Eagle’s Glory

Agnes has always been a vigorous and decisive person. After making up her mind, she went to visit the Count of Monte Cristo that afternoon. \u003c/p\u003e

And she was lucky, Edmund Dantès happened to be at home today, and after receiving the pass, he immediately invited her in. \u003c/p\u003e

"Miss Agnes, what advice do you have from me?" He brought Agnes to the study room, and asked politely. \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, deep down in his heart, he probably knew why Agnes came to him—he was recently carrying out the plan he had drawn up with Bowan, and started to disrupt the financial order in France, and by the way, avenged his personal revenge against Tanglar. \u003c/p\u003e

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Tanglar was an adventurer with a very bold and radical business policy. In order to earn more interest, he secretly issued promissory notes several times more than his own bank reserves. \u003c/p\u003e

He originally thought that this move was flawless, because these promissory notes circulated in large quantities in the market, and as long as there was no centralized run, he could deal with it without breaking the bank. \u003c/p\u003e

However, he met someone who deliberately planned to kill him——Edmund and Bowang secretly collected a large number of promissory notes issued by Tanglar, and then Bowan also revealed intentionally or unintentionally in the market that Tanglar Bank operated Difficult news. \u003c/p\u003e

Bowang is an executive of Poncena Bank, and Poncena is a giant in the market today, so his words immediately caused waves in the market, and the market's trust in Tanglar Bank suddenly plummeted. \u003c/p\u003e

In all fairness, Tanglar is a very capable person. He has accumulated a lot of reputation and assets over the past ten years, and he can barely cope with the situation now, but it is obvious that his capital is being eroded, like lamp oil. It was slowly melted away, and the confidence in him in the market declined, which made it difficult for him to obtain financing from outside to cope with this crisis. \u003c/p\u003e

Clearly, if things continue like this, it won't be long before Danglars runs out of "fuel" and goes bankrupt. \u003c/p\u003e

This is not a rare thing, in this era of rapid development and turmoil, the market has long been used to this kind of life story of ups and downs, and the financial world is always performing the story of today's prosperity and tomorrow's ruin. story. Even if Tanglar Bank can't survive bankruptcy, it won't be able to move other people's hearts. At most, it's just a few more conversations. In a few months, everything about him will be obliterated, and there will be no more waves ,

The hard work of this man's life seems to have never existed in this world. \u003c/p\u003e

However, the largest depositor of Tanglar Bank is the Agnes family. Now, Tanglar Bank is in danger of being run on, and Agnes naturally cannot watch it calmly. \u003c/p\u003e

Sure enough, as Edmund expected, Agnes was not in the mood to be courteous to him, but went straight to the point. \u003c/p\u003e

"Mr. Earl, do you still remember Mr. Tanglar?"\u003c/p\u003e

"Well, I remember." Edmond Dantès nodded indifferently, "Of course I remember this banker, you were the one who introduced me to him."\u003c/p\u003e

"So——do you know that he has encountered great difficulties in his business recently?" Agnes asked, looking at Edmund with wide eyes. Those bright and anxious eyes seemed to be warning Edmund silently. Meng, 'for the sake of friends, don't lie to me! ’\u003c/p\u003e

Seeing this look, Edmund Dantès inevitably felt ashamed and guilty. After all, he really regarded Agnes as a friend, but now he has done such a thing, how could he be indifferent? \u003c/p\u003e

But since the matter has been done for this sake, there is no turning back now, he can only bite the bullet and pretend that he knows nothing. \u003c/p\u003e

"Well, I haven't heard much about it." He still maintained his unchanging calmness, "You know, I have a major mission on my shoulders, and I really don't have time to pay attention to news from the financial world."\u003c/p\u003e

"Really?" Agnes's heart sank, but the last trace of luck made her not give up on asking, "According to what I saw that day, you have a deep hatred for him, and I once heard you mention Having seen your miserable experience before, you should never forget this kind of hatred... I have no doubt that if you have the opportunity to take revenge on Tanglar, you will definitely do it! But now, don’t you Is it a good opportunity to deal with him? Haven't you thought about letting him go bankrupt?"\u003c/p\u003e

Edmund Dantès was sweating coldly. Although Agnes' tone was not harsh, it seemed that he was in court at this moment, facing the severe torture of the prosecutor. The psychological oppression even More than anything. \u003c/p\u003e

It's not that Miss Agnes is not easy to cheat, but cheating her is really disturbing. \u003c/p\u003e

"I do hope that he will go bankrupt, but that is not my most urgent job." Edmund Dantès suppressed the pain in his heart forcibly, and then told Agnes what he had thought about a long time ago, " Miss Agnes, I never dare to live up to the important task entrusted to me by His Majesty. At such a critical moment, how could I spare my irrelevant energy to avenge myself? Moreover, even if I wanted to do so , if I want to deal with Tanglar Bank, I am definitely not able to do it alone. I need to mobilize a lot of money and resources. Do you think I have this ability? Or, my accomplices are willing to avenge me Are so many resources wasted?\u003c/p\u003e

Miss Agnes, I can tell you that I have no idea what happened, but if that bastard Danglars were to suffer, I would have no sympathy for him, I would only regret that he didn't wait until I had time If you deal with him, you're done, that's all—"\u003c/p\u003e

Edmond Dantès' words were so reasonable that Agnes was speechless for a while. \u003c/p\u003e

She also knew that it was a bit unreasonable for her to doubt the Count of Monte Cristo for no reason, but in this situation, she could only do so little for the family. \u003c/p\u003e

Although she was disheartened, she mustered up her last courage and hope, and pleaded with Edmund again, "Mr. Earl, I have no intention of intervening in your past grievances, and I will not persuade you to I am not qualified to be magnanimous to my enemies. I am only worrying about my family, because I have just learned that my father, who is the main depositor of the Tanglar Bank, has lent Tanglar a large sum of money... I also know that it was my father's carelessness in investing, and it has nothing to do with anyone, and even if he suffered a loss, it was just his bad luck. But count, I want to implore you, if there is any way you can save my family from loss, please do it Help, can you? Since Tanglar is your enemy, he is at your disposal. I just want to save my family from disaster..."\u003c/p\u003e

Edmund Dantès listened quietly. He had never seen Agnes, who was always proud, actually bow down to others with such a humble attitude? And seeing Agnes like this, he didn't feel any excitement, but felt extremely guilty and heartbroken—because he actually caused all this. \u003c/p\u003e

In an instant, he almost forgot everything, and wanted to nod and agree directly. After all, there is still time now, as long as he finds Bowang to rescue him, there is still a way for the Duke of Nordleyen to recover a lot of losses. \u003c/p\u003e

However, when the words came to his lips, he remembered what the Marquis de Treville had said to him that day. \u003c/p\u003e

You can't be emotional, and finally caught Duke Nordlian's sore foot, why not just drive him into a desperate situation all at once? Only in this way can he bow his head to His Majesty. \u003c/p\u003e

Now that he does this, Miss Agnes will suffer for a while; but if he doesn't do it, then her family will face imprisonment and exile, wouldn't that be ten times the pain? \u003c/p\u003e

So long-term pain is worse than short-term pain. As long as you stand on His Majesty's side, His Majesty has plenty of ways to make up for the Duke's loss. What is this small amount of money? \u003c/p\u003e

Because of this thought, he strengthened his will at the last moment and decided to continue to stick to the original plan - not only to let the deposit of the Duke of Nordlynn be buried with Tanglar Bank, but also to let the The duke's investments elsewhere were wiped out. \u003c/p\u003e

Now that you attack, you must be ruthless. This is the real mercy, and the fake mercy that hesitates and gives up halfway will only make things worse. \u003c/p\u003e

"Miss Agnes, I'm sorry, I can't help much at the moment, but if I can recover the loss for your family, I will find a way no matter what." He changed into a gentle tone, half He promised Agnes half-truthfully, "I believe that since your family has survived so many disasters before, no matter what disasters happen next, they will definitely be able to survive, and fate will favor you in the end." \u003c/p\u003e

Of course, Agnes didn't understand what terrible thing the other party meant by "favor", so after receiving Edmund's assurance, she felt a little more relaxed. \u003c/p\u003e

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Earl." She smiled bitterly apologetically, "I have always been proud of my sword skills, but when this happened, I was at a loss and didn't know what to do. Alas, no matter how sharp the sword is, it can cut through the greed and filth of people's hearts. The invisible and intangible money ledger dominates our world, and no one can break free. I want to protect my family from all disasters with my own hands intrusion, but can I really do it?"\u003c/p\u003e

The sudden blow made Agnes feel rare fragility and bewilderment. Although she couldn't foresee what would happen in the future, she instinctively sensed the danger. However, what made her most helpless was that it was not something she could do. A problem solved by one person and one sword. \u003c/p\u003e

Hearing this emotion, Edmond Dantès also felt melancholy, and sighed. "You will definitely be able to do it! I dare say that as long as you are there, there will be a pure land in the world after all, and your bright brilliance will bring hope to many people."\u003c/p\u003e

Agnes didn't know what Edmund was referring to, but felt that what he said was extremely exaggerated, even in such a bad mood, she was still amused to laugh, "You are too exaggerated! I How can it be so powerful?"\u003c/p\u003e

After laughing for a while, she changed the topic again, "Let me tell you another news, I will escort my sister to Switzerland in a few days, um...she is here to meet your benefactor."\u003c/p\u003e

In fact, Edmond Dantès had already heard the news from the Marquis de Treville, but he still pretended to be shocked. \u003c/p\u003e

"Really? That's great...I believe His Majesty will welcome Mrs. Alice very much. After all, they are friends. Of course, including you..."\u003c/p\u003e

"I don't dare to claim to be his friend." Agnes frowned slightly, obviously recalling those things back then, "But don't worry, I won't make things difficult for my sister, I should treat him I will be respectful when I am polite."\u003c/p\u003e

"I'm afraid His Majesty would be more pleased if you were unrestrained—" Edmond Dantès replied, "what he admires most about you is the proud and unruly nature that comes from your nature. Your Majesty has been accustomed to courtesies from childhood. Madam, and your demeanor is completely different, so he will never forget it."\u003c/p\u003e

Edmund's words were unintentional, but Agnes recalled the young man's repeated frivolity, so her face was full of anger, but deep down in her heart, she suddenly felt a little proud. \u003c/p\u003e

——After all, when others think about her, they always think about her social rank and her dowry, but when that person thinks about it, no matter what shameless motives, all he sees is herself. \u003c/p\u003e

However, it still won't work after all. \u003c/p\u003e

Agnes put aside all distracting thoughts, and at this moment she has returned to her usual demeanor. She looked at Edmond Dantès apologetically, and then bowed to him to apologize. "I'm sorry, Mr. Earl, I doubted you for no reason and said many offensive words to you. I beg you not to take it to heart and forgive me, a daughter who loves her father so much..."\u003c/p\u003e

"Of course, I understand your feelings, so I don't care at all." Edmond Dantès shook his head. \u003c/p\u003e

"I'll be leaving in a while. I can't help you in Paris. I don't know how to defend my father, but at least I can defend my sister." Agnes looked at Edmund and extended her hand to him, " Earl, you just said that you would do your best to help, so as a friend, I implore you to fulfill your promise, can you——?"\u003c/p\u003e

Seeing this gaze, and hearing Agnes mention friends, Edmund felt ashamed. \u003c/p\u003e

He knew that he was tantamount to stabbing Miss Agnes with his own hands, and no matter what reason he used to whitewash his behavior, it was a shameful betrayal, so he no longer dared to call himself Agnes' friend. \u003c/p\u003e

But even so, he had to do it, because it was his responsibility and obligation. \u003c/p\u003e

Edmund's hand trembled slightly, but he managed to calm down, and he held Agnes' hand. \u003c/p\u003e

These hands looked slender, but they contained enormous explosive power. However, at this moment, they were like candles in the wind, swaying weakly in the void of fate. \u003c/p\u003e

"I wish you the best of luck..." Edmund Dantès bid farewell to Agnes while suppressing the guilt and grief in his heart. \u003c/p\u003e

After a while, although he knew it might attract suspicion, he still couldn't help reminding Agnes. \u003c/p\u003e

"If the situation is really bad, you can ask His Majesty for help, and he will definitely be willing to help you—"\u003c/p\u003e

"But I don't want to beg for mercy from him!" Agnes withdrew her hand with a smile, and then left without looking back. \u003c/p\u003e