🍁Nine Ancient Obelisks

- Of course, I will. You are in Asuga, not... What other countries do we have in the world? Not in Asuga, in short.

—Then I’ll add it to the final list, thank you.

- Yes, look.

—Well, since you’ve found out all this information, it means we’re taking on the task... And I’d like to find out about everyone at once; we have enough unknowns as it is.

- Yes, if it’s empty. The soil there is so bad that it devours travelers. Like quicksand, but not quite.

—Are there any boots that protect against this type of soil? Alternatively, uh, levitation magic or something like that?

- Unfortunately, no.

—So, we need to figure out how much to take with us... It’s unlikely that we’ll come across an abandoned laboratory along the way.

- It’s undesirable, but you can survive them.

—Hmm... Do you happen to have a contact for a master or enchanter who could quickly make some agility-boosting equipment?

“***, I hadn’t even thought about returning,” the protector suddenly realized, but didn’t show it, “if Sicily is to be believed, nothing will happen to those who are near her, so just... Mmm... Steal a boat and use it to get back. At this point, the mission will already be completed, so maintaining secrecy will no longer be so important.

—In a boat, into the sunset, against the backdrop of a magical mushroom. Epic... Perhaps it’s worth trying to survive, at least for that.

—Oh yes, here’s another thing:

Malicious Denial
Spells (including curses) and negative effects targeting a character are redirected back. The character’s spells ignore all defensive mechanisms except for will saves.

—What is meant by negative effects? Only standard poisons and bleeding?