After Max woke up from his deep holiday sleep, he heard the system notification in his mind.
-Your Christmas Talent has reached 5% Reward:
-You have obtained Christmas camouflage (Beginner)!-
-You have obtained Magical toy detection (Normal)!-
-You have obtained Chimney Passage (Normal)!-
-Congratulations, host, on leveling up to Level 4. Rewards: -
-Congratulations, host, on obtaining 10 Christmas points.-
-Congratulations, host, on acquiring the Present Surprise (Beginner).-
Hearing the reward he got, max was disappointed and excited.
"Finally, the Christmas talent went up," Max said with excitement.
But when he looked at some of the rewards he received his went to disappointment.
"Two of the reward, I already know how to use so why did I get it now?" Max said in frustration.
"Forget let's look at the other rewards," Max said.
-Christmas camouflage: can blend seamlessly into your surroundings, making himself virtually undetectable when your need to observe or move about discreetly. This power allows you to maintain your mystery and avoid detection.-
- Magical toy detection: possesses the ability to sense the desires and preferences of children, helping them determine the perfect gift for each child. This power ensures that every child receives a personalized and cherished present-
-Magical Chimney Passage: effortlessly passes through chimneys, regardless of their size or obstructions. you can phase through solid surfaces, allowing you to reach children's homes even when traditional entryways are unavailable.-
-Present Surprise: throws a special gift towards an enemy. When it explodes upon contact, it releases a magical burst of joy and merriment, temporarily stunning opponents and leaving them vulnerable to subsequent attacks, Explosive radius of 10 Meters.-
"This Christmas camouflage is good, but the present surprise is very good a new attack," Max said happily with his other new rewards.
After going through his reward max decided to walk around the city.
"Today, we have news that is truly extraordinary once again," announced the anchorwoman, as she exclaimed with enthusiasm, her voice projected on a large screen adorning the side of a towering building.
"Seems like there will always be good news during Christmas," After saying that the anchorwoman's tone became serious.
"The police found 14 kidnapped children"
"And thankfully they were fine," The anchorwoman said with a sign of relief.
3 PM
While walking around the city thinking about what to do he felt something in his soul connected.
"Ah, What happening?" Max said worriedly trying to feel his soul, with uncertainty cause every time he felt his soul something good was about to happen.
Max felt something in his soul pointing in a certain direction.
"I feel like, I need to go outside the city," Max said with uncertainty.
'But whats out there?' Max thought.
Max then started subconsciously started walking to the large ice forest near the city.
Walking into the forest, all the trees and leaves were covered with snow and Christmas decoration.
Walking further into the forest max notice the forest kept getting darker.
Until notice a certain tree.
"What tree with that tree?" Max asked with a certain feeling.
Max keep looking at a green tree he started, a certain fear from it.
The tree was decorated with Christmas decorations but there were all destroyed, stars on top, res scarf, and broken glass bulbs, even when there was no electricity so far into the forest in the forest, this only tree had light on.
"RAA!"
Max saw the tree start to move two green eyes opened on the, two brown pointed stick arms, Three toe brown stick legs, and in the middle of the tree a large spiky wood for teeth
Looking at the tree's eyes max started to feel at tain feeling of corruption.
Max looked away but he saw more of the coming around him.
'Those are just like the evil snowmen' Max thought in shock, wondering why his soul would lead him here.
Max checked what kind of evil trees are these.
-Evil Yuletide Tree-
-Level: 5-
-Strength: 120-
-Speed: 115-
-Defense: 105-
-Skill: Curruptive Influence, Ensnaring Branches-
-Corruptive Influence: The evil Yuletide Tree possesses the power to corrupt and twist the joyous spirit of the holiday season. It emits an aura of malevolence that taints the atmosphere, casting a shadow over the festivities and danger among people.-
-Ensnaring Branches: The branches of the evil Yuletide Tree are imbued with sinister energy. They can extend and wrap around unsuspecting victims, trapping them within the tree's grasp. Once ensnared, the victims become paralyzed and filled with negative emotions.-
'Evil Yuletide Tree, new enemies I have to fight' Max thought
Max looked around and found himself facing an army of ten Evil Yuletide Trees. The air crackled with dark eerie energy as the twisted branches of the evil trees lashed out, attempting to ensnare Max and bring an end to his holiday magic.
Max eyes gleamed with determination as he gracefully evaded the first onslaught of branches, ducking and weaving. With each step, he positioned himself strategically guiding his movements. As the branches closed in, Max seized the opportunity, launching a swift and precise kick, shattering the first Evil Yuletide Tree into splinters.
"Crack!"
'Ahh, Nice' Max thought happily.
Undeterred, the remaining trees retaliated, their branches whipping through the air like venomous serpents. Max's reflexes proved unmatched as he seamlessly transitioned between dodges, blocks, and counterattacks. With lightning speed, he maneuvered around the onslaught, channeling his inner strength and Christmas spirit into every strike.
Max recognized the trees' reliance on their ensnaring branches and decided to turn their own weapon against them. As a particularly aggressive tree lunged forward, its branches aiming to ensnare him, Max deftly sidestepped and caught hold of the menacing limbs. he felt the paralyzed entering him.
'This paralyzed is really strong' Max thought, But thanks to his gloves it took a while before the paralyzing effect reach his hands.
But max With a display of raw power, spun, using the captured branches as whips to disarm and dismantle two more trees with swift, devastating strikes.
The remaining Evil Yuletide Trees grew more desperate, their branches thrashing and coiling in a desperate attempt to ensnare Max.
Max started to feel weak, But he was in his element, tapping into the surge of joyful aura, Max summoned the strength to break free from the clutches of a particularly persistent tree, shattering its core with a resounding punch.
"Crack!"
As the final four trees converged, Max's determination burned brightly within him. He launched himself into a series of breathtaking aerial maneuvers, leaping, flipping, and soaring through the air. His fists and feet became a blur of motion, delivering precise strikes to the vulnerable trunks and branches of the Evil Yuletide Trees. With each devastating blow, a tree fell, defeated, and shattered.
In the end, Max stood triumphant amidst the wreckage of the defeated Evil Yuletide Trees. His breath came in exhilarated gasps, and a triumphant smile graced his face. The Joyful aura and his masterful martial arts had prevailed.