In truth, "Butcher" Kircheis had never been on Oravi Island. The man who had appeared at the Sweet Lemon bar was Sifa in disguise, using the Thousand-Faced Traveler to lure out the pirate Chik, just as he had now.
Sifa was somewhat surprised that Chik had actually heard about what he had done on Yedga Island.
"Word of that incident has already spread across the sea. The Church of Storms announced that an evil ritual had been attempted on Yedga Island. The island is now under the Church's control."
"After the adventurers who were nearly used as sacrifices returned, they all said you had ventured deep into the dungeon and rescued them. But you disappeared afterward, and plenty of people thought the Admiral of Blood had hunted you down. I never expected you to turn up again."
Sifa rubbed his nose, thinking, Does that mean I'm famous now?
He smiled again. "Mr. Chik, I hear you know the secret of the Fountain of Youth. It happens to be one of the legends we're pursuing. I hope to get some information from you, and I'd like you to cooperate with us. What do you say?"
Chik glanced around and said in a low voice, "You have a good reputation, and I'd be happy to establish ties with someone like you. But forgive my bluntness: you're not qualified to get involved with the legend of the Fountain of Youth yet, unless you want to face Agalito, the King of Immortality."
Sifa chuckled. "I know what you're worried about. I've also heard that you escaped from the King of Immortality's fleet. When I decided to look for you, I already knew perfectly well what I would be facing."
Sifa said this to hint to Chik that he possessed either the strength or the