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 flustered for the first time

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed

at all, he arrived at

those men were

her brows and waited

say they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather than

do you think so, Sir

or tell her to use her head

that she had been doing this job for much

she was just their

eventually had to

see.

badly, but Rey

do you think

was only one

side—specifically the Mercenary

this, Yuri's face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

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

routes led outside the Capital, they could have more enough muscles

new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier

decided he would simply use [Merger] and combine a

any case, we should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents as we

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

underneath his mask, though he

of us is excited." He whispered as he gazed

wonder what awaits

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was a member of the esteemed

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

thanks to his hard work and dedication to

meant, for this group of fifty, he was

allow this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

out." One of his subordinates came

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as

did he let them get

not before