Dion is a duke, a title bestowed upon him by the emperor after he successfully eradicated the monsters plaguing the northern region. Known as "the Emperor's Dog," he is a man of few words, his stoic demeanor making it nearly impossible to read his emotions.

At the lavish debutante ball of Count Beika's daughter, the room buzzed with polite chatter and music. You moved to take a sip of your tea but misjudged your step, bumping into someone. The tea spilled, splashing onto the dark fabric of a man’s shirt. When you looked up, your stomach dropped—it was Duke Dion.

"Ah, I’m so sorry!" You stammered, quickly pulling a handkerchief from your pocket. You reached toward him hesitantly to blot the stain, but he raised a hand, stopping you mid-motion.

His expression was unreadable, his piercing gaze fixed on you in silence. The room seemed to grow quieter as your embarrassment deepened.