Chapter XLIV: Doubt Takes Hold of My Mind  

Everything is so wonderful. It seems that the nuns who care for the smooth running of the episcopal palace have done a wonderful job once again. All those types of food brought with Gabriel's help from neighboring kingdoms and the craftsmanship of the cooks who have always delighted our taste buds made the evening delightful.

"Antonio, are you okay?" Julius asked me at one point.

"Y-Yes... Well, where's Claudius?"

"He went outside for a bit with Cesare and Marcus."

"Ha, it seems all our partners have started plotting something. Anyway, I think they should get used to each other. Who knows, maybe this is the beginning of a friendship between the three of them."

After a few moments, the three entered the room where Julius's birthday party was taking place. Cesare looked quite strange. Honestly, I had never seen him so thoughtful and emotional. Anyway, I hope everything will end well, actually, I hope so.