Lua knew he couldn't make it in time - it was a pretty long distance, after all. However, with the absence of other people, he hoped that the Director would still be more willing to prefer him as a hostage compared to other people. Banking on his momentary confusion, he rushed forward, his aim to get as close to the Pope as he could.
He momentarily transformed his feet, allowing him to traverse the landscape much faster. However, that was all short-lived, as just before he was able to enter the Pope's field, something caught him by the collar and yanked him backwards.
"You're full of tricks." The Director said, holding Lua by the collar. "You almost had me, I'll give you that. Fine then, I won't hold you by your limbs anymore. Instead, I'll choke you out while your beloved leader watches you die. How does that sound?"
