Right now, the King's Defense is short on personnel, everyone available has been sent to handle affairs.
John and No. 3 are heading to Lithuania, but they can only go by land, as their task must remain hidden from everyone, especially from the Russians.
It's impossible to let Russia provide a plane, and commercial flights are also out of the question, because No. 3 and John are somewhat similar in a rather unpleasant way.
This unpleasantness is meant literally.
No. 3 was captured, there was no choice, but John brought it upon himself. He didn't have to get involved in the foul core, but he worried about others, went right into the center with no protective gear, so he'll surely stink just as much as No. 3 for quite a while.
Facing each other in silence, only tears could express their emotions.
Gao Guang resisted the urge to turn away, appearing deeply concerned for their safety, he earnestly said, "Be careful, if... uh..."
