Mario looked at the young servant in front of him, struggling to catch his breath because of his own actions. Suddenly, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, almost imperceptible. Then, he burst into laughter, the sound echoing in the tense and heavy room, giving it an almost surreal feeling. Mario's laughter continued for a while, and then he slowly released his grip on the young servant's collar. Feeling the pressure lift from his body, the young servant almost instantly collapsed to the ground, his face pale and covered in cold sweat, clearly still reeling from the recent fear.
Mario looked at him, the smile still on his face. He seemed to be savoring the moment of relief and relaxation. He walked over to the young servant, gently patting his shoulder, and then said to him with a smile, "Get up, it's okay." His tone became gentle, completely different from the earlier seriousness and indifference.
The young servant seemed to still be in confusion, not understanding the sudden change in Mario. He slowly lifted his head, looking into Mario's eyes, trying to see something in them. But all he saw was Mario's gentle and kind smile.
Trembling, the young servant struggled to support himself and slowly stood up. He looked up at Mario with fear still in his eyes, but also with a hint of confusion and doubt. He didn't understand why Mario had suddenly changed his attitude, but he dared not ask or think too much. He could only stand in front of Mario, waiting for the next orders and arrangements.
Mario looked at him, the smile in his eyes still there, but his tone softened, as if he had let go of his previous anger and displeasure. It seemed like he wanted to convey something to the young servant in this way, without speaking directly. There seemed to be some other meaning hidden in his smile, but the young servant couldn't understand and could only stand there blankly.
At this moment, Mario pointed to the window, indicating the young servant to walk over and admire the beauty of the Mushroom Kingdom together. The young servant dared not disobey. Mario slowly led the young servant to the window, and through the bright window, the beautiful scenery of the Mushroom Kingdom unfolded before their eyes. Lush green grass, blooming flowers, happy villagers, and in the distance, the magnificent castle shimmering in the sunlight. They stood by the window, the sunlight shining on them, bringing a hint of warmth.
Mario took a deep breath, feeling the fresh air outside the window, and then slowly placed his hand on the young servant's shoulder. His eyes were kind and warm, completely different from the cold and stern demeanor just now.
He gently said, "I'm sorry for startling you earlier. That was not my intention. I know it may have been a bit much, but as the protector of the Mushroom Kingdom, I sometimes have to show my authority to let everyone know the boundaries and rules."
Mario's words are filled with understanding and compassion. As he looks out the window, it seems like he is reminiscing about something, and also pondering something. The young servant gazes at Mario's profile, that mature and steady face, suddenly feeling a kind of weight and pressure that he has never experienced before.
Mario continues, "You may have imitated me just now, perhaps unintentionally, but in front of those people, I must let them know who is the protector of this kingdom, who they should respect and obey. The order and stability of this kingdom need me to uphold them."
The young servant listened, deeply moved in his heart. He couldn't help but bow his head, tears swirling in his eyes. Suddenly, he understood, understood Mario's painstaking efforts, understood the pressure and responsibility he bore.
He struggled to control his emotions, but tears still fell. With tears in his eyes, he softly said, "Sir, I understand now. I'm truly sorry, I... I really shouldn't have acted that way."
Mario looked at the young servant's tears and felt a bit of reluctance in his heart. He gently patted the servant's shoulder and gave him a comforting smile. "Alright, it's good that you understand. Remember, we are all working for the Mushroom Kingdom, for this home."
The young servant nodded deeply, wiped away his tears, and knew that from now on, he would work even harder and have a clearer understanding of his responsibilities and position. And Mario's teachings would become an important experience in his growth.
Mario looked at the young servant in front of him, with his red eyes and tear-stained face, and couldn't help but burst into laughter. His laughter was loud and warm, completely breaking the oppressive and serious atmosphere just now. He patted the young servant on the shoulder and spoke in a relaxed and cheerful tone: "Come on, stop crying, let's go get some fresh air! We'll need everyone for tonight's feast!"
Mario suddenly raised his voice and turned to look at the other servants in the room behind him. His eyes were full of anticipation and trust, making everyone in the room feel a warm current. The servants immediately perked up, all nodding obediently, indicating that they would wholeheartedly complete the preparations for the evening.
Mario patted the young servant on the shoulder again, signaling him to open the window. The young servant wiped away the tears on his face, took a deep breath, and then walked to the window, carefully pushing it open. Instantly, the fresh air and warm sunlight from outside rushed in, carrying the fragrance and vitality of nature.
The young servant felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation and joy, and he turned to Mario with gratitude and admiration in his eyes. Mario smiled, seemingly also influenced by the beauty outside the window, his face beaming with a joyful and contented smile.
He pointed to the Mushroom Kingdom outside the window and said joyfully, "Look, this is our beautiful home. Each and every one of us is a part of it, and everyone's contributions and efforts will make it even better. Now, let's work together to make tonight's feast a memorable one!"
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