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 first time since

as he immersed himself back into his

time at all, he arrived at

don't think those

Yuri raised her brows and waited for

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

do you think

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

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

guess she was just their

to explain everything

see.

eyes so badly, but

who do you think

moment he was asked this, there was only one

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

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 paths, which means we

long as the routes led outside the Capital, they

[Lesser Object Enchant].

decided he would simply use [Merger] and combine

is correct, then we might face

Yuri raised her arm and

underneath

excited." He whispered as he gazed outside

wonder what awaits

********

a member of the esteemed Mercenary

pale skin that couldn't

ago, but thanks to his hard

meant, for this group of fifty, he

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

organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his face as soon as he

did Miller do? How did he let them

not before whittling