An Understated Dominance by Marina Vittori

"W-What!"

Dalen's words surprised the few people standing there. It took them a moment to process the unexpected revelation.

Miles, who had been expressing his feelings, stood still with an awkward smile. His eyes widened, hands hovering in confusion.

How could that happen? Could it be that his daring rescue mission, intended for a damsel, was actually for a man?

"A man? You're... kidding, right?" The girl in red scrutinized Dalen with disbelief on her face. How could someone with such an attractive face be a man?

Crystal hesitated, mouth slightly agape, unsure of how to react.

So, the troublemakers from the Butcher Guild, who had caused a ruckus earlier, weren't harassing a woman but a man? This unexpected turn of events was truly one of a kind.

nod. Mistaking his identity wasn't new

in red hesitated

appearance, can't do

The girl in red shook

such a pretty face,

red patted Mile's

bit surprised, that's all." Miles quickly snapped

finding it hard to believe that such a seductive and

I'm Dalen. What's your name?" Dalen greeted, reaching

replied the woman in green, offering a

girl in red smiled sweetly. Although Dalen was

nod, his expression somewhat peculiar. Thoughts