TIL in 1818, an Englishman accused of murder demanded a trial by combat. Surprisingly, the law that allowed for trial by combat was still valid, and the man was acquitted when his accuser declined the offer of battle. Trial by combat was abolished the following year.
Put out the fires, then get called a hero
If you fix the problem, and you’ve managed to not get caught being the cause, by anyone who survived, then you’re the hero