Yes. Saved every single one of their miserable hides.

[ His teeth bared for a moment before he sank back into the water, his glare momentarily abating. He relayed the facts like they were merely trifling matters: ] But all the same, they had no love for me. Funny how that works out, huh?

[ Then Avenger shrugged dismissively. ]

Anyhow, the title of a "hero" is what people will venerate. And who wouldn't be pleased with that? I've got no reason to talk back.