General Vikram's departure in his grand limousine left the street in a state of shock. The "Divine Salon" was no longer just a shop; it was now a place of legends in Mysore.
[System Reward: 5,000 Gold Coins & Level 21 achieved!]
[New Status: Famous Professional.]
However, Sufiyan's celebration was short-lived. As he was organizing his new shelf of 'Golden Serums', a group of five men in sharp, expensive suits walked in. They weren't customers. They all carried silver briefcases with a logo of a golden pair of scissors.
"So, you are Sufiyan," the leader said, a middle-aged man with a thin mustache and cold eyes. "I am Master Rajesh, the head of the Mysore Stylists' Guild. You opened this shop without our permission, and you performed a 'Divine' procedure without a Guild License."
[System Alert: Political Conflict detected!]
[Enemy Group: The Stylists' Guild. Power Level: High Influence.]
Sufiyan stood his ground, holding his Silver Comb firmly. "I didn't know I needed a license to save a man's life."
Rajesh laughed, but his eyes remained cold. "In this city, even a miracle needs a permit. If you want to keep this salon open, you must pass the 'Guild Trial' tomorrow. You will compete against our best stylist in front of the public. If you lose, you leave Mysore and give your 'System' secrets to us."
[New Main Quest: The Guild Trial!]
[Reward: Official Royal Stylist License & Secret Guild Archives access.]
Sufiyan looked at the System screen glowing in the air. This was the test he had been waiting for. "I accept. Prepare your best stylist."