Max continued his journey through the forest, following a mesmerizing golden trail that led him deeper into the wilderness. As he ventured further, he stumbled upon a peculiar sight of a small, deer-like creature with a white body and a striking black underbelly. Its antlers bore a mesmerizing pattern resembling a lightning strike, captivating Max's attention.
"Could this be a reindeer?" Max pondered aloud, his curiosity piqued. With caution, he approached the slumbering animal, sensing a growing connection within his soul as he drew nearer.
Gently removing his gloves, Max cautiously reached out and began to stroke the reindeer's coat, intensifying the connection within his soul with every touch. The sensation reached a crescendo and then abruptly vanished.
"Is this the reason my soul guided me here?" Max wondered, a mix of awe and confusion coursing through him.
His attention fixated on the unique lightning antlers, Max started examining the reindeer more closely. Questions flooded his mind, and he couldn't help but voice them aloud.
"Why is a reindeer here, and what kind of antlers are these?" he mused to himself.
Compelled by curiosity, Max extended his hand towards the lightning-etched antlers, only to be met with a sudden jolt of electricity as a bolt of lightning shot forth, stinging his hand.
"Ouch!" Max yelped, swiftly retracting his hand as the powerful surge coursed through his body.
"These antlers possess real lightning... and incredible power," Max exclaimed in shock, his voice echoing through the forest.
"If these antlers contain electricity, there must be something truly special about them," Max reasoned, determined to unravel their mysteries.
Without wasting any time, Max retrieved a blanket and carefully wrapped the reindeer, preparing to take it home. Pondering his next move, he wondered aloud, "What should I do now? Perhaps I should try to feed it."
Upon returning home, Max gently laid the slumbering reindeer on his bed, deep in thought about his next course of action. The realization that the antlers held a unique power sparked within him, driving his curiosity further.
With a sense of purpose, Max ventured outside to gather a handful of grass. After approximately thirty minutes, clutching the nourishing green grass in his hand.
"I hope this works," Max whispered, his voice filled with hope and anticipation, as he approached the slumbering reindeer.
Placing the patch of grass near the reindeer's nose, Max patiently observed, awaiting any sign of response or appetite.
A minute passed, and Max remained transfixed, but the reindeer still hadn't moved to try and eat the grass.
"It didn't work," Max said with disappointment, looking at the sleeping reindeer.
An idea quickly came to Max's mind.
"How about I use the system to check its name and power?" Max said, his curiosity piqued. He knew he could find answers using the system's knowledge.
Max accessed the system and discovered information about the reindeer's name and abilities.
-Blixem, the Lightning Reindeer-
-Level: 10-
-Strength: 185-
-Speed: 200-
-Defense: 195-
-Magic Power: 1000/1000-
-Skills: Storm Rider Charge, Thunderbolt Barrage, Static Field Trap, Electrified Antler Charge, Size Manipulation-
-Storm Rider Charge: The lightning reindeer harness their electrical powers and charge in unison, creating a devastating wave of electrified energy as they stampede toward their target. The enemy is caught off guard and shocked by the sudden onslaught.-
-Thunderbolt Barrage: The lightning reindeer leap into the air, forming a coordinated formation, and shoot lightning bolts from their antlers simultaneously. The bolts rain down upon the enemy forces, causing widespread electrical chaos and disarray.-
-Static Field Trap: The lightning reindeer create a large magical circle on the ground that emits crackling electricity. As enemies approach, they become ensnared in the static field, immobilized by the electric currents coursing through their bodies.-
-Electrified Antler Charge: The lightning reindeer lower their heads, their antlers crackling with intense electrical energy. As they charge toward the enemy, they release powerful bolts of lightning from their antlers, striking multiple targets along their path.-
Max was astonished. "Blixem, the Lightning Reindeer... Isn't that one of Santa's reindeer?" Max recalled the stories and songs he had heard about Santa's reindeer.
"Santa said I had to find old companions or new ones," Max said happily, realizing the significance of his encounter.
While Max was engrossed in reading the system's information, he didn't notice that Blixem had finally started to move, attempting to get up on its feet but stumbling back down.
"You finally woke up!" Max exclaimed excitedly, looking at Blixem's struggling efforts.
"Hello, Blixem. I'm Max, Santa Claus," Max said, thrilled to meet his potential new companion.
Blixem heard Max's voice and looked at him with confusion in his eyes.
"Ah, right, you probably don't understand or can't answer me," Max said with embarrassment, realizing that it was impossible to directly communicate with animals.
"I'm, sure you feel a connection in your soul between me and you," Max said, with the hope that Blixem know what he talking about.
Blixem looked up at max with shock in his eyes.
"Well, I can see your reaction in your eyes, so that means you have the same feeling," Max said happily, recognizing the connection they shared.
Blixem appeared in Max's eyes, seemingly wondering how Max knew about their connection.
"Well, Now I also know you can understand me right," Max said with a caring smile.
Nodding, Blixem confirmed Max's understanding.
"All right, good, good," Max said excitedly, his smile widening. He pondered his next steps, contemplating how to communicate effectively.
"For now, I can't have you tell me why you were in that dangerous forest because I can't understand you," Max said in a caring tone, not wanting to remind Blixem of any potential harm.
When Blixem mentioned the forest, fear appeared in its eyes, and it shook its head in disagreement.
"So how about we explore the city while I tell you about myself and your future?" Max suggested, eager to share his story and discuss what lay ahead for both of them.