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Mario's brow furrowed as he faced Tom's questioning and accusations, appearing somewhat impatient and even confused. For someone naturally positioned at the top of the power pyramid like him, truly understanding Tom's pain and despair stemming from the bottom seems to be a difficult task. In his worldview, servants like Tom, their existence may only hold slightly more status and purpose than a pet in a household, but ultimately they can be easily replaced and even played with at will.
This deep-rooted class consciousness and power perspective make it impossible for Mario to truly comprehend the suffering Tom endures. To him, the lives, emotions, and even the life and death of these lower-class people are insignificant. In this mindset, Mario can only respond to Tom's protests and dissatisfaction with incomprehension and indifference.
Mario's voice was calm but tinged with disdain as he slowly said to the ground, "Tom, I feel like your question just seems... really foolish, don't you think? I used to think you had a bit of a brain." His words revealed disappointment and contempt for Tom, as if Tom's questions and dissatisfaction were nothing more than an insignificant play in his eyes. On the side, Toad nodded in agreement, further reinforcing Mario's position and pushing Tom into a more isolated and helpless situation.
Tom looked up at Mario, and in that moment, he deeply felt the huge gulf between them. At this moment, they seemed to be beings from different dimensions - one standing at the absolute pinnacle of power, the other at the bottom, an oppressed ordinary person. Mario's words were not just an insult to him personally, but also a disregard and mockery of all those in similar circumstances.
Tom was filled with a sense of powerlessness and despair. He began to realize that no matter how hard he tried to express his dissatisfaction and suffering, to someone like Mario, these were just insignificant episodes in their lives. This realization made Tom deeply understand his position in society and the insurmountable boundary between him and Mario.
Mario casually scratched his butt, as if he hadn't taken the previous conversation to heart at all. He lazily walked over to a lounge chair on the balcony, comfortably sat down, and basked in the warm sunlight. He seemed to be enjoying this little leisure moment that belonged to him, as if all the troubles around him had been forgotten. Then, he turned to look at Tom, who was still struggling with confusion and despair, and said with a smirk, "Oh, Tom, this world is divided into two kinds of people. One is the managed, and the other is the one responsible for managing. Now, use that clever and lovely little brain of yours to think... which one am I?"
In this speech, Mario not only reaffirmed his own status and power, but also clearly depicted his understanding of the world order - a top-down power structure in which he sees himself at the top, holding the management rights. This worldview is undoubtedly another blow to Tom, deepening the gap between them and making Tom feel small and powerless within this structure.
Mario's self-questioning seems to be provoking Tom, making him clearly recognize his position and understand that in this world ruled by the strong, the weak like him seem to have no choice but to accept and obey helplessly. This understanding is both an invisible shackle and the reason that drives Tom to struggle for survival.
Mario smiled slightly, seemingly finding Tom's reaction both interesting and expected. He continued slowly, " Tom, as a person with numerous responsibilities, is it really such a heinous crime for me to exercise a small amount of authority over you?"
Tom shook his head in confusion and disbelief, his eyes filled with determination as he said, "This... this is simply unreasonable. As a ruler, what you should be doing is working for the people, not for your own benefit!" His voice conveyed a sense of insistence and seriousness, as if trying to awaken a sense of conscience or morality in Mario.
Mario listened and showed a hint of complexity in his expression. He sighed lightly, as if contemplating something. Tom's words touched on a sensitive yet eternal topic—the nature of power and the responsibility of rulers. In a society dominated by the strong like the Mushroom Kingdom, Mario's actions seemed ordinary, but Tom's words were like a heavy blow, attempting to shake the souls corroded by long-term power.
Mario sighed, seemingly feeling helpless and tired about Tom's words. He turned to Toad and said, " Toad, when will the basic education curriculum for the citizens be revised? Is this... twisted reasoning something that schools should be teaching? My goodness!" Mario's voice revealed a dissatisfaction and concern with the current situation, as if Tom's insistence on justice and responsibility posed a certain threat to him.
Toad on the side, hurriedly took out the small notebook he carried with him, and recorded Mario's words. He immediately replied, "Sir, I will go and urge them to make the necessary changes later! So they won't have such mistaken ideas again!" His attitude seemed extremely submissive and prompt, as if he had to unconditionally carry out all of Mario's orders.
This scene not only demonstrates Mario's control and expectations regarding the content of national education, but also reflects his desire to shape citizens who conform to his governing ideology through education—those who won't question authority and will only obey the "ideal" citizens under management. Toad's swift response also shows how loyalty and obedience are reinforced and maintained within the power structure of the Mushroom Kingdom. In such a system, any deviation from official doctrines will be seen as "wrong" and subsequently corrected or erased. This is not only a suppression of individual freedom of thought, but also an obstacle to the progress and development of the entire society.
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