Jeanne and Montmorency successfully reach the besieged Orleans, whose army is commanded by Richemont's younger brother Alençon and Charlotte's illegitimate cousin, Batard. Alençon however initially refuses the newcomers' help and launches a frontal assault of his own, but he's seriously wounded by Philippe. Jeanne and Montmorency face Philippe and defeat her, forcing the girl to retreat and assuring a successful withdrawal for their allies into the city. Despite this, thanks to Jeanne's influence the French army reconquers most of the castles and fortresses around Orleans, moving Bedford to hire the English mercenary and Ulysses Hunter Gladsale, who sides with Philippe to counter Pucelle's power...