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

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself back into his

time at all,

think those men were

Yuri raised her

they're more interested in making us fail,

you

wanted to yell the details at her, or tell her to

the fact that she had been doing this job for much longer than he was, wasn't

was just

eventually had to explain everything

I see.

eyes so badly,

who do you

was only

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

this, Yuri's face began to form a

members to block all your major travel paths,

the Capital,

Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier

would simply use [Merger] and

case, we should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents as we

Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile.

for some reason underneath his

one of us is excited."

what awaits us

********

a member of the esteemed

brown hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly

few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to

group of fifty, he was the man

his to fuel his ego, but he knew

any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to

Wasn't he just amazing?

wiped out." One of his subordinates

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as soon as

How did he

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