"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread."
Conversely, the more one knows, the more one fears.
Zoge had been put through suffering; he knew what it meant to fall into the hands of the CIA. That's why he couldn't afford to experience the KGB's methods as well.
At first, Zoge didn't want to die, but when he discovered Leaf's professional torture tools, he immediately changed his mind.
Unfortunately, it was too late; dying was now a luxury he couldn't afford.
Shooting himself was not an option. Shooting two men akin to the Gun God would not bring a fatal bullet—only more justified torture from the adversaries.
There is justice in the world, but it didn't apply to the two people Zoge faced.
When you fall down, just lie there, Zoge thought with resignation. He lay down on the ground and shut his eyes.
Let them kill or beat him—it was up to them whether he lived or died.
However, what made Zoge feel even more helpless was that he didn't even have the right to be uncooperative.