"Ladies, this is the Emiya Residence."
Anno opened the car door for the two maids, then introduced the house to them.
Although Emiya Kiritsugu had nominally been looking for a temporary base at the time, so that Irisviel—whose body would gradually lose its functions as the Holy Grail War progressed—could enjoy the best possible final days of her life, he had Maiya Hisau find this residence, purchased from the yakuza boss Raiga Fujimura. It was, in truth, the finest house available within an acceptable price range, though it was somewhat old.
However, after Irisviel died and the Fourth Holy Grail War ended, when Emiya Kiritsugu finally came to understand certain things, he carried out extensive renovations on everything but the house's main structure. That was also when Taiga Fujimura began frequently coming and going from the Emiya Residence.
So the Emiya Residence was actually quite a respectable home. It was spacious, its decor was perfectly decent, and it had a garden that could be tended however one liked, along with a storage shed. The neighborhood was quite pleasant as well, with a quiet atmosphere—one important reason Hinako Akuta had chosen to live nearby.
"Ah, thank you."
Sella seemed somewhat reserved as she faced Anno, who had opened the car door for her.
After all, they were failures—maids to a successful product. They had always been the ones taking care of others; no one had ever served them.
After getting out of the car and looking at the rather pleasant-looking courtyard, Sella and Leysritt both swallowed.
"So pretty—and they're twin maids? Is this what European aristocratic families are like?"
Taiga Fujimura, who had been waiting at the entrance, widened her eyes in surprise.
Sella wore an awkward expression, while Leysritt, whose language skills were lacking, simply turned toward Illya with a