The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty

About The Hungry Lamb: Traveling in the Late Ming Dynasty APK

In the tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, where rural poverty and foreign threats ravaged the land during Chongzhen’s Reign (A.D. 1628-1644), hope seemed lost. Yet, amidst this chaos, a gripping visual novel unfolds. The Hungry Lamb transports players across ancient China, weaving a dark yet captivating narrative inspired by traditional Chinese art with modern animation.

Storyline and Setting

During this era of unyielding hardship and foreign invasions, coupled with the devastating Little Ice Age, the Ming court implemented brutal policies that led to widespread famine and multiple rebellions. Amidst this backdrop, an unsavory merchant commissions Liang the bandit and his companion to escort four girls to a wealthy lord in Luoyang. The journey takes them through treacherous landscapes like Huazhou, Wenxiang, and Shanzhou, each region filled with hidden dangers.

The Journey’s Hidden Truths

Liang initially believes that the girls will be sold to the wealthy lord as adopted daughters, starting anew in Luoyang. However, one of the four girls named “Sui” reveals a sinister truth: their destination is not a haven, but a den of horrors. The lord, a monstrous swine demon, has practiced devouring young ladies for over a thousand years. Each year on his birthday, human traffickers are dispatched to abduct innocent girls from Shan in celebration of his special day.

A Desperate Quest for Justice

Sui hopes that Liang will end the escort and join her in assassinating the swine demon to avenge her sister and countless others who have fallen victim to his appetite. Liang is torn between his initial intentions and Sui’s desperate plea for help. Throughout their perilous journey, Liang gathers information, unravels the truth about the demon’s reign, and makes decisions that will shape their fate as they confront unspeakable horrors.