Hearing the name Derek wanted to register under, the old man frowned. "What kind of ridiculous name is that?!"
"Why? Are there any rules saying which names are allowed and which aren't?" Derek asked casually.
"No... but still.... whatever. If that's the name you want to register under, then so be it."
The old man muttered under his breath as he typed the name into the console. Then he pointed toward a panel beside the door. "Go place your palm over there."
"Sure thing."
Derek walked up to the wall and pressed his palm against the glowing panel.
Ding!
[Challenger: Demonbane]
[Floors Cleared: 00]
"You may enter now," the old man said indifferently.
Derek glanced back at Meridith once before stepping through the shimmering gate that resembled a swirling portal of light.
