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

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself

at all, he

those

Yuri raised her brows and waited for

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

you

her, or tell her to

much longer than he was, wasn't she supposed

was

had to

see. You're

roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to his self

do you think is

he was asked this, there was

enemy side—specifically

this, Yuri's face began to form a frown. All the

Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we would have encountered that same problem if we chose a different

outside the Capital, they could have more enough

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

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

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

her arm and gave

some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

of us is excited." He whispered

what

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was a member of the

slightly pale skin that couldn't

a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he was promoted

meant, for this group of fifty, he

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

the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and

Wasn't he just amazing?

seems the first Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as he heard

the hell did Miller do? How did

comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down