The Mushroom Kingdom, once a land full of joy and freedom, now…a burning wasteland of what the land once was…not even Bowser could’ve done something like this…

But then…you spotted Mario, carrying a torch, being much much more…off.

“Oh lost soul, the Devil awaits! your life’s on the line, death quakes up with haste, you have one chance, a chance you’ll waste…”

He then laughs maniacally

“Aren’t my creations beautiful?”