🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

Asmidul and the player approach the desired house, and something unusual happens... Someone sneaks up from behind and puts an arm around his neck!
- Hey, who's messing with you?

"Former adventurer," the protector's words flash through his mind, too late.
- N-no one! I came myself! Just visiting! - the boy stammered, stumbling over his words. - Let go!