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.

suddenly acting flustered for the first time

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

no time at all, he arrived at

don't think those men

raised her brows

more interested in making us fail, or

Why do you think

the details at her, or tell her to use her head

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

she was

eventually had to

I see. You're

badly, but Rey gave in

you think

there was only one

enemy side—specifically the

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

led outside the Capital, they could have more

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

decided he would simply use [Merger] and combine a

be on guard. If my guess is correct,

arm and gave a

some reason underneath his mask, though he

us is excited." He whispered as he gazed

what

********

member of

slightly pale skin that couldn't be

had just joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work

group of fifty, he was the

his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every

respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical

Wasn't he just amazing?

first Squad was wiped out." One of his

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as

hell did Miller do? How did he let them get

Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the numbers