The carriage finally passed through the massive stone arches of Mysore. The city was glowing under the morning sun, filled with grand palaces and gardens that seemed to stretch forever.
[System Location Updated: Mysore City Central.]
[Regional Perk: 'Royal Influence' - All styling rewards are now multiplied by 2x.]
As Sufiyan looked out, he saw digital screens on the streets showing his own face. The news of the "Divine Barber" from Shorapur had reached the city before he did. People were whispering and pointing at the royal carriage.
The Architect led him to a beautiful heritage building. It had high ceilings and large mirrors framed in gold. "This is your new stage, Master Sufiyan," the Architect said. "But be warned, the local Stylists' Guild is not happy about your arrival."
[New Mission: The Grand Opening.]
[Requirement: Earn 1,000 Prestige Points by styling a high-ranking official.]
Suddenly, a black limousine stopped in front of the salon. A man with perfectly sharp features and silver hair stepped out. He was General Vikram, the head of the City Guard. He looked at Sufiyan with a piercing gaze.
"So, you're the miracle worker everyone is talking about?" the General asked, his voice deep and demanding. "My hair has been cursed by a desert spirit. If you can't fix it by sunset, you'll be leaving this city in chains."
[System Alert: High-Difficulty Quest Detected!]
[Target: General Vikram. Condition: Spirit-Infested Scalp.]
Sufiyan took a deep breath. The stakes in Mysore were already much higher than he imagined. He gripped his Silver Comb. It was time to show the General what a Level 20 Barber could do.