39. Charles the Simple: Endless Consequences

They call him “Simple.” History calls him dangerous. It is the year 898.

Everything feels stable — and that’s the lie. A boy king inherits chaos.

Borders bleed. Nobles circle. The crown looks heavy. And it should.

Power tests the weak first. Enemies don’t just attack. They negotiate.

Charles makes a gamble. Land… for peace. He creates a duchy. And changes Europe

forever. The raids stop. The threat transforms. But peace breeds resentment.

And resentment turns sharp. Lords turn away. Loyalty evaporates. He is betrayed.

Captured. Forgotten. Power moves on. It always does. Charles the Simple.