Upon entering the main port of Tarantum, Plessinus did not see the several Tarantin warships that usually patrolled the coast. Despite this, he shamelessly petitioned the Tarantin senate: "Send at least a few warships to Thurii."
He reasoned that Crotone, already at war with Dionysia, would not dare to provoke Tarantium again. Therefore, even a few Tarantin warships patrolling the eastern coast of Dionysia, acting as a facade, would serve as a deterrent, thereby ensuring the basic security of the Dionysian coastline.
However, the Tarantin senate steadfastly refused Plessinus's persuasion, leaving his shameless attempt in vain.
As soon as Plessinus returned to Thurii harbor, the Crotone fleet arrived, immediately severing Thurii's maritime trade routes and plunging the port into panic.
Olives arrived with a large number of patrols to help Marigi maintain order.
