Son of the Dragon: The Definitive History of Mihnea cel Rău

Previously

…Elder Iancu’s eyes, usually reserved, held a spark of approval. “Then, Mihnea,” he said, his voice a quiet promise, “you are not entirely alone in this endeavor.” The chamber, once filled with the tension of uncertainty, now held a fragile, yet potent, alliance. It was a small victory, a single candle lit against the encroaching darkness, but for Mihnea, it was a beacon of hope, a testament to the fact that the seeds of doubt he had sown were indeed beginning to sprout. The fight was far from over, but for the first time, he felt a tangible sense of progress, a quiet understanding that the intricate, dangerous game of history was finally beginning to turn in his favor.