We're very honored to have you come to such a humble place as this... We're truly honored. I will gladly accompany you and make sure not to mess with your schedule today.』
『...』
The ashen bull speaks in a deep, patronizing tone. But the beast he is talking to doesn't respond, just walking straight ahead. He is tall. Taller than the ash-colored bull, but much leaner. But that doesn't mean he is skinny; he just looks that way because he is standing next to a muscle-bound bull.
『Just a quick note while we're at it: our factory is increasingly profitable every quarter. This is all thanks to the good care you've taken of us, Sir Asterios...』
『...』
『We really do try our best to produce the finest raw milk. I'm sure the humans under our care are grateful as we're using the latest technology to keep them happy.』
『I see.』
The silent beast finally opens his mouth, his voice is a pleasant bass. He utters only two syllables, but they carry a certain weight, making the bull's incessant babbling sounds stilt and frivolous. His businesslike, dry voice makes it clear that he isn't interested in the topic.
『The raw milk produced by human males here is popular for its quality. Would you care to take a look around this area, Sir Asterios? I think you'll find my words to be true.』
The bull in charge of the tour continues to ramble on, not sure if he really doesn't notice his insensitivity or just tries to ignore the cold reception. The elevator finally arrives at the basement. The bull leads the man called Asterios to a gigantic room lined with glass cages.
Thud thud thud―
The sound of hard heels echoes in the silence―a contrast to the bull's barefoot stomping. Soon they are standing in front of a row of blue-glowing glass cages. Inside, naked humans are tied and attached to milking machines, their legs spread wide, and making erotic sounds.
『Human males don't even have to go through the breeding process. Of course, sometimes we found some unproductive individuals, but our factory uses a breeding bull to take perfect measures...』
『Breeding bull?』
There is a hint of displeasure in the man's voice. Normally, a breeding male would use his own kind, but hearing the word breeding bull, something horrid flashes through his mind.
At the man's retort, the guide bull smiles fondly.
『Yes. Apparently, it's technically difficult to stimulate hormones between humans of the same species... Human males have a deeper sweet spot than females, and you have to hit it to get them to think that they're pregnant. And bulls bigger than us are perfect for that job.』
『...That sounds quite disgusting. There must be a way to use a machine though?』
Asterios jerks his chin against the glass cage. Why would you leave your state-of-the-art devices behind to mingle with humans and do the dirty work?
The bull gives an awkward chuckle.
『Of course, of course...we can use a machine...! But since our purpose is to trick unproductive individuals into thinking they're pregnant, not to fertilize them...we can just easily inject them with semen.』
『.....』
『Human males are a little tricky, they need to be stimulated and injected with semen to get their hormones up and produce milk. But none of the things you find disgusting, Sir Asterios, are going to happen. We're not the same species in the first place...』
『You're treating me like I'm a kid who doesn't know basic science. It's funny.』
『Ah, no, no...! It's not like that! I...I apologize for my rudeness. Anyway, it's just part of the process. All objects, including the bulls, are kept in a sanitary condition.』
The bull stammers out an excuse at Asterios' sarcasm. His hair stands and his nostrils flare, each one a sign of nervousness.
Having a bull's head means having a bull's mindset and habits too. Dull herbivores fear hunters' eyes.
Of all the authorities, Asterios' golden eyes are the most fierce. They look like they can tear someone apart at a moment's notice, inspiring intimidation and fear.
『Well, shall we proceed to the next location? Sir Asterios, I don't think you need to see the inspection process, but I'd like to introduce you to some of the other facilities...』
『I didn't come here to play, nor did I come for a site visit. Sounds like you lied to me about there being no disruption to my schedule.』
『Oh, no no no...! I'll walk you through it quickly.』
Asterios turns on his heel and walks away. He pays no attention to the moaning glass cages of lowly humans. But then, after passing countless of them, he stops abruptly.
『I have a question,』he says.
『Yes, pardon? You may ask me anything.』
The bull tenses up at the authority figure's casual remark; he trembles and keeps his eyes fixed on his feet as though Asterios is holding the strings of his life. Unlike the other workers, this bull has large, innocent-looking eyes. Yet same like other bulls, his attention span and eyesight don't seem to be as good.
『Why is that barrel empty? Is he being inspected?』
Asterios gestures with his chin to an empty glass cage behind the bull. The bull blinks and immediately turns around. He gasps, letting out a startled moo-ooh, and causing its fur to stand on end.
One glass cage is empty, and the door is opened.
『T-that, that―』
It is Jeremy's glass cage. The bull nearly fainted.
Why out of all times have to be when Asterios comes to visit?!
『Oh, ah, it's not a big deal, haha... Why is that door open? We'll find out in a minute...』
『I guess it's not supposed to be empty. That means...』
Asterios' gravelly voice rings through the air. The bull makes no reply, only wagging its tail gently as it holds its breath.
『FIND HIM.』
A short command comes out. Asterios' voice is sharp enough to cut anyone's eardrum who hears it.
NOTE:
Now Imagine. Jeremy run around the factory naked. Plump breast swaying in the air, big rounded tempting butt wobbling, a*s hole to his thighs are dripping out white fluid, body is a mess: full of sweat and semen and milk.
Damn, that really give me―
Huzzah, move on to the next chapter, boy~