Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

"What contract?" Shirou asked, puzzled.

Yustiza said, "Only by establishing the master-servant contract that binds familiars can I be considered your familiar."

"Ah, that kind of thing... isn't there a rush? We can do it tomorrow."

"No, it has to be now."

Seeing Justeza's determined expression, Shirou asked curiously, "Do you actually secretly hope to become my familiar?"

"No, that's impossible. It's just that I am indeed your possession, that's all..."

The "Winter Saintess" rarely showed a hint of panic: "Don't waste my time, hurry up and form a contract."

Generally speaking, a magician needs a medium that matches the level of mystery to form a contract with his familiar.

For example, Aozaki Touko cut off her hair, which she had grown for twenty years, in order to subdue Beo, and from then on her hair would never grow longer than her shoulders again.

Shirou didn't have hair that long, but it was a lucky accident—

The large amount of magical energy Justeza received from Shirou over the past week has now become the medium for forging a contract.

"Uh...did you already have this plan back then?"

"Yes, of course that's how it is. Otherwise, do you think I would willingly let you manipulate and play with me?"

The ice queen of Einzbern glared at her.

Shirou was incredulous: As expected of the legendary Third Magician, he had actually calculated things to this extent... Amazing!

Yustissa's cheeks flushed almost imperceptibly.

I was initially just curious about the taste, but after secretly trying it once, I couldn't stop...

I'm addicted to that awful smell...

More importantly, I want to see Shirou's happy expression because of my actions...

She would rather die than reveal these true thoughts.

"Then the contract is established."

"Ah, is this all there is to it?"

"From now on, I am Shirou's familiar."

And so, the "Winter Saintess" became the Greater Grail that belonged only to Shirou.

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Volume 6, Chapter 269: Sesshouin: Is it Mr. Shirou from Fuyuki City?

In the end, we ended up back here again.

Shirou stood at the entrance of the Fuyuki Church, from which came the solemn and melodious sound of a pipe organ.

He entered the church, sat down in a chair, and listened quietly to the performance.

After an unknown amount of time, the hymn abruptly ended.

Karen, the silver flower and priestess of the Fuyuki Church, slowly walked down from the pulpit.

"Ah. You've worked hard, it sounds really good."

Raise your head, sit in your seat and applaud.

"Thank you so much... Shirou Amamiya, are you interested in music?"

"No, I didn't pay attention to anything that could be considered interesting."

Regardless, the performance was fantastic; even I, a layman, could tell.

"…………"

Shirou's direct flattery seemed to have some effect, as Kallen nodded as if accepting it.

"─────It's obvious that you weren't listening at all."

The nun frowned, her lovely smile conveying her displeasure.

"Haha...You saw right through me?"

The atmosphere was a little awkward.

Karen changed the subject, saying, "The fact that you're appearing before me again means you know you were wrong, right?"

Although it wasn't exactly a bet between the two of them, Shirou had once told Kallen, in a fit of pique, that he would prove to her that "the Holy Grail does not exist."

Now, however, he comes to Karen with a fawning attitude, and the reason is self-evident.

Shirou stubbornly replied, "I'm just here to kill time today."

Karen narrowed her eyes: "Passing the time? You went all the way from Fukayama Town, across half the city, to pass the time here?"

"Isn't this enough? This is a church, isn't it your job to serve the public? You've been acting like you want to kick people out since the beginning."

"That's right, the church welcomes all visitors who are confused."

But then again, you're still a long way from being a lost sheep.

"That's really vicious. But I won't talk back."

Shirou felt that he and Kallen didn't get along at all.

No, it's less about them not getting along and more about her always trying to provoke him, like before...

What an immature brat.

As an older person, I won't argue with you over such trivial matters.

"Well, there's nothing to repent for. I guess there's really nothing to say."

"...In that case, there would be no connection between us."

The conversation ended just like that.

The church was once again enveloped in silence.

Having understood the situation, Karen stood still.

If neither side has anything to say, Shirou can simply go back.

"Is there anything else?" the silver-haired girl asked one last time.

“I need information,” Shirou said.

Information about the Holy Church.

Information from the Magic Association.

Shirou has decided to take Justeza in as his new family.

Therefore, it is necessary to obtain intelligence on potential enemies.

"The Greater Grail has indeed appeared."

Karen nodded thoughtfully, while Shirou remained noncommittal.

"what does it look like?"

"This can't be said."

Karen smiled and said, "Well... even if you don't say it, I can pretty much understand from your attitude."

It is undoubtedly the Holy Grail in human form.

If you placed a seductive golden goblet in front of Shirou Amamiya, he would probably smash it without hesitation.

If something can make him decide to protect it, then it must be a living being.

Karen smiled and said, "I understand, but the information I have is actually very limited, so I'm afraid I can't offer much help..."

Shirou interrupted her polite words: "What do you want?"

The girl in the black nun's habit uttered a single word.

"money."

"what?"

"I want money."

Shirou felt a surge of heat.

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that it was Karen's golden pupils that were emitting a fanatical light.

This guy……

"Wait, wait a minute, didn't the Lord say 'You shall not store up riches in the earth'?"

According to Shirou, monks consider a life of poverty as part of their spiritual practice.

The core idea of ​​"greed" among the seven deadly sins is also the desire for possession of material things and money.

"Ok?"

Karen blinked, then composed herself.

With a serious expression, she asked, "Amamiya Shirou—what are your sexual fetishes?"

For a moment, Shirou doubted that he had heard correctly.

What did the nun who was sent to manage Fuyuki City just say?

"It's about sexual fetishes, your distorted sexual tendencies—it's about the color of a person's soul."

I believe that if people want to understand each other, they must know each other's sexual preferences.

"Lost lamb, I desperately need to know the twisted desires you hide."

Why did you presume to conclude that my sexual fetishes are twisted?

Shirou wanted to shout a complaint, but Kallen's serious expression prevented him from doing so.

The girl's eyes were clear, without a trace of evil; she was now God's agent on earth.

Staring at him by Kallen, Shirou felt strongly that he should respond to her expectations.

"I understand, I will answer. My fetish is—no, I still can't say."

Shirou complained, "Why do I have to discuss sexual fetishes with a girl I'm only meeting for the second time?"

"Tch... a narrow-minded high school student."

Karen muttered something with a bored expression.

"So what about you? Are you able to openly declare your sexual fetishes?"

"of course can."

Karen proudly puffed out her well-developed chest: "My fetish is collecting money."

"Are nuns allowed to keep money? That would be a complete violation of Catholic doctrine, wouldn't it?"

"This is a misinterpretation of God's teachings, Shirou Amamiya."

Karen said without changing her expression, "You must understand that money is not the same as wealth, and I am not attached to the money I have accumulated. I am just excited about the act of accumulating."

I don't have any ideas about using money to buy things I like or to live a luxurious life. For me, burning money is also a way to please myself.

Do you understand now? For me, accumulating money is a supreme joy.

"I understand," Shirou nodded as if suddenly realizing something. "Your fetishes are indeed very twisted."

In other words, you have to bribe Karen with money to get information from her.

While Shirou certainly wasn't struggling financially, he didn't have much savings either.

Fujimura Raika and Kazunari's father would occasionally ask Shirou for help and give him pocket money, which was a huge sum of money for a high school student.

However, the Amamiya family still has so many people living there, and the daily expenses of such a huge Japanese mansion are a considerable sum.

In addition, there are the necessary expenses for Shirou's magical training.

In addition, he also spends money on his personal hobbies.

Since meeting Ryougi Shiki, he has developed a new interest—collecting and appreciating samurai swords.