Mimiko didn't hear Tsuruta's evaluation of her. She was too busy, her eyes glowing with excitement, happily counting the large pile of Soul Crystals she had just received. A total of one thousand Soul Crystals—Little River Turtle couldn't count that many, but she trusted that the two sisters would never deceive her.
After pocketing the Soul Crystals, Mimiko muttered things like "candles" and "finding that stupid monkey for revenge."
She even patted her chest, promising loudly, "Once I beat that stupid monkey and dig out its Jade Pearl, I'll send it to you sisters right away!"
For a kappa, this was considered the greatest act of gratitude.
Because in Japanese folklore, when a kappa truly wishes to offer its Jade Pearl, there is only one recipient—
The Dragon King.
