Seeing everyone being aroused by him, Aigron breathed a sigh of relief.
Even if a speaker is good at agitating and publicizing, it will be difficult for him to speak eloquently and fool others into forgetting the danger in a severe situation, because people have normal intelligence and eyes, and they can observe the situation around them and make judgments.
If Aigron keeps insisting that our army will win and promises a huge reward when the success is achieved, it will only mean that everyone knows that he does not take himself seriously at all.
So he simply told the truth and turned to encourage these people with "hatred" to remind them of the blood feud between himself and the Turks. This hatred will make a soldier not afraid of death and perform the most dangerous tasks without regrets.
.
He has been staring at these people in front of him, and in their eyes, he has seen the light of hatred. Under the leadership of Edmond Dantès, they will also carry out the most dangerous and important mission for him.
Win the final victory.
In the midst of the roar, Aigron gestured to Edmond Dantès, who also came over knowingly.
"Let me see the deputy you have chosen." Aigron whispered.
"Okay." Edmond Dantes responded immediately.
Then, he walked into the queue of his subordinates, then called out one of them, and together they walked to Aiglon.
Aigron looked at this person carefully.
This man with a strong build and dark skin had a terrifying light burning in his eyes.
"His name is Hieros Antonios, Your Majesty." Edmond Dantès introduced Aiglon.
"Hiros, hello." Aigron stretched out his hand to the other party.
"Hello, Your Majesty!" Hilos Antonios was obviously a little flattered. After being stunned for a moment, he hurriedly stretched out his hand and took Aigron's hand.
Perhaps because he had been a fisherman for many years, Hilos's hands were covered with calluses and his skin was very rough. However, Aigron still shook his hand warmly for a while before letting go.
"I heard from the Count of Monte Cristo that you are a resident who has lived in Messolonghion for many years and a fisherman who has been fishing here for many years, so he regards you as his most reliable guide... Therefore, I came here today to express my gratitude.
Your help to me."
Edmund Dantès translated Aigron's words into Greek very quickly, and then Helos Antonios was flattered.
"Your Majesty, it is my honor 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 have witnessed what has happened here.
After all the disasters, when I escaped from here with a narrow escape, I was already in despair, because all my relatives were either dead or separated, and I could never see them again... Simply God bless you,
You brought people here to save us! I owe you a great debt of gratitude. If I can repay you with my life and give you even a little bit more hope of victory, then I would rather die in pieces."
Aiglon listened to Edmond Dantès's translation, and then nodded silently.
He could tell that the other person's words came from the heart.
This man has lost his family and everything in the war. His only goal in surviving is revenge.
However, the rebel army had suffered successive defeats and the situation was declining day by day. I am afraid that the pain and despair in his heart had reached its peak.
At this time, he appeared at the right time. On the one hand, he provided financial assistance to stabilize the endangered rebel army. On the other hand, he led his own troops and dealt a heavy blow to the Turkish army.
No matter how you look at it, to people like Xilos, you can be said to be a messenger sent by the savior, and the person who gave him a chance for revenge.
And the end point of his revenge is Mesolongion.
This fortress so close at hand carries so many memories and pains for him. If he can take it back with him, it will be enough to wash away the humiliation and suffering he has suffered.
For Aiglon, this place is just a small stop on his glorious journey, but for Xiros and others, this place is everything to them.
"Very good, I just hope to see your determination." Aigron smiled, "Next, I will hand over the earl to you. I wish you all the best!"
Hilos nodded heavily to express his determination.
"I will be forever grateful to you." He repeated again.
"No, it's me who should be grateful to you." Aigron smiled and shook his head, intending to lighten the atmosphere. "I was ordered by God to come here to help justice, but God did not show me the way to go.
, and you are the ones who help me carry out justice. You lead me forward and give me victory. Without you, I can't accomplish anything."
Although he knew that this young man was just saying some humble and polite words, Hilos was still moved after hearing this.
"But Your Majesty, without us, there would still be countless ordinary people for you to drive and fight for you willingly; but without you, the whole of Greece would still be 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 sword in your hands, fulfill the sacred mission given to you by God, lead us to fight for independence, and relive the glory of the Lord... I firmly believe that you will become the chosen one."
Saints blessed by the Lord, your achievements will be remembered by Christians forever!"
Hearing these words, Aigron wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh.
"Have you ever been a priest?" he asked, suppressing his embarrassment.
"I have never had this honor..." Hilos Antonios blushed slightly, then shook his head, "My family is poor and I have no money to send me to seminary. I can only make a living by fishing with my brothers. It's just that when I was a child
I really like to go to church and listen to the pastor’s sermons, so these words left a deep impression on me.”
Then, as if he had thought of something, his tone became more nostalgic, "Our pastor looks up to me very much. He sometimes takes 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 destroyed by fire, and everything is gone."
Aiglon sighed softly.
Everything about him has been fixed 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.
So he took the initiative to change the topic.
"I think the Count of Monte Cristo has told you, right? I have offered a reward for all of you. As long as the action is successful, everyone can get a reward of 30,000 francs. I think this is enough to feed and clothe you for the rest of your life."
No more worries, you can use this money to start a family and have a family again."
However, this sentence still did not cheer up Hilos's spirit. He just smiled indifferently.
"Your Majesty, from the moment I saw my brother die, I have forgotten that I still have a future." He replied with a relaxed expression, "If I can come back alive, it would be great to get 30,000 francs from you, but I don't
I dare not imagine it, because I am ready to sacrifice everything, even...I hope I can die there, because then, I can sleep with my relatives forever..."
Aigron didn't know what to say for a moment.
He didn't want to deceive the other party by saying that you would definitely come back alive to receive the reward, but it seemed reasonable to give him some advice.
In the end, he could only reluctantly persuade him.
"It is true that you will have to face a near-death dilemma next, and it may be wise to plan to die early. However, if your family members are alive in heaven, they will definitely hope that you can live well.
Therefore, I hope you will try 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 trying to deal with it for Egron's sake.
Just by looking at his expression, Aigron already knew that the other party was very determined to die and could not be saved by just a few words.
Although it was a good thing for the dead soldier that his will was so firm, at this time, Aigron still felt a little emotional.
Killing breeds hatred, and hatred is the fuel that keeps the killing going. When will the hatred accumulated from hundreds of years of grudges be eliminated? Maybe there will never be such a day.
Aigron thought for a while, then added, "I have considered the consequences of the possible sacrifice of those who performed the mission before. I think that even if they sacrifice, their bravery should be duly rewarded. So, Hilos,
As long as the operation is successful, you can get my bounty no matter whether you come back alive or not. To prevent unexpected events, you can designate a beneficiary in advance. I promise that if you die in this operation, I will definitely give it to you.
Give him the money in full."
This question seemed to stump Hilos. He was stunned for a moment, as if he was thinking about who was suitable to be his beneficiary. Aigron was not in a hurry and quietly waited for his answer.
However, after being confused for a while, Xilos Antonios still couldn't think of an answer. In the end, he could only shake his head with a wry smile, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, my relatives are no longer here, and I can't think of anyone who is suitable to take the lead."
If you don’t mind, can I use this money for another purpose?”
Aigron was a little surprised, but immediately nodded in agreement, "Of course, you can spend the money in any way you like."
"During this war, many families were completely broken up. I was not the worst offender, because when I was displaced, I was an adult and already had the ability to make a living. But this war created many orphans. Their
Their situation is much more pitiful than mine. Even if they are lucky enough to survive on the bread donated by others, they will never receive any education in their lives. I had a kind pastor to help me back then. Who can they turn to now? So,
...Anyway, I have no relatives to send money to, and I hope to try my best to help such orphans within my ability."
When he said 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 know the comparison
Considering the number of orphans, only thirty thousand francs cannot make much difference at all, 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."
"It depends on God's will." Hilos laughed again. "Your Majesty, I wish you all the best and achieve great things like your father."
Now that it has come to this 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 Xiros return to the original queue, leaving only Edmond Dantes by his side.
"You have found a good deputy." Aigron praised the other person in a low voice.
"I think so too." Edmond Dantès nodded.
Then, he sighed again, "It's a pity that I may not be able to cooperate with him again in the future."
He had been helping translate between the two people just now, so it was natural to see that Hilos had a death wish, and he had already felt this death wish in his interactions with the other party during this period.
"Everyone will die. The important thing is whether to face death with satisfaction or with pain." Aigron replied, "If we win and he plays a role in our victory, then I believe he will
He died contented because he had completed his revenge with his own life and was reunited with his relatives in heaven."
"It is true." Edmond Dantès also believed deeply, "So I must succeed, both for you and for him... Since sacrifice is inevitable, then we must make all sacrifices worthwhile.
Value for money…”
"Edmund, did you hear his last request?" Aiglon asked suddenly.
"I heard it." Edmond Dantès responded quickly.
"Since I promised him, I will definitely make it happen. After this war is over, you can collect some orphans locally and we will give them the proper upbringing and education they deserve." Aigron gave instructions. "I think.
, This can not only leave us with a reputation of kindness, but also cultivate some loyal subordinates for us, because everything they have is given by us."
Since Aigron showed such a rare act of kindness, Edmond Dantès would certainly not object, so he accepted the order happily. "Okay, Your Majesty."
"So, you must come back and help me with this matter, Edmund." Aiglon told his favorite seriously, "Maybe his story should end in Messolonghion, but you can't, you still have too long.
Stories need to be written...that will be a wonderful chapter in my huge book!"
Edmond Dantès could not help laughing.
"It's my honor, Your Majesty." He smiled and nodded.