do you believe it? Today I am making trouble in Greece Rain, after a while, the whole of France will be in a storm because of me?"
Agnes didn't answer for a while, because she knew in her heart that what the young man said would probably come true.
After saying these arrogant words from the bottom of his heart, Aigron didn't speak anymore for a while, but looked at the earth again.
The earth under the dark night is so vast, yet so lonely, as if it had been abandoned by the gods.
But this young man firmly believed that the gods had never abandoned him. His destiny was in his own hands, and the whole world was waiting to be shaped by him.
At this moment, the girl who stays by his side will become an integral part of this shaped world.
Yes...the companionship at this moment is destined to be short-lived, but he doesn't want to lose it, so he wants to turn this short-term into eternity.
If you miss the time you spent with Agnes, wouldn't it be better to keep her by your side?
I have lost too much, so I refuse to lose, hate losing... Yes, I can't lose anything anymore.
His nose suddenly felt sore.
Then he slowly raised his head and looked at Agnes.
Under the moonlight, his eyes flashed with an eye-catching light, like a lit torch.
"Thank you, Agnes..." he said leisurely.
"You...what's wrong with you?" Agnes suddenly felt uneasy for no reason.
"You just did something stupid, Agnes." Aiglon smiled and then answered her softly.
"What? Stupid thing?!" Agnes was furious. "I came to comfort you with good intentions, but you said this about me?"
"No, that's not what I meant -" Aigron shook his head, "I mean, you showed such kindness to me, but it actually made me... made me even more reluctant to let you go."
As soon as these words came out, Agnes's expression suddenly changed.
She took a step back and looked at the young man warily. "What do you want to do?"
"Don't be like this, Agnes...you know this is meaningless." Agron shook his head.
Although he didn't want to do anything, he didn't know why, but he deliberately wanted to tease Agnes.
So, he straightened his face and made a dangerous expression. "Don't forget, I can do whatever I want here."
"Are you crazy?" Agnes frowned.
"Am I wrong? I have thousands of subordinates here, and they obey all my orders. Even if I ask them to go through life and death, they don't complain - so why can't I do whatever I want? My dear lady, my will is everything here. ! Besides...even if we fight fairly, can you win against me? So, stop resisting in vain and face the starry sky with me..."
Under his smiling gaze, Agnes found herself feeling a little frightened.
Just like what he just said wildly, there are thousands of people here, and they all obey his orders. If he really wants to do something to him, it is almost impossible for him to resist.
Unless we knock him down now...
So she was already thinking about how to knock down this young man.
However, the last time she severely injured the young man was because she caught him off guard, but this time he must have been prepared, so of course he would not let her succeed easily again.
It would be much better if she had a sword in her hand, but now she didn't bring any weapon.
If she had to fight with her fists and kicks, she would definitely not be able to defeat the young man in front of her...
Under the moonlight, the young man's half-smiling face was slightly sarcastic, as if to say, "It's useless to struggle, just listen to me."
This handsome face is so hateful.
Why was I so stupid that I listened to Chanel and came to provoke him myself? For a moment, her heart was filled with regret and regret.
Just when Agnes was on guard and secretly frightened, she found that the young man from years ago suddenly laughed.
"Agnes, you look so cute now, just like a cat whose tail was pinched... hahahaha..."
Laughing, he stood still and didn't make any move.
Just as Agnes was afraid, Agron knew that if he used force now, Agnes would definitely be unable to resist him, and he could really do whatever he wanted.
But he didn't want to do it, because he knew that if he did it, even if he succeeded this time, he and Agnes would be fighting to death, and there would be no possibility of repairing the relationship again in the future.
He has always been a long-sighted person, and of course he will not sacrifice future interests for a moment of pleasure.
What he wanted was her, not a moment of pleasure.
"Why do you need to be so wary of me? Do you think I will fight with you and be violent to you? No... Agnes, you underestimate me." Agron looked at her with a smile, "Like For a person like me, using personal violence is an insult to one's identity, let alone doing this to a girl. I will not let myself lose my due dignity. I will use a higher level of violence to make everything Everything ultimately works out as I wish.”
Without waiting for Agnes to ask, he continued, "Humans created civilization, and then created countries, and attributed power to a small group of people. There is no doubt that this is unfair, but it is the only feasible way. Method, because only in this way can the country continue to operate... The so-called power and authority are just means to maintain this operating mode. Human beings are great and can create all unimaginable creations; but human beings are also small and pathetic Yes, because they can only shelter themselves under the protection of the country. Even if they are oppressed or even killed, they can do nothing. They can only tremble and wait for the arrival of peace and prosperity. In the face of power, you choose to go with the flow and wait for the judgment of fate. I want to tell you, I chose to seize power into my own hands. Since some people are destined to be crushed into powder, then I choose to never become one of them!"
After saying this, he looked at Agnes proudly, "You can hide now because my authority is not enough, but one day I will get the whole of France, and I will dominate everything in this country... …then you won’t be able to hide, I will hold you in my arms, protect you and kiss you, and do all the things I want to do but haven’t done now, I will do it, Agnes, Please give me some time! I believe it won’t be too long!”
