A devilishly good butler is Sebastian Michaelis, who serves as the butler to the head of the noble Phantomhive family. "Devilish" is to be taken literally, as Sebastian is indeed a demon with whom the Phantomhive family made a pact long ago. Since then, Sebastian has not only held the most important position in the household staff but also serves as bodyguard and contract killer, reporting only to the Earl of Phantomhive. The current Earl of Phantomhive is the 12-year-old Ciel, who not only runs the family business (sweets and toys) but also serves as an important confidant to Queen Victoria in his role as Earl. She relies on the Phantomhives to discreetly and swiftly eliminate any threats. The Phantomhive household is dedicated to protecting the Empire from criminal and paranormal activities!.