As Charles I's intentions for a new offensive were stopped by the Pope and there was a general discontent within Albania, Michael VIII caught the occasion and began a campaign in Albania in late 1274.
Kui Carlo I kavatsused uuest pealetungist paavsti poolt peatati ja Albaanias oli üldine rahulolematus, kasutas Mikhael VIII juhust ja alustas 1274. aasta lõpul Albaanias kampaaniat.