Determined not to be overwhelmed, Mario's resolve intensified. A Buster materialized on his arm, its glowing letters spelling "X." With a surge of power, he unleashed a devastating shot, propelling the girl backward. Charging up his armament once more, he aimed for an even more powerful strike, unleashing it with all his might.

The girl, now transformed with her hair turned blue and flowing luxuriously, grew furious at Mario's resilience. In a fit of anger, she seized him by the neck, her voice cold and forceful as she demanded, "Pass the Star..."

Mario, quick to react, kicked back with all his strength, forcing the girl to release her grip. She introduced herself as Miacis, her voice bearing a tone of authority and superiority. Before Mario could respond, Miacis vanished, along with Kamek's lifeless body in tow.

Confusion clouded Mario's thoughts, and as he pondered the mysterious encounter, he found himself abruptly transported out of the castle, awakening in his own bed. The screen faded to black, leaving him with unanswered questions and a sense of foreboding. The time for revelations was at hand, and Mario's journey was far from over.

And so, Mario vowed to uncover the secrets behind the Odin Star and confront Miacis once again, for he knew that the fate of the Mushroom Kingdom hung in the balance.