Sufiyan decided it was time to leave Mysore for a while. The Shadow System's threats were getting louder, and he needed a place to train his 'Source Code' skills away from prying eyes.
[System Suggestion: Teleport to the 'Ethereal Barber Shop' - Cost: 500 Mana.]
He activated the skill. In a flash of golden light, he found himself in a salon that existed between dimensions. The chairs were made of white marble, and the mirrors didn't show his reflection—they showed his 'Soul Stats'.
[Soul Status: Level 21.]
[Special Skill: Divine Fade - Can erase negative memories through a haircut.]
Suddenly, a bell rang at the door. An old man with a long, glowing beard walked in. He didn't look like a human; he looked like a celestial being.
"I've been waiting for you, Master Sufiyan," the old man said. "I am the Sage of Styles. If you can give me a haircut that reflects the peace of the universe, I will unlock the next stage of your System."
Sufiyan took a deep breath. This was the ultimate test. He picked up his Celestial Comb, and the room began to hum with power.
