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.

with a nod. Mistaking his identity wasn't new for him

girl in red hesitated before stating, "But

with a female appearance, can't do much about it."

shame." The girl

pretty face, wouldn't it be awesome if it were

you okay?" The girl in red patted Mile's

Oh, I'm fine, just... a bit surprised, that's all." Miles quickly

to believe that such a

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

Crystal Wesley," replied the woman in green, offering a friendly

girl in red smiled sweetly.

his expression somewhat peculiar. Thoughts about the