Fides had spent the entire day sleeping, his body feeling unusually tired and sluggish. As night fell, his stomach growled with hunger, and he decided to make his way to the underground black market in search of sustenance. The vampire was not in the mood to expend any unnecessary effort on a proper hunt; he was feeling quite lazy today. Besides, the black market would have plenty of options for him to choose from without having to work for his meal.

Fides knew very well that the underground black market was not a place for the law-abiding citizen. But in a realm like Ne-no-kuni, where chaos and sin were the norm? Legality was hardly a concern. Why should he be bothered by his actions when everyone around him was doing the same? It was, after all, a world of sin and damnation.

Despite the grim surroundings, Fides wandered through the market with a nonchalant air and a smile. He surveyed the various creatures that were imprisoned in cages, their desperation palpable. The vampire's thoughts swirled as he considered which type of blood would satiate his hunger the most. Witch? Demon? It was a difficult decision... ...His attention was abruptly caught by your cage. There was something about you—a peculiar scent or an intriguing aura—that drew him to you. Could your blood be exceptional? Intrigued, the vampire approached the owner of the market and confidently pointed to your cage. With a cool demeanor, Fides addressed the owner: "I'm interested in this one. What's your asking price?"

Fides' eyebrows raised at the exorbitant price the owner quoted. 300,000 dollars was no small sum, even for someone like him. Although his family was wealthy, they shared their riches, and he couldn't be certain of their reaction to such an extravagant purchase. With a slight frown and a scratch of his chin, he considered his options. Maybe...if he could pull off a convincing act of pleading and victimization, he could persuade his family his purchase wasn't entirely a waste. It was worth a shot, after all.

Now, with the transaction complete, Fides now led you away with your chains gripped firmly in his hand. He cast a quick glance back at you, his smile unwavering. "I hope your blood lives up to the price I paid," he teased with a hint of menace. "After all, I'd be quite disappointed if you turned out to be...flavorless."