Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

Is it called "masochistic spiritual medium"?

Possessing a will independent of oneself, the body is easily possessed by surrounding demons.

It can allow demons to reappear as phenomena, and may even allow demons to acquire physical bodies.

According to her, Karen would develop the same spiritual disorder as the possessed person if she got close to a demon.

In this way, her value is—

"Are you a radar used to identify demons?"

Shirou confidently gave his answer, but Kallen rolled her eyes dismissively.

Do you think your master is unable to distinguish demonic nature?

"Master's power is a savioric sovereign power that transcends the realm of humanity... mere demons are utterly insignificant."

Shirou suddenly realized that although Kallen hadn't said anything, she actually admired her master quite a bit.

Well... Shirou, who was once enslaved by fairies and then rescued by someone, can understand this feeling.

——"Nun" Chiara Jixiangyuan.

The third seat of the "Burying Agency" under the Holy Church, a modern savior, a saint...?

He sounds like a really good guy.

But why? Shirou had a bad feeling about it.

"So why are you here now? What about the work of the burial agency?"

Shirou asked curiously.

If Karen was the apprentice of such an important figure, why would she be sent to Japan, on the border of the Catholic world, as a priestly deputy?

"..."

Karen did not answer the boy's question.

She remembered what her master had said before she left.

"I give up, haha, I can't save you."

"Go find Shirou Amamiya, yes... the boy who killed your biological father."

"If it's him, maybe... After all, Lord 'Nameless' is my savior."

Volume 6, Chapter 270: Kallen: As expected, Fuyuki is a sadistic harem man!

Karen's mood inexplicably soured, and she unilaterally declared that the topic of her past was over.

"Okay, now you can answer me."

"Shirou Amamiya, what are you really thinking? Are you willing to take on this part-time job as an agent?"

Karen stated that it was by no means a suspicious part-time job, but rather a glorious job of maintaining social stability and protecting citizens.

Simply put, it's about hunting down magicians.

Modern magicians are not all arrogant nobles who gather in clock towers or have their own territories and adhere to the principle of secrecy on a daily basis.

Many magicians will stop at nothing to pursue their research, even sacrificing ordinary people as victims in the pursuit of truth.

The daily routine of the Agents consists of fighting against these kinds of evil magicians; Dead Apostles and Demons are actually rare elite monsters.

Despite the frequent violent clashes, the Church's hunting of evil magicians is tacitly approved by the Association and land managers like Tohsaka.

It is true that dissidents are eliminated, and it is also true that evil is exorcised.

For Shirou, this was not a job that he would find repulsive.

However, he would not get involved in the affairs of the Holy Church because of this; frankly, he would like to refuse outright.

Shirou asked, "Can someone like me, who doesn't believe in God, really do this?"

Karen raised an eyebrow and said disdainfully, "If Master's power is used, even an ordinary person like Amamiya Shirou can hunt down heretics in the name of the Lord."

She's still as sharp-tongued as ever.

However, judging from her tone, the woman named Kichijoin wields considerable power within the church.

Not only does he, as a member of the "burial agency," possess the autonomy to disregard the Papal Court under certain conditions, but even as a believer, he wields unimaginable political influence within the Church.

Thinking about this, Shirou suddenly realized that something was wrong.

It feels like everything was a trap designed to get me into it.

Shirou became even more wary and asked, "Just to ask, what will happen to that part of the work if I refuse?"

"Nothing will happen."

The silver-haired girl said without changing her expression, "Even if you don't do it, I will take charge of handling those tasks."

"Hey... are you even capable of fighting?"

After Shirou asked that question, the girl's cute face clearly wrinkled up in displeasure.

Kallen is certainly not without combat abilities. She can use baptismal chants, has received combat training from Chiara Kichijoin, and has also been chosen by "Maria's Shroud".

However, compared to the agents Shirou has faced so far, such as the Kotomine father and son, her fighting ability is still like that of a rabbit compared to a lion.

That's why she needs a powerful bodyguard to assist her in carrying out her duties as an agent.

A magician like Shirou, who has neither affiliation nor lineage, yet is proficient in martial arts, is the most suitable candidate.

Karen, her smile fading, calmly said, "I can get the job done even if I'm alone. It's not a question of whether I can or can't."

Shirou complained, "What? This is so unreasonable! Doesn't anyone have the right to refuse?"

Karen said coldly, "You've got one thing wrong."

The church is strict, but not cruel or heartless; this was a job I volunteered for.

"why?"

Kallen lowered her head and did not answer. Shirou pressed on, "Is it related to the Stigmata and your constitution?"

The girl said calmly, "This is something I was born with, and I have no resentment about it."

Since it's all destined, I've decided to go with the flow...

I was born into this world as a weapon of the gods; that is the meaning of my existence.

"What's this? Haven't you thought about getting treatment? Your constitution is more like an illness than a superpower."

Since you're sick, try to improve your physical condition.

Karen shook her head: "There is no cure yet, and there is no hope of recovery. It is enough to lament my misfortune."

And... I do get injured and healed repeatedly, but it wasn't caused by anyone.

This is my fate—therefore I feel only pity, not resentment.

Looking at the girl in front of him with strong self-destructive tendencies, Shirou felt a nameless fire rise within him.

Karen also noticed the red-haired boy's displeasure, and she closed her eyes and said:

"If you're trying to persuade me, then give up..."

“Okay, I’ll take this part-time job,” Shirou said.

"what?"

Karen's expression clearly became flustered.

"Uh...why?"

Shirou said, "Why? You've been trying to convince me since just now. I've decided to do it."

Although the working hours are limited to 8 PM to midnight, Monday through Friday, and business trips are only available on Saturdays and Sundays, if you don't mind that.

Karen's pupils trembled: "Are you... pitying me?"

"I just want to make money and protect my family, don't flatter yourself."

Shirou muttered to himself as he grabbed Kallen's wrist.

"!"

The girl's eyes widened involuntarily.

This was the first time someone had touched her so directly.

When Karen was still an infant, her mother abandoned her and committed suicide, and her father never saw her again until his death.

In the church and in the monastery, everyone kept their distance from her, the son of a sinner.

Although her master, Chiara Kichijoin, was as gentle as a reincarnation of the Virgin Mary or a Bodhisattva, Karen knew that she would never truly open her heart to anyone.

"Uh... what are you going to do?" the girl asked in a panic.

Shirou: "It's almost dinner time. Come with me to the shopping street to buy groceries, and then we can have dinner at my house."

Karen: "Huh??"

"What kind of expression is that?"

Shirou said in a matter-of-fact manner, "From now on, we'll be work partners."

Although I have never had a formal job, isn't that how it is in TV dramas?

Today is my first day as a colleague, so let's have a celebratory meal at my house.

Karen screamed incoherently, "Why do I have to eat at your house?!"

Shirou glanced around the oppressive atmosphere of the Fuyuki Church: "Do you want us to celebrate in the church?"

"It's not about where we celebrate!"

The girl shook off the boy's hand, clutched her wrist, and took several steps back, her expression restrained.

"I have no intention of getting on your good side; I just want to use your power."

I expected to see Shirou looking discouraged, but instead he looked refreshed.

"Yeah, me too—"

I just want information from Karen to protect my family; it's all in my best interest.

"........."

Karen looked at Shirou's outstretched hand.

Hesitating, hesitating, hesitating, but finally I shook hands with him.

This was the first time in her life that she had actively, rather than simply following the crowd, chosen to try to believe in someone.

Karen: "Please, please guide me."

Shirou: "Yes, nice to meet you."

Karen frowned slightly: "Shouldn't we let go?"

Shirou gripped his hand tighter: "So, you should come to my house for dinner after all?"

"I said I wouldn't go!!"

……

……

And so, Shirou became the agent of the Fuyuki Church.

According to Karen, there are indeed people within the church who act as agents without any Catholic faith, and those people are the worst of the worst.

When she said this indignantly, Shirou for some reason thought of Kirei Kotomine.

Unlike secular Catholic groups, the Church of Christ places greater emphasis on ability in this harsh world, and therefore tends to turn a blind eye when selecting talent.

That being said, it is extremely rare for someone like Shiro to become an agent without even joining the church.