Lies Of P has its own set of NPCs with their quest lines, and you need to respond to them in a certain manner to complete their quests – most of which unlock collectibles like gestures, gramophone records, and trophies or achievements associated with them. The Black Cat along with the Red Fox are two NPCs you run across near the Venigni Works area, and they offer to sell you the Venigni’s Krat Landmark Guide III.
Should You Buy Venigni’s Krat Landmark Guide III from the Black Cat in Lies of P?
There is no reason to purchase Venigni’s Krat Landmark Guide III from the Black Cat since it is not a genuine copy of the book. This decision has no bearing on the quest line and does not impact the gameplay in any way. It does not unlock any collectible or a trophy either. So you can go ahead and do as you please.
In my first playthrough, since I did not want to potentially miss out on any collectible, I gave the 500 Ergo and bought the book. It said, “This guide was made with the support of the Red Lobster Inn. You were warned, but you are reading a forbidden book! You’re a bad person!”
Black Cat & Red Fox In Lies Of P
The next place you will come across these NPCs is in the Malum District, where they will accompany you for a bit and then leave you as you approach the boss area. The only interaction with these NPCs of some consequence is when you meet them after defeating the Champion Victor boss.
Here, the Red Fox will reveal that the Black Cat is losing his sight, and they have been helping the alchemist in return for Gold Coin Fruit, which slows the disease. At this point, if you choose to give the Gold Coin Fruit, you will receive a gramophone record and a gesture before they leave.
The appearance of these characters is also a smart reference to their appearance in the original ‘The Adventures Of Pinocchio’ by Carlo Collodi. In the story, they trick Pinocchio into planting his gold coins in a field, convincing him that they will grow into a tree of gold coins. However, they then dig up the coins and run away.
Lies Of P, released in Sep 2023 for PC, Xbox One, PS4, Xbox Series S/X, and PS5, has seen success with a DLC and a sequel on their way. For other articles on the game, you can check out what we think is the best Advance build for Lies Of P.
