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.

you… Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first time since

wondered to himself as he immersed

no time at all, he arrived

those men

Yuri raised her

had to guess, I'd say they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather than plundering

you think

at her, or tell her to use

job for much longer than he was, wasn't

was

to

I see. You're

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

who do you think is

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

side—specifically the Mercenary

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

sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your

Capital, they could have more enough muscles guarding

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

he would simply use [Merger] and combine a

is correct, then we might face even more formidable

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile.

for some reason underneath his mask,

one of us is excited." He whispered as he

what awaits

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of the esteemed

pale skin that couldn't be properly detected

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

fifty, he was the man

to fuel his ego, but

as in any respectable organization, 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 came to

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as he

How did he let

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