Twenty-fifth day of the windy month. I was sitting at my desk in my room, responding to the letters that Noin-san had sent me.
　Anima handles a lot of letters, but they are only from people I don't know, and the letters from Noin-san and Chris-san arrive in my hand.
　Especially Noin-san, who seems to be a very good writer, exchanges letters with me quite often.

　The content of the letters is basically uneventful, and this time, Raz-san was in a very good mood and ate a seasonal dish, and so on, written in beautiful handwriting.
　As I was lightly reading over the letter and writing my response, there was a knock on the door of my room and Eta and Sita came in.

'Master. We have come to take care of your laundry.
Thank you, well, there's your clothes in there...

　The red-haired twin demons who were once Megide-san's subordinates.......Eta and Sita are currently working tirelessly as maids in the mansion.
　Although they are twins, their personalities and areas of expertise seem to be different, and they are in charge of different jobs.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you're looking for a new job.

'Master, I brought you some tea........'
Thank you, Sita.

　With her hair cut short and a little shorter than Eta, Theta has a quiet and calm personality, and has a way of speaking that ends with a slight delay before adding "is" to the end of a word, as if she isn't very good at respectful speech.
　She seems to work mainly in the culinary industry, and always brings me tea and sweets at just the right time, which is very helpful.

　As I watch the two of them getting used to life here, I suddenly remember that I went out with Anima yesterday.
　I've just decided to pay attention to that kind of situation, and since the two of them are here just in time, I decide to ask them.

'....Speaking of which, how are Eta and Sita doing at work?　Is there anything that's troubling you?
'Thank you for your concern. I don't have any problems with it.
I'll be fine, too.
'I see, but in addition to working at the mansion, you're also doing some training, right?　Don't take it too hard.

　As far as the two of them are concerned, I can't read any feelings of impatience like Anima.
　It's true that these two originally said they would serve me as maids rather than guards, and since they're both solid, they may be sorting that out well.

''Yes!　Thank you. But in order to protect my master when the time comes, I will continue to polish up my warrior skills.

　Eta, with a somewhat happy expression on her face after hearing my words, straightens her back and replies. Just when I thought that she really seemed to have no worries when I saw her, I heard some disturbing words.


"...what do you mean by...Theta?
I will protect my master.
"Well, isn't it true that a rootless, brainless creature with no brains but to hide behind a shield and protect his master by shrinking like a turtle? Do you think you can do it?
...Hey, guys?

　Eta reacts to Sita's blurted out words, and her eyebrows rise slightly.
　And as it is, the words overlap even more, and how the air flowing between the two of them changes sharply and heavily with each word.

''........A single cell that just jumps around like a monkey cannot understand the importance of defense.''
You're the one who doesn't know the words "offense is the best defense" but I don't think this kind of thing can be practiced by a stupid turtle.
....
....

　Is it my imagination?　I feel a beehive of sparks between the two of them now.
　Then their eyes become set and they take out a large spear and a large shield from wherever they are, respectively.

''Go to the front, Sita. Your rotten spirit that does not respect that sister of yours, it will be struck through.
''Don't be a sister to me just because you were born a little early I'll crush you like a featherworm, if I want to.
...Hey.

　They exchanged words with perfectly set eyes and low voices, and then they walked out of the room, unaware of my stunned state.
　Are those two people not getting along?　No. Are we so close that we can bump into each other without reservation?　Well, either way, it's clear that we're in trouble.
　And the cause of the fight is which one of us is better able to protect me................what a strange topic to talk about.

It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get a good deal more than you think.
I mean, why do you take my cookies for granted?
'Poisonous, isn't it!　If anything happens to Kite-san, it would be a disaster, mmm, crispy and fragrant.......this is dangerous. For safety's sake, I'll take care of everything--aah!








　After exchanging a bit of stupidity with Alice, I walked out of the mansion, curious about their condition, and was soon able to find Eta and Theta.
　What happened to their fight...........................apparently it was never settled. How do I know that?　That's because they're both sitting upright in a friendly line with a big tantrum on their heads.

'Totally!　What the hell are you people doing?　Shame on you for shirking your duties and fighting a duel!　Recognize that your deeds are a stain on your master's face!
I'm sorry, too.
I'm sorry.

　Anima, arms crossed in front of the two of us, scolding in an angry voice....yeah. I've gotten the gist of it already.
　The yard is a bit gouged out, so I probably went outside to fight with them, and we hit each other a few rounds.
　And that's where Anima found them, and they both got their knuckles dropped, so there's that.

'In the first place, if you're going to do that, do it on the training ground!　Damaging the garden of the mansion is outrageous!　You're not even close to being your master's followers!
Umm... yes.
I have no words for you...

　Hmmm. Looking at it this way, I feel like Anima is pretty good at her position as a squire. I'm sure it's partly because she was able to get over something that happened yesterday, but I'm somewhat relieved.
　Well, well, anyway, if this continues, it's going to be a long sermon.......I think it's a problem that we fought, but Eta and Sita owe me a debt of gratitude for fighting over me, so I'll give them a little help.


'Anima, can you just........forgive her for that?
This is master!
I think we're both very sorry for what we've done and...
Sir, if that is what you wish...

　When I offered to do so, Anima quickly backed off.
　I'm not going to be able to stop it before it happens, and above all, I'm the master of the two of them, so I have to be careful not to leave it to Anima in a place like this.

"Eta, Theta.
'Yes!'
I'm really glad that you two are willing to protect me. In fact, I'm weak and there are more things I can't do, so I'm sure the two of you will continue to help me in many ways... but you can't fight with each other like this.

　In fact, this time it just so happens that this is the first time I've ever seen Eta and Sita fighting, and I know they're good friends from the fact that they're usually together a lot.

I'm sure you'll find that both Eta and Sita are very good at different things. I'm sure you'll find a lot of good things about Eta and Sita, so I hope you'll respect the other person as well.
... yes. Eta I'm sorry. Maybe I was just jealous of Eta's cheerfulness and strength.
'No, I'm sorry on my part. And let me take back my previous statement. I think I know your strength better than anyone else. We will continue to protect your master together.
Yes.

　After all, they seem to be good friends, and they each admit their mistakes, apologize, shake hands firmly and reconcile with each other.
　The case is now settled........

Well, I repeat, I'm enough to keep you around--what the hell?
You, come with me.
Huh?　Oh, wait, Kite, your eyes are set - geez!

　Dear Mom and Dad - Eta and Sita, twins but different from each other, they are also indispensable to me now. Well, be that as it may, the evil that only made a mockery of the scene has been put to rest, and once again - it's safely settled.