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.

mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself

no time at all, he

don't think those men

Yuri raised her brows and waited for him

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

do you think

the details at her, or tell her to

job for much longer than he was, wasn't she supposed to be

guess she was

eventually had to explain everything

I see. You're

to roll his eyes so badly,

you think is

moment he was asked this, there was only one thought that came

side—specifically the

face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness

definitely the ones responsible for your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel

routes led outside the Capital, they

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

and combine a Skill like [Greater

guess is correct, then we might face even more formidable

Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile.

underneath his mask,

excited." He whispered as he

what awaits

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was a member of the

pale skin that

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

fifty, he

didn't allow this achievement of his to fuel his ego,

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as soon as

the hell did Miller do? How did he let them get

but not before whittling down the numbers