After storing the fire in Myth's storage, Jack pressed forward, embarking on two days of relentless travel. At last, he reached a place devoid of snow, standing triumphantly on the snowy mountain's edge. "Yes! Finally, I see soil and greenery!" he exclaimed, marveling at the vibrant landscape.
Suddenly, a swarm of cute bunnies appeared before him. Jack's eyes widened. "Aww, how cute! Sorry for leaving you behind!"
"Be cautious," Myth warned. "These are no ordinary bunnies."
Before Jack could react, the bunnies opened their mouths, emitting a terrifying roar that sent chills down his spine.
"Myth, what are they?" he asked, instinctively extracting his sword.
"They're called Bunnicula. They can shred anything to pieces with their powerful jaws."
Jack steadied himself. "There are too many to sign a dual contract with so I'll just kill them all."
The Bunnicula lunged at him. Jack fought valiantly, slicing through them with skill, but the sheer number overwhelmed him. Despite his efforts, he sustained several injuries during the battle.
Once the last Bunnicula fell, Myth spoke, "Congratulations! You've collected Vitalis stones."
"Vitalis stones?" Jack echoed, panting.
"These stones have medicinal properties. They can be used to create poisons, magical bandages, and more."
Taking a deep breath, Jack extracted a poison to treat his wounds. After tending to his injuries, he began to absorb the essence from the fallen Bunnicula. As he reached the last one, he noticed a yellow stone among the remains.
"Myth, why is this stone yellow instead of blue?" Jack asked, curious.
"Because it's more potent than the others. The color of the stone signifies its capabilities and power. There are four types of stones in this world: Mecha, Vitalis, Mortis, and Salvus."
Jack furrowed his brow. "What do the colors represent?"
"For Mecha stones, white is the most powerful and capable, while black is the weakest. For Salvus stones, black is the strongest, and white is the weakest. In Vitalis stones, green is the strongest, and red is the weakest. The Mortis stones, on the other hand, have red as the strongest and green as the weakest."
"What are Mortis and Salvus stones used for? I've heard about the others, but not these," Jack inquired.
"The Mortis stone is used to spread illness and poisons, whereas the Vitalis stone is used for healing. As for the Salvus stone, it counterbalances the Mecha stone: the Mecha is used for attack, while Salvus is for protection and preservation."
Jack nodded, absorbing this new knowledge. Understanding the balance of power among these stones was essential for his journey ahead.