Chapter 8: Unexpected Missions
(Dante POV)
[Admin: Yo! How are you guys?]
After a good amount of sleep, I opened the chat while heating water for a cup of noodles.
[Elder Sister: I was able to acquire x120 Gale-force Glasses so I finished the Manga you sent. I am really happy to learn that Lisana is alive, this means so much to me but I also realize things will be harder from now on. Forget about the 100-year quest; dealing with Zeref alone is a daunting task. Fairy Tail must become stronger. I refuse to solely rely on the power of friendship, as heartwarming as it may be. I won't gamble my family's future on an unstable form of strength.]
[Sister Seeker: I haven't finished reading mine yet. I don't have those Gale-force glasses. I've been up all night reading. I skipped some parts just to check on my sister's condition. I hate this feeling! People plotting behind my back, using me against my sister. Even though I know she's okay, it's not enough. I've made up my mind. I'll get stronger. I'll take down anyone who dares to stand between me and my sister. I'll bring her back, no matter what it takes!]
'A little bit of cheering up for camaraderie. Though I find it cringe, it's better to be close to your allies than feel distant.' I thought to myself as I tried to get close to the members.
[Admin: That's the spirit, Ayato! But hey, simmer down. Losing your cool won't do you any favors. If you rush into things and mess up, your sister will end up in an even worse state. Take a step back, plan your moves carefully, and then strike when the time is right.]
[Sister Seeker: Yeah, I know. I just feel pathetic. Even with my full power unsealed state, I don't think it will be enough. Thankfully, we have the Group Chat.]
[Sister Finder: I never imagined my pure and gentle sister would succumb to the darkness. Whatever she witnessed must have been profound. Yet, if she desires for me to witness Teyvat firsthand, then I shall heed her call. I have faith in her and her discernment.]
[Admin: Yeah Brother-in-law, you should follow your sister's will.]
[Sister Finder: Who are you calling Brother-in-law?! I refuse to hand over my cute Lumine to anyone!]
[Weakest Class: I… I never thought they would do something so awful. I… I can't believe Hiyama tried to kill me. Having a harem of beautiful girls sounds like something out of an otaku's wildest dreams, right? But just the fact that Hiyama would even consider killing me and Kaori fills me with rage. I want to get stronger like the me I had seen in the Anime. However, to get stronger, I know I have to face my fears and plunge into the abyss. It's terrifying. What if I accidentally meet my end? Just thinking about it sends shivers down my spine.]
'Although not to my style, I don't need Hajime backing out on falling to the abyss so I need to pump his spirits up a bit. Shit will hit the fan if he doesn't fall.' I said to myself before sending out a small pep talk.
[Admin: Hajime, don't chicken out now. Man up and face it head-on. Sure, you could skip the Abyss and get stronger with the Group Chat, but you will lose out on the most iconic thing in your story. Your godlike transmutation, well you can still get it with Kouki and the others later yes, but are you willing to lose Yue, Shea, and Myuu? Simply imagine Yue joining Kouki's group and Shea and Myuu dying because no one rescued them. Are you ok with that?]
[Weakest Class: You're right, I have to do this. Although I haven't met them yet, just imagining how sad and lonely Yue would've felt breaks my heart. Such a good girl was forced to be sealed because of a pretender god. I can't bear to ignore it. Shea and Myuu too, either they die or get forced into slavery. I just can't ignore it after reading about their story.]
[Admin: Hey, just a random thought here. I'm suggesting that if you're cool with it, everyone should take a peek at the other members' stories, even if it's just a bit. It'll come in handy later when the quest gets going.]
[Weakest Class: Yeah, that sounds good to me! I mean, we're all in this together, right? Getting to know each other better seems like the right move.]
[Sister Finder: I have no qualms; it is a wise decision.]
[Sister Seeker: I actually watched the first episode of Hajime-kuns anime earlier. Sorry for not being considerate and asking you first.]
[Weakest Class: It's fine Ayato-san, you can continue watching more if you'd like.]
[Elder Sister: I'm fine with it too. Honestly, I'm not even that invested in the story most of the time. It bothers me how much impact Erza has on everything like she is always there for some reason. I won't stand for it, hmph.]
After a bit more talking and getting to know each other, the awaited first mission and an unexpected situation appeared.
[World Mission]
[Arifureta]
[Mission Content: Reach the 100th floor of the Real Tortus Great Labyrinth.]
[Sub Mission 1: Acquire the Gods Crystal.]
[Sub Mission 2: Rescue the Vampire Princess.]
[Sub Mission 3: Retrieve the Memory Crystal Hidden by the Princess Uncle and let her watch it.]
[Participants: Nagumo Hajime and two others.]
[Mission will start in 24 hours.]
[Mission Reward: Will Vary Depending on Quest competition + Access to the World Travel Feature and Arifureta World]
[Mission Failure Penalty: None]
[Member Recruitment Mission]
[Note: Time in the participant's world will stop unless you are the Admin.]
[To Aru Series]
[Mission Content: Recruit a new member for the group chat.]
[Sub Mission 1: Obtain Esper Power.]
[Sub Mission 2: Reach Level 3.]
[Sub Mission 3: Make an impact towards any plot.]
[Participants: One member]
[Mission will start in 24 hours.]
[Mission Reward: Will Vary Depending on Quest competition + Access to the World Travel Feature and To Aru World]
[Mission Failure Penalty: None]
[Note: Time in the participant's world will stop unless you are the Admin.]
[Member Recruitment Mission]
[Konosuba]
[Mission Content: Recruit a new member for the group chat.]
[Sub Mission 1: Become an adventurer.]
[Sub Mission 2: Reach Level 30.]
[Sub Mission 3: Make an impact towards any plot.]
[Participants: One member]
[Mission will start in 24 hours.]
[Mission Reward: Will Vary Depending on Quest competition + Access to the World Travel Feature and Konosuba World]
[Mission Failure Penalty: None]
[Note: Time in the participant's world will stop unless you are the Admin.]
[Admin: …]