As Sufiyan moved his Silver Comb, the audience fell into a deep silence. He wasn't just cutting hair; his hand movements were fluid and rhythmic, like the waves of the Kaveri river.
[System Skill: Flow of the Kaveri - Level 1.]
[Effect: Infuses hair with Natural Vitality and Spiritual Calm.]
A soft, blue glow began to emanate from the twin's hair. Unlike Aryan's sharp and rigid diamond style, Sufiyan's creation was alive. The hair seemed to move on its own, catching the sunlight and reflecting colors like a waterfall.
[Ding! Integration Successful.]
[Final Score: 98/100. Feedback: Perfection beyond human limits.]
The twin who sat in Sufiyan's chair stood up. He didn't just look better; he felt a sense of peace he had never known. The audience erupted into a roar of applause that lasted for minutes. Even General Vikram, watching from the royal balcony, stood up to clap.
Master Rajesh's face turned pale. "This... this is impossible. No human technique can do this!"
"You're right, Master Rajesh," Sufiyan said, cleaning his Silver Comb. "It's not just a technique. It's a connection between the soul and the style. Your 'Diamond' is cold, but my 'Kaveri' is life."
[Mission Accomplished: The Guild Trial Won!]
[Rewards: Official Guild Master Status (Mysore Branch) & 10,000 Reputation Points.]
Aryan dropped his diamond scissors in shock. The youngest master had been defeated by a barber from Shorapur. But as the crowd cheered, Sufiyan noticed a dark figure watching from the rooftop.
The Shadow System was still watching. And now, it knew Sufiyan's true power