After leaving His Majesty's room, Count Monte Cristo did not hesitate for a moment and went directly to the room originally assigned to him to visit Father Faria.
This priest spent the most miserable years in the dungeon with him, taught him and guided him during this period, and became his spiritual father.
After learning about the tragic ending of his biological father, Edmond Dantès now has no relatives, and his remaining family affection can only be placed on the priest.
As the distance shortened, his steps became faster and faster. Finally, he came to the door and knocked gently.
"Who? Come in, the door is open." A gentle greeting came from inside.
Edmond Dantès was relieved, and then pushed the door open.
Soon, he saw Father Faria on the couch in the center of the room, and the old man also saw him at the same moment.
At this moment, the old man's expression softened, and then he showed a happy smile. "My child! You are finally back."
"Yes, I'm back." Edmond nodded, and then walked slowly to the old man's side.
He noticed that although Father Faria was still partially paralyzed, he was now in good spirits, with a rosy complexion, and his hair and beard had been combed.
Thank you, Chanel...
Of course Edmond Dantès knew whose credit it was, and was almost moved to tears.
"Edmond, have you completed your tasks?" the old man asked with a smile, "Maybe this is a redundant question."
"Yes, I have completed the two tasks entrusted to me by His Majesty." Edmond Dantès nodded, "However, this is also due to luck and the help of others, not because of my ability.
How strong."
Then, he briefly told Father Faria all about his short trip to Paris - of course, he would not talk about his father's affairs, he just wanted to hide the pain deep in his heart.
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The priest listened with great interest, and it was not until he finished speaking that he spoke again, "So, you have already made a name for yourself in Paris as the Count of Monte Cristo?"
"That's it for now," replied Edmond.
"Sisters Alice and Agnes seem to be very worthy of friendship. When you go to Paris in the future, remember to prepare enough generous gifts for them - the help they give you is hard to exchange for money." The old man was silent.
After a while, he replied, "Remember, Edmund, no one in the world owes you anything. You should repay them for all the kindness they give you. Only in this way can you build a solid friendship."
"I will keep your teachings in mind." Edmund nodded quickly and agreed.
"Your Majesty has given you a large amount of money this time. You should use it well. Don't think about saving money. Spend it as much as you want and build good relationships with everyone around you. The more you spend now, the more rewards you will get in the future.
There are many stages, so you must grasp them well." Father Faria continued to warn his adopted son, "In addition, my son, you must bear in mind my advice and be unswervingly loyal to His Majesty - you can enjoy the gifts he has given to you.
Everything about you, but you must also remember that the more generous people are, the more they hate infidelity, and any slight mistake will ruin your glorious future."
"I have sworn to be loyal to him. You know me and I am loyal to my oath. Your Majesty saved my life and appreciated me so much. I will repay him with everything I have, even my own life." Ed.
Mont-Dantes solemnly swore.
"Okay, do you know Greek?" the priest suddenly asked.
"Huh?" Edmond Dantès was puzzled for a moment, "Why do you ask that?"
Then, he shook his head slightly, "I visited Greek islands and cities many times when I was a sailor in the Mediterranean. I can understand a little bit of the local language... but I can't speak it."
"Then you should work hard for it now - learn Greek, and use your past experience to recruit a few sailors and translators who know Greek. You have so much money now, it is enough to accomplish this.
Come on." The priest ordered.
"Why do you do this?" Edmond Dantès was puzzled for a while.
When Aigron told the priest about his next plan, Edmond had already left the island for Paris, so he didn't know about it, but the priest planned to tell him privately as an opportunity for him to advance further.
"Next, His Majesty is going to Greece to volunteer to help their war of independence and take the opportunity to expand his own strength - the small island of Monte Cristo cannot accommodate his ambitions." Father Faria said carefully, "At this moment he
There is a very lack of people who can help him communicate with the locals, so this is also the direction you must work hard for. Remember, if you want to maintain the trust you have gained, then you cannot be someone who only obeys and passively waits for orders.
Man, you must take the initiative to solve His Majesty’s problems.”
"That's it..." Edmond Dantès was shocked for a while, and then quickly understood. "Okay! I'll do it right away."
During Edmond's career as a sailor, in addition to being good at steering, he also had some talent for learning languages. He traveled back and forth to various commercial ports in the Mediterranean and learned many local languages. Now he is confident that he can master it as soon as possible.
Greek.
"When the time comes, I will also go with your majesty to make suggestions for your majesty - and when the time comes, I will also look after you and help you further consolidate your position. Now your majesty recognizes you, but it is not enough. I want everyone to recognize you.
I admire you with all my heart." The priest said solemnly.
"You are also going to Greece?" Edmund could no longer hear the priest's last words clearly. He was shocked. "No... don't do this! Your body does not allow you to be bumpy like this. Just leave the matter to me."
, I will do it well!”
"No, Edmond, this is not just for you, but also for myself." Father Faria shook his head stubbornly, with a look of determination on his face, "My child, you are still young, but I am already old, too old.
The god of death will visit me at any time. Now I look back on my life, what do I have left? I have wasted too many years in my life and have achieved nothing until now. Every time I think of this, I will sigh in my heart.
, when I was young, I only thought that I could do anything with my knowledge and brains, and I made all kinds of ambitions for myself, but when I look back... I haven't accomplished anything yet, and this life is about to end!"
The priest sighed sadly, "It would be fine if I was still in the cell, but now that I have the opportunity to leave something for myself, can I allow myself to stand by and watch? No, no! I am not willing to go like this.
See God, so no matter what, I have to do something before I die, and I will not waste any more opportunities... My child, I have to do something, and you should understand me."
The priest's tone became increasingly urgent, revealing a rare excitement.
And this also left Edmund speechless.
He knew that there was no use in trying to persuade him. In the end, he still had to pursue some meaning in life.
The same fire burned in his heart, so he understood what his adoptive father was thinking.
"Then I will try my best to take care of you." In the end, he could only nod and agreed.
Yes, Father Faria has made up his mind to fulfill his youth ambition in the last stage of his life and leave a trace worth remembering for his life.
After his death, his life will continue with Edmond Dantès, who must turn his adopted son into a very important figure.
"Edmond, whether it's you, me, or His Majesty, we must win, so we must work with the spirit of death if we don't succeed, and then wait for the judgment of fate." Father Faria smiled again, "
I believe we have been favored by God, so go for it, glory awaits us..."
While the foster father and son were having a secret conversation and making great wishes, Aiglon also came to the lobby of the monastery under the guidance of Chanel.
Because it had been abandoned for many years, the monastery is full of signs of dilapidation, especially the lobby.
Now, the place has been cleaned, the floor has been paved, and carpets have been put on; the windows on the walls have also been repaired, and tassels are hung between the windows, covering up all the mottled marks on the walls.
Although it doesn't look rich and luxurious, it is at least a serious and solemn place.
By this time, the place was already crowded with people.
Not only the people brought back by the Count of Monte Cristo this time, but also the original important people on the island were specially called over by Aigron.
He planned to regard this meeting as a celebration worthy of being remembered by him and his subordinates.
As time went by, there were more and more people in the venue, until finally, when all the people scheduled to arrive, the door slowly closed.
People in the venue began to hold their breath and concentrate. They all knew that the person they were loyal to was about to appear.
And those people who have just arrived on the island are looking forward to it even more. They really want to see His Majesty the Emperor and determine whether this young man is worthy of his famous reputation.
Just when the atmosphere reached its most solemn moment, the door slowly opened again.
Then, a blond boy wearing a formal dress and a velvet cloak walked in slowly with a solemn expression.
What on earth was he thinking? There was no trace of it from his calm face.
But from his arrogant eyes, it is enough to see the firm will that is not swayed by external things.
Under everyone's gaze, he walked in with a high head, and the people around him automatically parted ways, allowing him to walk to the center; while Chanel lowered his head and quietly followed him.
She came in and finally stood in the crowd, letting her master enjoy everyone's attention.
For a moment, the lobby fell into an eerie silence.
Aiglon stood in the center, and then looked around at the ministers who came to see him. His eyes did not rest on anyone, but he seemed to be paying attention to everyone.
These people are his current family fortune.
He will lead them to make great achievements, and then seize the throne of France. If he wins, he will have everything. If he fails... no, there will be no failure.
He had stayed at Schönbrunn Palace for so long and had personally witnessed and experienced the splendid ostentation of his grandfather, the Habsburg Emperor. This ostentation was nothing to him, so he remained calm.
And this kind of calmness, in the eyes of the people who pay attention to him, further illustrates that he has the bearing of a king.
Why since ancient times, monarchs like to show off their dignity and pomp?
Not all of them like to do this, but they must use this ritual behavior to show their status as kings and ministers and show that their status is higher than other people's destiny.
The young man was facing a group of young people across from him. These people were either wearing casual clothes or various military uniforms, but their eyes radiated the same ambitious vision.
This is a burning fire.
Whenever he met this kind of gaze, Aigron felt as if he was looking into a mirror.
Yes, you have ambitions just like me, which is good. If you didn't have ambitions, why would all of us go to this broken island to stage such a show?!
Come, you ambitious people, people who want to make great achievements.
I allow you to come to my side and share my glory. Although you are so weak, even a few wisps of ghosts can make you weak and tremble. But I will command you, gather your glimmers of light, and ignite the flames that break through the sky.
Block out the violent sun, burn out the howling wind, and guard this world of blue sky and clear water...
Today the island of Monte Cristo is mine, and tomorrow France will be mine too.
After a moment, this strange silence was replaced by a deafening explosion.
"Long live His Majesty the Emperor!"
Louis and Charles, the two royal princes, took the lead in raising their right arms and shouting - this is an honor that only they can enjoy.
At this moment, all the people present raised their arms or swords, and then shouted passionately.
Whether it was from the bottom of their hearts or just to cheer, they all expressed their respect and surrender to the young man in this way.
This is enough.
Amid the waves of cheers, Aigron remained expressionless as he quietly listened to the echoes in the room.
He knew that this was both an honor and a duty.
He gained the surrender of all of them, but correspondingly, he also shouldered the obligation to respond to the collective consciousness of everyone and fight for the coveted goal.
And this is his fate.
He has already paid too much for this, so what is there to be afraid of?
"My followers, thank you for your loyalty to me." Aiglon raised his head and said calmly to these people, "When the empire is in trouble, only the most loyal guards will never abandon it. Therefore,
I feel your loyalty and am infinitely grateful for it. I also swear to God that as long as the empire can be rebuilt, I will use everything to repay you. This is what you deserve, my loyal warriors.
!”
"Long live the Empire!" What he received was another uniform cheer.
Chanel was among the crowd, looking at her master with tears in her eyes and excitement on her face.
This is the picture she has dreamed of.
"Your Majesty..." Amidst the noisy shouts, she whispered to herself in a tearful voice, "Thank you, thank you for allowing me to share your glory..."