On August 29, Artoria represented the Norman Kingdom and reached an understanding with the Principal of Burgundy. On the same day, Artoria represented the Norman Kingdom and formed an alliance with the Principal of Burgundy.

On August 31, the Principality of Burgundy mobilized a total of 27,000 troops again, from the capital Dijon Jinfa, heading straight for Paris from south to north.

On September 3, Artoria's 50,000 troops completed the reconquest of Normandy. At the same time, despite the dissuasion of Normandy's garrison general Lufos, he led his army south and pointed directly at Paris.

There were three shocks in Paris every day, and a large number of citizens fled. Since Philip II fled back to Paris in a panic and his prestige surrendered, no one in France would respond to his order of recruitment. Philip II tried his best to emptiate the royal vault, and eventually recruited less than 5,000 troops, and he did not even have the ability to defend the capital Paris.

On September 5, when the Norman vanguard cavalry arrived at the outskirts of Paris, Philip II fled again and fled to Orleans with a few confidant followers. Then, Paris surrendered and the Normans occupied the French capital.

On September 9, the Republic of Gerá in southwestern France declared war on France. The Navy of Gerá immediately set out to fight to occupy Corsica. At the same time, it did not bypass the Alps as others expected, but still sent it through the naval force and landed in southern France, occupying the important French port city of Marseille.

On September 15, the principality of southwestern France, Aquitaine declared independence and occupied the southern French city of Toulouse, completely severing the ties between France and the southern Iberian region. Edward, Duke of Aquitaine, also expressed his hope to join the Norman-Burgundian coalition.

On September 17, Artoria accepted the alliance request of the Principal of Aquitaine on behalf of the Norman Kingdom Xu, and generously abolished one-third of Edward's remaining debt to the Norman Kingdom. At this point, most of the territory of the Kingdom of France was either occupied or independent, and the entire kingdom was in turmoil. The French royal family could only control Orleans, Anjou, and the territory surrounding the city, accounting for about one-seventh of the total area of ​​France. At the same time, the nobles were centrifuged and their soldiers had no battles. Some people even asserted that the end of the Kingdom of France had arrived.

Even Artoria had prepared a grand welcome celebration to entertain all the nobles of France and foreign envoys, completely treating herself as the winner.

"Will that guy claim to be the King of France, or to incorporate France into the Kingdom of Norman... According to his personality, it should be the former. However, the French nobles are very powerful, so in order to appease these guys, it is better to choose the second choice. In addition, Burgundy and Aquitaine tendency to split... If the title of King of France is not claimed, they will definitely split out legitimately. And even Marseille was also occupied by Genoa. If the King of France is not declared, there is no reason to come back..."

At this moment, the soldiers were caring in Paris, while Artoria was lying in France's empty royal vault, playing with a copper plate he had finally found while striving for the aftermath of occupying France. Although Artoria also knew that her husband's strategic focus was in Eastern Europe. However, as the territory she had built herself, Artoria was not a generous person. So she had decided to try her best to ask Egil to pay attention to France's land and also attach importance to the great achievements she made for this country.

at the same time.

Orleans.

The gray-faced French King Philip II finally understood what life is worse than death, what life is like years, and what it means to have a night of sorrow. He even wondered if the Norman army rushed over at that time, instead of running away but rushing forward bravely to fight, would the situation be different - at least it would be better than now. Of course, there is also a great possibility that the other party would be hacked to death immediately. According to the legendary terrifying combat effectiveness of Queen Norman, this possibility is quite great.

Thinking of this, Philip II felt much better: it was not because he was incompetent, but because the enemy was too cunning. Such a reason could be used in any era, which was really convenient.

However, things have reached an extremely dangerous enemy. If this continues, neither France nor himself will be doomed. So, in desperation, Philip II finally made up his mind to use the secret weapon he reserved.

clang, clang...

As the rusty door was opened while making a harsh sound, a stale smell unique to the dungeon came over. Philip II frowned, then took out his handkerchief, bounced off a few fleas and lice on it, and then covered his nose with this.

"Lead ahead and take me to meet the witch." He ordered the guards of the dungeon.

"This...this, if possible, please wait a little. Let the young man clean up first-"

"—No need." The dungeon guard was interrupted by Philip II halfway through his words. Seeing the dungeon guard's face was pale and his eyes were flashing, Philip II was a little confused - and then an extremely terrifying thought emerged from his heart instantly - and then he had a cold sweat, and then he pulled out his sword from his waist with a sound.

"Say—Did you kill the person I want to meet?!" Philip II naturally knew the terrible scene of the dark and light in the dungeon of this era. The jailers who were completely lawless were actually treated not much the same as those of prisoners. If it was not necessary, they could not go out here, but the place where they were imprisoned was a little bigger. Therefore, don't expect these guys to have a good temper. In fact, in this place like a illusion of hell, the greatest and only fun of the jailers is to abuse these prisoners in a different way. If the shepherd with tender skin was killed by them, Philip II would never be surprised.

Seeing his king so furious, the attendants, guards, knights and others following him were anxious. Dozens of people drew their swords and then pointed at the prison guard. Dozens of swords pointed directly at the guy's neck, almost scaring the guy, and stutteringly couldn't even say a complete sentence.

"Damn it—" Philip II stomped his feet, then put away his sword and returned to his sheath and ran down quickly.

Although things may not be restored, it was as if the drowning man would even catch the straw. Philip II had no choice.

Afterwards, things were slightly different from what Philip II imagined.

"God said, there should be light, and so the world has light."

It was indeed the sound that was right. After hearing this slightly neutral voice, Philip II felt at ease, and her mood was so ups and downs that she almost fell to the ground.

But no, because he still has something to do.

Philip II reluctantly supported his body and walked down little by little.

"God loved the world, and therefore sent his only descendant to the world."

The voice was getting closer and closer. Philip II felt more and more that he was attracted by the voice.

“People are born guilty…”

Although it is some old-fashioned allusions that priests and pastors use bad news, after speaking it in this voice, it seems like magic is possessed. It is convincing.

"I should have thought that she is not a guy who dies so easily." Philip II walked to the deepest part of the dungeon and saw a scene like this: the prison, which should have been filled with extreme noise, curses, screams and blood, was extremely quiet. No one spoke except the sound of preaching. All the prisoners gathered at the door of the same cell and sat on the ground. All the prisoners showed a yearning, pious, slightly ashamed and extremely eager expression in the same direction.

"If you are not a saint, you are a demon. Of course, no matter what the two are, they are the same for the king."

Kill.

It is too dangerous and should not be used, but should be eliminated directly.

Kill.

Except for God or Satan, there is no power that can control the saints or the devil.

Kill.

Threats of dominance.

Kill.

Those who incite fool the people.

Kill.

In this way, the woman who claimed to have been revealed by God but was arrested by Philip II on charges of witches and heresy and was ready to be executed publicly is what he called France's secret weapon.

It was a little funny. The thing that I wanted to make was quicker now became my life-saving straw. Thinking of this, Philip II felt a funny feeling.

After that, his entourage also rushed down. Then Philip II drove away all the prison guards and arrested the woman to the slightly clean and remote cell that was not easy to be overheard, and then began to negotiate with her.

Of course, Philip II would never claim that he was defeated and France was going to be finished. Now I beg my ancestors to help you. I will kneel down and kowtow to you. This is like this.

Philip II still felt that with his intelligence, he could convince this woman with this strange power to serve him.

"Woman, in fact, I still can't believe you until now."

Philip II said in a deep voice, staring at the woman's face, hoping to see some clues.

Unfortunately, there is no.

"But, according to God's teachings, I don't want to kill innocent people indiscriminately, so I decided to give you a chance."

Still no expression.

"You can take this as a trial - if you are really a chosen person of God, a born saint, then maybe this will not defeat you. Otherwise, you will be a liar, a witch and a heretic, as the priests say-"

“—I’m willing to accept.”

The woman interrupted Philip II's endless lies and deceptions and responded in a decisive tone: "For the freedom and glory of God, the people, and France."
Chapter completed!