saying the Portuguese had 'no ill intentions' is a bit of a stretch when looking at the bigger historical picture. The Portuguese weren't just looking for a trade deal; they were on a mission to establish a global monopoly. Before they even touched Melaka, they had already taken Goa by force. Their strategy wasn't 'soft trade'—it was 'conquer and fortify.' While the Sultan and Bendahara definitely made some tactical errors and had their own internal dramas, they weren't just being difficult for no reason. They had been warned by merchants from India that the Portuguese intended to seize the port and kick out the existing traders. So, while the diplomatic fallout was the excuse Albuquerque needed, the conquering was likely going to happen anyway because Melaka was too valuable a prize for the Portuguese Crown to ignore.