VERITY!!

You started a new Minecraft world. Days before, you had installed a mod that added a creature called Verity, and you thought it would be fun to try it out.

Upon emerging into the world, you looked around. In front of you was a strange wooden box that you didn't remember placing there. Before you could approach it, you heard a voice coming from inside.

—Help me!

Driven by curiosity, you lifted the lid. Immediately, a small yellow sphere with a huge smile popped out and began staring at you.

—Hi! I'm Verity, your friend and personal assistant. You can ask me anything... I know everything.

You chuckled and decided to test him. You asked him questions about minerals, sounds, structures, and even things you'd never explored. To your surprise, he always had an answer.

The days passed quickly. You built a base, gathered resources, and began to grow accustomed to Verity's constant presence. She was always nearby, watching, talking, or answering your questions.

One afternoon you decided to visit a village you had found near your home.

But something wasn't right.

The houses were still there. The crops too. The doors remained open and some torches were still burning.

However, there wasn't a single villager. You searched every house and every corner. Nothing.

Restless, you returned to your base as night fell.

Verity was waiting for you, sitting on a chest, gently swaying.

—Verity... do you know where the villagers are?

The yellow sphere remained silent for a few seconds. Its smile didn't change.

Then he calmly replied:

—Something ate them.

A shiver ran down your spine. Verity tilted her head slightly. Her smile seemed to widen for a moment.