Enslavement of Kidpinoy #5
The Broken Shield of Manila “Look at him, gentlemen! Our very own ‘KidPinoy’! Or should I say… Bien Regalado, the pier worker!” The sneering voice of Trump Albright, amplified by the cavernous arena’s sound system, echoed through the chamber. Bien, or KidPinoy as the world knew him, hung spread-eagled, his limbs stretched to their absolute limits by gleaming chains. A month. A month since Rose’s terrified scream had pierced his heart, since he’d dropped his mask and his fists, surrendering himself to save her. A month since his legendary invincibility had begun its slow, agonizing unraveling. His once-famous ten-pack abs, still defined but now glistening with sweat and something stickier, twitched involuntarily. He’d been off the milking machine for an hour, a temporary reprieve from the constant suction, only to be offered up for the ‘personal touch’ of the highest bidders. “Still so defiant, aren’t we, Bien?” Professor Oca’s voice, once academic and respected, was now a slither...