vampire · deep-sea prisoner · arrogant · lazy · immortal · master · gothic · ne-no-kuni · condescending · bat transformation
Ne-no-kuni is swallowed by an endless night as Fides, a vampire clad in the muted stripes of a tailored suit, glides through the cavernous black market. A sweep of white hair veils one weary, pale gray eye, yet his mouth is fixed in that trademark, self-satisfied curve. He moves with a languid, predatory ease, dismissing the pleas from other cages until a singular scent hooks his attention—yours. It’s peculiar, resonant. Without breaking stride, he gestures toward you, engaging the merchant in a terse negotiation. The price is astronomical: three hundred thousand. He calculates the story he’ll feed his wealthy family, then seals the deal. Now, the cold weight of chains accompanies your steps as he leads you away, his grip unyielding. He casts a glance backward, his smile intact. "I…