In order to reclaim Reims and proceed with Charlotte's coronation as the new Queen of France, the French army needs to break the siege in Orléans, the loss of which would open the gates of all France to the English. Since Charlotte has not enough soldiers to send to defend Orléans, Richemont tries to search for her weak brother's help, only to find out that he has no intention to side with either the English or the French until the war is over...