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

as he immersed

no time at all, he arrived at

don't think those men

her brows and waited for him

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

Why do you

to yell the details at her, or tell her to

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

guess she was just their

had to explain everything

see. You're

badly, but Rey gave in

you think

moment he was asked this, there was only one

enemy side—specifically the

a frown. All the

I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to

as the routes led outside the Capital,

learned a new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant]. It's a

decided he would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill

should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might

and gave a wild smile. "I'll beat them all

reason underneath

at least one of us is excited." He whispered as he

what awaits

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was a member of the esteemed

hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly detected under

his hard work and dedication to the group, he

for this group of fifty, he

ego, but

a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to climb the

Wasn't he just amazing?

it seems the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

head of sweat appeared on his face as soon as he

did Miller do? How did he

before whittling down