The second layer of the tower belongs to a non-public area, which generally isn't open to the public. Following the duty-bound apprentice up to the second floor, Ivan suddenly found the noise from outside completely gone, and it was utterly quiet.
There was also a hall on the second floor, where six stewards on duty sat, and these stewards were clearly Level 1 Sorcerers.
The apprentice brought Ivan to one of them and explained the situation.
"Where is your recommendation token?" the steward asked indifferently.
Every year, numerous people wish to join the Enchanters Guild in various ways, but very few ever see their wishes fulfilled. Whether Level 1 or Level 2 Sorcerers, if they do not meet the requirements, the guild will refuse them entry.
Ivan took out a square stone token, which had a pattern composed of rune lines on one side, and an odd mouse engraved on the other—it looked both ordinary and extraordinary.
