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.

She mumbled, suddenly acting

as he immersed himself

no time at all,

don't think those men were

he said this, Yuri raised her brows

interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather than

you think

to yell the details at her, or

fact that she had been doing this job for much

was

to explain everything

see. You're

so badly, but Rey gave in to his self

do you think

this, there was only one thought that came to his

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

Yuri's face began to form a

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

the Capital,

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

[Merger] and

should be on guard. If my guess is

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile. "I'll beat them all

reason underneath his mask,

excited." He whispered

what awaits

********

member of the esteemed

skin that couldn't be

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

for this group of fifty, he was the man

ego, but

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

sweat appeared on his face as

Miller do? How did he let

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