Chapter 625
The Significance of the Day
Chapter 625 The Meaning of the Day
Because he wanted to see Santa Claus at the top of the mountain, Mike didn't stop the green-haired monster from leaving.
They watched as the other person strode away with their large green feet and disappeared halfway up the mountain.
"What do we do now? Should we send these three little ones down the mountain? They look like they're freezing." Mayor Augustus's face was full of disgust, but he was not a bad person at heart.
As she spoke, she took off her fluffy hat and put it on the head of Cindy, whose ears were red from the cold.
This brought a lovely smile to the little girl's face.
“Mayor, please have mercy. We don’t want to go home…” Then, the little girl Cindy said cutely, “I want to go to the top of the mountain and invite that green-haired monster to come back with us for Christmas. I can tell he’s lonely.”
Then, to make her point more convincing, the little girl secretly glared at the two older brothers who were admiringly surrounding Mike.
The two kids noticed Mike's previous act of using his abilities to save people, so they unanimously believed that Mike was a magician who could "magic".
At that age where they love to fantasize, they actually gained a lot of admiration for Mike in just a short time.
Seeing their younger sister's pleading look, the two little ones then shifted their focus.
“Mayor, you’re the best! Please take us to the top of the mountain…”
"Yeah, take us with you! With a magic-wielding older brother traveling with us, the green-haired monster can't hurt us..."
……
A five- or six-year-old child deliberately trying to be cute can be quite effective.
Augustus, who was "entangled" by the three adorable little guys, was already softening his heart.
“Augustus, let’s take them with us. We’re going to the mountaintop anyway to deal with Grinch.” Martha, concerned about the green-haired monster, also spoke up to persuade the mayor.
"Alright~" Augustus finally softened, but before setting off, he still kept a stern face and instructed the three little ones, "You can come with us, but you have to be obedient. Remember to hide behind when you see the green-haired monster..."
"I knew the mayor was a really good person!" x3
After receiving permission from their companions, the three little ones cheered, interrupting Augustus's rambling.
The group then set off again, heading towards the summit of the snow-capped mountain.
On the way, Mike, who was mistaken for a magician by the little ones, once again used his "magic" when he saw their little faces red from the cold.
Using the power of protection, I helped them dispel the cold.
Meanwhile, back in the mountain cave, the green-haired Grinch was pacing anxiously back and forth.
Having done countless bad things, he seemed terrified that Martha would see him in his current state.
A monster covered in green fur with an ugly, monstrous face...
Clearly, the Grinch, like Martha, harbors a secret affection for the girl deep down.
The more he did this, the more afraid he became of the other person seeing his "ugly" side.
"I've got it!" The restless Grinch suddenly noticed the mountain of gift boxes piled up in the cave and excitedly muttered to himself, "This is war, a war to protect the spoils of war..."
Yes, the green-haired monster's idea was to scare Martha and her friends away by using Christmas presents as an excuse.
So when Mike and his group arrived at the top of the snow mountain, they saw the Grinch blocking the cave with what he thought was a very domineering gesture.
Behind him was a mountain of gift boxes, and beside him were Max, a dog who pretended to be fierce but was actually cute, and a chubby retired reindeer.
"Is this for a festival stage play?"
Seeing such a grand scene, the little girl Cindy couldn't help but ask questions out of curiosity.
It's clear that the green-haired monster's preparations didn't scare anyone.
"No, this is war, a war for Christmas presents. How about that, scared now?!" Grinch maintained his fierce expression, and even bared his teeth at Cindy, the curious little girl.
"So how are you going to deal with us? Are you going to spank our bottoms?" Cindy, finding this amusing, playfully made a face at the green-haired monster.
"I told you this is war, I'm not kidding you~" Realizing that the terrifying atmosphere he had created had no effect, Grinch grabbed a few gift boxes and tore them to shreds.
The ribbons and Christmas bells from the gift box were scattered all over the floor, along with the green-haired monster's ferocious expression.
It was indeed a bit scary for a moment.
Upon seeing this, Mayor Augustus quickly pulled the three children behind him.
"How about that, scared now! If you're scared, then get out of here right away~" Seeing that his appearance had successfully frightened the child, Grinch seemed a little "guilty," but he still maintained a fierce expression and said, "With me here, you won't get your Christmas presents back."
However, throughout the entire process, he deliberately avoided looking at Martha, not daring to look at the girl's expression.
This made his actions seem very strange.
"How about this?" Just then, Mike stepped forward and gently waved his hand, remotely taking the gift box behind the green monster into his private space.
He had already determined that this green-haired monster named Grinch was not a bad person; at most, he just had a slightly eccentric personality.
Moreover, there was a faint magical fluctuation emanating from the other party, which was probably the reason why he turned into the green-haired monster.
However, before clarifying the specific situation, Mike did not rashly help the other party remove the curse.
"How is this possible? Where did the things go?" From Grinch's astonished look at the disappearing gift box beside him, it was clear that his transformation into a monster only gave him a stronger physique than an ordinary person, but he had no special abilities.
"This is magic! Mr. Mike is a magician!" Cindy's two brothers jumped out excitedly as they saw the monster "defeated."
“Magic? Just like that guy who calls himself Santa Claus, he has special abilities…” Grinch looked at Mike blankly, having largely accepted his defeat.
“Grimm, come back. You’re a member of Hugo Valley too, you should live with everyone.” Just then, Martha took the opportunity to walk towards the green-haired monster.
"Don't come any closer, no one will like me looking like this. Everyone will just see me as a monster..." Grinch shrank into the cave, as if a girl were approaching him.
“No, Grinch, you’re wrong. At least I don’t think you’re a monster…” Martha said emotionally, “The Grinch I remember was a very kind and gentle person.”
Is he about to confess his feelings?
Mike glanced back at Mayor Augustus, whose face was as black as the bottom of a pot.
The group came to catch the green-haired monster, but it was the mayor who ended up getting injured.
What a melodramatic plot... After confirming that Grinch was not in danger, Mike was no longer in the mood to stay and enjoy the "love triangle," so he headed towards the cave on the other side of the mountain.
This cave is not far from the cave where the green-haired monster lives, and it is filled with many festive gifts such as ribbons and Santa hats.
However, a thin layer of dust has already accumulated, indicating that Santa Claus has been away working for a long time and hasn't returned yet.
Having searched around without finding anything, Mike returned to the green-haired monster's side.
"The meaning of Christmas is spending it with family. Even without gifts, it's still fun to be together..."
When Mike arrived, he overheard the little girl Cindy making a bet with the green-haired Grinch.
Having grown accustomed to loneliness, the Grinch stubbornly believed that people liked Christmas only because they received gifts on that day.
Without Christmas presents, there is no Christmas.
“I agree to go down the mountain with you. If everyone can still be happy without Christmas presents, then I’ll admit I was wrong.” Grinch, with mixed feelings, secretly glanced at Martha, whose face was filled with hope.
For the sake of this girl who never gave up on him, he ultimately chose to try to reintegrate into the town of Hugu.
It must be said that love truly possesses magic.
A deeply hurt Augustus: ? ? ?
Meanwhile, without Christmas gifts, the residents of Hugo Valley spontaneously began decorating the town in preparation for the upcoming holiday.
Some people brought colored paper and scissors from home, some brought pine trees from the forest, and others distributed homemade holiday cards.
With everyone's help, even without elaborate gifts, the residents of Hugu Town still managed to fill the entire town with a festive atmosphere.
When Mike and the others came down the mountain, this was the lively scene they saw.
"Was I really wrong? Why are people so happy even though they don't have Christmas presents..." Having been lonely for too long, Grinch found it hard to adapt to the lively atmosphere before him.
“Cindy is right, gifts aren’t important, being with ‘family’ is what makes us happy~” Martha said, feeling sorry for Grinch, as she took his hand in her arms.
"I understand." Having sensed the power emanating from the girl, Grinch stepped onto a high platform and addressed all the residents of Hugo Valley: "I am Grinch. I'm sorry for stealing your Christmas presents. I want to say to everyone: I'm sorry!"
Just as the green-haired monster was sincerely apologizing, a man who was not much older than him curiously approached.
"Hey Grinch. I remember you, we were high school classmates. What are you doing dressed like this? It's so cool!!!"
"He could be our holiday mascot..."
……
Contrary to what Grinch had expected, people didn't seem afraid of his monstrous appearance.
Instead, because of his unique appearance, some people put a Santa hat on him, and others dressed him up with ribbons and wreaths, making him a Christmas mascot.
On the other side, Martha also took the opportunity to give Grinch a hug.
"Don't be sad, Mayor. Even though Sister Martha abandoned you, we're still here for you..."
Cindy and the other two little ones seemed to sense that the mayor was very sad, so they wisely offered their comfort.
Augustus, who was initially just a little disappointed, immediately became sad after the three little ones spoke to him.
Finally, as if in anger, he reached out his claws and roughly messed up the hair of the three little ones as punishment.
"Mayor, do I still need to arrest the green-haired monster and send him to jail?" Mike asked at this opportune moment.
“Never mind,” Augustus said, looking at the green-haired monster and Martha in the crowd, shaking his head. “I’ve always known that Grinch isn’t a bad person. And Martha has never been happier with me…”
Well, the mayor seems relieved now.
Therefore, he no longer had any intention of targeting the green-haired monster.
"You're a good person~" Mike promptly gave him a "good person" card, then waved his hand to release everyone's stolen Christmas presents, and continued to say to the mayor, "Now, please return these presents to the residents."
While you can celebrate Christmas without gifts, a Christmas with gifts is obviously more complete.
After saying goodbye to the mayor, Mike quietly walked up to a Santa Claus dressed in a festive red outfit.
[Instantaneous Teleportation (Characteristic)]...[Shapeshifting Ability (Characteristic)]...[Concretization Ability (Characteristic)]...
[Power of Faith * Energy +600w]...
This old man, whose abilities are no less than those of guardian angels, is definitely Santa Claus himself.
"Merry Christmas~ Young man, this is a gift for you..."
Santa Claus didn't seem surprised by Mike's arrival and handed him a gift box with a smile.
"These are very fresh apples, thank you for the gift." Mike took out the red apple from the gift box, took a bite, and found it tasted surprisingly good.
It's truly a rare treat to be able to eat such delicious apples in the dead of winter.
"By the way, when are you planning to break the curse on Grinch?" Mike asked on behalf of the green-haired monster after finishing his apple.
"When he understands the meaning of the holiday and finds his own happiness, the curse will naturally be broken," Santa Claus replied with a smile.
“Just making a fuss,” Mike shook his head, but sensing that Santa Claus meant no harm, he didn’t press the matter further.
Having confirmed that neither the green-haired monster nor Santa Claus posed a threat, Mike's Christmas mission was essentially complete.
Just as he was about to leave and return to Genovia, Martha in the crowd kissed the green-haired monster.
In that sudden kiss, Grinch, whose eyes had widened, gradually shed his monstrous features and transformed back into a handsome young man.
"Beauty and the Beast? The Frog Prince??"
Mike, sensing Santa's mischievousness, shook his head with a smile again, then opened the portal and went inside.
It's decided. Tonight, I'll do something special with Mia and the other girls.
After all, it's a holiday, and the point is to have a lively atmosphere.
(End of this chapter)