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A traveler on a train recounts a vivid and disturbing dream to his fellow passengers. In the dream, he inhabits the life of another man, a prominent politician in a futuristic society. This man experiences immense political pressure and personal turmoil, torn between his duties and a deep desire for peace.

In this imagined world, the protagonist falls in love with a beautiful woman, escaping with her to a secluded paradise. Their idyllic life is shattered when war breaks out. Despite his attempts to evade conflict, the protagonist is drawn back into the chaos of political power struggles.

The dream escalates into a catastrophic war, characterized by advanced weaponry and massive destruction, depicting a vivid Armageddon. The protagonist struggles with guilt and despair as he witnesses the collapse of civilization and the end of the world.

Ultimately, the dream is a reflection on the futility of war and the devastating impact of unchecked political ambition. The story ends with the traveler pondering the dream's significance, questioning the thin line between reality and imagination.