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.

gentleman," Dalen affirmed with a nod. Mistaking his identity wasn't new

red hesitated before

can't do much

The girl in red shook

have such a pretty face, wouldn't it be awesome if it

in red

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

up Dalen, still finding it hard to believe that such a seductive and charming face belonged

What's your name?" Dalen greeted, reaching out

replied the woman in

red smiled sweetly. Although Dalen was a

greeted with a nod, his expression somewhat peculiar. Thoughts about the earlier incident still lingered