[] Medb will target the Police. Whenever something goes wrong in town, they're the first to know.
The police would be a wise group to target. Coordinated and wielding authority within the city, they can act as both a good source of information and combat option later. The police wielded the authority to wander about and look into the seedy underbelly of the city, giving you access to the criminal underworld. Reports of strange incidents and murders would be forwarded to them and in turn, to you.
Once Medb takes hold of the upper ranks, she won't let go. You can rely on the police to covertly convey the positions of the other Masters should they be found. You'll be able to keep tabs on them too.
Masters had their magecraft and familiars to scope out the competition while you needed to work from the ground up. There's the chance that one of the controlled cops would be caught by a Master so you had to account for that but if you played your cards right then you can have front seat to a life in the shadows.
If you thought about it, this didn't seem very Rider-like at all. It feels more like you have Caster as a Servant just without the benefits of Medb being a Caster. You needed to keep it together so you can initiate this plan.
Just toss Medb at the Police Chief and his cronies. You disliked the idea of using your Servant this way but it was playing to her strengths. She might think it's fine but you'll try making it up to her somehow.
Maybe you should get some clothes for yourself. You haven't worn anything save for the clothes you woke up in. The Host Guy's credit card was useful for these sorts of shopping sprees. You decided to walk off and get some clothes from yourself on the mean time.
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You walked out the stall next door and inspected your new outfit. It was a black jacket with a few straps with a matching black skirt. You also replaced the worn out scrunchie keeping your side ponytail aloft and adorned your hands with gloves to cover up your Command Seal while keeping yourself warm.
Glancing up, you found that Medb had changed in a form fitting hazel colored sweater and short skirt. She had a pair of fluffy boots while she retained her fluffy cloak around her body as she fixed her beanie. It was a more regular look compared to her usual outfit.
"Black doesn't suit you," were her first words as she studied your outfit, "You could do better with white."
"It just felt right," you replied as you looked down at the bags in her hand, "You have what you need?"
"Of course," Medb said as she stood by your side, "All set for your grand plan, Master."
"I'll make it up to you," you murmured as the two of you walked out the store.
"Do you feel bad with this manner of fighting? You don't have much choice, Master," Rider said as she walked ahead of you, "You have to use the tools fate dealt you to survive. Isn't that your wish?"
"Tools... You're no tool, you're a person. Plus the second I start treating you like that, we'll end up killing each other," you sighed as you shook your head.
"Good girl," Rider giggled as she slowed down, "So how do you plan to do this?"
"There's the upcoming elections for the city. Some big shots are attending it tomorrow night and there's going to be a speech by the police chief to show his support for the Mayoral Candidate, Hans Derrinsmith," you said as you walked down the street as snow began to fall, "Election season is a week after new year, I suspect that this Christmas party is a chance for these guys to meet and talk about their plans. I want you to drag the Chief and wrap him around your finger. The works."
"And chances of a Servant attack?" Rider asked with a raised eyebrow.
"Likely. That is if the Magi are interested in political drivel like this," you replied as you blew hot breath into your hands, "Your target is Police Chief Edmund Langley. Don't forget."
"Who do you take me for? I know how to bring down men of that station. Even Kings have fallen for my charms," Rider huffed as she fluffed up her fluffy coat, "One Law Enforcement Organization coming right up!"
"Yell that I'm your Master too while you're at it. Geez," you breathed as you shook your head. You held a hand on your stomach, "I'm starving. Let's go make some detours."
"Didn't that cabbie say not to do that unless you wish to be blindsided and robbed?" Medb reminded you with a small smile.
"I'll blindside and rob you," you grumbled as the two of you walked into a cafe. The bell rang as you stepped in before you looked around to find it with just a few people inside.
The smell of coffee filled the air, inviting you in as you moved in. You and Medb sat on the counter before the server walked up to you two with a notepad in her hand.
"Lovely Day, ladies. What can I get you?" She asked with a bright smile.
"Just your special. Uh... What do you want?" You asked Rider with a raised eyebrow.
"The most expensive thing in the menu and a fancy coffee," Medb replied with a bright smile.
The two of you waited for your order before your attention was called on by the news. The program that was on stopped before you looked to see what was being reported on.
"A new victim had been discovered here on this Alley by Banksy Liquor Store and Scarlet Avenue, making this the sixth victim just this month. Similarly to the previous cases in which the victims were all women from their early twenties to thirties, the newest addition to the recent serial killings has been the same. Police Chief Edmund Langley has provided a statement regarding this case in which investigation has been making progress and further details were to be released in the future. As of the moment, the police are hard at work tracking down the murderer and advised civilians to be wary."
You and Rider glanced at one another.
"You have a guess?" Rider asked with a curious look.
"Sounds like a modern day...Jack...the... Oh fuck me," you groaned.
"Inspiring," Medb said as she noticed the server coming back with her coffee.
"She okay?" The server asked as she gave you your meal.
"She's having a nervous breakdown. It happens," Rider said before she elbowed your side.
The server looked up to see the news and clicked her tongue, "Ah. That. Lots of strange things have been going on around this town. Six victims with that poor girl as the seventh. Horrible stuff. I suspect it's a druggy but... Ugh."
"I was told not to wander about. Some folks have holed up in the old buildings, yes?" You asked for clarification.
"Indeed. That's why you girls need to be careful. You might just get jumped when you least expect it," The server nodded as she waved her finger.
"How did they die? The victims I mean. It wasn't said on the news," Rider asked with a polite tone.
"Oh I wouldn't want to ruin your appetite," the server said in concern.
"Try me," you sighed as you raised your hand.
"Well all right. The girls always had their necks torn and the bodies split open. It's gruesome stuff and made a lot of folk angry with the police since it's been awhile haven't put out anything," the server said as she crossed her arms, "It's been ten days and a girl ends up dead every other day."
You twirled your fork around your spaghetti before taking a bite. A Servant's work and from the looks of it they're killing to sustain themselves. It's not an indiscriminate killing for fun or malice but one done out of survival and desperation.
There's an interval to the deaths... Ruler didn't mention this when you were with her. Still, she probably didn't get the chance. But if a Servant was killing to maintain their existence then that meant their Master couldn't provide for them.
"Sounds like a big problem. It'll need to get solved before things get out of hand," you sighed as you continue eating.
"Well I can only say that you shouldn't wander around night. Take it from me, you stay out of trouble and trouble won't find you," the server said as she nodded at you and Rider.
Rider for her part sipped at her coffee before looking your way, "You look constipated."
"It's just how I scream internally," you replied with a sigh, "Either way, you know what I'm thinking... I'm just deciding how to proceed."
Dress to Kill
[] Stay out of trouble. Proceed with the plan on getting Medb to the Police Chief. You need that info network stat. You should have the entire organization before the next death.
[] Go meet Ruler and ask about what she thinks about these murders. Oh and Kotomine should have run a background check you.
[] Investigate the murders. Look up where each of them happened and see if you can figure out the Servant's identity.