After leaving the dungeon, Pef remembered his promise to 'visit' some famous stores, and 'test' their products for free.

However, driving a vehicle was skill that took time to learn. And a few crashes.

*You have stolen a Ducati Panigale. +300 Exp.

*Your Jumping skill has reached lvl 3.

*Aura Body has reached level 5.

*You have stolen a Ducati SuperSport +500 Exp

*Your Landing skill has reached lvl 2.

*You have learned the skill Motorcycling.

*You have stolen a Bugatti Veyron. +2000 Exp.

*Your Regeneration has reached level 10.

*Aura Body has reached level 6. You have adapted to Fire.

You have stolen a Ferrari SF90. +3000 Exp.

You have learning the skill Driving

*Aura Body has reached lvl 7.

*Your Regeneration has reached level 11.

*You have stolen a Lamborghini Aventador.+3000 Exp.

*Your Driving skill has reached level 3.

*You have stolen 38 Armani suits. You have stolen 22 Versace suits. You have stolen 14 sets of body armor.

*You have stolen 787 pairs of Prada shoes.

*You have stolen 1337 types of perfume.

Your Stealing skill has reached level 8.

*You have become immune to perfume. K9 units can still find you, even invisible.

Pef waved off the annoying notifications.

"So I never driven a car before... But I learned!" he muttered with a grin.

It wasn't so hard, if you kept the speedometer under 400. Who even designed those cars to reach 500 KPH?

'Still, I should do something about the smell. Who knew original brand perfumes were so strong?' Pef muttered inward.

Then, he proceeded to buy himself a house, using the helpful gold forgotten by some forgetful Roman landlord in a dungeon.

*You have purchased a modern villa on the Via Apia. You have paid 20000 gold, in Roman Denarii.

*You have bribed a lawyer. You have paid 11000 Euros in cash.

*You have hired a lawyer. You have paid 1000 Euros in cash.

*You have acquired a new legal name. Your lawyer has all the details.

'But where else would I find my own place, with a fitness hall, an underground garage and a pool?'

*You have marked your villa with a Heartstone. You may return to your home from anywhere, once per week.

*You have showered 4 times in a row.

*The Overly-perfumed debuff was cleansed. Teen spirits never smelled so strong.

Ding! Ding! Dong.

*That's the door.

"Oh, right! Interviews for a maid position." Pef exclaimed as he remembered telling the lawyer to recruit a few girls for his mansion.

With a glance in the crystal mirror, and confirmed he looked the part of a rich playboy, Pef opened the door.

Five pretty and soon hard working women waited in front of the villa.

"Come in ladies" He said politely, and gestured at them to enter.

Soon, they arrived in the enormous living room, still furnished by the former occupant. A retired footballer or such.

With a glance, he could read their bios in their Observe window. Two of them stood out.

*Sonia Tonero

Age 25. 90-66-85

Status: eager, impressed, ready.

*Lucia di Medici

Age 39. Level 72 Witch.

Status: paranoid, impressed, charmed.

"Sonia, was it?" he asked pleasantly.

"Yes, signore?" the girl said at once, her bountiful chest quivering with emotion.

"You're hired. Go explore the house, and learn where the things are. And pick a room for yourself."

"Ah, already? I mean, that's great!" the young brunette exclaimed happily and left to explore.

With a blinding smile, Pef turned towards the rest of applicants.

"Lucia, you're not fit for a maid. But stay a moment, we may find something else for you." he said politely, then turned towards the other three women. "Here, 200 Euros for each of you. And don't come back." Pef said more sternly, and ushered the hookers out the door.

"So, you're a mage, after all..." the witch commented aptly. Her black Gucci dress was rather well filled too. A bit too plump...

"I'm just a Nice Guy. Sure, I have a few talents, but so do you, Miss Lucia." Pef argued in a gentle tone.

*Seduction roll 51. Lucia is no longer paranoid.

'Really? I roll a 1?' Pef yelled inward. The other 50 points came from his bonuses.

"Indeed you do. But then, the Templars wouldn't be looking for you for no reason." the witch mused while examining Pef from head(blonde) to suit(Armani) to shoes(Prada).

"We had a few differences of opinion. They wanted to drain my blood, and I objected." Pef said with a shrug.

"Hmmm. Your blood? Special properties in this blood of yours, perhaps?" Lucia asked curious.

"I heal very fast. My magic powers are very new otherwise..." he explained with a smile, while inviting the woman to sit on a modern couch, in front of him.

The witch tapped her full lips with a thinking pose. "Nothing else? Can you see through walls or clothes, perhaps?" she asked while breathing deeply, and attracting Pef's eyes to her C sized bust.

"When I'm in danger, I can see in slow motion." Pef offered with a raised eyebrow.

"Hmmm. Not what I'm looking for, then. But Mystic eyes are rather rare..." she whispered to herself.

"There was another woman in that hospital. She said I have these mystic eyes, before we parted..." Pef mused softly, eyes darting towards the pool.

Sonia was already testing the water. Well, it was a rather hot day outside.

"Ah yes. Asian girl, with magic hands. She is also on the wanted list..." Lucia remembered with a frown.

"Anyways. You're a capable magic user, right? Could I hire you for some lessons?" Pef asked with a winning smile.

Lucia tilted her head, looking with new eyes at our hero. She twirled a lock of black hair in her hand.

"Money isn't of much use to me. Unless you're secretly a billionaire?" she replied dismissively.

"Not yet. But, I can obtain some rare magical artifacts, that aren't even on the market." he explained politely.

Lucia grinned affably. "Show me!"

And so, Pef got the showcase some drops from the dungeons. Armor and swords were no use.

"This Elixir. It can cure any illness!" Lucia almost yelled. She certainly seem to want it. A lot.

"Worth your time?" Pef wondered calmly.

Lucia sighed softly. "You're too nice for the Abyss, Pef. This potion is worth 50 millions. But perhaps if I train you, you might live another decade. But I can only stay one month, I really need a job and cash..."

*Lucia has become your Ally.

*Relationship with Lucia is now 1. (Pity)

*You have gained +1 Kharma. Lucky bastard.

Pef smiled in ecstasy. "Excellent news, dear Lucia. Choose any room you want."

"This maid of yours better know how to cook, my apprentice. I'll have my familiar bring my things over." Lucia said in a commanding tone, as she left to explore the villa as well.

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Pef woke up feeling in 9th heaven.

*You have slept in your bed. HP, MP and Stamina restored.

*Relationship with Sonia has reached 21 (Favored)

Slurp! Slurp!

Laying on his back, he grinned at new life.

Then he lowered a hand to pat Sonia on her head.

"Good morning, Sonia."

"M-mmmm" she answered politely.

A dozen minutes later, he offered his maid her daily bonus, in ambrosia.

"Go and make breakfast now."

"Of course, Master!" Sonia replied, licking her fingers.

*You have gained +1 Charisma.

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"What I was thinking was, if I heal very fast, then my muscles will become much stronger with training." Pef explained as he began pilling hundreds of kilograms on the lift bar.

*You have trained in the gym for 6 hours. You have consumed all available Stamina.

*Strength gains +1 attribute.

With a groan of tiredness, Pef leaned back on the work bench.

"I'll have to make new barbels. 900 Kilograms are too light now...." he muttered in disbelief.

"Well. I know Druids are even stronger, but I never seen a human withstand so much effort." Lucia said while sipping some water and pedaling on the bicycle again.

She had started training her body as well, after getting back in shape with the Elixir.

And her body was starting slowly to shape up, getting more toned and muscled, although she wasn't anywhere near as strong as Pef.

"Well, if you become even more fit and beautiful, I might have to start courting you, my dear witch."

"Ahhh. Stop it, you silly. What, is Sonia not enough for you?" Lucia exclaimed with a tinge of blushing. From all that effort.

*Relationship with Lucia has reached 11 (Accepted)

"I like Sonia a lot. But she is my meat steak. You could be the strawberry ice cream." Pef added playfully.

"I see. So you want to train with Ice spells today." she answered with a grin.

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For a month, Pef trained his body and magic, getting used with his new powers.

*You have gained +1 Strength. You have reached 20 Strength.

*You have chosen 'In corpore sano' skill. You gain +10 percent Strength and Stamina.

*You have learned Bodybuilder skill. You gain +5 Strength.

*You have gained Lesser Mana Affinity. You gain +10 percent Magic control and speed.

*You have learned Silent casting. You no longer need to voice your spells out loud.

*You have gained +1 Magic.

The witch's magic training added more spells to his inventory, although not the usual wizard spells.

*You have learned Poison cloud. Radius 3 meters. Costs 30 MP. This poison does not affect you.

*You have learned Acid fog. Radius 10 meters. Costs 100 MP. You have Adapted to acid.

*You have learned Curse: Ugly skin. Range 5 meters. Costs 50 MP. Lasts 10 days.

*You have learned Polymorph frog. Range 20 meters. Costs 200 MP, lasts 10 seconds. Dispels in combat.

*You have learned Curse: Evil eye. Enemy gains -10 Mind. Range 50 meters. Costs 100 MP.

*You have learned Curse: Silence. Enemy gains -10 Magic. Range 100 meters. Costs 200 MP.

*You have learned Mana Veil. You will not be detected by magic means. Costs 50 MP per minute.

*You have learned Pentagramic Field. Costs 100 MP. Your house has a boundary preventing entry. Not very strong yet.

'Soon I'll be ready for my run at the Templars.' Pef mused while measuring his character screen.

Having a strong body would serve as backup in case magic wasn't enough. Plus MP were not infinite. Dealing with guards would be more efficient with brute force. He has a few robberies to plan, before attacking the Templar monastery.