The day of the job training arrived, Cliff woke up around 6:30 am, to check his stuff that he will bring to the job training. Cliff grabbed his new belt bag and diver’s watch to check if all the things he needed is within the bag. The belt bag, to be more accurate it should be called a 'belt box' because its a 10 cm by a 6cm metallic box made from runic steel which has a small rift gem embedded at the center. The belt bag is a spacial storage device that has a maximum capacity of one cubic meter of space.

The belt bag was made by Mr. Zen and he personalized it for Cliff’s own use, only Cliff can get the items inside it by energizing the rift gem with his energy. Also, he can browse the content of the bag by syncing the diver’s watch to it and take out items using it. He just needs to select the item from the watch and tap the withdraw click box, then the item will be withdrawn from the bag. Cliff again checks the watch to look at the stuff his going to bring. “Armor, cudgel, gauntlet, greaves, spare clothes, spare phone batteries and charger, toiletries and Gyre’s food. All seem to be inside,” Cliff said out loud, which woke up Gyre. Gyre heard the last part about food, so he immediately got up and jumped down the bed and climbed on Cliff’s shoulder. Cliff chuckled and patted Gyre, he then put him down on the desk and started to change his clothes.

After Cliff finished changing up, he picked up his phone and saw that there was an unread message. Cliff opened the message;

Sender: Tavern Management

Every new diver that is participating in the job training will have to go to the specified room stated below for a briefing before diving

Please be guided accordingly

Room 102 – beserkers...

...

Cliff reads the message and he skimmed the room list to find his designated room. Cliff saw that it is the same room where he took his orientation, Room 303.

Cliff and Gyre left the room and headed towards the kitchen, to grab some food to eat before they both leave for the job training. They saw that the lights were on and both them peered thru the kitchen door and saw that Loraine was already up and cooking breakfast. Loraine noticed that someone was looking at her, so she turned around and saw Cliff and Gyre were peering at the door. Loraine smiled and invited the two inside the kitchen.

“Cliff you can set up the table and after you can just wait till I finish cooking. Also, I’ve already prepared some food for Gyre, you can just give it to him,” Loraine said as she pointed at a small dish of veggies and meat on the table that was reserved for Gyre. Cliff feels more energized than ever, started to prepare the table. He put down Gyre on the table and gave him the food that Loraine prepared for him. Gyre starts to eat happily while Cliff finishes preparing the table.

After finishing preparing the table, Cliff sat on a chair and waited for Loraine to finish up. Loraine carried the food on the table after a few minutes. She really prepared a hearty breakfast for Cliff; stirred fried rice, eggs, bacon, sausages, some toast and juice to wash it down. Cliff started to get hungry just by looking at it, so Loraine sat down so they can begin. Thus the two began eating.

As the two were eating, Loraine began to speak, “Are prepared for the job training?” Cliff swallowed the food in his mouth and replied, “Yes, I’m already set.” Loraine smiled then said, “Ok, also take these!” she took something out of her pocket and threw it towards Cliff.

Cliff caught the small wrapped up box. Its size can be compared to a chocolate bar, he weighed the box with his hand and can say that is very light. He removed the wrapping and saw that something was written at the back of it. It read; Kid, I don’t need this, you can have them.

Even though the message was short, Cliff knew who gave it, Mr. Zen. He then stared at his Aunt; Loraine notices that looking for some explanation. She then said, “He gave them to me when I happen to pass by after I inspected the other apartment upstairs.” Cliff was happy that Mr. Zen was looking out for him, so he opened the box. The contents were four green vials with an ‘EX’ labels on them, Cliff was shocked that Mr. Zen just gave these away.

The vials were healing tonics based on the color of the vials and the ones Mr. Zen gave out were the very famous Elixir tonics. Though they are not that expensive, the market of these tonics is heavily controlled by the Tavern. A single Diver can only purchase two Elixirs at a time but a diver can have four elixirs at hand. These are life-saving medicines so the tavern would like to avoid a single entity hoarding it.

Cliff energized his belt bag and put it inside, then his watch sounds off telling him that elixirs were successfully placed inside the bag.

After 30 minutes he finished up his breakfast, Cliff stood up and prepares to leave. Cliff walked towards the door and Loraine was behind him, he then said, “I will be back after a week. Wish me luck!” Loraine smiled and hugged Cliff and said, “Be safe and play nice with others.” Cliff laughed back and with Gyre on his shoulder, the two headed out.

Cliff outside the door of their apartment, he saw that Eve was also heading out, he called her out, “Eve, Good Morning! Hey, want to walk to the station together?” Eve heard Cliff suggestion, then replied, “Yes, that would be nice.” Cliff and Eve walked out of the apartment complex and head for the station.

As they are walking, Cliff introduced Gyre to Eve and noticed that Speck is not with Eve. So Cliff asked Eve, “By the way where is Speck?; is he hiding right now ‘cause I can’t see him.” Eve answering Cliff question, replied, “I did not bring him with me, for he might really stand out ‘cause you know how rare he is. Also, I talked to your aunt yesterday if he could take care of Speck for the duration of the job training. She agreed, so I introduced Speck to her last night.” Cliff knowing his aunt, if it can make her tenants comfortable and relax, she will do any task.

Cliff and Eve continue chatting until they arrived at the station. Cliff immediately saw Marvin and Lily waiting for him at the entrance of the station and he and Eve approached them.

“Good morning guys! Have you been waiting long?” Cliff said as they arrived in front of them. Marvin smiled and said, “Not that long really, who’s the girl beside you?” Marvin looking at Eve, so Cliff introduces her to the two, “This is Evangeline Roberts, she's the new tenant at our apartment and just like us, a new diver.” Eve stepped up and said, “You can call me Eve and I’m a conjurer,” Marvin and Lily also introduce themselves and shook Eve’s hand.

Cliff also introduces Gyre to the two. Marvin really wants to touch Gyre but he avoided him. Unlike Marvin, Gyre really likes Lily’s company and Gyre proceeded to jump on her shoulder. Marvin with a defeated look decided to let it go. Cliff and the gang finished with the introduction, proceeded inside the station to get warped to the Tavern,

Upon arriving at the Tavern, they saw that Mel was waiting for them. the group called him out, after that they entered the Tavern together. Cliff did not need to introduce Eve to Mel anymore, because they have met the day before yesterday when Mel visited his aunt to ask about something job-related.

The group separated at the lobby to go to their designated rooms. Cliff is shaking with excitement and can’t wait for the job training to get started.

END OF CHAPTER