Chapter 500: Double Agent
Months had passed since Pétain crushed the Gallian Militia and claimed Paris. But peace did not follow, at least not the kind he imagined.
For a while, there was utter silence from de Gaulle. Despite his attempts to pursue the man, the legend had disappeared in the mists, like a ghost. And while that was a bitter pill to swallow, Pétain had some peace, thinking that his greatest rival had just decided to ride off into the sunset and admit defeat.
But this was not reality, no... de Gaulle and the surviving members of his Gallian Militia, had taken time to rebuild, infiltrate the new government in Paris, and gain support from the masses.
Currently, however, de Gaulle was hiding in the rural areas outside of Paris. He lived hidden in the root cellar of a humble farming family. One with no suspected ties to him or the revolution.
Currently, he was sitting under ground, a cigarette in one hand, as he pointed at the map on the table. Illuminated solely by an oil lantern, as he discussed his plans for the future with a grim expression on his face.
"I won’t lie to you all... These last few months have been easy on all of us and have tested the resolve of many among you... But we have not been sitting idly by to merely be forgotten. No, we have been biding our time to make a grand reappearance.
And no greater opportunity has revealed itself than now... On Friday. Pétain will be travelling to Geneva to meet with our most hated enemy. This intelligence comes directly from his inner circle.
While he is away, one of our greatest targets will be left in control of Paris. In antiquated terms, you might consider him a regent while the King is away on diplomacy.
Our target is Maxime Weygand... As many of you know, after Pétain secured Paris and challenged the other warlords. Maxime was the only one to voluntarily submit to the new National Restoration Government. Securing his position as Pétain’s second in command, and successor.
He’s more competent than Pétain, and many believe he’s the one truly running the country. If we can take him out, the progress Pétain has made these last few months, providing stability and support to the people of his territory will rapidly deteriorate. And when that happens more people will flock to our side.