"Regarding the oversight of Elis's implementation of the peace treaty, ceding land, and resettlement, matters have been temporarily put on hold due to Agis's death. I've recommended to the council that you take on the responsibility. Are you willing to go?" Agesilaus said sternly.
"I do!" Phoebidas blurted out. He had been doing nothing during this time except military training and attending the king's funeral. Seeing others being deployed overseas one by one to carry out important missions, he couldn't help but feel lost. Now, with Agesilaus offering him such a lucrative position, how could he not be tempted and grateful?
"Thank you very much, King Agesilaus, for your trust in me! Your becoming our king is a gift from Zeus to Sparta!"
Agesilaus smiled at the flattery of Phoebidas, a talented young Spartan.
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