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S3 Chapter 1: Goals

The city of Unisberg, now at a respectable population of 44,000 sparkles with pride underneath the shining sun reflecting off the blankets of snow that dot numerous areas of the city. Things have come to a slow for the people, and not many have moved in, thus less expansion overall. Due to the attack of Altera DX, a push towards tech companies has made the lives of the people more secure than ever. It is also thanks to that incident that has reinvigorated Mr. Sanders to compete against old friend and rival Arnnie Schwartz, and Artoria for mayor of Unisberg once again!

"I must say, about two months ago I would have hated the idea, but it has been a pleasure working with you Mr. Anderson," Mr. Sanders says as he stacks his pile of folders and slides them into his.

"Ah, if it means I can get a deal with the publishing house, I guess it's not so bad," Chris Hans Anderson fixes his glasses into place, "now if you'd excuse me, I have a book to write."

"Mhm. Yes, off you go now. Larry! Come along now we're headed home."

Mr. Sanders and Larry leave their office space in a building adjacent to where Gilgamesh's figure business had been put up. The King of Heroes generally kept quiet enjoying the prospects of having underlings run about creating treasures he evaluates personally. The city ever since the attack, save for businesses booming such as Telecom Security Firm, things have come to a lull. The only other thing that could cause a stir aside from servants are the results of the election held in two months time from today, February 5th. The competitors of which have been all egar in their own ways, going about their daily routines in a very normal, unspectacular way.

However, the average in this case was far too subjective.

A hexagonally patched ball crashes down before the King of Knight's feet. Artoria, having possession of the ball, juggled it around in front of her adversary, Lanling Wang. The two Sabers were locked into an intense game of mental chess. That's when Bradamante dashes past the two, signalling her teammate Artoria to pass the ball. Kicking it above Lanling and catching him by surprise the little king jumps up and headbutts the ball towards the Shining Feather Knight.

"Nice pass! Nice pass! Yay!" Alstofo shouts from the sidelines of the park soccer field.

Though moderately chilly, the Masters were having a three on three, street soccer match! Due to the weather, there weren't many people around, though the ones that are there are in for a great and possibly dangerous time!

Bradamante takes the ball a good distance before being crossed with Caster of Midrash, Ushiwakamaru is positioning herself to Shou's Caster's right. Bradamante, spinning around to shake off Caster, causes her coat to fly off in Caster's face unintentionally.

"Here you go!" Bradamante shouts, passing the ball over to Ushiwakamaru.

As the ball is being passed over, one of the Three Enigmas comes flying in to knock the ball of course! Ushiwakamaru is already moving in, adjusting to the upset but in a fantastical fashion Melt comes rolling in and taking hold of the ball.

"Behold my ma--"

A whistle blows. Jeanne d'Arc is stepping in to correct the play, however Melt keeps going.

"These legs are far superior than any of your walking sticks! Hahaha, now let your expectations melt away into despair! Victory is ou-- what?!"

Riding on her noble steed, Artoria lancer is keeping pace with Melt who had fancied themselves legs intended for cheating at soccer specifically!

"Wow, now that's using your resources!" Musashi exclaims, impressed by her comrade.

"Yeah, I figured this is how this will turn out," Adam looks at the game unfold.

Jeanne is blowing her whistle and waving her flag profusely, but to no avail, Julius had to step in and try to reel his partner in.

"Ahh! Like such a mockery will defeat me!" Artoria shouts.

"Shut up will you?! The pleasures of victo-- what? What?!" Melt is cut off by the utter shock of Ushiwakamaru who is also on her horse riding beside her.

"This will surely please my Lord," Ushiwakamaru thinks to herself as she sandwiches Melt with Artoria.

Coming in hot towards the goalie, Thrúd, Melt is unable to reposition herself. Caster and the Three Enigmas are trying their best to support Melt, but everything is happening all too fast.

"Ok Valkyries, shields out! Initiate defensive formation," Thrúd commands her sisters, and as ordered, Othlinde and Hildr spring out from Thrúd, nearly blocking the goal in its entirety!

Melt, "Ahhh, here goes nothing dammit!"

The ball is kicked with a highly compressed, built in mana fueled piston, sending it flying at high speeds, causing a dong-like clang and sending the ball flying upward.

"What! That's unbelievable! You can't just bring out more players just because you can!" Shou exclaims from his side of the field.

The Three Enigmas look towards him and shrug.

Artoria calls forth her lance and spikes the ball towards Bradamante who successfully secures and makes way to the goal once more. She is quickly intercepted by Lanling who is not letting up.

"Forgive me and this shameful act..." Lanling says, briefly unmasking himself to the knight.

"Sorry but I already have a man I'm shooting for!" Bradamante exclaims pushing onward with increased vigor.

Musashi, Caster of Midrash and Suzuka had found themselves trying to see the face behind the mask but to avail.

"H-hey, Musashi, what are you doing?" Adam flusteredly shouts at his partner trying to eye Lanling.

"What? There's nothing to worry about! I just wanted to see how handsome he really is! You have to be curious too!" Musashi collects herself by nervously eating a rice ball she had stashed in her bag.

"O-Oushi-san! Like ya' totes gotta introduce me!" Suzuka pulls at her Master who is currently making sure Jeanne was ok after the rules of the soccer game went out the window.

Suzaka's main purpose for being there was nothing but for the prospect of cute men being there to play and or survey the spectacle.

"Suzuka not right now, alright."

"Caster! Keep going! Don't stand there!" Shou shouts to try and get his servant back into the game.

Ushiwakamaru and Artoria are making their way over to support Bradamante as Melt pouts because her legs have not been able to best the absurdity of her opponents. Bradamante, close to the goal, prepares herself to score. That's assuming she gets past the giant that is Heracles, Team Shou's goalie.

"O, ball! Become my helix. I'll give it my all! Donner un Coup!" Bradamante shouts out with all her might, the ball being encased in a dazzling light, and punted right towards an opening in Shou's defense.

Heracles is no slouch though, albeit rough form, he is able to reach out in a timely fashion and swat the ball with great force sending it back like a rocket. The sheer force of the block causes a chilly wind to blast around the field, rearing the horses and skirting the hot dates of spectators. The ball beams into the Valkyries shield and contorts, before flying back to the very one who got it there in the first place.

"Raaaaagh!"

Heracles starts smacking the ball, back and forth between the Valkyries and himself, playing an entirely different game at this point.

Ortlinde," H-how did we get stuck in this position?"

Thrud," Stay strong sisters, this warrior may seek a place in Valhalla. Let us see what he is worth."

Hildr," I believe he has proven himself already?!"

BANG! CLANG! JONG!

"Raaaaaaagh!"

This continued on until the Valkyries were worn out and the goal was blasted through. Needless to say, despite all that has occurred, the Masters and their Servants were trying to live their best lives in the wonderful city of Unisberg.