Cooperation

They couldn't afford to waste any more time. Swiftly rescuing their captured comrades from the clutches of the officials became their top priority. Failure to act promptly would only leave them in a perpetually disadvantaged position.

Despite the perceptions of cruelty, inhumanity, shamelessness, and despicability from the outside world, their loyalty to one another and their shared experiences mattered most within their ranks. Ignoring the plight of their captured brethren and defying the government's authority would essentially equate to their betrayal and demise. Such actions would undoubtedly breed disillusionment among their comrades, potentially leading to the disintegration of their entire community.

Aware of potential dissenting voices within their midst, they understood the dire consequences of inaction. Should dissent prevail, their fate would be sealed, even without the government's intervention.