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 flustered for the first time

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as

no time at all, he arrived at

those men were

he said this, Yuri raised her brows and

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

you

details at her, or tell her to use her

doing this job for much

guess she was just their

eventually had to

I see.

badly,

you think

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

side—specifically the

this, Yuri's face began to form a frown.

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 would have encountered that same problem if we

led outside the Capital, they could have more enough muscles

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

use [Merger] and

is correct,

come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild

smiling for some reason underneath his

us is excited." He whispered as he gazed outside the

wonder what awaits

********

member of

hair, and slightly pale skin that

a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the

group of fifty, he was the man in

ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit of his

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates came

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon

did Miller do? How did he let them get

Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling