Josh collected the four crystals. He could tell they had no special power, they were just basic level four monster stones. Regardless Josh was happy to have strong stones.
After resting for a few minutes he activated his eyes once again. Looking out he saw closest to him a single monster. It seems stronger than the monster cow, or at least as strong. He would go for it, he had a extra strategy this time in case things went South.
He began to approach the monster. When he saw it he was slightly confused. It looked just like the red goblins from earlier except it was huge. At least 5 m tall. Quite large bulging muscles. Josh was beginning to regret his decision, but he wouldn't turn back now. He activated his strength and speed powers both at level seven. Pulling his great sword off his back, he began to charge forward." The bigger they are the harder they Fall!"
As he neared the giant goblin, It noticed him but it was too late. Josh song The Great sword up slicing across the goblin's chest sending it back. The giant goblin steadying himself tried to step forward, but Josh had one Ford for another strike swing The sword in the other direction creating another slash across the goblin's chest. There was now a deep x mark across its chest. " X marks the spot" Josh saw it as he went in for a final strike.
Before Josh could land his next strike the goblin shot a swirling red ball of energy out of its mouth. Smashing into Josh causing several cuts and gashes all over, as he flew back a dozen meters. As he brought himself to his feet he saw the goblin charging another blast but much bigger this time.
Immediately Josh activated the ability of a shield, doubling his durability and his shields durability. Holding his shield up he began to charge forward.
As the goblin let the beam out, it shot forward. Smashing into Josh's shield. Slowing down but not stopping Josh continued marching forward.
The theme continue to collide with the shield, as Josh continued to March forward. Once reaching the goblin Josh sent his sword around the shield and right through the Goblin's chest. And for safe measure he activated his swords ability, sending metal spikes throughout the goblins insides.
The goblins being died down and then stopped as it slumped backwards to the ground. Josh took a deep sigh of relief" that was much harder than I thought. Good thing for these weapons." Josh thought as he pulled the monster Stone out of the monsters chest. Immediately he could tell it was powerful.
It was a level six plus monster Stone with a destructive Red energy power. And that's when Josh noticed he had copied another power. Inside he now had another red ball, this one being darker but also brighter at the same time. It fluctuated between brighter and darker. It was similar to the fire energy but it was different. It was more explosive and destructive. " This will be good for finishing moves and fatal blows. I will practice with it later." Cleaning himself up, he continued towards the next monster.
This time it was a group of two. No higher than level two. Getting close he saw these two looked like rabbits. However they were twice the size of normal rabbits. With streaks of black going down their back. They were fast moving around but not much faster than a normal rabbit. This one would be quick work. And so it was within 2 minutes Josh had two new basic level two stones.
Josh continued like this taking all the lower level monsters out. leaving only the strongest to take care of after he could rest. It took hours but he had collected seven level one basic stones, three more level two basic stones and one lightning level two Stone. Along with the lightning power forming at level two. And lastly he collected three level three fire monster stones. The fire stones he collected from flaming squirrels. They were quite terrifying, he had to use his water and earth powers to take them out.
Josh then went and stored the crystals he had collected so far and resunk the boat into the Earth.
Josh was already ready to move on to the next. But this time upon activating his purple eyes, he noticed a group of three monsters surrounding two people. "Their energy signatures they look like children. " Josh thought to himself as he noticed they were kids.
Immediately activating his speed power to level nine plus(the highest he could currently have one power) pulsating green aura and energy spread across Josh. And he ran. Faster than he ever had. Right towards the children.
Breaking through the clearing josh saw them. A little boy and girl no older than six.
they looked like twins. Blond hair, Shorter for the boy and longer for the girl. They were both in raggedy clothes, and were very dirty. The boy was standing over the girl, sheilding her body with his own. The monsters were large boar's, with large black tusk's. They were taller than the children.
The boars kept ramming into the boy, but every time a light blue, repulsion energy was surrounding him, keeping the boars from making contact. He was shaking. This was obviously exhausting the boy. But luckily for him, that's when Josh came running up. Using his greatsword to slice through one of the boars.
The boars immediately switched targets, and started charging at Josh. The boy immediately dropped to his knees and said " please protect my sister" he then fell forward going unconscious.
Josh was lucky with the first boar, the boars were at the six plus level. They were coming quickly. The first rammed at Josh. Josh activated his shields ability, and strength power, and blocked. Only being slightly pushed back, Josh lifted his shield and smashed into the boars neck ending it.
The final boar tried attacking Josh from behind, but Josh could sense it . Turning around he smashed his greatsword down finishing the last monster boar.
Immediately turning his attention to the kids, Josh ran over to them. They were both slightly injured and completely exhausted. Josh created a earth hut around them, also creating earth tables. He used his telekinesis power to lift the kids onto the tables. After thinking he activated his light power and between the children he placed his hands on there arms. He began using the light energy to heal them and restore there power.
Josh acquired two new powers from the children. He only knew a little about the boys power. Some sorta blue repelling energy. However he would have to experiment with the girls power. For now he would nurse the children back to health.