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Mario looked cold and indifferent, with a disdainful expression on his face as he watched Tom break down emotionally on the ground. Then, his voice pierced through the silent space even more coldly: "You did nothing? Wow... Do you even want to think about what you're saying with that stupid brain of yours?" The contempt and disdain in his words seemed to negate all of Tom's defenses and pleas, deepening his pain and despair.
Beside him, Toad also wore a nearly identical expression of disgust to Mario, as he looked at Tom. He didn't speak, but the contempt and indifference in his gaze were like sharp blades, piercing Tom's already scarred soul. At this critical moment, Toad chose to stand on Mario's side, further proving how swift and ruthless the loyalty and shifting of positions are in the power game of the Mushroom Kingdom.
In Tom's eyes, this scene was not just a disparity in status and position, but also a spiritual humiliation and blow. In this world of power and intrigue, he felt an unprecedented sense of loneliness and helplessness. The indifference of Mario and Toad not only made him despair of his own situation, but also gave him a deeper understanding of this Mushroom Kingdom filled with scheming and darkness.
Toad's voice was filled with indifference as he stared directly at Tom, each word piercing like ice: "Since the moment Mario called upon us, we should be ready to make noble sacrifices at any time... You, a coward, not only doubted Mario's integrity, but also tried to take advantage of his trust and deceive him!" His tone revealed disdain and accusation towards Tom, as if positioning himself as a high and mighty judge, passing judgment on Tom.
Toad then proceeded to list Tom's so-called "crimes" one by one, each accusation feeling like a sharp knife stabbing into Tom's already shattered soul. There was no sympathy or understanding in Toad's words, only harsh criticism and contempt for Tom's actions.
This scene was undoubtedly a huge blow to Tom. At a time when he needed support and understanding the most, he received treatment like this from Toad.
Tom knelt on the ground, his body constantly swaying slightly, his eyes filled with disbelief and despair. His gaze was vacant, grasping at the air as if trying to catch the last shred of hope, only to find nothing. Tom was filled with confusion and fear, not understanding how he had gone from a loyal servant to a target of manipulation and betrayal in this game.
At that moment, Toad stood up silently, his movements unusually calm and resolute. He walked to the balcony door and gently closed it, isolating the balcony from the outside world. At this moment, the small platform on the balcony was crowded with the three of them, and the outside world seemed unrelated to them.
Through the glass door of the balcony, one can see the bright sunshine and floral scent outside, and the beauty of the Mushroom Kingdom appears so wonderful and peaceful at this moment. However, for Tom, all this beauty is a hell that he cannot touch. On this sunlit little platform, he feels only despair and the cold of loneliness.
Tom's heart is filled with fear for the future and confusion about this cruel world. Despite the beauty outside, why must he experience such terrifying judgment and betrayal here? In this sunlit hell, Tom feels an unprecedented sense of isolation, and his fate seems sealed, with the possibility of escape becoming increasingly slim.
Mario looked at Toad with a playful smile on his face, as if he had found another like-minded partner in this game of power. Half-jokingly, he said, "Ha, it seems like you also have quite a wicked sense of humor, huh? Are you starting to understand the thoughts of us upper-level figures more and more?"
Mario's words contained obvious probing and admiration, seemingly affirming Toad's role in this event.
Upon hearing Mario's words, Toad felt a sense of joy, but his response appeared extremely flattering, as if deliberately maintaining his humble position. He said, "Hahaha! How could that be possible! I'm still a world away from you big shots! I'm just a member of the social underclass!" His words carried a hint of self-mockery, but more so, they conveyed acknowledgment and compliance with Mario's authority, as if in this complex power structure, he had already found his way to survive.
This conversation not only demonstrates Mario's insight and manipulation skills in power games, but also shows the role played by Toad in this game. Despite Toad's self-proclaimed status as "the bottom of society," his actions and choices clearly exceed the scope of an ordinary servant.
Mario turned around, his gaze falling on Tom still kneeling on the ground. His voice contained a hint of indifference and playfulness: "To be honest... the deaths of those two slaves don't matter to me at all, and no one cares who killed them. But you know... why do I still go to such lengths, scheming and playing with you like this? Have you ever thought about it?" Mario's question was like a sharp knife, pointing directly at the fear and unease deep in Tom's heart.
Tom looked up at Mario with confusion and fear in his eyes. He couldn't understand why Mario had carefully orchestrated everything, what was it for? In his view, Mario could have easily solved the problem in a more direct way, without the need for such a convoluted power game. Tom was filled with doubts, but at the same time, he gradually realized that Mario's purpose might not just be to uncover the truth, but to demonstrate his power and test loyalty.
At that moment, Tom deeply felt his own powerlessness and insignificance. In a power game like Mario's, he was just a pawn, ready to be sacrificed at any time. Mario's words were not only a challenge to Tom, but also a warning to all the characters in the complex world of the Mushroom Kingdom: here, everyone's fate could be manipulated by power, and truth and justice are often just illusions obscured by power.
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