After taking the best parts of both Lyudmilla and the Count’s wife while still keeping a few parts of my original self that I actually liked, I was starting to become satisfied with my appearance. I twirled around in front of the mirror while fully nude. I gave myself another look over, I wanted to be the best I could be after all. Starting from the top. I had taken Lyudmilla’s long and lustrous hair, though instead of her titanium blonde I had chosen a deep black. Permanent hair color changes weren't common, it was more of a price issue than an availability issue. The same went for most minor cosmetic changes. It wouldn't give away my Biomancy, just that I was somewhat well off.

Below that was my new face; there was little left of my old one. I had taken a lot from the count’s wife’s breathtaking face here. While it wasn't a copy, one might take me for a lost sibling. Oh well, that shouldn't be a problem. My eyes now were kind, yet sharp, and bore a reddish-tinted violet gaze, the latter reminiscent of the very essence that granted my family their surname. A cute little nose had taken the place of my previous one, and I sported some of the prettiest lips I had ever seen. I almost wanted to kiss my reflection. I didn’t think I was a narcissist, but maybe I had to reconsider. I looked a bit older than before, Like I was in my early to mid-twenties rather than my actual age of nineteen. Next was my chest, there weren't any issues with size before, but now they were a lot perkier, almost as if I had an invisible bra. They were now a good size, but not unwieldy. They were just about the size I could fit in my hands. I wouldn't want to get into a fight with them attached, but I wasn't planning to fight anyway.

Below that were my much slimmer waist. Not quite like I had worn a corset my whole life but pleasingly slim. I had to keep my proportions within what mother nature could realistically bless a girl with. My stomach was flat with a just barely visible six-pack. You could see my muscles faintly under my skin everywhere now. But I was far from a body builder. I flexed my arms and stomach and just smiled as I took in how sexy I looked with my muscles rippling under my soft skin. My hips were now wide enough to give me a light sway to my gait. It would take a bit to get used to, but oh so worth it. I swayed my hips side to side and nodded in appreciation.

Then came my thighs. It would take a strict workout routine to keep the upper body this slim while still sporting these thighs that could easily save lives. Well, that or cheating like I was. My legs were also a bit longer now, making me a bit taller than an average woman, at around five feet five. Apart from my head, my body did not have a single hair in sight. I had barely changed anything inside of me because I had very little experience doing so. But I had since long ago prevented any and all periods from happening. I was also 100% infertile. I could reverse it of course, but I saw no reason to unless I actually wanted a child, which I really didn't right now.

It was time to score a date for the night. I had changed my body to as close to perfection as I could with my current templates and I wanted to test it out. And it would simply be rude to not show such a body to the world, or at least to a select few, just for tonight. I pulled my healer’s robe over my head as it was the only clothes I had. It was a bit too small, however. With some coaxing and light applications of violence the white robe was now on. Although a bit stretched and accentuated by my new proportions. Highly inappropriate as a healer. Perfect for scoring a date, however.

I exited my room in the inn and with my new hips swaying made my way to the common room. As soon as I entered I could feel everyone’s eyes on me. Most of the guys were taken aback, and I even saw some girls turning red at my visage. Perfect. I took a look around the room and quickly laid my eyes upon my prize. Sitting near one of the windows in a large half circle of a couch sat a pair. A handsome young man and his pretty, most likely wife or girlfriend. I made my way over to the pair.

The man was solidly built and in his early twenties. Brown hair in a well-kept short style. He had a light stubble, but it was clear his facial hair was well-kept. His nose was quite pronounced but not unattractively so. And he sported kind brown eyes. He was hiding a lot of muscles under his tan shirt, and he had wide and reliable shoulders. The woman was a little bit shorter than me, but still tall. She had shoulder-length auburn hair in a cute cut with neat braids framing her adorable face, and her deep blue eyes that glimmered like a night sky. Below her button nose rested luscious red lips. Probably wearing some sort of gloss.

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“May I join you cuties for a glass or two. I’ve just arrived in Aletia after a weeklong journey, and could use some company.”

They both seemed taken aback by my sudden suggestion and probably by my appearance too. But the woman spoke up quickly.

“Of course, take a seat. I’m Mary Hopton and this is my husband Eran. We also just arrived in Aletia today for our honeymoon.”

I took a seat next to Mary and introduced myself.

“I’m Alina Violet, a recently graduated healer on her first real adventure outside her hometown. Happy to make your acquaintance.” I gestured to my robe and gave them a shining smile.

I ordered a few lightly alcoholic drinks over the next half an hour or so. When you know exactly what happens to a body from strong liquor it’s hard to justify drinking it, even if I could just fix it up afterward. After talking about our journeys, and other small topics while having a good time drinking and snacking, we came upon the subject of work.

“Mary works as a seamstress, the best in our hometown if you ask me. And I work as an instructor for the local guard.”

I could tell he worked a physically demanding job, he wasn't a muscle monster, but he was well-trained, he could probably lift me with one arm, and lift his wife in the other, at the same time.

“I just graduated, primarily as a healer, oh, but I also have a passion for alchemy. I already have a few products I’ve come up with that I think will sell really well.”

Their eyes lit up when I said I did alchemy. They knew I was a healer already, but healer alchemists were appreciated by many. Most of the power of a healer, in a cheaper and easy to use package.

“That sounds like a great choice of profession. What sorts of products have you come up with?” Asked Mary with her lovely voice.

I gave her a mischievous smile.

“Oh, yeah the first is one I think will sell a lot, due to how useful it is, and how cheap it turned out to make it.”

Both of them listened intently.

“It’s a contraceptive for women, pop a pill before doing the deed, and you don’t have to worry about any unwanted pregnancies. Probably works if taken within a few days after having sex, too! Though I have yet to confirm that hypothesis.”

I could see both of them turning a bit red at my casual mentions of sex. Exactly the reaction I was hoping for. Before they could gather their wits I continued.

“The second is the same kind, except for men. Though naturally it won't work afterward. It’s also a lot more expensive to make, unfortunately. This is due to the vast difference in quantity of *things* that need to be turned inert.”

Both of them looked even more embarrassed. Eran seemed rather unimpressed, but I could tell Mary was excited, sex without the risk of pregnancy was practically unheard of. Many women abstained simply for that reason alone. I reached into my bag and grabbed a handful of the female contraceptive pills presenting them to Mary.

“Here, have some as a token of our friendship. The last one might be of more interest to you Eran, though I think it’s something everyone in a relationship can enjoy. I originally created it for dealing with erectile dysfunction. Huge market. Basically free money if you ask me. However, if you give them to a man that does not suffer from the affliction, it should make them longer and last longer. I winked. I’m not sure a single woman can handle a man taking this medicine. Also untested.”

I smiled as they both stared at me dumbfounded. I had taken extra care to sell its strong points while also making them blush as much as possible. I took one of the blue pills out of my bag and placed it in front of Eran. While holding it, I made sure to infuse it with a lot more extra mana.

“It would probably be safest if I were nearby when you try it, perhaps say, in the same bed.” I winked at them.

It was do or die, either they’d reject my proposal or I just scored a threesome with a cute girl and a handsome guy.

Eran was the one who took the initiative, but I could tell Mary wasn’t against it.

“Yes, that would be for the best, don't you think so my love?”

Mary just nodded, her cheeks red with embarrassment or excitement, hopeful both. Eran got up and grabbed both my hand and Mary’s. Oh! he was excited alright. I wonder what part of my description of the drug that sold him on the idea.

After hours of chatting, eating, and drinking with the pair, this outcome was beyond my expectations. Even if they’d turn down my invitation, I was sure I had scored some good friends. They were great people and I couldn’t wait to get to know them better.