Castle Bleck Inner Sanctum

Castle Bleck Inner Sanctum is the setting of Chapter 8-4 and thus is the last area in Castle Bleck in Super Paper Mario and it is also the last area in the game. The puzzles in this area are harder than any other level. This is also where Count Bleck has plans with his minions.

Chapter 8-4: Tippi and Count Bleck
Storyline text A frigid wind blew through the dim and drafty corridors of Castle Bleck.

''Bowser, Peach...and even brave Luigi were gone. Mario was the only hero left.''

''It was up to Mario to stop the dark prohpecy. Every world hung in the balance.''

What thrilling conclusion awaited our hero?

Mario ran to the count's inner sanctum, his mustache fluttering in the breeze... At the start of the level, Mario is the only character available. In the first couple of sections, Mario must make his way through several pillars and platforms moving up and down, often using his Flip. Spiky Parabuzzies are found in these areas. In the second area, the door at the end is locked and Mario must find a key in a hidden pipe. The rest of the level consists of large mazes. Using Flip to navigate through the doors of the maze, Mario must find a door leading to the next maze. The mazes are filled with enemies found throughout the game. At the end of the maze, Mario will find a staircase. At the top, there is a Save Block, a ? Block containing an Ultra Shroom, and a door leading to Count Bleck.

When Mario enters Count Bleck's chamber, the count taunts him, but quickly turns his attention to Tippi. The two reveal themselves as Lady Timpani and Lord Blumiere, lovers of a time long ago. Tippi tries to convince the count to come back to her, but he refuses, having given up any hope of stopping the dark prophecy. He orders Nastasia to leave while he deals with Mario himself. The boss battle with him then begins. Count Bleck cannot be harmed, as he is shielded by the Chaos Heart. After being hit several times, the count will laugh at Mario's weakness and decide to end his game by sucking him into a small version of The Void. However, Bowser (who fell through the floor before getting crushed by the ceiling), Peach (who landed on top of Bowser), and Luigi (who appeared next to Peach and can't remember what happened) show up to help Mario. The Pure Hearts appear and shatter Bleck's barrier, allowing the Four Heroes to defeat him.

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