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 for him when he

red hesitated before stating, "But

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

shame." The girl in red shook

pretty face, wouldn't it be awesome if it

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

surprised, that's all." Miles quickly

that such a seductive and

Dalen. What's your name?"

Wesley," replied the woman in green, offering

smiled sweetly. Although Dalen was a man,

a nod, his expression somewhat peculiar. Thoughts