Duke and Vivian walked side by side on the broken and oppressive streets of Iron Rock City, whispering about their observations of the city.
Just as they were passing a crossroads, a round of shouts and the heavy drag of chains came from ahead.
They saw a group of fierce-looking Knights escorting a string of people bound with heavy chains.
These chains were made of Magic Metal, specifically used to bind Wizards, though they could also be used to bind others with Extraordinary Ability.
Essentially, these chains are a limit on energy methods; if you have enough physical strength, there's still a chance of breaking them.
This group's attire was not simple at first glance; they were likely people of wealth or influence before.
Being bound in chains also meant they hadn't been marked with the Slave Mark yet, which was why they were controlled in this way.
It made sense, as Iron Rock City had just been conquered, and much work remained to be done.
