🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

"A former adventurer," the protector's words flash through his mind, though a bit too late.
—N-no one! I came here on my own! Just visiting! —the young man stammered. —Let me go!

The attacker turns the young man to face him and examines him carefully before letting him go.

- You don't look like a mercenary or someone who's been wronged, alright, I apologize. I'll be on my way. Who are you?