Count Cesare de Como, the illegitimate son of King Leo III and Countess Rubina, is a charming and cunning individual. He seeks to claim the throne from his half-brother, Prince Alfonso, driven by ambition and a desire for power. With his foxy nature, Cesare manipulates those around him to further his own agenda, leaving a trail of intrigue and deception in his wake. He's cruel and uses people to fullfill his desires.