Chapter 103 : Strategy is the watchword

« We must go on without too many risks in this war. »
Alessandro spoke these words to Friedrich. While the two Servants were in the bathroom washing, the Masters were busy studying a strategy to be able to face the different enemies. In front of the dining table above which there was a map of London. Taking a red marker, Alessandro began to mark points on the map:
« The areas where fights are most likely to break out are large parks: Hyde Park, Green Park, St. James's Park, Holland Park and Regent's Park. They are open areas, at night there is less chance of meeting someone. But I'm excluding empty construction sites, abandoned houses and old factories. »
« I see you're focusing on the Westminster borough. Can I know why? »
« Because this is where I located the Masters. »
« In your opinion, will there be no battles on the other side of the Thames? »
« Bettersea Park is a possibility. »
« No, any park in the vicinity of Westminster is a possibility. If we want to fight the Masters we have to do it in areas we know. I've been to London before so I can tell you that the best place to fight could be Wormwood Scrubs. There's all the space needed to fight without difficulty. »
« Okay, it can be done. »
« Do you already have a plan in mind on how to act? »
« We must avoid battles that are too long and against too many Servants. I thought I'd fight those who are generally considered weaker first: Lancer and Assassin. Then we move on to Archer and Rider. And finally Berserker. Devourer, if we meet that Servant, we fight it last. We face them one at a time and in different areas. »
« Are you afraid of being predictable? »
« Exactly. »
« Okay, so I guess you were thinking of facing the different Servants in the different parks. This way you will always avoid having civilian casualties, right? »
« I don't want problems with the Mage's Association, that's all. Some of them don't like the reputation of the magi to be "ruined", so to speak. »
« Ok, so here's what we will do: today we will go out to study the different parks in the Westminster district, we must understand their characteristics and know how we can use them to win the different battles, knowing the place is an advantage in a fight. »
« Perfect! Then we'll do it! »

Alessandro Serpi and Friedrich Wolff by Bikowolf