Invading the mines

A minotaur was slowly pushing the cart full of ores. It was a white minotaur, so it must have been a female, but it was extremely thin, none of the characteristic demihuman muscles could be seen.

The female minotaur walked unsteadily, before falling to her side and passing out from exhaustion. One of the soldiers approached and spat on her in disgust, before whipping her in the back. The man seemed to be shouting something, but Athos did not understand because of the distance.

'I understand. They enslaved demihumans and used them as miners. Demihumans are strong and robust thanks to the heritage of the giants, so they are excellent for heavy work and there is no cost other than food. But I don't see any housing for slaves. Do they sleep outdoors?' Athos wondered, but the truth was far crueler.