Toad cleared his throat and then nervously said, "Sir, the two of us were secretly training to improve Tom's performance as a dog in the middle of the night. We... we both saw a huge black hole suddenly appear under the city. It was incredibly massive and deep."
Toad's voice trembled, and as he continued speaking, the air seemed to freeze. He tried to explain to Mario in the simplest words the abnormal phenomenon they had witnessed. "That... that black hole, it was like a sudden gateway to hell, so huge that it swallowed the entire city. The two of us hid in the distant woods, quietly watching everything unfold. It was as if the whole world stopped breathing in that moment."
Toad's eyes were filled with fear, and every detail he described left Mario deeply shaken. "I... I have never seen anything like it. That black hole seemed to have an endless attraction. I could even feel that even standing from a distance, it seemed to be drawing us in. At that moment, I could only hold onto Tom, the two of us clinging to each other, praying that we wouldn't be the next ones swallowed up."
His words stirred a sense of unease in Mario, this unprecedented disaster was something even he couldn't control or predict. In Toad's description, that black hole was not just a physical presence, but more like a symbol, symbolizing the unknown, fear, and despair. Mario knew deep down that the appearance of this black hole might mean that his kingdom, and even the whole world, was facing an unprecedented challenge.
Mario's mood was complicated, as he struggled to calm his anger and understand the scene described by Toad. "So, you just watched Mushroom Kingdom... being swallowed?" Mario's voice was filled with disbelief and anger, and this unprecedented disaster left him feeling helpless.
Toad nodded, his eyes filled with fear and uncertainty. "Yes, sir... at that moment, we couldn't do anything, just watched everything being devoured. The entire city, including the castle, just... disappeared. Tom and I, we were the only ones who escaped... at least, as far as we know."
Mario Hearing this, his face became even more grim. He couldn't accept that his kingdom, everything he had worked so hard to build, had vanished overnight. This was not just a challenge to his power, but also a mockery of his dignity and effectiveness as a king. He took a deep breath, trying to suppress his anger and panic, "Have you... have you seen anyone? Peach?"
Toad Shook his head, his eyes filled with sadness, "We didn't see anyone, except for the black hole and the vanished city. Nothing was left behind."
Mario stood still, hands tightly covering his face, his body trembling slightly. The soldiers and guards around him stood silently, their eyes filled with uncertainty and fear, not daring to approach the once great king. Mario's breathing became rapid, his quiet moans gradually turning into choking gasps, as if resisting some immense pressure within.
As time passed, Mario's body began to shake uncontrollably, his hands slowly slipping down to reveal a contorted face, tears and sweat mingling as they streamed down his cheeks. Suddenly, an almost unrecognizable sneer escaped from his mouth, initially subdued but quickly transforming into uncontrollable laughter.
"Hahaha... Ha..." Mario's laughter shattered the silence, his head lifted, his eyes losing their former luster, replaced by abyssal despair and madness. His laughter filled those around him with an indescribable horror, as if what stood before them was no longer their king, but a monster crawling out from the depths of hell.
"Is this the end? Haha... my kingdom, my dreams... all turned into empty talk..." Mario said with a mocking and sneering voice, filled with self-mockery and mockery of fate, all turning into this mad laughter.
"Hahaha...haha..." Mario's laughter echoed in the empty forest, like a mad king abandoned by the world, facing the destruction of his kingdom, yet choosing to confront it with madness. "It seems that this is the end... all of this, just a game... and I, the ultimate loser..."
Toad and Tom exchanged a worried glance, while the guards stood silently, no one daring to disturb Mario's current madness. They all knew that they were no longer facing the Mario they knew, but rather a person deeply consumed by despair, having lost everything.
Mario's face suddenly showed a cold determination, his maniacal laughter ceased abruptly, turning into a fiery anger. He turned around, his gaze piercing through the empty space ahead, which used to be the center of the Mushroom Kingdom, now reduced to nothingness. He commanded, "I want to go there and see! Hurry up! Follow me." His tone brooked no doubt, even though he knew that the path ahead might be filled with unknown dangers.
Toad and the guards exchanged a glance, hesitation and fear evident on their faces. They knew deep down that this path might be a one-way journey, and the existence of the black hole made everything unpredictable. But under Mario's gaze, no one dared to openly oppose.
In the end, they still silently followed behind Mario, step by step towards the direction that was supposed to be the palace. Along the way, everyone remained vigilant, fearing that the devouring black hole would reappear at any moment. Mario led the way, his steps firm, as if his anger and determination could burn down any obstacles ahead.
Although no one spoke, the silence was filled with tension and unease. Each person prayed in their hearts, hoping that the road would be safe to pass, hoping that they could find the truth behind the disappearance of the kingdom, even though such hope seemed so faint.
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