The sun hadn't even come out when Sufiyan boarded the royal carriage waiting outside his small shop. Shorapur was waking up, but he was already leaving his comfort zone behind.
[System Travel Mode: Activated.]
[Distance to Mysore: 450 KM. Estimated Time: 8 Hours.]
[Daily Task: Study the 'Royal Hair Anatomy' during the journey. Reward: +50 Intelligence.]
As the carriage moved, Sufiyan opened a digital book that appeared in mid-air. It was part of the System's library. He realized that the people in Mysore weren't like the villagers in Shorapur. They were celebrities, politicians, and high-ranking officials. Their hair wasn't just hair; it was a symbol of their power.
Suddenly, the carriage stopped in the middle of a dark forest road. The horses neighed in fear.
"Master Sufiyan, stay inside!" the Architect shouted from outside.
Sufiyan looked through the window. A thick, purple fog was crawling across the road. It was the same energy he felt from Kuro's comb. But this time, it was much stronger.
[Warning: A Shadow Barrier has been created.]
[Enemy Strength: Unknown. Suggestion: Use 'Divine Sight' to find the source.]
Sufiyan activated his skill. Through the fog, he saw a woman standing on a tree branch. She was holding a pair of black scissors that hummed with a dark vibration.
"Kuro was a fool," she said, her voice like silk. "He tried to duel you. I just want to cut your destiny short."
She jumped down, the black scissors aiming straight for Sufiyan's carriage.