Eagle’s Glory

Henrietta's laughter did not make Aegron relax, and he certainly could hear what it meant.

Although he was not touched by his line of sight, he could clearly feel that the entire restaurant paused for him, and even the children sitting next to him seemed to be waiting for his answer.

"Teresa, really understanding." He nodded, then replied, "Every time I talk to her, it's very pleasant."

"Oh? Is it? It seems that you are too young after all, and there are still too many things to say." Henrietta still smiled, "It will be different after a long time, like me... Now I am too lazy. Listen to what the old guy is saying...hahahaha..."

Aegron glanced at Archduke Karl and found that he was still eating with a blank face, pouring wine from a jug made of high-quality wood next to him from time to time, as if he had not heard what his wife was saying at all.

If you pick up another newspaper, it will be even more appropriate.

A commander who once commanded thousands of troops, but now sits quietly at the dining table, listening to his wife scolding, maybe this is the family life he loves.

"We are different." While he was thinking, Teresa suddenly refuted his mother's words, "His Royal Highness is a very good storyteller, and I like listening to stories. I think as long as there are constantly new stories, there will always be topics to talk about. chat."

"His Royal Highness can tell stories?" Her second brother, Ferdinand, who was only eight years old, asked in a sullen voice. "Are those stories from fairy tale books?"

"It's much better than that," Teresa replied with a little pride. "It's stories that adults will find very interesting."

"I don't believe it." Her eldest brother, Albrecht, who had always been hostile to Aegron just now, had a suspicious look on his face, "You must be lying, you just want your parents to like His Highness, so you keep saying Good thing, it's been that way since the beginning."

Teresa's face immediately flushed red, apparently being hit by her brother.

"I'm not exaggerating, I'm just stating what I see." She replied reluctantly. "What does a child like you know?"

"You're only a few years older than me, don't you know a lot?" Albrecht grimaced disdainfully, "Dad complained yesterday that you wanted to get married at such a young age, and didn't care about it at all. he."

The words that came out suddenly made the air in the restaurant freeze.

"Abbot, you bastard, if you talk nonsense again, I'll throw you out of the window later!" After a while, Teresa was so angry that she picked up her fork and swayed it, threatening her brother. "It seems that the family usually spoils you, how dare you do this!"

"You won't belong to this family when you change your surname!" Albrecht looked a little flustered, but he still held on for the sake of face, and sneered in a low voice.

"Enough!" Mother Henrietta was still watching the children's bickering jokes, but now she couldn't stand it anymore, and hurriedly scolded her son. "Abbot, shut up for me right away, go to the attic by yourself after eating, and let it down at night!"

It seemed that his mother's threats finally worked, and Albrecht could only bow his head in anger, not daring to say anything more.

Aigron, who witnessed this scene, couldn't help laughing.

"Pfft hahaha…"

At the beginning, his whisper was still very soft, but soon, the laughter became louder and louder. In the end, everyone's embarrassment was resolved in this laughter.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry, I made you laugh." Henrietta laughed embarrassedly, "It's really hard to manage boys at this age! Alas, it would be great if all my daughters were born."

"No, ma'am, I don't mind at all, in fact I find it interesting." Aigron shook his head, "I have no siblings—I mean, although my mother gave birth to others after she remarried Earl Nepegge. Children, but I have never seen them, let alone have any relationship or relationship with each other. So, I have never experienced this kind of family quarrel feeling, so when I was watching, it made me a little envious, at least you guys Both cherish each other.”

"You're right." Henrietta nodded in agreement, "Family brings troubles, but more of it brings emotional sustenance. As we grow older, everything we've experienced will change. It will become a long-lasting memory, and in the end, we will all only find our place in the family.”

After a while, she added a sentence of comfort and encouragement, "The things in the past are beyond your control, and you have suffered enough; but now, you are still young, and you still have many opportunities to go Build your own family...I think you'll be a very happy parent if you're willing to, cheekily -- just as happy as we are. And I'd love to see that happen."

Then, she quietly looked at Teresa, whose face was still crimson.

"Teresa, my daughter, don't take Albert's nonsense to heart, he's just mad at you on purpose. No matter what happens, you are our daughter, no matter what surname you will be named in the future, we treat you Your love will not be diminished because of this, and you will always have a place here—"

Although her words were simple and her tone was calm, Teresa was very moved.

"Thanks, Mom, of course I won't take his nonsense seriously."

Seeing the warm interaction between the mother and daughter, Aegron felt very happy.

If he were to describe the family in one adjective, he felt that it should be "positive energy". Family members love each other. Although there will be various complaints between each other, they are sincere to each other - whether it is the father or the mother, both I am trying my best to support my daughter.

Maybe it's because of the family atmosphere that she has developed a personality like Teresa's.

But after a while, the young man felt something was wrong again.

Before the meal was finished, the topic suddenly changed to the name change...

Wait a minute, does it mean to be appointed for the sake of suddenly speaking?

Thinking of this, he felt a little guilty again, and he didn't dare to say another word.

It is a pity that although he has the intention to dodge, it is absolutely impossible for Henrietta to ignore today's protagonist.

"Franz?" she greeted.

"Any orders?" Agron responded.

"Actually, Albert has never said a word wrong. Teresa has indeed been saying good things about you." She smiled and looked at the young man, "Because of believing in her guarantee, I told you a long time ago. Impressive - to the point where I was even a little worried that I would be disappointed when I actually met someone, but to my relief, my fears were undone, and I'm so happy to have a guest like you in our family."

"This is also my honor." Aegron put down the tableware, and then thanked Mrs.

"Just smile at me," Henrietta said with a smile. "Young people are good looking when they smile."

Aigron could only forcefully pull the corners of his mouth to make himself smile a little happier.

"That's right!" Henrietta clapped her hands gently, "You still have decades to pass in your life, and it would be too hard if you were frowning all the time, so be optimistic about everything."

"You are absolutely right, but everything I have encountered so far has made me less optimistic." Aegron replied in a low voice, "But in the future, I will try to do as you say."

"Teresa—" Henrietta greeted her daughter, "This is also your responsibility in a sense... You volunteered to be His Highness's best friend, then you have to help him laugh, no? ?"

Although Teresa was a little shy, she still nodded. "Mom, I will."

When it came to this, Aigron was already a little nervous, for fear that the Grand Duchess would suddenly say when you plan to get engaged—

Fortunately, she also seemed to think that there was no need to rush this matter, so she finally didn't mention the last step, allowing Aegron to breathe and finish this delicious lunch.

After lunch, the family members either took a nap or came to the living room to chat and chat, but after a while, after digesting the food, Archduke Karl, who had been silent, suddenly walked up to him.

"Young man, let's do some exercise after dinner."

"Of course." Aegron was a little surprised, but agreed immediately, "But—what do you mean?"

"Captain Foresty has always praised you in front of me, saying that you are his rare student who has completely learned the essence of his swordsmanship... So, he successfully aroused my curiosity." Archduke Carl shrugged. He shrugged, "I want to know if he's telling the truth or whether he's exaggerating."

"...You..." Agron shook his head hesitantly, "Would you like to change to another exercise?"

It's not that he is afraid of showing his timidity, but that he is really afraid that he will make a mistake when he confiscates his hand - Archduke Karl's skills, he has never experienced it before and doesn't know, but the other party is fifty-five years old here, and his physical functions are degraded. It is inevitable.

So, if he accidentally hurts the Grand Duke, then things will be troublesome, or he might become a wanted criminal in advance...

"You seem to have forgotten that I am the master here. I have the right to decide how to entertain guests." Archduke Karl raised his head slightly arrogantly, "Also, instead of worrying about hurting me, you should worry about losing yourself. What should I do if I do, it is directly related to my evaluation of you..."

After a pause, he added, "Don't worry, everyone here is a witness. If something happens, no one will hold you accountable."

"Dad! What are you doing!" Teresa was a little surprised and hurriedly stopped.

"Teresa, don't be too busy, I want to have a man's conversation with him, let me make sure that everything you and I have done is worth it." Archduke Karl waved his hand and signaled his daughter to stop talking. , and then continued to stare at Aigron, "How is it? Franz, do you dare to accept the challenge? Are you going to face it head-on, or are you going to hide yourself under the words of the eloquent lotus forever?"

Teresa was anxious, but she didn't dare to talk any more. She knew that her father was usually a good talker, but when he was serious, he would never tolerate perfunctory behavior. So she could only look at the two with anxious eyes.

The grand duke's provocative eyes and words aroused the anger in the young man's heart.

If so, come on!

"Okay, Your Highness." He stood up, then bowed to the Grand Duke, "I am very honored."

"Okay, come with me." Duke Karl nodded.

Then, the two walked out of the mansion together, and then came to an open space outside. This open space was very flat, and there were soft grasses on the ground. It was indeed a very ideal location.

Teresa has been following behind, for fear that something will happen to the two of them.

"Let me be the referee, Dad!" she demanded forcefully. "Otherwise, I won't allow you to mess around."

"Yes, as long as you are not partial." Archduke Karl shrugged and replied slightly sarcastically.

Next, the servant brought over two training swords, which were not edged and the tips were ground flat. like two iron rods.

Aigron took one at random, and then waved it gently to find the feel of the hand, allowing himself to get used to the center of gravity of the sword.

"It seems that you have learned well." Seeing his subconscious movements, Duke Karl nodded. "However, how many real talents are actually learned, then we have to actually verify it."

Then, the two men held swords and looked at each other from a few steps away.

Aegron shrugged slightly, then adjusted his breathing.

He didn't know how far he should be in control, and now he had to act accordingly.

"Teresa, you can start shouting." Archduke Karl greeted his daughter.

"Dad!" Teresa protested again.

But her protest did not get any response, and in desperation, she had to look at the two people in front of her.

Hope they end sooner than later.

"Start!" Seeing her father's insistence, she had no choice but to cry out.

At this moment, Archduke Karl suddenly stepped forward, and then the sword in his hand moved upwards and stabbed towards Aegron's body.

His skills are very fast, considering his age, this is really not easy, it can be seen that he has always maintained physical exercise.

But... it's not fast enough compared to the teenage teacher.

Aegron, who had already adapted to the teacher's rhythm, nimbly dodged to the side, dodging the blow.

However, at the moment when the stab failed, Archduke Karl slashed heavily to the lower right, and Aegron had to continue to take a step back, and at the same time blocked the blow with his sword.

When the two swords intersected, there was a crisp metal sound, and the boy felt a little numb in his wrists, but he didn't expect his strength to be well maintained.

But... it's only to this extent.

Aegron was certain that he was no match for him even when he was young, let alone now.

However, how should we let everyone end with dignity?

"What's the matter? Are you still hesitating?" Archduke Karl stopped temporarily, then shouted at him, "Do you still think you have everything? Don't you dare to fight! You are so wrong, fool!"

"What did you say?" Aegron was a little puzzled.

"It's good for you to hold your breath, but you also have to move your hands!" Archduke Karl continued to look at him, "Bloodline gives you the ticket to enter that arena, but bloodline doesn't guarantee you victory, no opponent will Because whose son you are, let alone who you are a son-in-law, you will automatically kneel and surrender, and if you want them to kneel, you must use your fists!"

Then he raised his arm, clenched his fist, and signaled, "You can only win if you knock them down without hesitation, and then continue to strike mercilessly until they can't stand up again—and only victory can It will make up for your hard work, your pain, so you tell me - young man, do you want to win? If you don't, you don't deserve anything!"