During the eighth day I explored the area around the castle of Zeb and before the sun went down, I was back at the castle. During the approach I have heard several gunshots in the distance but I could not understand the direction.
I approached the castle from the south and I had a strange feeling. I prefered to double-check before entering the building and decided to hide behind a wall for a better look. As I lean over to watch the entrance to the main tower I saw two men out. I have been detected and immediately I heard one of them shouting: “FRIENDLY (?)”. I do not know if it is a question or a statement but I didn’t lose precious time and started to run down the slope. I’m running trying to get away as much as possible. I come near a large pine tree and hid among its branches and remain motionless. I try to see if they followed me.
A shot from the castle! Far away from me. two. three. many shots.
I’m confused. But I decide to stay hidden for a while.
Silence.
After some time I have decided to move.
I approached the castle with great care. I do not hear anything. Before entering I must scan the outer perimeter. Nothing. I decided to enter the tower. Moving slowly, checking every corner, I climb the stairs looking up. On the first floor there are two bodies lying on the ground.
I absolutely have to check the roof. Who killed those two is probably still on the roof. I climb the stairs slowly. There’s a body on top of the stairs. Another dead. I turn to check the entire roof. Another body.
There was a fierce gunfight.
While checking bodies I think what might have happened and I come to a conclusion.
At the same time that I was being seen by the two who were leaving the tower there were two others who came from the north. They have heard the shout “FRIENDLY” and approached the tower. The two that came out of the tower are felt surrounded by three (me and the other two from the north) and have decided to barricade themselves in the tower. There was a shootout between the four as I walked away. The last one left alive was probably bled to death.
Those four were well equipped and I have trouble figuring out what to get.
I took lot of AK ammunition and I took a lee enfield that I put in the Czech Backpack . I am fully charged and I decide to spend the night outside the castle.
What a surprise!