That same afternoon, the Carolina del Sur border military base appeared before the eyes of many new survivors.
The difference between the tall wall, resembling a city wall surrounded by abandoned cars in the Kiano community, and this base is that it is made of concrete, with visible sandbags and numerous long metal tubes protruding from some towers.
It doesn't take a genius to know that this forward base is highly fortified. It not only has machine guns but also snipers in concealed positions.
When the convoy arrived at the base gate, Michonne had already led a team of people waiting in front of the gate. After confirming their identity, the convoy headed directly to the yard without stopping.
"No problems?"
As soon as he got out of the car, Airon looked around and casually asked.
"No, the road is very safe, but they are still resting in the vehicles. It was too late, and proper accommodations were not arranged for the others. Many children were also sleeping. Moreover, they were separated from their family and friends. Many people didn't sleep during the night."
As the two walked and talked, Airon suddenly stopped where he was, frowned as he looked at the cars in the yard, and then glanced back at the convoy that had just returned.
"What about the team that detoured north led by Glenn and the others?"
"What? Didn't they all come back together?"
Upon hearing Michonne's question, Airon furrowed his brow even more, sensing something was wrong.
"Zz... Glenn, is something wrong?"
They had separated on the road to find new routes, but after parting ways and heading in the same direction, Airon believed that Glenn and the others had gone ahead. After all, he had been thinking about the Whisperers problem.
"George!"
George, who seemed to have awakened after a long journey, took a few steps, followed by other captains.
Airon was brief and asked, "Did any of you have contact with Glenn before?"
"Glenn?"
The group looked at each other, unsure, and shook their heads in denial. Had they been in contact with him? Of course not. No one had separated from the convoy except for Glenn's group. At that time, they were exhausted and didn't exchange more than a few words, let alone with Glenn, who was in another truck.
Something must have happened.
"George, Victor, Tommy, can you come with me?"
"No problem."
"Okay, gather a group of soldiers from this base and come with me. Michonne, you will stay in charge of this base while we return. I want you to request helicopter assistance from the Carolina del Sur base. For now, we will close the borders and not accept any outsiders."
"I'm coming with you!" Daryl said as he followed Airon.
After finishing speaking, Airon turned his head and ran towards a Humvee. After taking a few steps, he turned his head and looked at the still-stunned Michonne.
"Don't tell Maggie about this. No need for hasty reports, so don't mention it."
Airon finally regained his senses and ran towards another Humvee with a nervous look. He signaled to the other soldiers, and they left the base together.
"Organize these people and send them to the city. We can't leave them in a border base for security reasons."
Michonne naturally understood the priorities. The two shook hands without speaking but nodded to express their reassurance.
"Take care and stay safe."
"That's what we'll do!"
Michonne took Airon's radio and watched the convoy of three Humvees quickly drive away from the border base.
But at the same time, Michonne received a radio frequency from the central base.
"Zz... Commander, it's Sam speaking."
"Sam, this is Michonne. Airon can't speak as he's not at the base. Is something wrong?"
"Do you know anything about the Red Army? Don't worry, we will close the borders and be cautious."
Michonne lowered the radio and turned around to see a young girl who had silently approached her without her noticing. "What do you need?"
Michonne immediately became alert. How did this girl manage to approach her from behind without her noticing?
"I'm Lydia. I overheard you talking about the Red Army..." Lydia murmured with a rigid expression.
Michonne raised her eyebrows and asked, "Do you know anything about the conversation you overheard?"
"They killed my mother and most of my group..."
In the depths of Washington DC, in a forgotten corner of the city, lies a mysterious and strange community known as the "Red Army." This self-proclaimed religious group has established itself as a powerful and unsettling force in the area. Their main objective is to achieve "ascension" and transform everyone into beings known as "shifters."
The Red Army community is composed of fanatical and dedicated individuals who live in a fortified compound that has been transformed into their operating base. The place is surrounded by tall walls and guarded by armed sentries, making it an impenetrable enclave for those attempting to uncover its secrets.
Within the community, rituals and ceremonies are performed in honor of their deity, a mystical and dark being known as "The Bringer of Ascension." These religious practices are enigmatic and perplexing to outsiders who witness them. The followers of the Red Army don red robes and masks that conceal their faces, creating an eerie and sinister atmosphere.
As the community has grown stronger, they have begun to cause problems for the MC's (main characters') base, who are threatened by the actions and beliefs of the Red Army. These mysterious individuals carry out surprise attacks and sabotage, leaving their mark on the city and sowing chaos in their wake. Their conviction in ascension and their belief in transforming humanity into shifters drives them to act with unwavering determination and ferocity.
Although the Red Army community remains hidden in the shadows, their influence and power are constantly growing. People fear encountering them, as rumors circulate that those who oppose their cause are kidnapped and taken to the fortified compound, where they are subjected to dark rituals and inhumane experiments.
In the heart of Washington DC, the Red Army community stands as a disturbing enigma. Their determination to achieve ascension and belief in shifters make them a dangerous force and a constant threat to those who stand in their way. The darkness surrounding this community and their religious motivations create an intriguing and mysterious atmosphere, keeping everyone in uncertainty about their next moves and how they can be stopped.
"Deucalion defeated Beta in a duel, and then they sacrificed my entire community while some of us fled..."
Michonne started to break into a cold sweat upon hearing this alarming account. After realizing that something bad was about to happen, she took Lydia to an isolated place.
"We need to talk about everything you know about that group..."
...
Two hours later.
Airon's convoy finally came across a truck and two cars stranded in the middle of the road. At this point, they had all come from the military base more than ten kilometers away, and the two cars were silently parked by the roadside, with no one around.
Airon immediately rushed to the bus, the empty compartment unusually quiet. He checked row after row and found no living person or walker in the last row, secretly relieved.
Thinking about something, Airon walked towards the driver's seat and turned the car key slightly. Upon starting it, the instrument panel clearly showed that the fuel level in the tank had reached zero.
"What happened?"
Daryl's voice came from behind, and Airon furrowed his brow and replied.
"The gas tank was empty. They probably left the truck and walked."
"Why don't they have gasoline?"
Airon didn't know either, so Daryl nodded upon seeing this and approached the fuel tank. Upon examining it, there was a hole beneath the bus's fuel tank, likely caused by a bullet. This discovery sent Daryl and the others into a flurry.
"Glenn and the others were attacked!"