Board Thread:The Last Sovereign Discussion/@comment-31113156-20170212105313/@comment-27861768-20170218153753

Sending diplomats might be best solution for our side, but are you sure it's best solution for Eustrin?

Consider the situation their Queen is in... for years all trade and contact with outside world was controlled by Aram (we got to witness that during Megail's path). They find an alternative in opening  up a trade route through Yhilin, finally getting on the way of true independence. But that reprive was short lived because of Doom King invading Yhilin. So now Eustrin's Queen is faced with a situation where any open negotiation with DK risk certain retaliation and closing of trade route through Aram leaving her and her country at the mercy of DK.

Meaning that the letter might be a test for DK (and his advisors) to see if a deal with him is possible and also showing her willingness to engage in "covert diplomacy".

In the end, I don't think there was a correct choice and that difference is that some are just slightly less bad, but in the end, each choice will carry it's own set of benefits and penalties.