Next Mother of my Children

"For now, you can stay in here until you familiarize yourself with the environment. It's a small room, but it's comfortable. The bathroom is the door to your left. I suggest you rest early for tonight."

"Why are you doing this?" Ava asked.

"Doing what?"

"Helping me?"

"Ah… dear adventurer, you might not know this but people like you help the locals a lot. I am talking about guarding the boundaries against demons. Most adventurers who came here… are good people."

"Good people?"

"Yes."

Ava nodded. "Alright. Thank you so much." Ava walked inside the room and smiled at the old woman. Then she lie down and stared at the wooden ceiling. The room was warm and cozy, just like the woman said. She turned her eyes towards the window. It was still daytime.

Should she… take a quick nap?

…..

Ava's eyes were closed, her breathing was calm as three people walked toward her bed.

"Are you sure she's asleep?"