Chapter 1895: The Virgin of Steel (13)

The sun sets, and the twilight deepens. Purple Pavilion

Falling from the sky and the unusually seasonal snow, the Fort of Tullier on the distant horizon was smeared with an eerie silver-white.

The boy rode a horse and galloped across the snowy grassland. He was accompanied by another young man dressed as a vampire hunter, riding a brown steed as strong as the young man.

"I must warn you, Lord Aslan. Johnny Zust also saw Tullerburg from afar, and at this moment he could not help but speak: "The Melson brothers have no political position. We do not have any friendly or hostile relations with France, nor with England, and therefore will not interfere in the war between them. If you're watching from afar, I'll be able to accompany you. But in my capacity, I cannot intervene in this battle, otherwise, my actions will bring an awkward situation to the Brotherhood. ＂

"I know. Arthur replied lightly, "I didn't expect you to go to war. I'm here to find Joan of Arc, not to fight the British. It's good that you can send me here, and if you're going to hurt the Brotherhood by being there, don't come with me from here and go back to the Brotherhood. ＂

"However, it is also my ------ to keep the people of Aslan safe"

"Hah, as if I really need you for protection. Arthur chuckled disapprups.

Although nine hundred years have passed, the light soul is trapped in the body of this weak young man, but the king of Great Britain is still the king of Great Britain, and the brave and warlike King Arthur is not afraid of anything. Compared to him, Little Zust was nothing more than a young vampire hunter, and he didn't even have a lot of combat experience.

What's more, Arthur has his Seraphic Holy Sword in his hand. Normally, there is no human enemy in this world who can threaten him. Something extrahuman, such as demons, is a different matter------ such as vampires. But the true form of the Seraphic Holy Sword is specially used to hunt demons.

"I can't tell you, Lord Aslan. Little Zust sighed, and lifted the hood from his cloak and fastened it to his head. Because the hood obscured most of his face, he thought it would make him more low-key, at least not so easily that his identity as a vampire hunter would be revealed by the British or French forces.

"Still, let me be by your side. The way you are now, the French army will not let you meet the Holy Maiden easily, you need someone to be in charge of the introduction. ＂

"Whatever you want. Arthur snorted.

At the same time, inside the positions of the French troops.

The girl looked at the fortress in the distance in a daze. This kind of cage battle has been going on for more than a month, and the French army in charge of the siege has gone from the initial momentum to the current physical and mental exhaustion, which is completely due to the slow progress of the siege. In the previous siege battles of several cities, the various wooden fortifications used by the British army were not solid, and Joan of Arc's army could burn them with fire and break through head-on with fierce attacks, so the previous battles were almost unimpeded, and the French army was like a flood to break the English bandits.

But this time the situation is completely different. The fort itself was designed for long-term fortification, and the deep and fast-flowing rivers on both sides made the fort a natural barrier that made it a veritable fortress that was difficult to defend.

Jeanne d'Arc's army could not sprint through the impregnable steel gates of Fort Tullier, nor could they quietly bypass the rivers on either side to make a surprise attack.

No matter which method you use to attack Tuller quickly, you will definitely be the first to alarm your opponent. As soon as the British troops on Fort Tullier began to suppress them with arrows, the vanguard of the attack suffered huge losses.

A month passed like this. The French army was still imposing on the surface, believing that the French army, under the leadership of Jeanne d'Arc, would be able to take Touliers. But there must have been doubts in the army, and some would begin to doubt Joan of Arc's command. If this tug-of-war dragged on like this, the French army would not only be unable to break through the fortress, but would even be in danger of being defeated.

Once the hearts of the people are shaken, it will be even more difficult for the French army to regain its territory and drive the British bandits out of France.

Realizing this, the girl knows that if she doesn't do anything anymore, the situation will become one-sided.

Something had to be done. But what can she do?

Just when the girl was confused by her next strategy and fell into deep thought, a knight came behind her and ordered: "Lord Saint, Duke Alençon asks to see you." ＂

"Lord Duke is here?" Jeanne d'Arc turned to look at the blonde knight behind him in surprise, "Why did you let Duke Alençon come to such a dangerous battlefield?"

"The Duke insisted on coming to inspect it. The blonde knight said, "The battle has been going on for so long, he thinks that the Holy Maiden has some obstacles in the siege battle, so he wants to personally inquire about the situation here." ＂

"Oh, of course. The girl's face suddenly flashed with a coldness that others could not perceive: "The soldiers and supplies for this war were all provided by the Duke of Alençon, and it is only natural that he is worried about the loss of his [investment]. ＂

"That'...... How am I going to tell him, do I just let him see the situation on the battlefield?"

"No, Demes. Let the Duke of Alençon come over, and I'll talk to him personally. The maiden said, "I have a plan to lead our army to victory and take this impregnable fortress of Tuliel." But this approach is very risky, and I want to let you know that this is part of my plan, not some strategic disadvantage. You just have to follow the plan, don't waver, don't panic. ＂

"But, Holy Maiden, ......?"

"I'll lead you to victory. Believe me. If there is anyone here who will be sacrificed, it is just me, and I am enough. There was not a hint of emotion on the girl's face, and her countenance, as her other name, was made of steel, resolute and unyielding.

"I'm relieved to hear you say that. An old man appeared on the viewing platform: "Do you have any plans, Holy Maiden?"

"Duke Alençon. The girl turned her gaze to the old man, "I need a shield." It is a large shield that can cover the whole body of a person. Many, many, many, quantity...... At least a hundred or more. ＂

"Yes. You should have your army ready tomorrow morning. Duke Alençon nodded.

"That's not going to work. It has to be tonight. The girl looked at the distant sky: "There will be a storm tonight, and it is the best time for us to take Tuliel." Definitely miss tonight. ＂

Duke Alençon frowned, but he quickly nodded and agreed: "Yes, if a rough wooden shield can be used, it will be ready for you before seven o'clock tonight." ＂

"Well, then, I'm waiting for your good news, Lord Duke. The girl also nodded and said, "Wait and see." When the sun rises tomorrow, the Château de Tullier will be in our pocket. Orleans will be completely liberated, and this will be the most important step we will take to drive the British army out of France. ＂

"I await your good news, Holy Maiden. The Duke of Alençon nodded slightly, saluted, and withdrew.

"Holy Maiden...... The knight, Demes, looked at the girl with a worried expression.

"I can handle it. But the girl was not worried.

The night was getting darker, and the appointed moment was approaching. Just as Joan of Arc had predicted, a storm began to blow this evening, and the clouds obscured the moonlight, and the wind around the fortress roared like a wild beast.

In this atmosphere, as if the heavens and the earth were about to be destroyed, the girl led a hundred people out of battle.

The Iron Maiden, with a sword in one hand and a flag in the other, stood at the front of the procession.

Behind her was a group of soldiers with huge wooden shields in their hands. The wooden shield was not strong in the first place, and was made of various large planks of improvised work. But the most powerful bow and arrow that can be fired in this world is only an iron arrow, and this kind of wooden shield is more than enough to resist the bow and arrow.

"Listen, the British!" shouted the girl who led the group in the forefront, in the loudest voice, "Tonight, the French army will capture the Fort of Touliers, which you occupy! But this is the end of your wicked deeds!

We have given you a month to repent and recognize your mistakes, but you have chosen to resist stubbornly and will not give up this false city until the last moment. In that case, destruction awaits you!

This is the wrath of man, and it is also the wrath of heaven! God wants to bring destruction to you by my hand, so accept it obediently!

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"What the hell is that madwoman talking about?" said the commander of England, who was watching the girl from afar on the walls of Fort Tulliel, listening to her speech as if she were watching a play. However, the conceited Englishmen could not agree with the girl's words, even though they had been defeated by the French in recent months, and now they had to stay in this Turlier fort.

The English considered their king, Henry VI, to be the rightful successor to France. If this view itself is incorrect, the war waged by the British army will turn into an unjust war of aggression. England would never admit that they were aggressors, no matter how the facts were presented before their eyes.

"I've had enough of that madwoman's crazy talk. The commander snorted: "Shoot the arrows! The catapult is also ready! If she is really the person she said she said was sent by God to destroy us, then she must have a way to survive the rain of arrows, right? Who God is favoring, and who represents justice, we will find out in a battle!"

So, the British troops on the city wall set up their bows and arrows, and aimed their arrows at the French army on the stone bridge in front of the castle, and at Joan of Arc!

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