Nick and Ember were dragged across the stone floor. The bright golden chains remained tightly wrapped around their bodies, leaving them unable to move.
Several corrupted mascots approached and reached out to drag them toward another gate. But the Pig Overseer lashed out with his chain whip, the sharp crack bringing them to an immediate halt.
"Don't touch them!" the Overseer roared, his metallic voice rasping with excitement. "This isn't ordinary material! They're both fresh stock, still brimming with strength and willpower! They'll provide His Lordship with an enormous sense of fullness!"
It stepped closer, its blood-red eyes looking down at Ember and Nick, who lay bound tightly on the floor. The foul stench radiating from its body spread through the air.
"He'll be very pleased..." the Pig Overseer whispered. "Two fresh, high-quality specimens like these... He'll never forget my gift."
