If you refuse the Bloody Baron during The Nilfgaardian Connection quest in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a few things can happen depending on your choices and actions.
Firstly, if you choose a peaceful dialogue option and decide not to kill the Baron’s men, but then aggravate them afterwards and flee the fight, it still counts as killing them for the purposes of the quest. This means that the game will treat it as if you have killed them, and the consequences will be the same as if you had directly killed them.
The consequences of killing the Baron’s men can vary. It can impact your relationship with the Baron and potentially affect future quests and interactions with him. Killing his men may cause him to become hostile towards you and make it more difficult to negotiate with him in the future.
Additionally, killing the Baron’s men can also have consequences for the overall story and the political situation in the game. The actions you take and the choices you make can influence the outcome of certain events and shape the world around you. It’s important to consider the potential consequences before making a decision.
In my personal experience, I chose not to kill the Baron’s men during this quest. I tried to resolve the situation peacefully but ended up aggravating them afterwards. I fled the fight, thinking I could avoid any further consequences. However, when I later encountered the Baron, he was hostile towards me and refused to help me with certain quests. This made it more challenging to progress in the game and affected the overall story.
Refusing the Bloody Baron during The Nilfgaardian Connection quest can have significant consequences for your relationship with him and the overall story. It’s important to carefully consider your choices and actions to ensure the best outcome for your playthrough.