Eric shook off Donovan's hand and said, "Okay then, then let's hurry up and go." But I also need to tell you about my mission. My goddamn mission is to put an end to a project that's been in the works for years. In order to further weaken the Russians, complete an important step in encircling them. So that we can continue to be the boss with peace of mind. That's my mission! Can we go now? ”

Donovan didn't say anything more, and turned back and waved to the others. After everyone got on the bus, Steve drove north and re-entered the city, but this time the city area became more difficult to walk, because the transfer to the city and the increase of troops caused the road to become extremely congested, and for a time it could only be driven slowly forward one by one like passing through the toll booth.

Morris looked out the window and said, "If it's an air raid, a plane, we'll all be finished." ”

His words obviously irritated Eric, who suddenly got up from his seat, walked quickly to the co-pilot's seat, pulled the window and shouted outside: "Hurry up and get out of the way!" Isn't there anyone to take command? Get out of the way! ”

"Calm down! Mr. Eric. Pete pulled Eric back, "Calm down." There is no point in shouting like that now. It will be even more troublesome if it causes dissatisfaction among these Georgian servicemen on the road. ”

Donovan looked at Eric and said, "Don't you have any other way to contact that brigade commander?" For example, use your phone number to contact other people and then find them through them. ”

When Eric heard Donovan's words, he immediately turned around and picked up the satellite phone placed next to Steve, and quickly returned to his position just now and broadcast the call, and immediately after the other party connected: "Potter, I'm Eric." No, no, no, I would like to ask you to help me contact the commander of the First Brigade. They have now gone to Tskhinvali, and I have not been able to find them. If you can... That's great. Tell him that our suggestion is to eliminate the Russians in the city as soon as possible. Leave the damn presidential palace alone and do everything in your power to keep Tskhinvali and the surrounding area under control. In addition, he was asked to mobilize the reserves that were still in Gori as soon as possible, and send everything as soon as possible. Now that the Russians have already begun to act, they cannot wait until they can no longer stand it to find a way, and then everything will be over. That's all, okay. Be sure to talk to him as soon as possible, as soon as possible, that's all. ”

After finishing the communication, Eric leaned back in his chair looking tired and looked out the window for a few moments before putting the satellite phone back on Steve's side.

The minibus staggered for nearly forty minutes before reaching the periphery of the presidential palace. There were many Georgian soldiers surrounding the area, and judging by the sound of gunfire, there was still stubborn resistance in the presidential palace. After a quick exchange with the soldiers on guard, Steve drove the minibus all the way to a building on the southwest side of the presidential palace. After parking the minibus, Steve looked back at Eric and said, "Sir, the one who led the way said that their brigade commander was in this house on the side of the road. ”

"So what are you waiting for?" Eric immediately stood up and stepped out of the minibus.

"Do you want us to go in with you?" Donovan asked.

Eric shook his hand as he walked towards the roadside house, "No need. Here it's just that the Georgians are not Russians. With that, he and Steve entered the house with one of the guards.

Pete stood still and looked around, and at this moment there were still gunshots heard from time to time, some near and some far away. However, the intensity of the firefight was a little less than the first time we entered the city.

"Can I go get something to eat?" Matt, who was on guard, suddenly spoke, "It's time for lunch." ”

Donovan glanced at the time and nodded, "It's okay anyway now, take out the dry food you brought and eat some." ”

Hearing Donovan say this, everyone opened their backpacks, took out the dry food they were carrying, and began to eat, and at this moment, there was a sudden cheer from the northeast, that is, the direction of the presidential palace, and then many Georgians were seen shouting and shooting into the sky.

"What's going on?" Pete looked at Donovan.

Without waiting for Donovan to answer, Eric and Steve and a few Georgians walked out of the house on the side of the road, judging by the expressions of these people, the Georgians were happy, at least in a good mood, while Eric looked solemn. After he walked out of the house, he tried to say a few words to a Georgian officer, but the other party obviously did not want to listen to him anymore, and after a few brief exchanges, he led the person in the direction of the presidential palace.

"What happened?" Pete looked at Steve, who was standing next to Eric.

"The presidential palace was taken. The leaders of South Ossetia ran away, the Georgians occupied it, and that cross flag would be raised at the presidential palace. Steve said.

"Is Tskhinvali occupied?" Pete asked, looking at Eric.

"Occupation?" Eric sneered and said, "It's just a waste of time." With that, he pulled out a cigarette from the side of the house and smoked it, and after walking back and forth twice, he looked at Steve and said, "We have to go find that guy." ”

"But... He didn't want to hear from us at all. Steve said as he gestured in a northeast direction, "You saw that guy too." He has already said it, and he has his judgments and considerations. I think it's better to bypass him, go through the president's advice given to them by diplomats, and then let their president give him orders. ”

"It's completely impossible." Eric looked angry and threw the cigarette out of his hand, "I've tried it a long time ago. But it was completely useless. The reply was that it was up to the commander of the First Brigade, that is, the Brigadier Bulkanadze, to decide. I feel like I'm like a ball right now, being kicked around. What makes me most angry is that it's their own business, and I can be there when the time comes... He said and gestured at Pete and Donovan, "I can leave under their protection and go home for the holidays." What about them? They could only be beaten and then forced to surrender and be arrested. ”

Pete looked at the thunderous Eric and whispered in Donovan's ear: "Judging from this guy's reaction, I don't think there will be any other force to intervene." I mean the army, maybe only Georgians, Ossetians and Russians can be here. ”

Donovan nodded and said, "I can see it too." Georgians may have thought things too well. After saying that, he looked at Eric and said, "Mr. Erik, please calm down." What do we do now? Do you want to stay here or leave? ”