Richelieu, the leader of Iris Libre, has finished her daily praying. However, today she has been feeling a lingering cold chill around her shoulders and her ears during her prayers. Even though it is still daytime.
She believes God warned her with a message that signals incoming dangers.
Richelieu calls a messenger Manjuu to summon Kansens for a meeting.
In a meeting of Iris Libre HQ, Richelieu, Jeanne d'Arc, and Le Terrible have gathered in this room.
"Any report on Vichya Dominion or Ironblood's movement," asked Richelieu.
"We received a report that a massive number of vehicles and fuels have been transported to the frontline of Vichya Dominion," reported Jeanne. She hands the report to Richelieu.
The report, in summary, is as follows:
Several Ironblood Kansens join the Vichya Dominion's fleet, which is led by Jean Bart. The scouts discovered several recognized Kansens including Peter Strasser, Prinz Heinrich, and Nurnberg.
Vichya Dominion not only received support in their naval powers, but the army also had numerous reinforcements of vehicles as well. The transportations of Stukas, Panzer IV, and even Tiger have been spotted.
Although Kansens cannot interfere with land battles, Richelieu fears the French army does not stand much chance against German armors. If the army fails to defend against the attack, then the Kansens will no longer have an HQ to organize their naval battles.
Overall, Iris Libre faces major crises in both naval, air, and land battles. It is only a matter of time before Iris Libre succumbs to Crimson Axis.
As everyone looks grim, a voice calls to the meeting room.
"Richelieu," said a Kansen who wears white and blue armor and holds a massive spear.
Richelieu quickly stands up and bows to her. As the leader of Iris Libre, there are very few selected individuals who she bows to. She does not bow to even a leader of a faction like Queen Elizabeth.
The Kansen in front of her, Saint Louis, holds extremely important symbols of Iris Libre.
Born as God's weapon to destroy evil, Saint Louis only obeys the orders from God, not any humans or Kansens. She saved Richelieu and her fellow Kansens of Iris Libre from the crisis several times.
Saint Louis informs Richelieu, "I received a new order. I will be sortie soon."
"Let us accompany you," suggested Richelieu
"I appreciate your offer, but his perceptiveness has a different order for you."
"But I… I can only vaguely guess his divine words."
Unlike Saint Louis, who hears the voice of God loud and clear, Richelieu can only construct a message based on her instinct and the feelings she felt in her praying.
"Do not worry about your accuracy. If you cannot hear his voice, it means he deemed his words unnecessary for your decisions. Do what you feel is right," said Saint Louis.
"I see… thank you for your generous words."
"Richelieu, remember lost Cannan can be reclaimed, but the lost lives cannot," said Saint Louis.
Richelieu stays silent. Saint Louis seems to have made a major decision. She feels this may be the last time they speak to each other.
"Master Louis…" said Richelieu.
"Stop it, I have not earned my place in Cannan yet so I am not worthy to uphold such a title."
"I understand, but you have been a hero to Iris Libre. As the name of an old king you inherited, you shall be a star in Iris libre's history."
"…I did tell you to do what you feel is right."
Saint Louis sorties toward the ocean at the west of Iris Libre.
"Jeanne, request immediate assistance to the Royal Navy. Go now," said Richelieu
"Understood," replied Jeanee. She left the room with haste.
"What will you do? Right to the bitter end?" asked Le Terrible.
Richelieu closes her eyes, trying to remember as much as she can in her prayers.
Why did God send a warning message to her? What does he intend to warn her? Her imminent death?
"Richelieu, remember that lost Cannan can be reclaimed, but the lost lives cannot." Saint Louis's words linger in Richelieu's mind.
If Iris Libre is her Cannan, then God already foresees the fall of it. She will have a chance to reclaim Iris Libre. However, if she continues to lose more Kansens, she will not be able to reclaim their lands from Crimson Axis.
"Tell everyone to gather their belongings and critical documents. We will move in secret," ordered Richelieu.
"Understood," said Le Terrible. She and several Manjuu deliver the message to everyone in the HQ.
A few days later, as Richelieu predicted, with the Blitzkrieg strategies, the remaining land of France quickly fell to Germany.
Kansens of Ironblood and Vichya Dominion storm the naval HQ.
However, it was an empty building.