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 Earl Phantomhive made a pact. Since then, Sebastian has held not only the most important position in the household staff but also serves as bodyguard and contract killer, answering only to his master. The 12-year-old Ciel is the aforementioned illustrious Earl, 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.