Inevitably once again the present mingles with the past. Everything is repeated, everything resumes as if time had not elapsed. The great epic of the first Templars that came to the Valle Benedetta seems to continue. Once again the seed of discord was planted, that seed that centuries ago created a strong friction between Roberto da Volterra and the Preacher. A contrast that caused Leontino the Younger to leave. I will tell this matter as soon as possible, but given the complexity of the matter, I will be obliged to open a long parenthesis. For the moment, let us know that even today the seed of discord has grown, creating disgrace among the new Templars that right now are going through the most critical period of their existence. The struggle for power among the leaders is undermining Livorno's commendation, the risk of division is real, the harmony that reigns among the modern knights has ceased. Now the Templars reign in suspicion and arrogance. Anger has taken over and at the moment no truce seems possible. The stakes are very high, two factions contend the predominant commanding primacy. Now some of the most experienced knights are aware of being predestined heirs and one day they will be called to protect their secrets and guardians of ancient treasures. At the same time, this diatribe among brothers does not favor the action of Leale Martelli: to form true Templar Knights. Knights in the soul, knights in the body. Also ready for the most extreme sacrifice, ready for the inevitable encounter with the romitone, ready for the last Agape.
The captain suspects that romitone has thrown the seed of discord in order to hinder the formation of true Templars. The romitone does not want to leave the Valle Benedetta where for centuries it has been able to thrive by manipulating the destiny of many people even occasional visitors. However, he prefers high profile characters, educated people, intelligent and high-value, both for good and for evil. Romitone does not regard people of low lineage as a minimum. Romitone does not tolerate stupidity and ignorance. It is for this reason that romitone has found in the Valle of Benedetta human material that is consistent with his expectations: knights, nobles, religious, military, scientists, artists. In particular, in the 1970s, the attention of romitone was placed on a sort of confraternity, called "Cenacolo di Valle Benedetta", composed of the brightest minds of the city of Livorno. They gave birth on Sunday to an eruption of wisdom and sageness. Painters, sculptors, writers, practitioners of all sorts gathered to exchange ideas, emotions, affection and friendship. All for one and one for everyone. I remember with great nostalgia those valiant ones. I believe that never again will bring together men of than prestigious. But how could they go unnoticed at the sight of the romitone? And so the romitone wanted to enter the minds of these artists so that they could guide their hands in creating works of great historical-religious significance, realizing works that romitone wanted. At that time the attention of the romitone was addressed to a famous painter, a certain V.F. who was enticed to portray the Armenian monk and the preacher who supported the Christ's body on a huge canvas. Soon we will return to talk about V.F.