An Extra’s POV

"Sir Ralyks, please meet Yuri. She's a very capable fighter, even among the ranks of the KariBlanc combat force."

Standing beside Aldred, who directed his hand towards her as a means of introduction, was a smiley-faced woman.

Her pink hair was cut short, barely reaching her neck area, and her bright green eyes gleamed like emeralds.

She had clear skin, and her bright smile made it impossible to tell that she was a warrior.

Instead of wearing armor, she wore a casual outfit—an oversized shirt and baggy trousers that resembled a skirt unless one really took a closer look.

Her overall demeanor was positive, so Rey was initially taken aback once the introduction was made.

"Hiya… I mean, greetings, sir! My name is Yuri, ah… I've already been introduced. A-anyway, I'm quite capable, so rely on me when you desire!"

The young lady raised both her hands as if trying to flex her muscles, but nothing except her baggy shirt was shown.

'What's this? She seems like a klutz…'

This girl—Yuri—appeared to be twenty at most, and her personality told Rey that she wasn't the best person to trust when it came to serious matters like this.

However, based on his experience, he knew it would be stupid of him to judge books by their covers.

'I hide my true self under a mask of mediocrity. Also, Lucielle is pretty playful… yet she's strong.'

Associating people based on how they talked or behaved was a rookie mistake that Rey knew he couldn't be found guilty of.

"I'll do my b-e… owww!"

Yuri slipped and fell to the ground the moment she tried to take a step forward.

It seemed her baggy trousers were too much for her, so she accidentally stepped on the edge.

'Ahh… she's making it really hard for me not to judge her, though.'

Yuri had a very cute face—one that didn't resemble the kind of fighter he expected the KariBlanc Group to be so proud of.

Rey knew that Aldred was seeking every chance to impress him, so this girl had to be undoubtedly strong, but…

'She truly doesn't look like she belongs in the Black Market.'

Still, Rey pushed aside those distracting thoughts and focused on the mission.

"Let's leave straight away." As he spoke, Yuri was rising to her feet and Aldred was maintaining his straight smile.

It seemed he was pretending like nothing had just happened in his presence.

'Does that mean stuff like this happens often with her? She's a natural klutz? The hell…?'

Still, Rey didn't allow any of that get in the way of his thoughts or reasoning.

It wasn't like he needed her or anything.

'I'll handle anyone who gets in my way. These two are just here as accessories.'

all he

the KariBlanc Group's scapegoats for all he

Building, so Rey

"Has the target moved?"

after tapping

a mini System Window that everyone around him

nodded and turned in the direction they were

suit, both with smiles

"Perfect! Let's go!"

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deck of cards that he

at the game

was seated on a very old-looking chair,

a better condition, too, and the surrounding chairs had

table—and the pile of cards—were other

of them were bare-chested, dressed only in their dirty boxer shorts. This very casual look was only allowed since this was their hideout, and they were

important task the previous day, they were

with the smell of mold

licked his lips as he looked

seemed to

crotch, and it was swiftly followed by

this kind of reaction

he was nervous—or scared that he would lose the meager sum that he bet

didn't know why, but this wasn't the first time this

had happened a few

the ring? Is it

Gary wasn't sure.

he was certain

afford to draw anyone's attention to

anyone would want to look at his dirty boxer shorts and pay

it had something to do with the

that he luckily picked on the

hadn't gotten the chance to sell it, so he kept it close

comrades saw it, it would be

they didn't have proper ventilation in their building—except in the Leader's Room—the men

keep such a thing close to him

small pouch, and tied the container around

let his comrades find his

to myself, I'll make sure to sell it

few connections that could link him up with some of the local shops that dealt with this

a few of the rich kind

Items

delaying, Gary! You're wasting

words of his comrades, causing him to fumble the stack

the table, revealing the entirety of his hand

moment, there was silence

Then…

"Hahahahahaha!!"

lil ol' Gary's