The Foreign Minister of Bretany met with Laurent and said to him, "I want to see the king."
Laurent replied, "He won't ally with you, nor will he give you a guarantee of independence."
Ignoring Laurent, the Bretany diplomat pushed past him into the palace and met with Howard.
Indeed, Howard did not provide the Bretany diplomat with a satisfactory answer.
Phrus sent diplomats to Howard, stating, "Why are your troops stationed near our border? Withdraw your soldiers; we do not wish to engage in war with you."
Howard offered a few inconsequential remarks, while he himself went off to the theater.
Bosiden arrived in Provence to convey the intention of persuading them to surrender.
The Duke of Provence refused outright, believing that Fran Kingdom could ensure Provence's safety and showing disdain for negotiations with Oli Kingdom.
Bosiden had no choice but to return and report back to Howard.
