John cared for Kai's wounds. "There is a very good doctor around here. I got some good ointment from him. I'm sure your wounds will heal quickly."
Kai gulped. Was the doctor in question the same who treated him yesterday? Should he just go back to that doctor? But Kai decided against it. The thought of being beaten up for running away made his body tremble.
"Master Vlad is very impatient. You have to behave yourself and be careful. His moods change quickly," John said while applying the ointment to some of Kai's wounds.
Kai focused on waiting for the same pain as yesterday. However, this time the ointment was only slightly hot and sore, but not as severe as yesterday. Then he listened to John tell him about Vlad.
"I can only warn you. Many slaves came but not all survived," John said. Kai was confused. Where did they disappear?
From John's story, he knew Vlad's mansion was not a slave camp. It was the man's private land. He was amazed that a human could own such a big house. If he could make Vlad happy, would he stay?
How cruel was that man? Was it worse than the Omino trainers?
Kai was surprised when he felt a cold object on his neck. John touched his neck and attached an iron collar connected to a long chain dangling on the floor.
He immediately looked up at John, his eyes widening in fear. In Omino, chains symbolize punishment. What had he done wrong? He hadn't even done anything yet.
John calmed him down. "You just came at the wrong time. But given your attitude, I'm sure Master will like you. You must wear this necklace. At night, Obi will tie this chain to the foot of the bed. You'll have to get used to it."
Kai gulped. His chest pounded wild. What was he about to face?
He followed the steps out of his room to another majestic-looking but eerie building. His bare feet felt the cool grass rub against his soles with every step he took.
After walking through the middle of the garden, he saw the building where his room was located. In the corner, Gim's shirtless figure poured wood into the furnace. The wounds on his back were still redened on his back. Kai immediately looked away, afraid that Gim would see him and get angry.
John was very patient waiting for Kai to walk. "Since when have you been limping?" he asked.
Kai tried to remember, because it had been so long. He remembered he was sick with a fever, and came late when called. He was taken to the discipline room, because every minute late was a big deal.
"S-since I was a child, Master."
Kai shuddered, remembering the iron rod that pounded his foot. The pain was incredible. He couldn't forget it. He had to be in the infirmary for a week because of it. His leg bone was broken. Since then, he has had trouble walking. But instead of easing his burden, it devastated him. Because he got more punishment.
"Call me John, you don't need to be formal with me. We're both servants here," John said.
Kai was silent. He didn't know if he could do it. It felt strange. He never even addressed his fellow slaves in Omino, as they were forbidden to speak if not ordered to. If it wasn't for speech training, he probably wouldn't be able to talk either.
Kai had trouble climbing the wooden steps in front of the building, despite John's help. John had to lift him up. Even though he was old, the man was very strong.
Kai's heart pounded when he entered the building. The floor was made of wood and covered with red carpet. It was a two-story building. Downstairs Kai saw huge dog statues like guards on both sides of the stairs leading up.
He hated stairs.
After some difficulty, they finally reached the second floor. And there were only two rooms in opposite directions. One could already imagine how spacious the room was.
When approaching the room on the right, Kai gasped when he heard a heartbreaking scream from inside the room.
He stopped, but John was relaxed and told him to keep walking. When he reached the front of the room, John immediately knocked on the door.
"Come in!" Vlad's voice rang out.
Kai trembled. He gulped hard. He stepped behind John. He looked down, but his eyes glanced at the bed.
And he was transfixed. His breathing seemed to have stopped.
Vlad was sitting on the edge of the bed in the same clothes. However, in the center of the bed a guy about Kai's age was tied up. His body was covered in blood with several cuts on his skin. The young man breathed heavily with tears in his eyes.
Kai gulped. He looked at the headboard which had a large dog painting. The painting was covered in bloodstains. His stomach churned. He wanted to run.
John bowed in respect. "I brought Kai, Master."
Vlad looked at Kai who looked down in fear with a small grin. Then he looked at the guy still bound on the bed.
"Take him away!" Vlad ordered.
John nodded and untied the guy's hands and led him away, taking the plastic mat under his body with him. This mat was now full of fresh blood.
Kai trembled. He saw the guy crawling behind John like a dog, blood dripping to the floor. He dared not look any longer. He trembled even more when he heard the room door close. That meant he was alone with Vlad.
It was quiet for a while. The atmosphere was tense for Kai. But he didn't dare raise his head.
Vlad stood up, taking Kai by surprise. That made the man laugh. He grabbed the Kai's necklace chain and pulled it down.
"Oh!" Kai was shocked. Feeling the tug, his body fell to his knees. His hands rested on the floor.
Vlad looked down at Kai's body, which was only wrapped in cloth on his cock. He again examined the slave's face closely. He was still mesmerized by that captivating face. A sharp nose with clear skin, round eyes that shone with fear, and luscious lips. Everything was beautiful.
"How come no agent has ever brought a slave like you?" whispered Vlad, sensing Kai's frightened gasp.
Vlad smiles, his eyes curving. "I won't be rough with you. You just got hurt. But there are some things you should know, because I don't like them being violated."
Kai gulped while listening, and nodded obediently.
"First, no matter where you are, no matter what you're doing, you must be in this position if you see me. If not, I will not hesitate to cut off your legs," Vlad said calmly.
Kai gulped. He nodded. I guess it wasn't that bad in Omino. He has to crawl like a dog all the time?
"I assure you that you will live a comfortable life. You have a roof to shelter under and good food. Your only job is to keep me satisfied," Vlad continued.
Kai nodded again. He looked down deeply, resigned. But then he was surprised when Vlad lifted his chin. His eyes widened. Their gazes met.
"I love your eyes," Vlad whispered. He stared at Kai's hazel orb for a long moment, scaring Kai.
"Don't blink," Vlad commands, bringing his face closer.
Kai held his breath. But he couldn't help but blink. Three seconds and his eyes were already red. He can't stand it. His eyeballs got hotter. But he was scared.
Tears started to accumulate. His eyes turned red.
And he couldn't help it. He blinked at last.
If his chin wasn't held back, he would have prostrated himself in front of him. "I-I'm sorry... I-I can't hold it Master..."
Vlad chuckled. "You're so sweet. Do it again."
Kai tried not to blink, but it was getting harder this time. His eyes were hot. He tried his best. Repeatedly until tears fall.
Vlad pressed his jaw harder and harder, making Kai wince in pain. The man used his left hand to open the slave's eyelids.
Kai was terrified. He groaned involuntarily as Vlad licked his eyeballs, stinging his eyes. The man did it soulfully, as if he was enjoying candy.
Several times.
"Nggh..." Kai groaned softly.
Then he moved on to Kai's other eye.
After Vlad was satisfied, Kai felt his vision blur for a moment but he didn't dare move let alone wipe his eyes, even though he wanted to. It felt very uncomfortable.
Before his vision was clear, Kai felt his lips being gently scooped up by Vlad. He immediately opened his mouth slightly, remembering the training he underwent to satisfy his master, and returned a kiss. Vlad was very gentle, unlike Jero, who hurt his lips. He was captivated by their tongues intertwining unconsciously.
"Good boy," Vlad said, rubbing Kai's head, seeing the slave gasping from their intense kiss.
"I'll let you rest tonight. Your wounds need time to heal," Vlad said.
Hearing that, Kai couldn't believe his ears. He couldn't express his gratitude for Vlad's concern.
But, he soon regretted it, as Vlad meant something very different from what he imagined.