At that moment, Roy's body began to stir. Lily turned to Salamander and said, 'Roy is starting to wake up.'
As Roy opened his eyes and saw his companions, he mustered a joking tone and said, 'Oh, I'm still alive. For a second, I thought I was a goner! Why do you two look so worried? Is watching an injured person your new hobby?'
Salamander couldn't hide his relief and pulled Roy into a tight embrace. 'Are you out of your mind? Why did you take the hit for me? You could have been killed!' he exclaimed, his voice thick with emotion.
Roy continued to speak in a lighthearted manner, 'Why are you making such a fuss? It was just a minor injury. No big deal. Next time, you can take one for me if you get the chance.'
Salamander knew Roy was downplaying the situation to ease his own guilt.