It's me

Today they are going in and after yesterday plus the following trouble. None feel like broadcasting their plans again. Dante had a nice morning as unlike most the time he was treated to breakfast. He was happy and while they looked nervous he made sure to give praises for the hard work and successes. They had gone out of their way for him and he wasn't going to disrespect them.

He is heading now to the location with the rest as they had gone over the items from those teams this morning since none have classes this week. They have split it up and after working out how, they are now going to sell things that won't get them in trouble while the rest he sent off to be destroyed.

Walking along the market he has a few thoughts in his head but as he hears a scream and looks up he has a new one, RUN! He is now looking for an exit but her shrill sound drew everyone's attention. As she and her friend heads his way he sees a friend and moves before jumping to land on the other side of the counter. She gets a smile looking to him as he claps his hands and she gestures.

When they show up and look around she walks over with her cleaver. "If you are looking for that prime cut, he shot through and out the back. You likely want to get in a vehicle to go after him and head south."

They gasp and turn running off as she shakes her head. "I have seen you fight, so what was that for Carnivore?"

Dante walks out and shakes his head. "That sound made my head ache and I couldn't stand the thought of being stuck next to it. Worse than a Jabber Hawk call and I have been around them."

She nods her head. "I was curious who brought something so wretched here but it was one of them?" he nods as she laughs some "So can I help you with anything today?"

He nods as he walks around the counter and smiles to her. "I am curious if you can get something special?" she looks to him and smiles as he hunts so what is this task "I want shaved Adder Fish but my rank doesn't allow me to try hunting them."

She whistles and looks to him. "I know you like raw meat and that is best raw but you know even if I do it, it still has a eighty percent fatality chance?" he licks his lips and she sees his mouth starting to water as he swallows "How much you want my Carnivore?"

He smiles and thinks as he laughs. "Honestly I would love around two hundred kilos but even if you have it the cost would break me. How about twenty kilo if you have it or can get it? Honestly rather do my business with an artist like yourself than another."

She shakes her head with a smile and thinks as she nods. "I can get you a full pair of them but as you said the cost is high. However I know a team and they could use a hand so you help them they help you?" he smiles as she nods "Remember you will need to have me work them, you are not close to good enough and I won't let you die on me now."

Dante smiles and nods his head excited as he thinks as a slab of meat lands on her board. "You gave me a great chance so I think you should get a thank you." she looks to it before she gasps "Honestly I felt sacrilegious cutting this monster up myself but I tried not to damage it too much."

She laughs and shakes her head. "Swing by after your contest and I will have some prepared for you." he says it is all hers as she looks to his smile and nods "Then treat it as a gift from a friend." He opens and closes his mouth a few times admitting defeat before she nods as he leaves.

Meeting with the rest he gives an update so if they hear such a sound to expect him to exit the nearest point. Many are laughing as none really argue as people like that, are not wanted around by them either. With all their sales done and some other shopping finished the group heads in to see what games they are going to play today.

Cory looks to him. "We started strong but what do you think today's attempted screw over will be?"

Dante looks to him and points to himself. "Likely they will try to pass a ruling stating I can't use my companions as it is an unfair advantage. Beyond that they will also try to go into depth to dig into all of our gear and what we have on us."

Tabitha is laughing hard as everyone looks to her. "If they knew most of what you carry is raw meat what would they do?" he starts to laugh as do most the rest and a few offer up suggestions "Anyways with what happened yesterday they will have to be slick in trying to screw you and us over."

Dante nods as he smiles looking over before towards their destination. "Honestly I was thinking about it some last night and today so if they try it I will lay some harsh truth on them. If they don't like it then will drop this contest and focus on all of you." as they all look to him he smiles "You are what is important to me, not their praise."

Walking in Dante can see many look to their group in a mix of awe and fear as he smiles slightly. "Seems our reputation proceeds us." he looks to Cliff and shrugs as the guy laughs "Oh well, we were not going to show up but they wouldn't leave us alone and now we are here."

Vix walks up and shakes her head. "Well after yesterday I think most are dreading forcing you to join up." he looks to her and she motions as they follow "After your insane speed run on those Mechs the top Academies tried to follow and prove their worth." he looks to her and she motions to a board "All of them suffered heavily and none came close. Two actually have dropped out because of injuries and several deaths in their groups."

Onya shakes her head and looks to Dante. "What have we become if even the ones we looked up to before you came along can't do what we can do?"

Dante smiles as he looks to her and pets her softly. "They made me a beast and in turn I helped you all release your beasts as well." she looks up and smiles as her eyes close "Now I wonder how they intend to put a leash on us."

Looking to the board he sees they will be facing off against A 9. The fact they are facing more academies instead of other supplementary ones shows the level of skill his team has plus desire to put them down. However as they walk up Dante damn near goes Onya on them.

"These fights are normally done one on one but with the display of your team they will be done with up to four against one of you." all of them are silent as this was just absurd but when they look to Dante and point "You are forbidden to use your tech to call out anything as that would invalidate the test and count as a loss."

Several of those nearby hearing this are upset but most are saying it isn't fair as Dante looks to the man. "Okay I won't use my tech but they are not allowed to breath then." as everyone stares at him in shock he waves a hand "My tech is a part of my body and can't be removed or turned off. If I can't use my body in a fight it is only fair they suffer something of equal measure."

The man stares at him as this was just absurd. "You make such claims while always in gear so many feel your claims hide the truth."

Dante looks over as Cora is next to him and proceeds to strip all his gear off as people stare. Some start to get worried as he does this. If he can't control them without his equipment like they mean, soon as he removes it that snake will go on a rampage. Once he is fully stripped of tech including his suit he asks for a ball from Onya.

The man looks to him before he gasps as Dante activates it in his own hand. The pulse knocks out the tech of those near him as well causing the man to stare. Dante looks over and smiles as Cora comes up and nuzzles him. "What are you doing mate?" he says scaring humans as she wiggles "Oh come on you tell me to behave near others so be nice!"

Dante looks back as he laughs to her wiggles and hood flaring as he rubs her softly looking to the man. "Even the disablement spheres can't turn it off because it is a part of me. So if I can't use myself in these fights neither can they and if you don't like that, go die."

He is putting everything on once more as even his team was shocked by his display and words. Once done she looks over and glares. "You cowards want him to find someone to vouch for but you want to gang up four on one? None of you are worthy so don't bother showing up otherwise we will destroy you." Everyone looks to Onya as she glares at the man.

Dante puts a hand on her shoulder and laughs. "No point in wasting time. If those Academies are like this than I will just interact with the supplementary ones." he smiles looking at the man and the drone over his shoulders "After all, a wallet doesn't equal skill so why look for gems in a trash heap." The event organizers all freeze as he just said that to the world because they are doing what they are told. Looking to each other they can already feel the blame falling on their shoulders.