@Max He was taught and shown that if you do not win you die. Since the moment he was born he was indoctrinated by the Cult. The thought of "Freedom" never crossed his mind until at the moment of realisation. He has nothing much to lose except his life. So why not try to live life freely for once in his life.
IN THE MIDST OF THIS DARKNESS. A PATH OF LIGHT EXISTS--OUTSIDE OF THE LIGHT, NOTHING CAN BE SEEN, NOTHING EXISTS. I AM ONE WHO RUNS IN THE MIDST OF THAT LIGHT.