"We all know that wiith the Mikotoba tunnel it would be impossible if we were to fully disconnect from this interdependent relationship. We however believe that in regards to ports, we would lose more than we gain." Said High Diplomat Diao Chan, "we have nothing to gain if we continue to route the majority of our freighters to neighboring harbors, and the amount of money used to rent so many harbor space and transport by train could definitely be used on a number of other things. It may work best for your nations coffers, but not to ours."

"We have to be frank that we wish not to turn back in growing the Eastern territory for the sake of Valkyria." Said The Peony, "this does not mean that we are looking to become an autarky, we have tried it already and we feel that there are more in the horizon if we work together, not become dependant with one another. Rest assured that as long as we are neighbors, trade between us shall be forever forthright, and our warning should be enough for both states to prepare the market to absorb the impact."

"Unless..." said Diao Chan, "you wish to have our ships continuously dock in Valkyria for another reason entirely."