Bartlett did not believe he had done anything wrong; he had been forced to participate.
Escaping from prison is a serious crime in any country,
not to mention escaping from Imperial Prison, recognized worldwide as the most dangerous jail.
Bartlett had been wrongfully imprisoned, he knew he would eventually get out, so there was no need to end up with an escape charge and spend his life in here because of a failed escape.
For the sake of a slim chance of escape, it wasn't worth it.
Until now, the success rate of escaping from Imperial Prison was still zero!
Not only because of its robust security system but also because it is an island surrounded by the sea.
Even if there was a chance to escape the prison, without a boat, the likelihood of drifting to an inhabited place was next to none.
Not to mention that during this period, there would be numerous boats and helicopters searching, ready to shoot on sight!