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The soldiers' panic reached its peak, and the pushing and shoving among them turned into a chaotic stampede. Their eyes were filled with indescribable fear, as if each person was fleeing from an invisible terminator. Mario, as the leader of the kingdom, stood at a high point, witnessing all the chaos, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.
At this critical moment, Mario exerted all his strength and shouted, "Stop all of you!" His voice echoed like thunder over the camp, carrying an unquestionable authority. However, faced with the incredible reality before them, even Mario's powerful command could not completely stop the soldiers' panic. Some of them stopped in their tracks, hesitantly turning back to look at Mario, but more continued their blind fleeing, driven by overwhelming fear.
Mario is filled with anger and disappointment as he watches the soldiers in front of him, who should have been brave and fearless, scrambling like frightened birds. He can't help but sneer. These people, their lives seem insignificant in his eyes. They didn't think to protect him - their king - first, but chose to protect themselves. This makes Mario feel a sense of betrayal.
Faced with this situation, Mario is more concerned about his own safety, and Luigi's well-being is no longer his concern. In his mind, if Luigi were to meet an unfortunate fate, it would only prove that he is not strong enough to share the kingdom's future with him. Mario's cold eyes sweep around, deciding not to waste any more time in this chaos and panic.
He turned around with a hint of coldness and determination, giving orders to the remaining guards to retreat to the deeper and safer areas of the Mushroom Kingdom. He chose to avoid discussing the frontline situation, the bottomless abyss, and had already drawn a line in his mind. To him, survival was the most important thing at the moment, and everything else could be temporarily set aside.
In the chaos, the guards moved through the crowd like a clear stream, methodically clearing a path for Mario. They pushed aside the irrational soldiers, driving them away from Mario's sight like panicked sheep. Mario's steps were firm and heavy, his eyes devoid of any trace of pity or sympathy, only coldness and disdain.
They passed through the crowded soldiers and arrived at the relatively quiet stable. Here, there were no panicked shouts, only a few horses standing quietly. Mario looked at these loyal mounts, seemingly oblivious to the events around them, which brought a strange sense of peace to Mario.
However, this feeling was quickly replaced by his plan. Mario instructed the guards to prepare the fastest horse, ready to leave this chaotic land and return to the safe zone of the Mushroom Kingdom immediately. In his mind, this meaningless chaos was just a minor episode. What truly mattered was ensuring his own safety and planning how to further consolidate his power.
At the moment when Mario was about to step into the saddle, the urgent sound of footsteps cut through the hustle and bustle of the crowd, interrupting his movement. Two officers, covered in dust and wearing anxious expressions, made their way through the crowd and finally reached Mario. Without any hesitation, they both knelt down in front of him, their faces filled with despair and pleading, causing the surrounding noise to suddenly decrease.
"Sir... we really don't know what to do," one of the officers' voices trembled. "The soldiers' morale has already scattered, they are fearful and helpless. What should we do at a time like this? Should we immediately retreat back to the kingdom?"
Another officer had a steady gaze, but his voice carried a plea, "Or, sir, could you stay and face this challenge with us? Your presence is the hope of the army and our strong support."
Mario's gaze froze on the two officers kneeling on the ground, seeking instructions. There was no hint of pity or sympathy in his eyes, only anger and contempt. He coldly chuckled, a laughter filled with ruthlessness and mockery, clearly showing disdain for such a servile behavior.
"What kind of attitude is this?" Mario's voice was low and full of authority, every word and every sentence was like a heavy hammer striking the hearts of the two officers. "A bunch of cowards! When have I, Mario, ever needed to command my army through begging and shrinking back?"
He turned around, disdainfully glanced at the soldiers who were already in panic and chaos, "Look at you, a bunch of panicked mice, wanting to escape at the slightest difficulty? The Mushroom Kingdom needs warriors, not cowards!"
Mario turned around, brushed his sleeves, and left. His steps were resolute, indicating that he had already made a decision. He was indifferent to the life and death of these people, and was completely oblivious to the danger and chaos on the front line.
"I'm going back to the palace. The chaos here has nothing to do with me," he said coldly as he walked. "As for you... good luck to you."
At this moment, everyone clearly sees Mario's selfish and cruel nature. Even when they needed a leader to step up the most, this ruler chose to escape and give up. Mario's figure grows farther and farther in the eyes of the people, leaving behind nothing but despair and chaos, it seems.
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