"So I somewhat understand your situation now."
Lann said to Phidias, putting him slightly at ease.
The sculpting master had confided his feelings to many people, hoping that by talking, he could alleviate his inner tension and fear.
But after he had poured out his heart to the comedic master Aristophanes, his friend and Governor Pericles, Alcibiades, and a series of other wise and powerful friends, he found that no one could understand him.
These people were also public figures, they had also experienced the frenzy of being followed, so they did not find anything special or worth noting about Phidias's situation this time.
At most, they would offer a few perfunctory words of comfort.
This 'lack of understanding' and 'neglect' from his friends only intensified the mental pressure on Phidias.
In fact, this was also a part of the mental torment tactics.
"I'll be by your side for a while, and if you spot those things deliberately shown in front of you again, just let me know."
