The sky had not yet dawned early in the morning, and there was not much movement in the city. Although there are still gunshots and explosions from time to time, they are all from the north and east, which are far away from here, and from the south there are relatively dense explosions from time to time, and it is clear that the Russian attacks there have not stopped. It was unusually calm only on the west side, so Eric and his group went out of the city with a smooth and easy way to an outpost on the west side of the city.

Here, after learning the general situation with the Georgians stationed here, Eric discussed it with Donovan and Second Lieutenant Loria.

"Everyone heard what the people here said just now." Eric said, glancing at the dark mountains to the west, "They said that after walking this flat road of about three kilometers, you might meet some Ossetians after entering the mountain road. There had been an exchange of fire before, but it was not fierce and they were all repulsed. Although he said that most of these Ossetians were militiamen, I guess there were definitely some Russians here. ”

"So what do we do now?" Second Lieutenant Loria asked.

Eric didn't speak, but looked at Donovan and said, "What do you think we should do?" ”

Donovan looked out of the city and said, "Let's go and see." At least finish this three-kilometer stretch. The defenders here didn't know what was going on outside the city, and after occupying it, they didn't even carry out the most basic lookouts and reconnaissance, and they didn't even know that mines had been buried not far outside. ”

"Okay." Eric didn't seem to have any good ideas at the moment, he nodded and said, "Then let's go." Follow the road into the mountains. What should I do after I enter the mountain road after walking this way? ”

Donovan held out his hand to Eric and said, "Give me the map." After unfolding Eric's map, he pointed to the map with a flashlight to find their current location and said, "If we finish this section, then do some reconnaissance in the mountains near the end of this road, the people stationed here say that there will be three mountain roads at the end of the road, and if the other side has a sentry or an ambush, it is likely to be in this kind of place." Reconnoiter in this area, send someone back to inform the others after confirming that there is no problem, and then bring the rest of the people over to join and continue out south. I think as long as we can get four or five kilometers away, we will be safe. After all, there are no targets here, not even houses, and the vegetation is dense, so you don't have to worry about being bombed. The only thing to worry about now is whether the road to the south will be easy, except whether there will be a large number of armed men, the mountains here are fine if they are gentle, if there are many ravines, steep slopes and even cliffs, it will be troublesome. ”

"Even then, we have to go. This is our chance, the only chance I dare not say but it is definitely the few opportunities left. Eric said with a sigh and said, "I'm not alarmist, I thought about it all night last night." Why is it not as intense on the west side as it is in other directions? Perhaps it is not because of the terrain and military facilities here. The problem may be here. Eric said as he spread out the map, pointing to the northwest corner of the map of Georgia and saying, "This is here." ”

"Abkhazia?" Captain Loria said with a look of surprise: "It is completely impossible for the power of Abkhazia to pose a threat to us. And there we have an army. ”

"It's Russians." Pete glanced at the young ensign, "You don't have the same relationship with Abkhazia as you do with the people of Ossetia, right?" There are many ways for Russians to get in. ”

"Not bad." Eric nodded, "I've had some information about Abkhazia's actions and plans with the Russians in case of war in South Ossetia. Among them, the Russians destroyed the Georgian Navy through the Black Sea Fleet, and at the same time transported personnel and equipment to the east with them after landing in Abkhazia, and then directly into Georgia with them. ”

"Huh?" Loria looked at the map and said in a panic: "Then if this is the case, even if we reach Znauri, we will be surrounded by the Russians." ”

Pete shook his head and said, "Their purpose is not Znauri, but Tskhinvali. Coming from the west will not only defeat the army that threatens Abkhazia, but also complete the encirclement of Tskhinvali, and if the Russians are a little darker and continue south, then your troops will be all in South Ossetia, and those Russians coming from the west will be able to do whatever they want and run rampant in your country. ”

"Huh." Eric smiled at Pete, "What you said is the same as I thought. Perhaps now another army of the Russians is already on the sea. ”

Loria looked at Pete and then at Eric, although there was no definite evidence for what they said at the moment, the second lieutenant obviously believed it, and he said with some eagerness: "Then what are we waiting for?" Get out of here. ”

"It's leaving." Eric nodded as a matter of course and said, "That's what we're here for, but I want to emphasize that once we get out of here, we must be firm, no matter what many ravines, steep slopes and even cliffs we will encounter after entering the mountains, we must go all the way and not turn back." Even if there are still a lot of Russians in the way, we have to find a way to get out. Have you all thought about it and made up your mind? ”

Donovan looked at Eric and smiled, "Mr. Eric, it's my job to evacuate here. I don't have any problem with this action, and since you say so, I can guarantee that we will be fine. ”

Pete nodded when he saw Donovan say this, "We're ready." ”

Eric nodded and looked at Loria and said, "What about you and your people, Lieutenant Loria?" ”

"We?" Second Lieutenant Loria was obviously not as confident as Donovan and Pete, but after a moment he said, "We're fine." Escort you away on our mission. Tasks that must be completed. ”

"Good. But I still have to emphasize. It's not as simple as the mission, but in the process of carrying out the mission, if you encounter the problems you just mentioned or unexpected problems, you have to persevere, you have to control the people under you, and lead them to rush out with us. Eric said in a slower tone, "I can tell you responsibly that those who stay here are likely to end up trapped here. I didn't mean to scare people, I swear to God. That's why I want to leave as soon as possible. So if you still want to go back to your home in Georgia, it's up to us to see if we can get out of that mountainous area today. ”