The whale huffed heavily and forced its mind to calm down. Emotions in moments of danger would only sink them further. With a clear mind, they thought more clearly; they didn't sense any malicious intent coming from Kaiyka. She was a missionary, but she wasn't like them. She was certainly similar to Mihkriel, and they had read all his memories when they were in the underworld.
In the past, missionaries were treated like gods and received literally divine benefits. Mihkriel just lived relaxed, cultivating himself, and with every little advancement, Heaven's Will itself gave him just what he needed most. There was no system or something he had to conquer and then wisely choose.