Chapter XXIII: Welcome to Wallachia!

Antonio POV:

I can't believe Cesare is coming to Wallachia... It feels like something out of a teenage romance novel, where the male protagonist goes searching for his lost love, and when he hears she's in a certain place, he goes there and they resume their relationship. Honestly, I think my heart still beats for him, but with all the tasks I have to handle, my heart feels heavy. Plus, theoretically, my heart shouldn't beat anymore, right? But it does. So, the myths about vampires are false... Just as I believed.

Today is Monday, so honestly, I don't have much time for rest. Different cases exhaust me, and it's not yet time for Vespers, the last part of the liturgical day.

"Father Judge, my wife is cheating on me with a priest!" one of those who came seeking my help said.

"How? Who is that priest?"

"Well... It's our parish priest, Father Benjamin Di-"

"Wait, did you say Benjamin?!"

"Yes, why?"

"How old is this priest?"

"He's 45, Father. Why do you ask?"

"It doesn't matter... Honestly, I think it's possible, I don't know what to say... Anyway, the thing is, the woman doesn't admit it, right?"

"No... If she admitted, it would be easier."

"Bring her to my office... Marcus, come with me!"

I discovered that I have a gift. I don't know if it's divine or diabolic, but... a gift shouldn't be refused, and in my case, it helps me uncover the guilty. Well, I can hypnotize people and extract the truth from their mouths while they're in a trance. Ingenious, isn't it?

The only one who knows about my gift is Marcus, so he's the only one I can hypnotize in front of, without people around going crazy... I think it would be good to take the risk and do it in public next time, don't you?

"Do you know why I called you here, woman?" I asked.

"Yes, I know, and I'm innocent..."

"Oh, that's not why I called you here... Take a seat. Here, have some tea."

"Thank you for your kindness, Father... You're a true gentleman, extremely respectful towards women. I was wondering why a priest like you isn't married."

"Catholic priests cannot marry, so... But leaving that aside... How do you get along with your husband?"

"Not very well... He constantly physically abuses me, comes home drunk, and..."

"I'm sorry to hear that... Marcus, did you solve it?"

"Yes, Father!"

"Good, thank you... Now, woman... I want you to look into my eyes."

My eyes turned red, shining like rubies, initiating the hypnosis on this woman. From now on, she won't be able to lie or do anything else. Usually, vampires used hypnosis on the victims whose blood they drink, but I don't need that... I am a judge, so I can extract blood from the condemned whenever I want.

"Tell me, woman... Is it true that you slept with that 45-year-old priest?"

"Yes, Father... You see, he's so sweet and kind to me... It's as if I'm the only woman in his life, unlike my husband who beats me and brings mistresses he claims are his sisters. And even though he's 45, he's still quite virile..."

"Thank you for your statement... Marcus, did you take note?"

"Yes. Everything is noted as a statement, and the lady needs to sign it, and we're done."

"Alright..."

After the woman came out of hypnosis, I read her statement, and although at first, she didn't want to admit it, she confessed and revealed the truth. Now there's another problem... A priest is involved. Hmm, I have an idea.

"Brothers, it appears that this woman is guilty of adultery, but her husband is also at fault... By the power vested in me, we pronounce the divorce of these two, and the marriage is annulled."

"Father Benjamin," I addressed the priest, "can we have a little talk?"

"Sure, Father..."

"Look, I know that you slept with this woman and others, so you should be defrocked, you know?"

"I know, Father... But-"

"Let me finish... But we need blood for a noble cause... Could you help us? You know... About 500 ml of blood would be sufficient..."

"W-Why do you need blood?"

"There's a person who is very ill and needs blood... It's a serious illness, and..."

"Alright. Anything, as long as I'm not defrocked..."

"Okay..."

After receiving the blood from the priest, I let him go and continue his life as a priest and... lover, or whatever he is...

I divided it into three parts: one for Dracula, one for Marcus, and one for me.

"Antonio... There are no more trials today," Marcus informed me.

"That's good... Finally, I can rest after taking a relaxing bath..."

"Antonio, may I join you?"

"S-Sure... Just that..."

After the bath was prepared, Marcus and I entered to wash and discuss some things, of course, with some drinks nearby. Good wine cheers up the heart, doesn't it?

After a few glasses, Marcus didn't seem like himself anymore... But even so, we left the bathroom and headed towards the bedroom. Everything seemed normal until...

"Marcus, what are you doing?"

"Antonio, you like me just a little?"

"You silly, of course, I like you. But why are you asking me that?"

"Because..."

"Marcus, what are you doing?"

I can't believe it. Marcus jumped on me, passionately kissing me. Why is he doing this? Wait, he's probably drunk and not thinking clearly...

"Marcus, what's gotten into you?" I said after our lips parted.

"Antonio, I love you and I don't want to be away from you ever..."

Wow... I'm amazed by this. Honestly, he has an attractive physique and seems quite genuine, which is very exciting... Well, I don't think a little action would hurt, I guess.

"M-Marcus, it's not necessary..."

Marcus started licking my dick as if it were an ice cream on a summer day. I don't know anything about his past, but he doesn't seem to be experienced in these matters... Eventually, I had to guide his head with movements that almost brought me to the edge of my strength.

Oh, my God... To think that this angel who until yesterday was under the shadow of a malefic bishop is doing this is madness. And yet...

"M-Marcus, be careful with those teeth... You know, I don't think it's the blood that you need right now, is it?"

I'm at the end of my strength, but I don't want it to end so soon... Anyway, the night is long, and I haven't done anything in over a week.

"Marcus, I think you'd better take it out, don't you think?"

"Please, do it inside..."

What alcohol does to a person. Honestly, alcohol makes you more honest. Oh, God, it looks so good. I can't hold back any longer, and I release myself into his mouth, him swallowing the "milk."

"Marcus, has anyone ever told you that you look very sexy in moments like these?"

"No, Antonio... You're the first one who has seen me like this."

Hmm, the first... That makes me happy and energized at the same time. Without any warning, Marcus climbed on top of me, wanting to dominate me... I don't think it's possible, but let's see what he can do now that it's his first time.

"A-Antonio, can you help me? It's... it's quite big, and I've never done it before..."

"Then, don't play the hero anymore, and let me help you."

I took him off me and inserted a finger into his anus. The first time, I had to find his sensitive spot... Well, I found it because his moans of pleasure made it clear.

"A-Antonio, it's not enough..."

"Call me Your Excellency, understood?"

"I-I apologize, Your Excellency!"

It seems one finger is not enough... Anyway, it's too tight, and I might hurt him if I don't prepare properly... I inserted another finger, and the moans became even louder.

I realized it was time for the real action now. I turned him to face me, and he seemed amazed and excited. I took his legs on my shoulders and slowly started penetrating my secretary. The thought that my own secretary was beneath me turned me on even more, and I increased the speed. His moans of pain and pleasure brought me to the peak of ecstasy, and I jumped on top of him, passionately kissing him while my dick did its job. This went on for a while, and that night we did it three times before falling asleep embraced and exhausted.

The next day, seeing me quite disheveled, my maid asked if I was okay, but upon seeing Marcus covered in bite marks and other signs on his body, she realized what had happened and started to smile.

"Shh," I told her, "I'll wash up, change, and go to the Mass."

"And the priest..."

"And the priest is coming... Well, he'll try to come with my help. Honestly, I don't think he can walk after last night."

After washing up and getting ready for the celebration, I helped Marcus into the bathroom and then prepared himself. We needed an extra 2-3 cushions for Marcus's chair at the Mass, but we managed. The bishop was still dead, and even though I knew that, I approached him and said:

"You have no idea how glad I am that you're dead, Ignatius. Marcus finally felt someone's love, and that someone was me!"

After the Mass, I canceled all the Tuesday trials for two reasons: one, I had enough blood (for Tuesday), and two, Marcus, my secretary, was quite tired. That night, we didn't try anything else, I just helped him apply the ointment that I had from Sister Caterina when I had the same problem...

The next day, Wednesday, I woke up early to welcome the Pope's envoy. Who was it? It was Cesare himself... When I saw him stepping out of the carriage, followed by the new state leader of Wallachia, my heart was on fire. But I had to maintain a professional relationship at least until we got rid of the ruler...

"I welcome you to Wallachia, Your Eminence. We are grateful to our great Pope Alexander VI for the joy of receiving his son, Cesare Borgia, among us."

"Antonio, are you alright? Did anything happen to you?"

Everyone present was surprised by the visibly concerned reaction of the cardinal, especially by...