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| - The story starts on the 15th September 1066, with Herbert Karling sat in the study of his castle in Rethel, Vermandois, writing a letter addressed to Benoît of Laon, regarding claims the count has on the neighbouring county of Valois. Herbert calls for Adalbert de Quentin, whom he gives the job of delivering the letter. Meanwhile, Eudes is introduced - along with his mother Alix-Adèle. We see him breaking into the castle kitchens and feasting on sweetmeats, much to the disdain of his mother.
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| - The story starts on the 15th September 1066, with Herbert Karling sat in the study of his castle in Rethel, Vermandois, writing a letter addressed to Benoît of Laon, regarding claims the count has on the neighbouring county of Valois. Herbert calls for Adalbert de Quentin, whom he gives the job of delivering the letter. Meanwhile, Eudes is introduced - along with his mother Alix-Adèle. We see him breaking into the castle kitchens and feasting on sweetmeats, much to the disdain of his mother. By the evening, Adalbert is nearing Laon. Benoît is also walking home with another ward - Henri de Meaux - having spent the day distributing alms to the poor of nearby Molinchart. The child notices shales in the nearby forest as they walk, which Benoît dismiss as messengers from the nearby Holy Roman Empire. Adalbert arrives at the bishop's palace, only to find Benoît is still out. Somewhat anxious, Adalbert nonetheless stays at the palace, waiting for Benoît. We then see the bishop again, still walking, who is now feeling uncomfortable himself, remembering what Henri had said about having seen a glint of silver amongst the trees. Hearing the soft clink of armour, the bishop comes to the realisation that the pair are being followed. He quietly draws a short sword from under his robes as three men jump out from the trees and launch an attack. The part concludes with the bishop shouting "For God, for justice!"
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