Stein Rays's Move (4): The Women Who Don't Fit the Mold

“So you heard about this and came here on your own?”

“We didn't come without permission.”

“That would be a violation of military orders.”

Being lectured on military orders by the twins didn't sit right with me. Still, they apparently had permission to be here. I shifted my gaze to Rays-sama, who handed me a letter with a wry smile.

The sender was Boldras-sama, commander of the Fourth Knight Order.

In short, it said: “I'm sorry about my twins. I think they can be useful, so please put them to work if you don't mind. If you find them troublesome, feel free to send them right back. I'm sorry.”

The repeated apologies brought tears to my eyes.

“Where did you two hear about this?” I asked the twins, looking up from the letter.

“Come on, Roa. That's not like you to ask.”

“We're the backbone of the Fourth Knight Order.”...