After a slight chuckle over Leontiskos' antics Bothos stands once more.

I thank you dear Basileus for the gracious announcements of intent and positions that you have announced.

After some deliberation, I wish for a different path than that of the Royal Army. On the advice of the Chancellor I ask permission to take a fleet north and land at Side to take command of the garrison and the city for the slight defence needed there. Out of respect I would ask permission from both the almighty Basileus and Chancellor.

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This obviously means just to sit there and command the troops if there is a siege.