- Everything went as it should. Claire is with me now, ”said Horner, contacting his mother.

- Seriously? “It’s not only that I had a good day today,” Dylan heard the voice of Faith.

Horner abruptly jumped up. Claire and Jim held their breath.

- Who is it? The anxious girl asked.

“Sit here,” said Dylan, and walked away.

The soldier did not want his sister to hear about what was going to talk, intuitively feeling that even he himself would not like what he heard.

“Why did you quiet down, Horner?” Put in your pants? - followed by another mocking replica.

“Where did you get this walkie-talkie?” - asked Dylan.

“I took her from your mom.”

- What did you do to her, the creature? - raised voice Dylan.

- Relax. I did nothing with the radio. After all, you hear, it works fine.

- Do not pretend not to understand the question! What is with my mother?

“She is safe and sound, but for now.” Be a good boy, if you do not want me to take a cleaver for cutting meat, and disassemble your darling mommy for parts.

Dylan clenched his teeth, and clenched his hand in which he was holding the radio into his fist.

“Why should I take your word for you?” How do I know that you have already done this? - asked Dylan, dreading to hear confirmation.

- I haven't done it yet, but everything is still ahead.

- Let me talk to her! Horner demanded.

“Look how incredulous we are.” Looks like you have a family one, ”Faith grumbled.

There was a long pause, after which Faith still handed the radio to Emma. The woman only had time to say that everything was fine with her, and that Horner should in no way be led by Doyle's assistant. The final cue was interrupted by a blow to the face, after which Faith removed the walkie-talkie from Emma's mouth and slammed the captive captive with her hands tied into the stomach. Hearing the sound of the blows, Dylan wished he had left Faith at the Wandering Shelter, instead of just killing her.

“As you can see, your mother’s head is still not separated from the body.” But if you don't care about her health, then I have another incentive for you.

- What is the incentive?

“Your command sent you to me,” Faith admitted.

- What? Nobody sent me anywhere, ”Dylan protested not too convincingly.

- Do not pretend to be a complete moron - you do not go. I hit the turntable and finished off the colonel with my own hands. His shoulder straps are kept in my house under the mattress.

- What do you want? Horner asked directly.

“So that you come to Faril.” Then I will let your mother go and will not tell Billy what a double-faced bitch he fucked!

Faith specifically mentioned this, trying to disbalance Dylan even more. She did not succeed, because at the moment Horner was only worried about Emma’s safety, and the fact that his mother slept with the man who ordered his liquidation did not care.

- Good. I’ll come to Faril, ”he said, agreeing to an ultimatum, although he didn’t really believe Faith would keep his promise.

- Clever, always be so. But I would hurry if I were you. The Doomsday Brotherhood is about to storm Faryl. You and I know perfectly well what the bastards have in the arsenal. If they break into the city and blow up a couple of their special bombs, real hell will begin here.

- Do not be a fool and get out of there! If the city is filled with troglodytes, you will not be able to escape!

Faith only laughed.

- You did not understand, moron? I'm not going anywhere and running away from anyone. I will sit exactly on my ass and wait for you, you are my fool. Well, if absolutely complete crap starts, and there is no way out, I will gladly go to that world, and take with me more bastards, and at the same time your mother.

From the tone of the interlocutor, Dylan realized that she was not joking and everything was very serious.

- You will not have to sit long and wait. I'll be there soon, ”Horner gave exactly the answer Faith most wanted to hear.

- I really hope for it. See you soon, ”Faith said with goodbye to Dylan, after which the connection was interrupted.

Horner came back to Jim and Claire.

“Sorry, sis, but I can't give you the bike.” Take all my supplies and go back to the Red Hills, ”he advised.

- What for? What happened? Asked Claire, alarmed.

- A lot of things happened. Try to exchange part of the supplies for a fast horse and jump home.

- What about you? - Jim joined the discussion.

“And I will go to Faril, and try to finish one important thing.”

Not knowing the whole truth, Claire tried to dissuade her brother from going to the capital, but Dylan was adamant. Seeing no reason to remain silent, Horner told what he found in the fortress of the Brotherhood of Judgment Day, and about the fact that the fanatics are rushing to Farel, where Emma is now located. He didn't say a word about Faith. Trying not to delay the farewell, and realizing that he most likely sees his sister for the last time, Horner gave the bag with provisions to the fugitives. Finally hugging Claire, Dylan shook hands with Pride, and ordered the big man to take care of his sister. Jim assured Horner that he would do everything right. Taking their backpack and Dylan's bag, Jim and Claire moved to the Red Hills. For a while, Horner watched the outgoing couple follow, and when they were out of sight, he started a motorcycle and rushed to Faryl.

TO BE CONTINUED...