Chapter XXXII: My Birthday

Today is my birthday. Finally, I am turning 25. Interestingly, my birthday in the 15th century is the same as in the 21st century, May 28th. Interesting, to say the least.

I woke up early and after washing up and changing into some comfortable clothes, I went down for breakfast. As I suspected, no one seemed interested in the fact that today is my birthday. I decided to skip the morning Mass and instead hold an evening Mass in the Cathedral, using the occasion to tell the people that I am turning 25 and to ask them to pray for me. Anyway, it's not like anyone really cares…

"Marcus, you seem preoccupied… Did something happen?"

"N-No, it's nothing important. Anyway, you have two trials immediately after breakfast. One at 9:00 AM and the other at 10:00 AM."

"Marcus, didn't I tell you I wanted to be free today? They can wait until tomorrow…"

"Ha, the great judge doesn't feel like holding trials? How embarrassing…" Cesare said sarcastically.