"So what should we do?" Donovan asked, "I think we should go as soon as possible." It's not close to that Zugdidi. He said, gesturing to the map.

"It's not close. It is more than 300 kilometers from here. My plan was to get there in the early evening. The real action will begin in the evening. In addition to us, there are some Georgians stationed there who will help us. John said.

Hearing that there were Georgians, Donovan and Pete looked at each other and said, "With all due respect, we can't rely on the Georgians." Just from my observations on the way to Tskhinvali and the retreat. It was difficult for them to play a role when the Russians called. ”

John picked up his glass and took another sip and said, "I know that." But it should still help. ”

"So what exactly are we going to do?" Colin asked.

"At the moment we are still in touch. My plan was to send men out after dark to sneak under Art's city. Scout the city before deciding what to do. John pointed to Arter on the map as he spoke, saying, "This place is supposed to be under the occupation of Abkhaz forces." If the attack is officially launched, Zugdidi is likely to be the first target to be captured. ”

"Then we ... Should I go right away? Pete looked at John and said.

John smiled and said, "For now, it's unlikely that an attack will be launched today. The Abkhazians did not dare to attack easily, their strength was worse than that of Georgia, and their weapons and equipment were even more backward. So it will definitely follow the Russians when they arrive. And now the Russians have not yet entered Abkhazia with significant troops. But that's just today, and it's expected that they'll start their operation tomorrow after dawn. So it's still too late to start our operation tonight. Most importantly, I want to be there now, but I can't. In the operation against Eric these people it is clear that the Russians are better prepared than we are, and have already exceeded our estimates. ”

"That... How many people are there? Colin asked, "I mean the people we're saving." ”

"Eleven people in total. Seven of them are our people, and the other four are the ones we protect. Two of the four are from the same intelligence bureau as Eric, and the other two are real journalists."

Donovan heard that there were people like Eric there, so he smiled wryly and said, "I really don't understand, what is the point of them going to these places at this time?" ”

"Meaning?" John snorted coldly and said, "They won't say that." At least not to tell me. But I think they want to do some intelligence gathering for a possible battle. I think they developed an intelligence network in these places early on. At this time, of course, is the time to play their part. ”

"Intelligence gathering? And then offered to the Georgians? Colin said with some incomprehension: "Then it seems that they are completely unnecessary now." Because Georgia, even if it knew everything, did not seem to be an opponent of the Russians. ”

"It's really not good." John shrugged his shoulders and said, "I don't know what exactly they agreed with the Georgians. If we look only at what we see, the Georgians will soon be finished. As he spoke, he looked at Donovan and Pete and said, "The First Brigade you met is now isolated. The troops massed around Gori simply couldn't go up. All were pinned down on the road to Tskhinvali, many of the troops were severely damaged by air strikes before they saw the Russians, and now no one dared to go north, and there was no way to go up at all. I think it won't be long before the 1st Brigade in Tskhinvali will be finished. At this point, John let out a long sigh and said, "Forget that." The life or death of the Georgians here has little to do with us. We can't change the tide of the war. Hurry up and grab a bite to eat, take a break and get ready to go. With that, he stood up and walked over to the outside of the tent, "I'll go get my gear ready." Big Bird, come with me. ”

Just as John and his own mercenaries were talking about the Abkhaz form. The man, Tucker, saw Eric lying alone in a room in a house in the compound.

When Tucker saw Eric, he quickly checked Eric's condition, and after seeing that he was indeed unconscious, he didn't forget to open his eyelids to check if his pupils were dilating. After confirming that it was indeed not in danger of his life for the time being, he breathed a sigh of relief and checked Eric's belongings.

"Is that all he carrying?" Tucker gestured to the black bag placed beside Eric.

"Yes. That's it. Joseph, who had come here with Tucker, nodded and said, "You can check his belongings, and if they are correct, we can confirm the handover." ”

When Tucker heard Joseph's words, he quickly picked up the black bag and prepared to open it to take a look. At this time, Joseph said: "This, do you need me to avoid this?" ”

"Nope. No need. Tucker shook his head, took out his notebook and looked at it, put it aside after seeing that it was scarred and couldn't be opened at all, and then flipped through it to find the small plastic box and card reader that contained the memory card.

Seeing these two things, Tucker immediately put these two things on himself, and after confirming that there was nothing else in the bag, he nodded to Joseph and said, "It's okay." I'll take him away right away. ”

"Okay. Mr. John handed Tucker a registration form clipped to a drawing board and said, "Please take a good look." Once you've made sure it's correct, sign it here, and you'll be able to take him. ”

Tucker smiled as he looked at the handover slip, "It makes me feel like I'm picking up a package." ”

"Nope. This is because the gentleman is temporarily unconscious. If he is free to move or conscious, then there is no need for these formalities. You can completely understand it as a discharge procedure. Joseph said.

"Discharge formalities." Tucker sneered and signed his name on the slip, adding as he handed it back, "I think it's more like I'm going through the formalities of getting out of prison." ”

"Whatever you want to understand." Joseph glanced at the signature on the slip and said, "He's yours." With that, he turned and walked out.

Tucker didn't linger here, but quickly walked out of the house after taking one look at Eric, and after calling the people who had come with him, he carried Eric to the car parked outside the yard with the broken notebook and the black bag.