Sufiyan was nervous before the first round of the Grandmaster Trial. He opened his bag and found a small, old wooden box. It was a gift Suhaliya had given him before he left.
Inside was a handmade 'Tasbih' (prayer beads) and a note: "Sufiyan, hunar tumhare haathon mein hai, lekin taqat tumhare yakeen mein. Jeet kar aana."
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[New Skill Unlocked: Soul Harmony - Reduces Mana Consumption by 50%!]
Sufiyan's eyes glowed. He wasn't just a barber anymore; he was a warrior of art.
