Chapter 73: The Promised Neverland

~Third POV~

Currently, as the newest mission from the chat group system has appeared everyone from their spots has been notified immediately about this.

As a result, they all logged in as to see what this new mission was about…

Currently Tatsumi, Ruby, and Toga immediately log in as did the rest of the members to learn more about it.

Tatsumi: Ok then has everyone seen what the new mission is on about especially about the term cattle children and reforging the promise any ideas?

Law: Oh? So, is this something that not even you know about this time around?

Ruby: Wait! Does that mean you don't know what this world is this time?

Tatsumi nodded his head to the group as they all looked at Satsuki and Toga for the same question as well.

Toga: Afraid to burst your bubble here but I got nothing on this one especially the key terms reforged promise and cattle children I'm drawing a blank here.

Satsuki: I'm afraid it's the same with me here we do not know this world this time around it seems to us it would be something interesting but…

Tatsumi: The quest this time looks simple but I don't trust it for a second.

Law: Really? I was more on the lines as well these sounds simple but in reality, I'm guessing that it's something really hard at the same time.

Tatsumi: Exactly. And this whole reforged promise and cattle children just rubs me off the wrong way.

Erza: Yes, I would agree as well since the term cattle is being used here and that means that there is something that eats them correct?

*Shiver*

That brought a small shiver to each of the member's spines at the thought of somethings eating children certainly brought a few angry expressions on the majority except Echidna, Tatsumi, and Law.

Tatsumi, Law, and Echidna were both theorizing some of the happenings or history that somehow resulted in this course of action with limited information of course.

Echidna: This quest this time seems to be into the unknown around? But I'm more curious as to who are the ones to eat the cattle children and is it safe to assume that they are human or something else entirely?

Law: Yeah this sounds to me that was probably facing off against some kind of sadistic organization of sorts if they are resorting to eating kids human or not.

Tatsumi: Yeah it makes my stomach sick just thinking about it but… I can't help but feel how did it come to this in the first place? But most importantly what is the promised the chat spoke of in the quest is what has me stumped?

After the rest of the members calmed down, they read the comments of the other three as they also wondered what it was but alas with lack of information, they didn't have much to go off on to even speculate.

With that as the result, they began to think their voices of this request much to their frustration.

Ruby: This… I can't help but feel appalled that something like the term cattle children is actually happening in that world… it makes me feel really mad that someone does this…

Toga: Yeah, I'm training to become a hero and become the number one how can I simply ignore this!

Satsuki: I agree while it is something disgusting, we all aren't going into this for many reasons as you are all aware.

Ryuko: That would be the unknown right sis? Because whatever is eating those kids must be something strong that humans can't beat right?

Everyone looked at Ryuko except Law who is still new this looked at her with complete shock as Ryuko sees their stares as she replied to them with a shrug.

Ryuko: What? Just because I'm hot-headed and bold doesn't mean I'm dumb you fucktards. I'm just learning more because my bitch of a sister asked it for me.

Tatsumi: Ok then but now the question is who is going since it's a four-man team but since we do not know, we have to be careful of who we choose.

Law: In that case, I would like to join since it's my first mission, and having my abilities might be fruitful. As you all know my devil fruit the [Ope Ope no Mi] allows me to use my doctor's expertise to help out and these kids might need some medical attention.

Tatsumi: Alright in that case I'll join in as well. With my Pink Diamond healing and plant manipulation it should be helpful to produce the same herbs if needed and some muscle in the process.

Echidna: In that case, you might need my help as well. My gospel has been proven to be fruitful to the past and it will do so again. Besides learning more about this promise might be helpful.

Erza: Hate to admit it but Echidna has been right on most accounts she has been helping me out in my world to help my mother Irene.

Hearing the news of Erza current estate of affairs with her mother some of the members were excited to hear the news.

Ruby: Really! In that case, how did it go?

Erza: All in all, actually fruitful with some of the healing spells and some for trauma-related in the mind and memory they are really helpful.

Echidna: Yes, even I gained a few of these spells of her world and I have to say I'm not disappointed at all. Although it might take some time for me to learn them all I'm very excited at the prospect of it all.

Erza: Yes, although I would need some time to use these spells, they are going to be useful in the long run of things so learning these spells might be worth it.

Ruby: Good for you Erza. I'm happy that you got what you needed…

Ryuko: Cheer up Rubes there is still some time left to revive your mom don't give up yet.

Toga: Yeah, bestie no way was giving up yet! Even though Erza has a way to heal her mom of her insanity we have time to do our work!

Ruby looking over to Tatsumi and Toga as well as the rest of the members smiled at this as she was glad to have reliable friends like them around.

Ruby taking a look around the members then at the mission as well as remembering her reason to go on missions in the first place takes in a deep breath as she says to her friends.

Ruby: Ok in that case I want in this request!

Ryuko: You sure Rubes? I mean this could be entirely different from what you know or something dark?

Ruby: I know that may be the truth but… the reason why I have gone through these missions with you all is that I want to save my mom…

Everyone from the members waited in silence as they waited to hear what the young huntress's response was and her will.

Ruby: Before meeting you all I wanted to become a huntress to help people and make sure that everyone can have a happily ever after… but not all things are like they seem ever since meeting you and the missions…

Toga: Yeah from what the original of us remembers you were so happy going and pretty much a person that wants to save others including villains.

Ruby: Yeah but… through these quests, I learn and grow from them and with the people with me as well. And I came to a conclusion that changed my dream.

Tatsumi: Really? Well, then little red what is it?

Erza: You have my interest now Ruby.

Toga: Yeah bestie what changed.

Ruby: My dream used to be to help people and I still do, but I will do it my way to live the best life I have. Live my life. Live the way I want and not be a hero no, what I want now is to become my own person not a hero with no one controlling me not Ozpin nor Salem but me Ruby Rose to protect what is precious to me.

Everyone was stun hearing her voice, but the other members just smirked at this as the three that agreed nodded their heads at this.

Tatsumi: Ok then miss protagonist you're in.

Ruby: Thank you all for understanding.

Law: Tch. Ok then little red you have me convinced with your speech but now you have my full attention.

Echidna: Oh, is this the fabled power of the talk no Jutsu? If so, it's certainly effective.

Ruby: Ok guys you can stop it please you're embarrassing me!!

Everyone from the chat laughed at Ruby's declaration as she has matured from her kid stage into her own person.

With that Tatsumi and Ruby, both left Toga world early as they went to prepare but not before Tatsumi kissed Toga on the lips that made Ruby yelp in disgust for a bit but blushed at the scene.

Just like that the members that were selected all decided to prepare first before it was time to leave.

After an hour has come the members were all prepared with all of their belongings in them to re-equip subspace.

Ruby: Ok guys wish us the best of luck!

Echidna: This will certainly be an intriguing experience with the newbie.

Law: What do you mean newbie? I'll clear this mission soon enough!

Tatsumi: Ok guys just wish us luck once we find a door, we can connect it to Beatrice Library to see if we need your help but otherwise, we do this ourselves alright.

Erza: I agree it's something you need to do but don't hesitate to call for help there is no shame in that.

Ryuko: Well same here guys wish I have gone along but what can I say I was bought into Ruby's words. There will be a next time for us to shine right sis?

Satsuki: Yes, little sis. It's only a matter of time really before it happens but till then we can support them from afar.

Toga: Still though I wish you guys all the luck you need! And please be safe or don't hesitate to call for help ok?

With those words said to the members Ruby, Law, Echidna, and Tatsumi all agreed to join the mission as they were teleported away into a new distinct land.

Looking around the area the four of them were confused about where they were at.

The four members examine the area that seems to be in some kind of town or park of sorts?

Ruby the first to speak in clear confusion raised her eyebrow seeing the situation, "So… were in some kind of town or something? This place seems…"

That was when Law spoke out loud his thoughts of the town as he dislikes the area with clear suspicion in his voice, "Sketchy as hell? Then yes little red this place is fucking sketchy as hell because I don't trust it for one second."

Tatsumi next to him agreed by nodding his head as Echidna began to use her [Authority of Greed: Everlasting Knowledge Seeker] to connect with the world.

Examine further the four decided to stick together to look around to see this village while there are many windmills and houses along with farm fields, a big forest, and a big mansion on top of a hill which is present outside of the village that seems to be taken out of a fairy tale.

Finding their way around the place Tatsumi managed to find the sign that read the name of the place as he reads out loud the words listed, "Goldy Pond? The hell is this and what are these rules? (1) Music, (2) Monsters, and (3) Survive?"

*Dadadada…*

That was when the group chat members heard the sound of music all around the village began…