After the victory, the 'Divine Salon' was no longer a small shop; it was a sanctuary. People from all over Karnataka were traveling to Mysore just for a chance to sit in Sufiyan's chair.
[System Status: Famous Professional achieved!]
[Current Reputation: 15,000/20,000 (City Legend)]
One evening, as Sufiyan was cleaning his golden scissors, a black envelope was slipped under the door. It was made of silk and smelled of expensive perfume. Inside was a golden card with a single name: The Global Stylists' Council.
"Sufiyan of Mysore, your 'procedures' have caught our attention. You are invited to the Imperial City of Bangalore for the National Grand Stylist Convention. Refusal will be seen as an act of rebellion against the Guild."
[New Main Quest: The Journey to the Imperial City.]
[Reward: Access to 'S-Rank' Tools & 50,000 Gold.]
Sufiyan knew this was a trap. Master Rajesh had friends in high places, and they wanted to steal the System's secrets. But he also knew that if he stayed in Mysore, he would never grow stronger.
"Luna," Sufiyan called out. The system assistant appeared in a shimmer of silver light. "Do I have enough Mana to survive in the Imperial City?"
[Luna's Answer: The Mana in Bangalore is ten times thicker. You will need Level 30 to stay safe.]
Sufiyan packed his bags. He wasn't just going to a convention; he was going to war.