The two intelligent beasts had already made their decisions. The white lion chose to flee, whereas the black gorilla chose to stay and reenter the game.
Just as the lion began trekking across the vast field of weeds, the ape spotted multiple birds trailing him in the sky. None of them paid any attention to the ape. Their focus was solely on the fleeing prince.
Mario the ape turned toward the ring of flames, his mind set. He walked along the outermost circle, observing the fiery barrier as he searched for a safe passage. He trekked back and forth, studying every detail, yet after several rounds, he came to a grim realization—there was no easy way through the seventh ring of fire.
He halted, frustration evident in his stance. After a few moments of deliberation, he cupped his hands around his mouth and called out, "Oh, great bird! I have decided to reenter your game. Will you grant me a safe passage?"
