Chapter 41

Enemy soldiers, seeing that the rain of arrows had no effect on Jeanne, went on to engage in hand-to-hand combat. The English soldier, wielding his sword, ran towards Jeanne, who prepared for the clash.

"Aren't you afraid to die, witch?" shouted the English soldier, trying to intimidate her.

"I am not a witch, I am a warrior sent by God to liberate France," replied Jeanne, her voice echoing confidently across the battlefield.

The English soldier attacked with his sword, but Jeanne agilely evaded and countered with her own sword. The fight was intense, with quick and precise strikes exchanged between the two combatants.

The French soldiers, inspired by Jeanne's courage, joined in the combat. The battle spread across the field, with swords and shields clashing, cries of pain and fury echoing throughout the area.

Jeanne stood out in the midst of the battle, with her superior skill and strategy over the enemies. She advanced skillfully, dodging blows and counter-attacking quickly, keeping her soldiers motivated and engaged in the fight.

"Soldiers, don't retreat! We have God's favor on our side!" Jeanne shouted to her men, encouraging them to fight with even more courage.

Jeanne courageously advanced towards the English soldier, who wielded his sword aggressively. Both exchanged challenging looks, ready for the final showdown.

Without hesitation, the soldier attacked with his sword, but Jeanne skillfully dodged and countered with her flag as a weapon, surprising the adversary. The strikes intensified, with the swords clashing at a frenzied pace.

The French soldiers watched the fight closely, admiring their leader's skill. They feared for her safety but trusted in Jeanne's ability and unwavering faith.

In a moment of pause in the fight, Jeanne slammed her flag on the ground, creating a radiant light that spread throughout all the French soldiers. "Soldiers, don't retreat! We have God's favor on our side!" encouraged Jeanne, motivating her men to fight even more.

The battle continued intensely, with Jeanne fighting with superior skill and strategy over the enemies. She moved with agility, dodging blows and counter-attacking quickly, keeping her soldiers motivated and engaged in the fight.

"I will not give up! France needs to be liberated!" Jeanne shouted with determination as she continued to fight against the English soldier.

Finally, with a successful strike, Jeanne disarmed the soldier and knocked him to the ground. She faced him with an expression of victory and triumph. "God is with us!" Jeanne proclaimed, her voice echoing across the battlefield.

Jeanne's shout emboldened her soldiers, who attacked even more aggressively. Feeling tired from her efforts, Jeanne asked the defeated soldier if he would surrender, but the answer was a contemptuous "no," as he would not surrender to a witch; he did not want to become a demon. These words made Jeanne sad; she knew that ignorance and fear led many people to think this way.

With tears in her eyes, Jeanne asked for forgiveness from the soldiers, even though they were fighting against her. She took her flag and used it to cut the soldier's neck, putting an end to his life and his prejudiced thoughts. It was a quick action, but Jeanne felt the weight of every move, the weight of every life lost in a senseless battle.

She looked around and saw the chaos and destruction around her, feeling great sadness in her heart. But she knew she could not give up, for much more was at stake than just a battle. There was the hope of a better future, a future where people could live in peace and without fear.

The enemy reinforcements were already arriving, but soon Gilles and his soldiers began running towards them.

"Soldiers, keep going! Don't worry, you won't get hurt!" shouted Jeanne, raising her banner and slamming it into the ground. A bright light came out of the tip of her spear, spreading through the soldiers, healing the wounded and restoring the strength of the weary.

Despite feeling her legs weak and unable to stand any longer, Jeanne remained firm. "Stay calm, you can do it! Just a little more. God, I won't fall yet," she told herself.

With a trembling voice, Jeanne encouraged her soldiers to fight with determination. "Soldiers, let's fight with all our blood! Don't be afraid, because God is with us!"

Despite her voice faltering, Jeanne did not falter and continued to lead her soldiers, confident that victory was within reach.

Jeanne's soldiers were inspired by her courage and leadership, fighting with even more strength and determination. They advanced towards the enemies, wielding their weapons with conviction and determination. The battle was intense, with both sides fighting with all their might.

Jeanne led her soldiers with skill and strategy, giving precise orders and making quick decisions. She knew that every move could mean the difference between victory and defeat. With her spear in hand, she advanced bravely, facing the enemy with courage.

The battle intensified, with the sound of swords and spears clashing echoing across the battlefield. Jeanne fought with fury and determination, cutting her way through the enemy ranks. She faced soldiers with heavy armor and mounted knights, using her agility and skill to overcome them.

Jeanne continued to fight, her banner moving quickly to block enemy attacks. She did not let the sadness on her face weaken her, but instead used it as extra motivation to fight even stronger.

The battle lasted for hours, but finally, with a triumphant cry, Jeanne saw the last enemy fall. She fell to her knees, exhausted and panting, but with a smile on her face. She knew that her victory was not just hers, but of all those who fought by her side.

Jeanne stood up, looking at her soldiers with pride and gratitude. "You fought bravely, and I have never been so proud to be your leader," she said, her voice still trembling with emotion.

The sadness on her face was still present, as Jeanne knew that the battle had cost many lives, both of the enemies and her own soldiers. But she also knew that the fight was necessary to protect freedom and peace for those who would come after.

Jeanne looked at the horizon, watching the sun set in the late afternoon. She knew there was still much to be done, but for now, she allowed herself a moment of rest and reflection. "What is victory without sacrifice?" she thought, before turning her attention to the tasks that still needed to be accomplished.

Jeanne stood silently, watching the battlefield. She knew that victory came at a high cost, but it did not stop her from feeling the pain of losing so many brave soldiers.

Gilles approached her, seeing the sadness on her face. "Jeanne, are you okay?" he asked, concerned.

Jeanne sighed, knowing she couldn't hide her frustration. "I can't help but think about how many men died today. They trusted me and I couldn't protect them," she said, her voice filled with sadness.

Gilles put his hand on her shoulder, trying to comfort her. "You did everything you could, Jeanne. You led your soldiers with courage and skill. They believed in you and fought for you. That's what matters," he said, his voice calm and reassuring.

Jeanne looked at him, her eyes brimming with tears. "I know, but it's still hard to accept that we lost so many lives. I wish I could have saved them all," she said, her voice trembling.

Gilles looked into Jeanne's eyes, holding her gaze. "We can't change what happened, Jeanne. But we can honor those who died by remembering them and fighting for peace and justice to prevail," he said, sincerely.

Jeanne nodded, feeling some relief in his words. "You're right, Gilles. We need to keep fighting, not only in memory of those we lost, but also to protect those who are still alive," she said, determined.

Gilles smiled, proud of his leader. "That's right, Jeanne. Let's honor those who died by fighting for a better world," he said, with determination.

Jeanne nodded, feeling stronger. She knew that the battle was not yet over, but now she was ready to face whatever came next, honoring those who died and fighting for a better future.

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