Fighting for a Way Out 

Noa's eyes narrowed as he faced the guard who had struck him. A surge of determination flared within him, fueling his resolve to fight back.

With a rush of adrenaline, Noa launched himself at the guard, delivering a solid punch to the other party's jaw. The guard stumbled, momentarily stunned by the unexpected resistance. Seizing the opportunity, Noa followed up with a series of well-placed strikes, applying his combat experience from his military training to maximize the impact.

The clash intensified, and in the midst of their struggle, fate dealt a cruel hand to Noa. His mask came off and fell to the ground, revealing his face to the guard. It was a moment of vulnerability that could have dire consequences.

"Oh, shit!" Noa tried to cover his face, realizing the gravity of the situation.

His mind raced, evaluating his options. He could try to overpower the guard and paralyze him, preventing him from ever revealing his identity.