The woman's hair didn't just change color; it began to glow like a sunset. It wasn't just paint; it was living energy. The mist was completely pushed back by the brilliance of Sufiyan's work.
[Ding! Success! Quality: S-Rank (Perfect Resonance)]
[Reward: Skill Unlocked - Chromatic Resonance!]
The woman stood up, feeling a surge of energy she hadn't felt in years. She looked in the mirror and gasped. Her hair was a blend of fire-red and deep gold, shifting with every movement.
Madame Vora stepped down from her throne. "You've passed the second test, Sufiyan. But your talent is dangerous. The Global Council doesn't like 'Wild' masters who don't follow their rules."
Suddenly, a loud alarm rang through the Convention Center.
[System Emergency: Imperial Vault Breached!]
[Target: The 'Ancestral Comb of Kings' has been stolen!]
A dark shadow flickered past the window. It was the same purple lightning figure Sufiyan had seen before—the messenger of the Shadow System.
"If you want the Comb, come to the Shadow District," a voice echoed in Sufiyan's mind.
[New Danger Level: SSS-Rank!]
[Experience Gained: +7,000 EXP.]
[Level Up! Level 24!]