 He threatened to leave Troy, never to return believing that this choice will enable him to live a long life.When the envoys returned, Diomedes criticized Nestor's decision and Achilles' pride saying that Achilles’ personal choice of leaving Troy is of no importance (therefore, trying to change it with gifts is useless).Diomedes said, "Let Achilles stay or leave if he wishes to, but he will fight when the time comes.