Cornered

Seeing Alex's stunned state due to Hafiz's outstanding 'products', the fruitful result of the countless experiments he had been doing with the professor. Hafiz felt he now had the upper hand and was sure he could easily finish off Alex anytime he wanted to.

"Infidel! Make a reckon of your transgression and repent! Return to the path of righteousness and you shall be forgiven by our God!" 

"..." Alex wasn't sure how to react to the abrupt sermon. The sermon was so out of the place he could only stand there awkwardly staring at Hafiz, who was waiting for his answer. 'Is it normal to preach in the middle of a battle?" Alex thought confused.

After a few seconds of pure silence passed, Alex opened his mouth, "Alright. So, if I say I'm sorry, you will let me leave. Is that the case?" Alex said with a smile, which looked like a mocking smile to Hafiz.

Hafiz's face fell when he saw Alex's response to his 'gracious' offer.