Chapter 39 : Invitation

Reinhardt leaned against the bar opposite him, watching Lumian with an unreadable expression. 

"You've become a symbol, Lumian. Whether you intended to or not, people are looking at you as the man who brought down a hero. They don't see the destruction. They just see you." 

He swirled the water in his glass. "The Unclothed Hero," he mused with amusement. 

Lumian rolled his eyes. "I don't like that name, it's not like I could have stopped for a quick outfit change whilst fighting for my life." 

Reinhardt smirked. "You should check the internet. You've got quite the fan club now." 

Lumian scoffed. "Oh, wonderful." 

"I hear the ladies are particularly fond of you." 

Lumian gave him a flat look. "Please tell me you didn't bring me here just to tell me I'm popular." 

Reinhardt chuckled, then his expression turned serious again. "Public trust in heroes is shaken. People are questioning everything. And that kind of doubt… spreads."