After leaving the dream, Caven untangled the crystal pendant wrapped around his wrist. Holding it vertically, he silently recited, "Chik is dead."
"Chik is dead."
"Chik is dead."
After seven repetitions, the crystal pendant began to spin. It turned counterclockwise with a large arc, so Sifa knew that Chik was still alive.
But if that was the case...
"Chik has been controlled, but he's still alive. Clearly, they want us to rescue him."
"Our identities were exposed the moment we came ashore. Chik's capture is a trap—a Conspiracy."
Sifa rubbed his face. "But I can't abandon the people on the ship. So even knowing it's a trap, we have to spring it. Still, we can prepare more thoroughly. Wait here."
He returned to his room, set up a simple altar, and summoned the Spirit World Treasure Chest. From the little dog-like chest, he took out the Ghost Scream, Wraith Staff, String-Pulling Marionette, Thousand-Faced Traveler, and other mystical items.
"This is going to be a major operation." Kardashian's voice rang out as she appeared in human form. She stared at the Spirit World Treasure Chest with great interest. "You really have quite a collection of strange things."
After sending the chest back, Sifa turned to Kardashian. "We're going out, Mrs. Kardashian. Could I ask you for a favor?"
Kardashian sat down on the edge of the bed, crossing her long legs with elegant poise. "That depends on what you want. If you want me to accompany you deep into the island, I can't help. I already explained why yesterday."
"No. I'd like you to transform into my appearance and stay in the room, so I won't attract attention when I leave." Sifa asked tentatively, "You should be able to do that, right?"
"That's easy. I can even transform into both of