Daniel 3:17-18: the three men said God was able to deliver them, "But even if He does not…"

Answer: We will not serve your gods

"Even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up."

“If the God whom we serve exists, then He is able to deliver us from the blazing fiery furnace and from your hand, O king. But even if He does not, let it be known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden statue you have set up.””— Daniel 3:17-18 (BSB)