An Extra’s POV

'Strange…'

As Rey listened to the story that Yuri force fed to him, he felt something off about the entire situation.

'From how she described them, they don't seem like mere bandits.'

Their coordination, gear, and most of all… their abilities.

It was true that bandits existed in tiers, but it was very unlikely to see an entire group of bandits have that level of consistent power.

Besides, this was an established path by the KariBlanc Group, which was a big deal in the criminal underworld.

Rey found it strange that a mere group of bandits would want to attack their caravan and risk pissing off thr KariBlanc Group.

'Last but not least, their mode of operation—or should I say their method of attacking—feels shady.'

Bandits employed several strategies, but the one Rey had seen wasn't one of them.

At least, according to what he had studied on the subject.

'A bombardment of projectiles is used during times of war or intense conflict—where the goal is to obliterate your opponent.'

Yet…

'Why would bandits use such a method that risks harming the merchandise?'

Sure, the bombardment could also be used for ambushes, but it was almost always fatal and destructive,

Bandits could not afford to have their prospective items be damaged. It would reduce in value if that happened, or it could even have none.

As Rey stared at Yuri's face, he could tell that she wasn't thinking about any of these things.

She just seemed to be looking forward to the next fight.

"Your face…" Rey found himself blurting out as he noticed a splatter of blood around her cheek.

"Hm?"

Yuri didn't know what he was referring to, causing Rey to sigh.

It was too distracting, so he swiftly brought out a black linen fabric and used it to scrub her face.

In no time at all, the stain vanished.

acting flustered for the

himself as he immersed himself

all, he

think those

her

I'd say they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods,

you think so, Sir

the details at her, or

fact that she had been doing this job for much longer than

guess she was just their

had to explain everything to

I see. You're

so badly, but Rey gave in to his self

do you think is

was asked this, there was only one thought

enemy side—specifically

began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness

lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel

long as the routes led outside the Capital, they

[Lesser Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier Skill, so it's

simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill like [Greater

my guess is

arm and gave

smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

is excited." He

what awaits us

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was a member of the

slightly pale skin that couldn't be

ago, but thanks to his

meant, for this group of fifty, he was the

of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit of

Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to climb the

Wasn't he just amazing?

Squad was wiped out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as he

did Miller do? How did he let them get past

but not before whittling down the numbers of the KariBlanc Group's