This new route is to try to convince the governor that Paul will cause him too much trouble by holding him. To this, Paul has an answer:

He was not stirring up trouble in Jerusalem, but worshipping. For days this was fine, until a group showed up to cause trouble. He appeals to being a follower of Jesus, something Felix understands. Yet Felix tries to freeze out Paul and get Paul to give him money – so for two years he keeps him in prison! Imagine being Paul – Jesus said He would send him to Rome. This is a roundabout way for sure! Would you lose faith?