Vision and Nightmare

Ethan lay down on the hard stone floor of his mountain base, exhaustion overtaking him after days of preparation. He had fortified his hideout, covered every inch of it with obsidian, set traps, and prepared escape routes. But even with all his precautions, an uneasiness lingered. His eyes grew heavy, and before he knew it, sleep overtook him.

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He awoke, not in the safety of his fortified base, but in the middle of a village. He blinked, confused, as he stood among the villagers going about their daily tasks. Everything felt strange. The sky above was clear, but a sudden heaviness filled the air. Ethan's instincts kicked in, and he reached for his sword.

Suddenly, the sky turned a deep, ominous red. In the distance, a rumble echoed, followed by a thunderous roar. The villagers froze, their eyes wide with fear. Ethan turned toward the sound and saw them, a horde of mutant creatures, far larger and more powerful than anything he had faced before. There were fiery phantoms, explosive skeletons, and towering vampire zombies, all rushing toward the village like an unstoppable wave.

Ethan's pulse quickened. He was dressed in full netherite armor, his sword glowing with the enchantments he had added. Without thinking, he leapt into action. His feet pounded against the dirt path as he charged toward the incoming horde.

The first mutant, a vampire zombie, lunged at him, its claws extended. Ethan dodged and slashed through its chest with a swift strike. The creature howled and crumbled to ash. He wasted no time and moved to the next, cutting down an explosive skeleton before it could unleash its deadly arrows.

Despite the chaos, Ethan felt calm, focused. His armor held strong, his sword cleaving through the mutant creatures with ease. He moved like a seasoned warrior, dodging attacks and countering with deadly precision.

But as he cut down more monsters, a strange heaviness settled over him. With each attack, something inside him shifted. His strength began to drain, and the more he fought, the more exhausted he felt. The mutant monsters kept coming, and with every slash of his sword, his body felt weaker, slower.

Even so, Ethan refused to back down. He had to protect the village. The thought of the villagers, of the people relying on him, pushed him forward. No matter how weak he felt, he couldn't stop now.

As the battle raged on, the ground shook beneath his feet. Ethan looked up, his eyes widening as a massive figure appeared on the horizon. It was a grotesque, terrifying fusion of every mobs combined into one towering monster.

It stood three times his height, its eyes burning with dark energy. It roared, shaking the very ground with its power. The villagers screamed, running for cover, but Ethan stood his ground. He knew that if he didn't stop this creature, everything would be lost.

Gripping his sword tightly, Ethan charged toward the mutant titan, determination burning in his eyes. The two clashed, and the impact sent a shockwave across the battlefield. Ethan's sword cut deep into the monster's flesh, but the creature struck back with brutal force, knocking him to the ground.

Pain shot through Ethan's body, but he gritted his teeth and pushed himself up. He could feel his strength fading, but there was no time to rest. The creature lunged again, and Ethan barely managed to block the blow with his shield, which cracked under the force.

Panting, Ethan took a step back, eyeing the creature. It was strong, stronger than anything he had faced before. But he couldn't let it win. Not when so many lives were at stake.

Summoning every ounce of strength left in him, Ethan dashed forward, dodging the monster's massive fists. He slashed at its legs, cutting deep into its joints. The mutant howled in pain, stumbling, but it wasn't enough to bring it down. It swung at him again, and Ethan narrowly avoided the blow, rolling to the side.

His mind raced. He needed a strategy,some way to bring the creature down for good. Then, he saw it. A weak spot, just beneath the creature's ribcage, where its dark energy seemed to pulsate the strongest. If he could hit it there, he could end this.

With a determined breath, Ethan charged forward one last time. The mutant roared and raised its massive arm to strike him down, but Ethan was faster. He leapt into the air, using the last of his energy to drive his sword straight into the weak spot.

The blade pierced through, and for a moment, everything went still.

Then, the creature let out a deafening scream. Its body trembled, dark energy pouring from the wound. Ethan jumped back just as the mutant exploded in a burst of blinding light.

When the light faded, the battlefield was quiet. The remaining mutants had vanished, and the village stood untouched. Ethan, panting and covered in sweat, dropped to his knees, his sword clattering to the ground beside him.

The villagers began to emerge from their hiding spots, their eyes wide with amazement. They rushed to Ethan, cheering, calling him their hero. But Ethan couldn't focus on their words. His vision blurred, and his body felt heavier than ever before. He looked down at his trembling hands, confusion clouding his mind.

He had won. He had saved the village. But why did he feel so... lost?

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Ethan awoke with a start, sitting up in his bed, drenched in sweat. His heart raced, his breathing ragged. He was back in his obsidian-lined base, the cold, solid walls surrounding him. It had been a dream, a nightmare, but one that felt far too real.

He sat there for a long moment, trying to calm himself. His mind was still spinning from the intensity of the vision. In that dream, he had been something else, someone else. A hero, protecting a village, sacrificing everything to save others.

Ethan shook his head, trying to shake off the feeling. He didn't want to be a hero. He wasn't here to save anyone. He was just trying to survive, trying to avoid the monsters hunting him down.

But deep down, something stirred. That vision, that nightmare, it wasn't just a random dream. It was something more. A glimpse of what could be? A warning? He didn't know. But the thought of becoming that person, of making that sacrifice, chilled him to his core.

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Far away from Ethan base

"Its look like what that guy say is true" Herobrine nodded as he stop using his power, its turn out the dream that Ethan have just now is under influence of herobrine power....