The Consequences of Beating Up Santa Claus Were Serious (Please Vote)

Pure white snowflakes drifted down past the colorful Christmas tree, perfectly completing the peaceful atmosphere of Christmas Eve.

But in a snow-covered thicket not far away, the atmosphere was... strange.

The two sides faced off, studying each other's identical outfits. Neither made a move.

Mingyou noticed that the round Santa Claus before him really did look like the one from the stories. A little nervous, he opened the team voice channel. "Could he be the real Santa Claus?"

"I don't know either..."

Akari was just as surprised. How could someone from a fairy tale show up in real life? Surely that was impossible...

Meanwhile, Santa Claus was astonished too. Looking at the two people ahead of him, he wondered, Are they fellow Santas? They're awfully young, though. And I'm supposed to deliver presents to the good children in this area... Was there a mix-up in the arrangements?

Both sides remained at a standoff, neither making a move. Mingyou glanced at Big Bear and Second Bear. How had this old man made it all the way to the Villa's front gate without them noticing?

"Rrroar..."

We don't know either...

Their plan to dress as Santa Claus and deliver presents had run into trouble before it even began.

Unsure what to do, Mingyou looked at Akari. "What now? Should we explain?"

"Wait. What if he's actually a... thief?"

Akari's eyes sharpened. "He kept looking us over so sneakily. If he were the real Santa Claus, wouldn't he seem kind and gentle? The sort of person children would take to right away!"

"Hmm... You might be right!"

Mingyou nodded. She had opened his eyes. Paint the Santa Claus holding that gift sack black, and he'd look exactly like a burglar!

The big beard hid his face, while the bulky clothes and hat concealed