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Mario's laughter had not completely disappeared, and he spoke to Toad in an almost playful tone, saying, "Oh... Toad, this dog is really obedient, impressive! Understands human nature, huh!" It was as if he was admiring a precious piece of art, rather than a living person. Upon hearing this, Toad immediately seized the opportunity to show his loyalty and intelligence, quickly responding with flattery, "Yes... yes, sir! You have a discerning eye for good dogs, to have found such a good dog like this!" His words were full of flattery, showing no hint of doubt towards Mario's decision and behavior.
Mario, upon hearing this, became even happier. He turned to look at Tom, as if seeking more amusement from him. Half-jokingly, he said to Tom, "Can this dog bark a few times for us to hear?" This statement not only further mocked and humiliated Tom, but also completely denied his dignity, reducing Tom from a dignified person to a mere animal capable of barking.
At this moment, Tom is filled with despair and anger. He is acutely aware that in Mario's eyes, he is nothing more than a toy to be played with at will, and his dignity and sense of self have been thoroughly trampled upon. However, faced with the oppression of Mario and Toad, Tom knows he is powerless to resist. The only thing he can possibly do is to try to protect his family from harm as much as possible in this cruel game.
Under Mario's obvious implication, Tom feels he is in an unprecedented predicament. His throat trembles involuntarily, his muscles tense to the extreme, and he struggles internally with whether to submit to this humiliating demand. For Tom, this is not just a simple act, but a significant choice that concerns his self-respect and the safety of his family.
His heart is filled with contradictions and struggles. On one hand, the deep love and sense of responsibility towards his family drive him to want to do everything possible to protect them. On the other hand, Tom also knows that if he truly learns to bark like a dog as Mario wishes, it would not only mean a complete loss of his dignity, but also cannot guarantee the ultimate safety of his family. This causes him to tremble uncontrollably under the gaze of Mario and Toad, feeling deep despair and powerlessness.
Tom's inner struggle is reflected in his hesitation and fear every time he wants to make a sound. He tries to forcibly swallow the sound that is about to come out, and each swallow feels like a repeated erasure of his dignity. In this moment, Tom's soul undergoes unprecedented torment, and he doesn't know if he can still find a shred of dignity and a way out in this cruel game.
Mario observed the complex expression of struggle and hesitation on Tom's face, as if he were watching a magnificent drama. He could clearly sense the inner conflict within Tom, and Mario knew that if he applied more pressure, Tom would collapse, thus achieving the "liberation" that Mario desired. However, instead of immediately applying this pressure, Mario chose to show disappointment. He turned away, no longer looking at Tom, seemingly expressing dissatisfaction with Tom's performance.
He coldly said, "Hmm... it seems this dog still can't do it... can a dog that doesn't even bark be considered a dog?" This statement not only questioned whether Tom could submit to his will, but also further trampled on Tom's dignity. Mario's purpose in doing this was to push Tom into the depths of despair, so that he would act in the way Mario expected, in the midst of despair.
This psychological torment and manipulation demonstrate the cruelty and ruthlessness of Mario in the power game. He can decide Tom's fate with a wave of his hand, and Tom's struggle and pain are nothing but an amusement to Mario. All of this inadvertently reveals the disdain and manipulation of the fate of ordinary people by the high-ranking figures in the Mushroom Kingdom.
Mario's voice continued to casually drift in the sunlight, saying, "It looks like Tata Pu can only leave me with that brother who is not good at taking care of servants. Oh, what a pity!" Upon hearing this, Tom felt a surge of panic, wanting to speak up and hoping to change his family's fate at the last moment. But before he could say anything, Toad viciously interrupted him with a slap.
Toad's face twisted with anger, and he said in a cold voice, "This dog still needs to be trained!" The slap not only interrupted Tom's words, but also symbolized the ruthless destruction of his last shred of resistance. Tom's face bore a swollen palm print, but deeper still was the sense of powerlessness and despair filling his heart.
Tom struggled to swallow a dry mouthful of saliva, his thoughts flying to those deceased loved ones, thinking of his late brother and father. In this moment of despair, he couldn't help but ask himself, if their souls truly existed, were they also watching this tragic scene from somewhere? If they were in his position, would they also make the same choice, to submit for the safety of their family?
Tom felt an unusual dryness in his mouth, his heart racing, each beat seeming to remind him of the impending humiliation of his choice. But when he thought about the fate his family might suffer, his heart ultimately became firm. He took a deep breath, set aside all his dignity and self-respect, and began to learn to bark like a dog three times.
For Tom, those three barks were not only a submission to Mario's power, but also the ultimate expression of deep love for his family. At that moment, Tom was filled with complex emotions, a firm resolve for the sacrifice made for his family, as well as deep self-blame and sorrow for losing his dignity.
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