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

to himself as

all, he arrived at

don't think those

raised her brows and waited for him to

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

Why do you think so, Sir

her, or tell her to use her head a

fact that she had been doing this job for much longer than he was, wasn't she

was just their

eventually had to explain

I see.

to roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave

do you

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

side—specifically

a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier

lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major

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

Skill. [Lesser Object

[Merger] and combine a Skill

guess is correct, then we might face even more

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

some reason underneath his mask, though he merely stuffs

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

wonder what

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member of the esteemed Mercenary

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

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

this group of fifty, he was

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

operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to climb

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates came to him and

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his

How did he

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