Just as Mario was about to end the close-range threat and push the old man away, he suddenly felt an unexpected force. The old man's hands were like iron clamps tightly gripping his back, making it difficult for him to move. This kind of power, erupting from a seemingly fragile old man, surprised and unsettled Mario.
Mario muttered under his breath, "Let go of me, you filthy old man!" Despite his words, he maintained a fierce smile on his face, trying to conceal his inner panic and helplessness. In this moment, Mario felt fear of being suppressed for the first time. He couldn't understand how this seemingly harmless old man could possess such immense power, even making him, a ruler, feel powerless.
At this moment, behind Mario's sinister smile, there is a hidden sense of panic. He cannot accept the fact that he feels powerless against an old man in this situation. This unusual embrace is not just a physical struggle, but also a mental confrontation. And Mario seems to be falling behind in this battle.
The old man's voice is deep and mysterious, each word sounding like a whisper from another world, directly penetrating Mario's soul. He says, "I am just here to give you a warning... the rules of the world can no longer tolerate your actions... think carefully... think about why you are here... think about your mistakes... this place will soon be... hehehe, swallowed beneath the earth, unable to escape, unable to leave, unable to think, hahaha!" As his words fall, the old man's laughter grows louder, echoing throughout the entire hall, as if it has become an invisible storm.
Mario struggled under the control of the old man, his face showing a mix of panic and anger, his eyes wide as if trying to dispel the unsettling presence of the old man through sheer visual force. Finally, driven by what seemed like a force from deep within, Mario broke free from the old man's restraint and stumbled back a few steps.
As Mario regained his composure, his eyes were filled with a complex mix of fear and anger as he glared at the old man, seemingly searching for answers from this mysterious figure while also seeking his own courage and determination. The old man's warning, like a heavy nightmare, tightly coiled around his heart, causing this usually confident ruler to feel a hint of uncertainty and panic for the first time.
When the guards approached, Mario's face turned pale, and a hint of unease flashed in his eyes. He pointed sternly at the old man, his voice filled with fear and anger, "Guards! Come quickly! This man just tried to murder me! Arrest him! Hurry!" Every word he spoke trembled, as if he were struggling against some invisible fear. Mario's command spread rapidly through the hall like a tide, and the guards swiftly made their way through the crowd, each step filled with determination and authority. The old man, this suddenly appearing mysterious figure, was roughly seized by several guards, their movements swift and efficient, showing no mercy despite the frail appearance of the old man's body.
The guards wasted no time in restraining the old man, binding his hands tightly. Even in the face of such treatment, the old man's face still held a mysterious smile, and his lips moved lightly, as if he were quietly mocking it all. Though his eyes were lifeless, his presence made the air in the entire hall heavy, as if every one of his actions contained some unknown secret.
When the old man was firmly held by two strong guards, every step seemed to reiterate his current state of powerlessness. His figure, under the gaze of the public, became the target of public criticism. Luigi, the hot-tempered younger brother, quickly walked to Mario's side, his eyes filled with anger and disdain as he stared straight at the subdued old man. A cold smile crept onto his lips as his voice echoed through the entire hall, full of contempt and anger, "Damn old man, trying to assassinate someone!"
This statement acted as a spark, igniting a resonance among the surrounding crowd. Disgusted voices began to emerge from the crowd, and all eyes focused on the old man, as if all his unjust actions had been confirmed, making him the target of public criticism. The crowd's jeers and roars rose and fell, making the already tense atmosphere even more sharp.
Mario stood in the center of the crowd, watching everything unfold, a smug smile playing at the corners of his mouth. To him, this scene undoubtedly reaffirmed his authority, with the challenger having no chance of overturning his rule. His laughter was deep and filled with satisfaction, as if everything was under his control, and all the protests and challenges would ultimately become footnotes under his rule. Luigi's roar, the people's curses, all became part of Mario's display of power, and the old man was just another stone under his throne.
As the old man was tightly held by the guards, the entire hall was filled with the angry shouts and curses of the people, yet he remained unusually calm. Even in this extreme situation, a hint of contemptuous smile appeared at the corners of his mouth. His eyes pierced through the surrounding anger and chaos, as if seeing through all the world's vanity and arrogance. His voice suddenly rang out clearly in the noisy space, filled with a transcendent power, "The humiliation and punishment I endure are but gifts brought by the rules. You... these sinful beings, face endless suffering, submit... it's not too late!"
In the old man's laughter, there was a profound depth and wisdom, as if it were a prophecy from another world, pointing directly to the heart. When Mario heard these words, his face suddenly turned pale, his anger and unease reaching their peak at this moment. He glared fiercely at the old man and shouted, "Quiet!" But in his voice, there was not only anger, but also an unmistakable fear and uncertainty. Every word from the old man seemed to tear apart everything Mario had insisted on, forcing him to face the deep-seated fear within himself. This old man, like a messenger of fate, challenged Mario's rule with his prophecy, giving everyone a profound and unsettling awakening.
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