After receiving the invitation from Greece, Aiglon and everyone else's last doubts have been eliminated.
There is no need to hesitate anymore. There is only one path left. From now on, you can only move forward bravely, without fear or hesitation.
Go for it!
Because of the excitement among the people, only two days later, everyone had packed their bags, waiting for their monarch's order to rush to the bloody place that called them.
At this early morning, all the soldiers, under the orders of the officers, gathered at the beach and waited to board the ship.
They silently gathered around the trestle, forming several square formations according to the already skilled formation. At a glance, it looked like a black forest covering the rocks.
Beside the pier, several sailing ships disguised as merchant ships have been moored there, and will take them all on the journey.
At this time, Aigron was walking in the hall of the island's monastery ruins with his fellow knights.
At this time, the atmosphere was both exciting and solemn. Everyone looked at the young man with bated breath, waiting for his final lecture.
On the table next to it, there were dozens of glass cups, which were all filled with wine at this time. The scarlet wine liquid was reflected on the ground, as if the ground was covered with blood.
This is a sign of things to come!
Aigron's heart was racing, and his eyes wandered around, passing through everyone's face.
He clearly remembered that not long ago, he asked the Marquis of Treville to summon these young supporters of the Bonaparte family who were full of blood and ideals to this island. He personally signed them all as his maple.
Knight of the Knights of Damborough.
He put the sword on everyone's shoulder and memorized almost everyone's face.
And now, he will take them on an adventure.
There is no doubt that even if everything goes well, some of them are destined to never see the day when the empire is restored.
But instead of saying a word of complaint, they were all eager to give it a try, determined to follow him and dedicate their blood, sweat and even their lives to his cause.
He has always been an unkind person, but the loyalty they showed really moved him deeply.
No matter how much personal gain was mixed with their loyalty, Aiglon felt that he had to repay them.
"Everyone, I don't think I need to emphasize it. You should also know what we will face next." After a long silence, Aigron finally suppressed his inner thoughts and slowly spoke under the gaze of everyone.
"Under my command, you will fight for the liberation of a small and enslaved nation. You will not get much. Apart from the honor of serving me, the only thing you can get is the admiration of Christians.
.Is this enough to satisfy you?”
"Enough!" As soon as he finished his words, the members of the Knights, headed by Michel Ney, Duke of Elchingen, replied almost without thinking, "Your Majesty, this is everything we are pursuing!"
"Okay, I believe you are telling the truth. We all like adventure, that's why we gather here." Aigron nodded lightly, "We have made a choice between glory and perseverance, then
Next, we must persevere until we reach that glorious peak...can you persevere to the end?!"
"Hold on to the end!" Everyone roared loudly and uniformly, giving the only answer.
Aigron listened to their shouts quietly and felt the slight vibration in the air. He knew that, at least at this moment, they were sincere.
As for how many people can persevere to the end when faced with a real test, that must be proven by facts.
Aigron sighed softly, then raised his right hand and made a gesture to silence everyone.
"It is true that you are following me on adventures, and you will inevitably face life dangers. And I believe that your loyalty makes you fearless of death. But even so, I still hope that you can try your best to save your own lives." Then, Egger.
Long said to them in the most sincere tone, "When I was trapped in a corner, you followed me without any regrets. For me, this loyalty is also a kind of kindness. Losing any of you will be a great loss to me."
It is an unbearable blow... Therefore, for the future revival of the empire, I need you to continue to live and continue to follow me. I also hope that you will give me the opportunity to repay you. Please take care of yourself and fight for me.
, and live for me.”
These affectionate words made the originally impassioned crowd suddenly calm down, and no one spoke anymore.
"I will, Your Majesty." Andre Davout beside him suddenly replied loudly, "I will do my best to fight for you and follow you for the rest of my life!"
Following his lead, others also made similar oaths to him.
"Okay, what needs to be said has been said, let's drink." Aigron picked up a glass of wine from the table, and then motioned to everyone present, "Come on, celebrate that we broke out of the cocoon and left this original place.
, run towards the glorious distance! For victory!"
"For victory!" In the chorus of cheers, everyone picked up the wine glass from the side.
Aigron didn't care about etiquette and drank the glass of wine in one go. Then he raised his hand and slammed the empty glass to the ground.
"Bang!" Amidst the crisp whine, the glass cup was smashed into pieces.
Under his demonstration, others also dropped their empty wine glasses to the ground.
One after another, the sound resounded throughout the hall, and finally it became quiet again. All the cups had broken into pieces and turned into glass shards scattered on the ground.
"Let's go!" Aigron shouted, then strode out of the hall.
The wine he drank in one breath was currently churning in his stomach. The alcohol spread through his blood vessels, as if injecting energy into his limbs.
Everyone followed him, and they walked along the path to the seaside.
He raised his head and looked back at the buildings in the deepest part of Monte Cristo Island.
Although the island was barren and barren, after staying there for a few months, he was a little reluctant to say goodbye.
It witnessed him starting from scratch and possessing a treasure that had been buried for centuries; it also witnessed him attracting a group of supporters, establishing a knighthood directly belonging to him, and then relying on them to establish his original
military force.
There is no doubt that this power is still extremely weak and difficult to match the military power of even a small country on the European continent, but this is a bunch of fire. As long as it continues to burn tenaciously, it will definitely turn into a raging fire, and eventually
Burn everything that stands in front of it.
His most valuable asset is not a sword or a gun, but the surname Bonaparte and what it represents. There are countless people on the European continent that are currently overwhelmed by the Holy Alliance and ultraconservatism.
I miss this surname and the glorious era that just passed away with ideals in mind.
I can't rely on the army to fight all the way to Paris, but I can add glory to this surname, and finally let the French welcome me into Paris with cheers.
Aiglon said to himself in his heart.
This is the path he has chosen for himself, and it is also the only path he can take now. Fortunately, there are so many people who are willing to accompany him on this road, and there are so many people who are willing to place their dreams on him.
.
So, what else is there to fear?
Aigron turned around, looked at the soldiers standing in front of him, and then walked in front of them step by step.
This was the last time he reviewed his troops on the island. Although their number was only a few hundred at this time, for him, this was enough to build up his expectations.
They are seeds. As long as they are cultivated by suitable wind and rain, they will take root and sprout, and eventually expand into a huge force.
Aiglon believes that as long as he establishes a firm foothold there, establishes meritorious service and lays down a banner, those who have dreams and are willing to place their dreams on the Bonaparte family will eventually rush to him and become his subordinates.
A member.
I will eventually have it all...
Aiglon looked at the young soldier in front of him. He was holding his head high and looking at him nervously, fearing that he might show some timidity.
Then, he showed a friendly smile to the other party, then he reached out his hand, patted the unknown soldier gently, and then whispered something.
"Good job, man, I'm counting on you."
"Yes! Your Majesty!" The soldier who was so excited by this honor immediately stood at attention and answered him loudly.
Aigron turned around, waved to everyone, and shouted the last words.
"Long live the Empire!"
"Long live the Empire!"
His words were immediately greeted with cheers like a roaring tsunami.
And this means the beginning of everything.
Aiglon said nothing more. Amid cheers, he walked up the ladder onto the sailboat that was already waiting for him.
Theresa, who had been waiting on the deck for a long time, immediately greeted him.
"Your Highness..." Theresa may have been infected by the atmosphere at this time, her voice was also trembling, and she looked at the young man with excitement.
The heroic young man in front of her, wearing a black military uniform and a bicorn hat, almost met all her expectations in the dream.
"You look so handsome now!" She couldn't help but say.
"And you are lovely at all times, Theresa." Aigron stepped forward and gently hugged his fiancée, "I'm glad that you are willing to share hardships with me and accompany me on my journey.
, but...you must take care of yourself."
"I'm fine, Your Highness, don't worry about me." Theresa smiled and shook her head, "When I think about being able to accomplish extraordinary things with you, when I think about being able to share weal and woe with you and experience all the honors and disgrace, I am almost happy.
I shed tears... This excitement and joy are the medicine that healed me. I am much better. Don't worry, I will never be a drag on you. On the contrary... I will try my best to help you, no matter how I use it.
My mind still uses my will.”
Teresa's words are not a show of force. Ever since Aigron agreed to her request, her mental state has been very good. The cold symptoms that had lasted for a long time have finally improved.
It also made Aigron feel relieved a lot.
"Then I'll have to help you, Teresa." Aigron hugged her and said in her ear. "I...I am also very happy to have you by my side. Looking back on the experience of this year,
I think maybe it is because of your unreserved support that I am able to do all this."
"We can do more..." Teresa replied with a smile.
She raised her head and looked at the ocean in the distance.
The sea was calm and the sky was blue. Such an open and magnificent scene seemed to indicate the career they would achieve next.
Next, the two of them will be together, taking the same ship, full of hope, ambition, and the treasures he discovered on the island of Monte Cristo, heading for the distant country.
In Theresa's opinion, this is romantic enough. Isn't this what she expected?
Moreover, that was completing Byron's unfinished legacy...and saving the birthplace of Western civilization.
As long as she thought of this, Teresa couldn't help but feel excited. Among the princes and grandsons she had known and seen in her life, only His Highness would think about doing these things.
What's more, he and His Highness will also enter the palace of marriage there, officially combining their names and destiny...
Her face suddenly turned red and she could no longer imagine it.
She has gotten everything she dreamed of, and she knows that she may face many difficulties and obstacles in the future, but all these are just seasonings to give her happiness a little more flavor. She is not afraid, and there is nothing to be afraid of.
"Your Highness, I am so happy to be with you." She whispered. "Even to the ends of the world, I will go with you, and I will have no regrets."
Such an affectionate confession made Aigron's heart tremble.
The girl in front of me loves herself so much that it really makes people feel like there is nothing more they could ask for.
"Then let's go now!" he replied loudly.
Then, he made a gesture.
As if receiving some order, a cannon shot was fired from the sailboat.
Then, the anchor was slowly pulled up from the seabed through the winch, and the sailboat itself began to move slowly.
Soon, other ships followed suit, and before long, the east wind blowing on the sea had filled the sails.
Amidst the slight shaking, the sailboat gradually left the coast and headed into the distance. Aigron stood on the bow of the ship and watched helplessly as the small island of Monte Cristo got further and further away from him.
Everything went so smoothly, as if the gods from heaven were encouraging them and blessing them.
Yes, I will definitely be blessed, he said to himself secretly in his heart.