On the island of Santorini, under the endlessly bright sun, lived a rich merchant named Nicholas. He was known for his trading skills and unrivaled instinct for business deals. Nicholas was confident in himself and always achieved his goals. One day, while walking through the market, he saw a young and handsome slave who was being sold at auction. Even though Nicholas was not used to buying people, which was common on the island at that time, his attention was attracted by the exquisite beauty and delicate features of the slave.