Someone else could write the report however they liked.
Someone else could take the reward.
The government and the nobles sent invitations for victory parades and celebrations, wanting him to share the joy with the citizens and honor the achievement of defeating the Aeon.
He ignored every one of them.
If they wanted to celebrate, they could do it without him.
They should not drag him into it.
Dominic only wanted to stay beside Shiao Yi.
He did not want anyone disturbing him.
"The bath is ready."
Lambard knocked on the bedroom door and told him.
Dominic undressed Shiao Yi and wrapped him carefully in a wide towel.
Shiao Yi's crushed bones and damaged organs had regenerated and his body had become more stable.
After about a week, Shiao Yi had recovered enough that Dominic could bring him to the bath like this.
"Let's warm up well."
He spoke to Shiao Yi who gave him no reply, then lifted him gently in both arms.
He carried him down the stairs to the bath.
