Wilhelm de Montferrat finished his speech and after Bishop Lindsay, who seemed seriously stroked by his medicine, aplauded him, Bishop Stjepan stood up for another word. The stench that was coming from Bishop Lindsay was almost unberable.

"You call yourself nightmare of infidels and true wariror of Lord Christ. Where were you good sir, while France was under Viking invasion? Where were you while Jerusalem was under constant attacks from Muslim and when Jerusalem was in their hands?"

"Well you know, a cleric may lead his war on the spiritual plane, fighting for the souls of men, as well as on the physical plane," Bishop Fenwick interjected.

"Indeed, mere prowess as a warrior is no adequate qualification for being pope, strong faith is the most important thing for a papal candidate to have.

wilhelm de montferrat shows every sign of being a burning torch, the beacon that will light the way of every Christian who has strayed from the path of righteousness. This will surely be sorely needed, for not only does paganism and heresy abound in the world" - Bishop Fenwick looked about him - "considering the fact that of 16 Catholic nations less than half have sent representatives to this gathering so far, the future pope will have to fight a fierce battle for the souls of our Catholic brethren who have strayed from true path and have turned apostate."

The Cardinal from the Kingdom of Leon listens patienlly.

The saxon bishop Christian von Memmingen reached the conclave as it was already in full swing and the company were already embroiled in heated discussions.

He looked around the room and slightly raised his voice to speak to his brothers. I am Christian von Memmingen and represent the Saxon dioceses. Three months I sat in a small mountain village in the Alps that was snowed in by the harsh winter. Now the arduous journey ended and I can do my duty. Brothers, have ye already agreed to a small group of candidates, we can choose from?

"Welcome your Excellencies," said Bishop Fenwick to the Bishops from Leon and Saxony and began to make introductions to everyone.

"wilhelm de montferrat has been named as a papal candidate, for he clearly has a strong calling from God.

But as yet we are missing clerics from several other countries and have hopes that they might yet appear."

Welcome you all my lords and sincere apologies for delaying from my nation to announce the opinion about the candidate that we support.

My nation, the Kingdom of Castile, decide to support Wilhelm de Montferrat because he was our king for a short while and fought in many battles in the name of Christianity with us.

With most respect, Demonium.

Welcome your Excellencies,

My name is Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu cardinal de Castile and from now on i will present my nation opinions in the council.

As my King Demonium said earlier Kingdom of Castile support Wilhelm de Montferrat.

With most respect and great apologies for not speaking earlier,

Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu cardinal de Castile.

Bishop Bozydar Kalisz from Poland just arrived. His pale, almost white skin and rapid attacks of cough leave no doubts about his illness. Still, he managed to greet the whole gathering and to vote. "I will support Wilhelm de Montferrat, as I believe that under his leadership Europe will regain it's lost faith. We need someone like him in this difficult times to help restore the God in catholic hearts."

- My brother we must hurry, this is some great news! - He said in a sarcastic tone teasing his brother, while making sure his clothes are the way they're supposed to be.

- Keep that up and you won't ever be the secretary of a Pope. - he made a small grin and turned his head towards the gates. - It's time. - with that his brother nodded and both men entered the room.

- All hail Bishop Matej Moreplovac of the Papal States, the voice of the people of lands which you are currently standing on, proud Catholic and servant to the Catholic people! - He made a small bow and then made room for his brother to go forward. Matej nodded to his brother, Ratimir then straightened up and followed Matej.

- I have taken my vows and I'm now officially a bishop and the voice of the Papal States, my secretary is my brother the priest from Croatia. I have heard news about the candidate known as Wilhelm de monteferat. I must say that the Papal States have no interest in such a man being the ruler of all the Catholic flock. He is violent and untrustworthy, and as such the people of the Papal States will not vote for that candidate. - He made a small pause then continued - Nevermind that now are there any other candidates that can be voted on? - He turned to the other bishops searching for answers, still keeping his old stature as a guard captain.

A tired dusty knight wearing the typical clothing of a Hospitaller with the white cross at his black coat arrived at Rome. He was the delegate of the Principality of Antioch. Some weeks ago a message reached the Prince. The bishop of Antioch which was sent to Rome a lot of months before died at his journey.

At once the Prince of Antioch - Hugh of Antioch - sent another delegate named John of Ajalon to the conclave at Rome. The conclave surely began some time ago. But perhaps John would arrive just in time.

A member of the Vatican Guard brought him to the convened bishops and delegate of a lot of Roman Catholic nations. John of Avalon entered the assembly room. The Prince gave him order to join the best candidate. He should give his vote only to a blameless, godly, righteous and merciful man.

The problem was: John knowed nothing about the candidates. So he decided to spoke to one of the other delegates nearby. He asked his neighbour at his right side:

I arrived here from Antioch just now. Please tell me the name or the names of candidates and give me short info to them.

After this short words John of Ajalon waited for a answer.