Phidias's words didn't surprise Lann; given the belief system of this civilized era, it was a normal phenomenon.
"And if it's just this, then there's no big problem."
But Phidias now looked exhausted and dejected, not like someone merely troubled by a 'plague.'
"Oh."
He let out a deep sigh.
"The plague is frightening enough, but what's even scarier is the frenzy of people's thoughts after enduring the plague, leading everything to worsen... That's what Socrates said when he talked to me."
"There's a lot of talk in the city now, some say it's not divine punishment, but spies from the Peloponnesian Alliance poisoning the city. Later, the Spartans also withdrew their forces outside the city, which is in our sight, further making people believe this rumor."
"Those believing the rumors are quite angry with the Spartans, yes... very angry... but what can be done?"
