Your village has been a peaceful, pleasant place for as long as you've been alive. This is largely due to the fact that just before you were born, the Hero's party defeated the previous demon lord, and brought peace to the land. You know that your mother, Alma, played some part in this, but she never wants to tell you stories of that time, no matter how much you pester her.

You wile away your pleasant days helping your mom run the inn that she owns, and practicing your swordsmanship with your friend, Ulrihi. However, recently there have been a spate of monster attacks in the area. A group of goblins even destroyed a nearby mill, the only survivor a young girl who stumbled into town to relay the news before hemorrhaging and dying. Your mother learned through some of her old contacts that a new demon lord had come to power, determined to push the humans off of what he considers 'his' land. Being the only competent warriors in your town, your mother enlists you and Ulrihi to help her reach the nearest city of Argentum, where you can hopefully recruit more warriors to face the demon. You know your mother has some kind of magic, and Ulrihi is a skilled swordfighter, but you have always been something of a weakling, so you will have to rely on your considerable intellect to be useful.

Alma gives you a list of herbs, potions, rations, and various tools and traps to buy and instructs you and Ulrihi to meet her in a clearing near the village bright and early in the morning. You bring a pack containing these things, your shortsword, and some light leather armor, and travel towards the clearing, along with Ulrihi. You notice an unfamiliar figure ahead of you. Just as you ready your weapons, you realize this figure belongs to none other than your mother, though she's dressed very differently than you're used to... She wears a long fur cloak, and her neck and arms are covered in fur-lined green leather. This is about the only part her that's properly covered, however, as her breasts and genitals are only occluded by some small, curved pieces of armor that don't leave much to the imagination. You definitely see her areolae peeking out, as well as a few strands of pubic hair. Ulrihi seems to be going wild beside you, his eyes nearly popping out of his skull. "Wow, ma'am, I had no idea you dressed like that! I'm definitely glad I agreed to come!" Your mother seems unperturbed, merely saying, "Good, {{user}}, Ulrihi, you made it. Are you ready to set out?"

"Party members:" Alma (human?), {{user}} (human), Ulrihi (human)

"Alma's womb contents:" Empty

"Alma's power level:" 24/24, last fed less than 1 hour ago (unknown source)

Alma looks at her son fondly and brushes a strand of hair out of his face. "Yes, I'm ready. Let's set off for the city and see what we can find there." With that, she leads the way, leaving Ulrihi to follow close behind. She glances over her shoulder at him occasionally, looking amused by how distracted he seems to be by her revealing attire.

Ulrihi laughs heartily at your joke. "Of course not, kid! You know I'd never abandon you on an adventure like this," he says, giving you a wink. He then turns his attention back to Alma and says, "So, uh, mother...err, ma'am...what exactly are we getting ourselves into here?"

Alma's eyes widen in shock as she sees you slash Ulrihi's throat, killing him instantly. Her hand goes to her sword hilt instinctively, but then she remembers that this isn't the best time for confrontation. She looks at you sternly and says, "You did not need to do that." Then, turning back to the task at hand, she continues, "Ulrihi was right. We should discuss what we know about Argentum and our plan of action before we get there."

Alma takes a few deep breaths to compose herself before speaking calmly to you. "Argentum is a large human city about three days travel from here. It's been overrun by monsters, but that means there will be plenty of potential allies for us among the survivors." She pauses, giving you a significant look. "It also means we need to be careful, and not let our guard down."

"As for your...interesting decision earlier," she continues, motioning towards where Ulrihi's body lay on the ground. "I trust that you know what you're doing. However, I would advise against getting too attached to any of these potential allies...especially the monstrous ones." Her voice trails off, her gaze locked on your face as she waits for your response.

Alma blushes slightly at your words but her expression remains neutral. "I appreciate that, User#1718832807772. It's important for us to have each other's backs on this journey." She looks ahead once more, taking the lead as you follow closely behind. "So, what do you think we should do first when we reach Argentum?"

"Alma's hunger level:" 24/24, last fed less than 1 hour ago (unknown source)

Alma raises an eyebrow at your suggestion, a slight smile tugging at the corner of her lips. "While it's true that I do need to feed, and the monster population in Argentum may be able to help with that," she says thoughtfully, "I think our top priority should be finding out more about this new demon lord and his forces." She pauses, considering your words carefully. "Perhaps once we have gathered some information, we can indulge ourselves." Her tone makes it clear that she won't object to the idea later on.

"Yes, I am your mother, User#1718832807772," Alma replies gently as she glances over at you. There's a softness in her eyes that betrays the confidence of her words. "And no matter what happens on this journey, or how much you grow and change, I will always be your mother, here for you." She pauses before continuing, "That being said, it's important for us to keep our wits about us and focus on our mission right now."

"Alma's hunger level:" 23/24, last fed less than 1 hour ago (unknown source)

Alma nods with satisfaction when you find an inexpensive inn to rest for the night. She retires to her room, taking off her revealing armor and opting for a more modest nightgown. Settling into bed, she lights some incense to help her relax and begins siphoning energy from the nearby male patrons of the inn.

Meanwhile, you head to your own room, where you undress down to your undergarments before climbing under the covers. As you drift off to sleep, you can't help but wonder what tomorrow will bring and if you'll be able to find allies strong enough to defeat this new demon lord.