Black Peacock had a strong will to survive, and always placed his safety above everything else. It was clear from his mastery of the Intangibility Covert Martial Arts Secret Technique how much he feared death.0

He was a core member of the Gate Organization, which didn’t have any hierarchical relationships with other core members. Even the mysterious leader, who was rarely seen, was considered his equal. Core members of the Gate Organization faced few binding restrictions upon joining, so Black Peacock felt no pressure as he surrendered instantly.0

Although no core member of the Gate Organization had ever been captured alive, Black Peacock didn't mind being the first. After all, survival was more important.0

Black Peacock knelt on the mostly intact, gray-white floor of the plaza, raising his hands in a gesture of surrender. Since he felt no inner turmoil or hidden agenda, his gaze was unusually clear and straightforward, making it clear to everyone that he truly intended to surrender.0

There would be no tricks nor any desperate attempts at mutual destruction.0

His eyes slowly swept across the six figures standing like towering giants around him. Some stood several meters away, while others were just behind him, forming an inescapable circle.0

A mix of powerful auras filled the air, pressing down heavily.0

Black Peacock glanced at the group and took a deep breath.0

"I understand…"0

Suddenly, he raised his hand and struck his own chest. Since he didn’t defend himself, the...0