Secret Agent Shirou in Peril

They swore allegiance to God and upheld the eight virtues of chivalry.

Firstly, humility; a true knight never bullies the weak.

Firstly, honor; a true knight diligently hones his martial skills, achieves great deeds, and spreads his teachings.

Secondly, sacrifice and bravery: a true knight is fearless of death and will give his life for his Lord or the church if necessary;

Firstly, they showed compassion, protected the elderly, women, and children, and loved their homeland;

Firstly, spirituality should not be bound by material desires. It should pursue the beauty hidden in one's nature, seek harmony between humanity and nature, and embrace a metaphysical spirit in order to get closer to the realm of God and achieve transcendence.

Firstly, be honest and do not deceive the church;

Firstly, it is about justice, fighting for righteousness, and confronting all injustice and evil.

Indeed, Shinjuku is a place rife with filth and corruption. Since there is a mastermind behind this, how could the knights possibly turn a blind eye?

In fact, the Knights of the Round Table had already begun upholding the morality of this world, secretly destroying several drug dens and rescuing innocent girls who had been deceived and forced into prostitution.

However, just as water that is too clear has no fish, modern society also has its rules. Unless someone is extremely wicked, they won't interfere too much. But this time, the enemy has clearly exceeded the scope of what can be forgiven.

"Now let me tell you about our enemy." Merlin pointed to the markings drawn on the blackboard behind him, first a tall building, and then a humanoid Black Shadow.

This is the tallest and largest newly built building in Shinjuku. It's owned by Asteroid Company, and the funding comes from England.

"It seems our opponent comes from the same place as us," Lancelot asked.

"I am truly saddened that Britain's Servant are all Britain," Tristan said, stroking the strings of his harp.

"No need to be sad. He's a modern Servant, or perhaps a Heroic Servant transformed from Phantasmal Spirit that became famous through the novels—a being that's ambiguous. He's Professor Moriarty, Holmes's greatest adversary," Merlin remarked.

"It's that guy! Wait! If he's really that dangerous, why don't we just charge at him?" Shirou asked doubtfully. Although he no longer possessed divine power, with his human body, he could at most only restrain a high- Servant.

However, the strength of the Knights of the Round Table and Merlin present is still there. Merlin possesses the strength of Grand Caster, and while Lancelot and Tristan may not be Grand Class, they are still firmly among the top-tier Servant.

When Gawain receives the sun's amplification during the day, he can unleash three times his power for a certain period, making him the strongest among the Round Table members at that time. Bedivere's Noble Phantasm is still the King's Holy Sword, and Gai is also an extremely powerful being in certain situations.

Ultimately, there were no weaklings among the Knights of the Round Table.

Merlin shook his head and said, "As far as I know, the other party likely possesses multiple Holy Grails."

"How could that be? Didn't the white god restore the world?" Shirou said in surprise.

"Mostly yes, but the problem is that the Holy Grails haven't completely disappeared," Merlin explained softly.

"You are clearly a god, yet you were treated as a human and survived. Those Servant who used the Holy Grail to become human naturally also survived," Merlin said.

"So what should we do now?" Shirou asked.

"Shirou, there's something important I need you to do. It's something only you can do, please. For justice!" Merlin seemed to have been there all along, waiting for Shirou to speak. He looked directly at Shirou with his purple eyes and said very seriously.

"What mission..." Shirou hesitated upon hearing the word "justice," and readily agreed.

Merlin smiled with satisfaction.

Seeing Merlin's smile, Shirou felt an increasingly strong sense of foreboding.

That's why we have this scene now. Shirou, who went upstairs with the female officer, was assigned a spy mission to infiltrate this black spire and investigate the situation.

Because the enemy has many tricks up their sleeve, if other knights were sent here, their identities as Servant would be immediately exposed. Indeed, only Shirou, being human, is capable of this task.

Walking down the hallway, he didn't see many people because it was night. However, Shirou wouldn't be fooled by this illusion.

This place is the enemy's stronghold. Moriarty has recruited many Magecraft and Magus to his cause. Although it seems like an evil criminal group driven by profit, it is actually a vicious den of demons. He can sense more than forty magical reactions right now, including some powerful individuals whose methods are at the level of A-rank Magecraft.

The most terrifying thing is that anyone who collaborates with Moriarty is definitely a dangerous individual with warped values. For example, the female executive next to him seems to genuinely treat the wealthy people attending the banquet downstairs like pigs in a pen. But then again, Magecraft are generally people with warped values. Rather, upright individuals like Tohsaka are the exceptions.

If Magecraft here suddenly appeared at the same time, even if he was prepared, he would probably still be killed by concentrated fire.

Fortunately, Shirou doesn't need to worry too much. He's not really fighting alone; in fact, he can contact Merlin anytime he wants. However, once he entered the building, he was already within the enemy's Magecraft barrier. If he were to emit a strong magical fluctuation, it might be detected by the enemies here, so he won't use it lightly unless absolutely necessary.

At this moment, Shirou's entire body is covered with mechanisms. If needed, even without speaking, Merlin can directly observe the surrounding environment and listen to the sounds outside through the Noble Phantasm transformed from the ornaments on Shirou's clothes, acting as a camera and listening device.

Merlin's illusion magic is top-notch even in the entire world. As Merlin's disciple, Shirou naturally learned this Magecraft as well. This technique, which can deceive the world, combined with his Projection, can unleash a more comprehensive power than imagined, often with unexpected effects.

Firstly, the combination of illusion, physical skills, and archery allows Shirou to snipe more covertly.

Secondly, there is the falsification of Projection conditions. The Projection of Noble Phantasm is actually subject to very strict conditions. Apart from those who have witnessed it firsthand, a few can be recreated through imagination based on records left by epics, but that requires thorough research and understanding.

As for more powerful Noble Phantasm, he cannot Projection them with a non-human body, such as those forged by the will of a planet or by Spirit artifact, because the rules of the world do not allow it.

Merlin's illusions can temporarily alter this rule, making the impossible possible.

For example, by using relics to simulate the existence of a certain Servant, Shirou's Projection Noble Phantasm can be made to work smoothly. By deceiving the rules of the world, Noble Phantasm that is not a sword Projection as one with sword attributes.

Of course, Merlin's methods couldn't be limited to that. His greatest influence on Shirou was actually reflected in his modification of gadgets. Every outstanding orthodox Magecraft seems to have the potential to become a producer of cutting-edge technology. (Monthly membership group 694936135)

For example, how to transform a world-class holy sword into a person's silver arm.

If a sword can transform into a human arm, then it's not impossible for it to transform into anything else...

Inside the Knights of the Round Table club, Merlin was speaking his plans to a large blackboard, with several Knights of the Round Table seated below.

"As the saying goes, when you talk about Britain, you think of James Bond! This time, I've made thorough preparations for Shirou. As a secret agent, you really need some high-tech tools."

"High-tech? James Bond, I know. The second most failed spy in history, you want Shirou to imitate him? Then tell me what kind of gadgets you have." Guy said bluntly.

Merlin smiled and explained to the Knights of the Round Table, "For example, the clothes Shirou is wearing now look like clothes, but they are actually an indestructible sword."

"Oh, oh!" The knights exclaimed in admiration. Although they looked down on Merlin for being a coward, he was quite reliable as a comrade when it came to doing his job well.

"The tie around his neck, when straightened, can transform into a spear that, when thrown, will always hit its target. His belt is actually a Purple Soft Sword." Merlin continued his explanation, brandishing his pointer, then suddenly raised his voice, "And Shirou's underwear right now!"

"That's a sword too?!" Tristan asked, his eyes wide with shock.

"How is that possible?" Merlin paused, staring at Tristan with the look of someone looking at an idiot, remaining silent for a long time.

Lancelot and Bedivere, who were standing nearby, also breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he knew perfectly well how unreliable the so-called Knights of the Round Table were, he never expected that they would all be... Merlin sighed helplessly and continued, "Of course, they were just ordinary underwear. What I meant was that there were swords hidden in them too."

"What?!"

"We're not here to listen to your dirty jokes!"

The knights protested.

"You just don't understand. Sometimes, this sword is more effective and deadly than any other sword!" Merlin said with a profound smile.

"Hmm? What do you mean?" Lancelot, who was the most skilled swordsman present, asked.

"Stop keeping me in suspense, you rascal!" Kai snapped impatiently.

"I just made a brief contact with my informant and learned that the female officer on duty tonight seems to be quite fond of that guy. It looks like Shirou's plan to seduce him will go very smoothly. However..." Merlin said with a smile.

"But?" the knights asked, puzzled.

Merlin's lips curled into a handsome smile, but he didn't answer. However, the smile seemed rather malicious, as if he were gloating.

At that moment, Shirou was led into the female executive's office. Shirou looked around, scrutinizing every detail with his keen eyes, trying to find any clues.

The office was surprisingly spacious and had a somewhat strange layout. Apart from a desk, a large sofa, and a standing cabinet against the corner, there was no other furniture. In the middle, there was an empty space that could fit two single beds or two pool tables.

With a click, the door was locked from the inside.

"Shirou-kun, you want to join our company and open your own shop, right? Then let's talk about the terms first!"

"I have all sorts of props here, Shirou-kun, are you ready~!" The female officer stepped forward, opened a standing cabinet in the corner, revealing various indescribable props inside.

The woman opened a drawer and took out a pair of black leather panties. For some reason, a black plastic cucumber was stuck in the middle of the panties. In her other hand, she was holding a silver steel wool ball that looked painful, and she was rubbing it against the panties, making a squeaking sound...

Chapter 424 Agent Shirou's Thrilling Moments

A completely enclosed space, a locked door, windows overlooking a building more than twenty stories high, an aggressive woman, and Shirou frozen in place.

Crunch crunch

Crunch crunch

The piercing sound rang out in a rhythmic pattern.

But to Shirou's ears, it sounded like the pendulum of death, the guillotine swinging back and forth on the guillotine, as if it could take away something very important to him as a human being at any moment.

Even though he kept reminding himself of the Daoist mantra to "have a pure heart and remain calm even if the sky falls," Shirou's expression still changed at this moment. Even though he had a Heart of Steel, he still felt a chill, especially when he heard the creaking and scraping sound from over there.

His earlier ominous premonition seems to have come true.

"Alright, what are you waiting for? Let's get straight to the point!" The female cadre unzipped her tight leather jacket, and two snow-white breasts immediately popped out. However, Shirou wasn't stunned by that; he was more impressed by the overly revealing clothing underneath the tight leather jacket.

The woman wore no T-shirt or similar clothing under her tight leather outfit, directly exposing her smooth flesh. What she used to cover herself was not ordinary underwear, but black latex with restraint straps wrapped around it.

This is clearly a set designed for someone with a particular fetish; combined with the previous props, everything is self-evident.

He hadn't even had a chance to find out what was going on, but the other person already seemed impatient. He had originally planned how to get useful information out of the interview through verbal exchanges. But he hadn't expected the other person to be the type to attack without saying a word!

Shirou anxiously thought, 'I must quickly find a way to change the subject. Especially in situations like this, I mustn't panic. Quickly recall! How did Merlin handle this situation?'

Shirou struck a cool pose, brushing aside his bangs with his hand, as if he were a seasoned veteran of the dating scene, and said with a smile, "Sister, this is a company after all, don't you think it's a bit inconvenient? Why don't we do the interview first? We can continue after you get off work..."

"No need for all that trouble! This is how my office is supposed to be used!" The female cadre said, bending down and grabbing the bottom of the sofa, pulling it forcefully outwards.

This was actually a transformable two-in-one sofa mattress. The seat cushion unfolded into three layers, and the backrest flattened out, instantly transforming into a large bed that appeared before Shirou.

The female cadre stuck out her tongue and licked her lips, staring at Shirou with eyes as hungry as a wolf, and ordered, "Come on, lie down here!"

"Huh?" Shirou looked at the female executive in surprise. Did she have to be so direct!?

"What are you dawdling for? Isn't this what you came here to do? Take your clothes off! As long as I'm satisfied, you'll pass the interview!" the female cadre said coldly, her previous amiable demeanor completely gone.

'It's happened! A shady deal?! As expected, such awful things thrive in these kinds of dark places!'

Generally speaking, in a movie, if this situation occurs, it would be the time for the male protagonist to sacrifice himself, right? However... however, when Shirou saw the cucumber and steel wool being carried by the female officer...

Shirou recalled hearing stories at the club about women who had been manipulated by men in the past, even to the point of psychological distortion. Once they became successful, they would take revenge on the men they had suffered.

"What's wrong Shirou-kun? Come here quickly!" the female cadre urged, her tone threatening. With a slight increase in pressure, the steel wool scraped a long mark on the cucumber.

'No! Absolutely not! Even James Bond couldn't do it here!' Shirou roared inwardly, his mind in turmoil.

"Okay, but, sister~! Could you please close your eyes first?" Shirou made up his mind and stepped forward to suggest.

"What? You want to flirt? I actually prefer something more direct and rough." The female cadre frowned impatiently and said. To be honest, she preferred the dry way, the kind that doesn't need lubrication.

"Please." Shirou flashed his brightest, most handsome and approachable boy-next-door smile as he leaned closer and said.

The female cadre's brows had completely relaxed by this point. She felt a little dazzled. Although she had been with many men, some for casual flings and some for business deals, she had never seen such a clean and warm smile before.

A warm feeling welled up inside her in an instant, and she couldn't help but think of her beautiful first love from her student days.

"Well... I'll play with you for a little while." The female cadre smiled crookedly, like a lovesick woman, closed her eyes, and pouted her deep red lips, waiting for the man to make his move.

"Sorry." Shirou raised his hand and swung it down, landing on the woman's neck.

The female cadre felt a sharp pain in her neck, as if she had been stung by something. She vaguely heard the boy's voice in her ear. When she closed her eyes, the outcome was already sealed.

Shirou was now covered in modified Noble Phantasm. The one imprinted on the female officer's neck was a metal button from his cuff. This was a poison sword with a paralyzing effect, shrunk and modified into the shape of a button. However, its effect was still at the level of Noble Phantasm, no less than Zouken Matou's poisonous insects.

Once the medication wore off, he would never be able to open his eyes or wake up again.

Shirou moved the woman to the sofa bed, laid her down, picked up her leather jacket, covered her with it, and then placed his finger on her forehead.

In a vast, white space, the scene shifts, and the female cadre opens the door to her private office, which is also her playground. But she's alone now; what is she doing here?

Then a voice guided her to look at the computer.

"Oh right, I need to check the notices from above." The woman walked towards the desk, turned on the computer, entered the password, and the interface immediately changed, taking her to the homepage.

This was Magecraft that Merlin passed down to him, developed based on the characteristics of dream demons, which could obtain relevant information from people's dreams.

"Got it!" Shirou said softly, put his hand away, stood up, walked to his desk, turned on his computer, entered the password the woman had entered in the dream, and searched for useful information.

Inside the hard drive, there were many folders, among which a folder containing study materials stood out, seemingly being used very frequently.

Shirou clicked on it and found it was full of video files. He randomly clicked on one to take a look.

There was a young man who looked somewhat familiar; he seemed to be male host from another club who had recently switched jobs to Asteroid Group. In the video, the young man was nothing like his usual glamorous self, because he was kneeling on all fours.

The female cadre, dressed in straitjackets, sat on the man's back like a queen, coldly whipping his buttocks repeatedly, while holding a candle in her other hand.

"Thank you, thank you for your kindness, Master," the man said, sounding quite pleased.

"Pig! How dare you speak like a human!" The female cadre smiled cruelly, raised the candle, turned it upside down, and pointed it at the man's head.

"Pupu Xixi~!"

Shirou felt a chill run down his spine and quickly turned off the video. If he hadn't acted decisively, it seemed that this was the calamity he almost faced.

Unexpectedly, not only was the female cadre in danger, but she also had a camera hidden inside... Shirou turned around to look at the angle of the video, and finally focused his gaze on a folder containing an ornament with a dark, shiny object inside.