Robbery (6)
While the two robbers argued, the hostages, in contrast, were in another mood. Even if the number shown by Spirit Fox was only a handful, their courage increased, when they understood, they had support.
No longer could the robbers be unscrupulous treating them as dirt like before. At least, they would retain the treatment of human rights.
Among many, the female clerk who was about to face the worst fate, had her eyes shone with a glimmer of hope. The brilliance sought as if to signal the troops outside of her plight.
In fact, she wasn't wrong. The reason why Ling Qingyu's subordinates acted was to save her situation.
Else, they might not have been in a hurry to show their presence. If robbers stuck to their code, relying on Athena, the group could easily make an arrest, thereby, protecting the lives of hostages and adhering to de-escalation principle.