"No, Chancellor, I will not give the command to Hierax, especially not for this. I have said it before and I say it again: Aratos was given the satrapy because I trusted him to defend it himself. It is his responsibility!

But do not think me to be cruel or cold, uncaring or unjust. I am well aware of the situation with his satrapal army. The 1st Syrian Army is in the area, and so I will send orders for Alexandros Syriakos to move out. Diospolos-Megale can be sacrificed and reconquered.

I think I should personally head to Epeiros instead with my army. Until then, I shall send a messenger to Nikarchos Syriakes. Perhaps he and his satrapal army can help us against the Epeirotai for now."