It seems that my conversation with Vlad was exactly what I needed, bringing a sense of peace amidst the turbulent times in my life. Eventually, I fell asleep beside him in my room, and, once again, I had a dream—a dream that this time felt far more intriguing than usual.
That night, I dreamed of having already formed an entire harem, carefully chosen from among the most important historical figures of the time. This image didn't frighten or embarrass me; instead, it made me feel important and even delighted by such attention from these individuals.
The next morning, I woke early and noticed Vlad was already gone. It was September 2nd, which meant Cesare's birthday was exactly eleven days away, and I needed to act more quickly than ever. Just as I was preparing to leave my room, someone knocked on the door, and their presence brought me joy.
"Cardinal Sforza, I was just hoping to speak with you today. Are you free?" I asked as I stepped out of my room.
