"Run? Running is a must; never mind Harvey; Cleos is a real Three-winged Holy Realm, I don't stand a chance."
"Hostage? The only hostage near me is the receptionist, but not to mention my conscience, the problem is that she is already broken and can't even move."
"If holding a movable person hostage is akin to riding a horse, then holding someone immobile is like being ridden by a horse—it serves no purpose but to increase the anger of the Red Hats."
Ash knew he couldn't avoid combat; his current position was at the reception, a distance away from the stairs. He had to fight to have a chance to escape.
So, how should he fight? Usually, Ash would send a Substitute to attract the enemy's attention by dying...
But his Substitute should still be with Liss...
After a moment of silence, Ash suddenly raised his hands and stood up, walking towards the Red Hats, "I surrender."
