If old King Laius' murderer is found and punished, all will be well, says the Oracle.
The case remains unsolved, but the Oracle states that finding and punishing old King Laius's murderer will restore balance."
In search of redemption, the populace looks to their new leader, Oedipus, who once conquered the Sphinx's riddle, to track down the culprit and ensure the city's salvation.
