The one standing in the middle was short and petite, clad in tight-fitting gear with a veil covering her face. No doubt, she was a rogue-type physical class.

To her left stood a girl of similar build, wearing a gentle smile. At first glance, she seemed like a mage or support role. But the massive greatsword strapped to her back shattered that illusion—she was clearly a warrior class.

The most jarring was the muscular woman on the right, bulging with strength yet draped in a pristine white mage robe. A mage? A *physical* mage?!

"You're late. Run thirty laps around the field first... ugh!" The rogue's words were cut off as the swordsman thumped her on the head.

The rogue girl clutched her head, shooting a resentful glance at the swordsman. But the swordsman ignored her, smiling warmly at Anjelit and me.

"Please don't mind Liz. She's a bit... off. But she's truly kind and lovely~~"

"Sharon! You asking for a fight?!" Liz, the rogue—no, the *idiot* rogue—rubbed her head and yelled at the swordsman, Sharon.

Sharon paid no heed, launching into introductions instead.

"Well... I'm Sharon, a swordsman as you can see. This fool rogue is Liz. And that hulking lump in white robes is Dora, a light mage~ That's about it~"

Concise, yet hiding key details.

Like real names.

My Hero system only activated upon hearing true names. But after those three names, it never triggered once.

Meaning Sharon was either lying or omitting part of her name.

"I'm Anjelit. And this is my sister, Rogelit." Anjelit introduced herself swiftly, selling me out in the process.

Hearing "Rogelit" again, I shot her a glare. She just grinned back.

"Ah, sorry. We only accept female adventurers here. Since we're all girls, a guy would make everyone uncomfortable, right~?" Sharon said casually. Then Dora, the giant light mage, strode toward Anjelit and me.

"What are you doing?" Anjelit frowned. Sharon shrugged. "Just a body check. I don't tolerate men in my team. Don't worry—Dora's an expert at spotting males. None escape her eyes."

A faint killing intent accompanied those words. I felt an icy chill below my waist.

Dora stopped before me, studying me intently.

I froze, like prey under a predator's gaze. My body flinched back, trembling slightly.

Dora's expression turned grave.

*Exposed?*

Anjelit held her breath, tense.

Dora raised a thick finger, her rough voice booming:

"You're adorable. Impossible to be male. You pass!"

...Huh?

I blinked. Anjelit nearly burst out laughing but stifled it under everyone's stares.

"Dora really likes you, little sister Rogelit," Sharon remarked.

*Please stop calling me "little sister Rogelit."*

I shuffled toward the group of twelve, thinking: *If I passed, Anjelit will too. She's a real girl...*

Before that thought finished, Dora's voice shattered my calm!

"You're male!"

Wha-wha-what the hell?! What happened?!

I turned. Dora pointed at Anjelit's chest, shouting:

"No breasts at all! You must be a man!"

"Liz." Sharon called the rogue's name. Liz drew a dagger and advanced on Anjelit.

Anjelit's face twisted strangely—anger, embarrassment, frustration... and a hint of fury aimed squarely at *me*.

"I... am a girl..." Anjelit gritted out, but Liz gave no chance. In a blink, she appeared behind Anjelit, slicing the straps of her knight armor with the dagger.

*Clatter.* The armor hit the ground.

Anjelit stared blankly.

This rogue's level far exceeded hers—no wonder she couldn't react!

Liz reached for Anjelit's shirt. Anjelit snapped out of it, clutching her chest.

"What are you doing?!"

"Verifying your gender," Sharon stated, her eyes turning cold.

*How much does she hate men?!*

"Dora, restrain her. Liz, keep going."

"Got it."

They moved in unison. Dora pinned Anjelit's arms while Liz deftly unbuttoned her shirt.

"No!!!" Anjelit shrieked, face crimson.

But screams offered no defense. Her chest was exposed to fourteen pairs of eyes—including mine.

I glanced once, then quickly looked away.

*They'll see she's a real girl now...* I thought.

But I was naive. I'd underestimated Anjelit's... flatness.

"She's male!" The chorus of accusations made me want to vomit. I looked back at Anjelit's chest...

Huh? That was *my* chest. Why was it on her?

"ROGELIT!!! I'LL KILL YOU!!!"

Anjelit's blood-curdling scream made me flinch away again.

"Throw her out!" Sharon's voice turned icy.

Dora and Liz dragged the half-naked Anjelit toward the exit. I knew I had to intervene.

"Wait... eep~~~..."

I lunged forward—but a cool breeze rushed under my skirt. I froze, face burning, hands clamped over the fabric.

*Damn, why does this butt-breeze feel so... stimulating?*

"What's wrong?" Sharon frowned. Everyone paused.

Squeezing my voice high, head down, face flushed, I looked like a timid, flustered girl.

"Um... Anjelit... sister... really is a girl... I promise..."

"Oh? But proof says otherwise," Sharon countered.

I almost snorted—sorry, Anjelit, I couldn't hold it.

"Pfft... hahaha..."

Sharon's sharp eyes scanned me. Suspicion flared. I forced my laughter down.

"Anjelit sister just... hasn't developed yet. If you remove her underskirt..." I trailed off. They'd get the hint.

Sharon nodded. Dora and Liz obeyed.

Anjelit hissed threats behind me—*I'll gut you, I'll castrate you!*—making me grip my skirt tighter.

Minutes later, Anjelit stood stripped bare. Her pitiful curves were finally undeniable.

Awkward coughs rippled through the group.

Dora said nothing but released Anjelit's arms. Liz apologized profusely.

Sharon rubbed her nose, then slipped back into her easygoing tone.

"Wonderful! We're all girls~"

I gave a strained smile. Anjelit crouched on the ground, near tears.

When she caught me glancing, she grabbed a stone and hurled it. Dora blocked it effortlessly.

I looked up. Dora gave me a 'gentle' smile.

My stomach churned. But remembering Sharon's glare, I pressed a hand to my cheek, whispering shyly:

"T-thank you..."

"..." Dora rarely spoke. She just stared for five seconds, then gave a thumbs-up.

"V-very cute..."

"Hahaha! Dora adores you, little Rogelit~" Sharon suddenly appeared behind me, patting my butt.

"Eep!" I spun around, covering my rear.

Sharon laughed harder.

After Anjelit redressed, Sharon finally shared the mission details.