Chapter 49
Kyle asked Sarah certain questions while they waited. Even if they succeeded in killing the anti-christ, wasn't he going to rise to power anyway? Sarah seemed to believe that his reign of terror was inevitable, but they could still resist in the name of God. Kyle wondered if there were many potential anti-christs waiting to be called up. Even if that were true it would still likely be better for the world to deal with the rookie than the all-star. Sarah liked Kyle's youthful curiosity. He also seemed to be ready to fight, despite the physical pain he tried to mask from Sarah. Finally the arms-dealer showed up. Before he gave Sarah the package she had to transfer the funds to his bank account. Once Sarah had the package she asked who made it. The arms-dealer refused, only he knew the person's identity. If Sarah wanted more in the future she would have to deal with him. This arms-dealer was cautious. Dealing with fanatics on a regular basis he survived this long by being cautious. Always give the customer a reason to give repeat business. Even those getting ready to die for the cause saw that their group would need weapons in the near future. But Sarah was an anomoly. Not only ready to die but believing that the whole world would soon end. This last mission was all that matterred. The arms-dealer couldn't be allowed to talk. When Sarah orered it her men, including Kyle, killed the dealers's guards. Sarah personally shot and killed the dealer. In some ways this was when it really hit Kyle, that he was expected to die for the cause. But this did not frighten him. Kyle was glad, he wouldn't have to answer for this under man's law, could abandon earthly responsibilities. According to Sarah they would be rewarded in heaven for this. Kyle looked forward to heaven, and the final battle before this reward.