After leaving the cabin, Suming clearly realized just how tense the situation had become.
The Lure people's settlement was almost completely surrounded. Gunshots roared from all directions, and in the dark, along the distant jungles, countless flames snaked through - it was impossible to count how many enemies were lurking in the shadows.
The settlement was in chaos. Lure people were running out of their houses, carrying the simplest of food, while the majority of able-bodied men, armed with guns, formed squads and rushed to the village outskirts to resist the attackers.
"Basel, take everyone to the site of the ceremony! Amir, lead the young men to hold off the IS pursuit," old Alayi bellowed until he was hoarse.
Thousands of Lure people abandoned their homes and began to flee into the depths of the Zagros Mountains in the cover of night.
"Why don't we break through the encirclement!" Suming, following the main force, asked Alayi loudly.