บท 883: No Thank You.

"First off, thank you. What you did for the community is greatly appreciated. On behalf of the Royal Tiger and Snake Battalion, we wish to reward your bravery with -"

"Stop right there. I don't need anything other than what was contracted. Sorry, if it sounds heartless, but I do not want to have any more 'rewards' that might entail further strings attached." Jin stated bluntly, and Hou Fei laughed.

"I guess you are right. For an outsider, we had been too reliant on your powers but understand that you alone have brought a wave of massive relief to our community. Even if those higher-ups don't acknowledge that, I do. That is why I really want you to accept the reward because I know what it feels like to be unappreciated." Hou Fei explained.