He sits back and thinks back to Osohe Castle. He thinks back to the Seven Needles. How does he know if the World Eaters can even hurt the spirits? Are the spirits are already working on protecting the island?

"I don't know if they care if they die, if they're already helping, or if they're working with the World Eaters. From experience, it could equally be any of those. We can try writing to the spirits working in the village first. Give them gifts, maybe?"