Alex stepped toward the massive double doors, ready to enter the [Grand Mage Meeting].
The doors were supposed to open automatically when someone infused their mana into them, an enchantment designed to recognize the magic of those worthy of entry.
Yet, as Alex reached out and poured his mana into the doors, nothing happened.
The door didn't budge.
A few of the [Grand Mages] lounging nearby took notice immediately.
"Heh, he passed the test but can't even open the door?" one of them chuckled.
"The judges need to make better calls," another smirked, shaking his head.
A few others watched in amusement, already assuming he would fail.
If the doors didn't recognize his mana, it meant he wasn't truly meant to be here, and if that was the case, they had the right to remove him.
Alex ignored them and tried again, placing his palm against the cold surface of the doors and channeling more mana into them.
But still, nothing.
