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

himself as he immersed himself back into

at all, he arrived

think those men were

Yuri raised her brows and waited for him to

to guess, I'd say they're more interested in making

you think so, Sir

her, or tell her to use

had been doing this job for much longer than he

she was just their

to explain

see. You're

so badly,

do you think

moment he was asked this, there was

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness

for your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block

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

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

[Merger] and

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

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and

for some reason underneath his

us is excited." He

wonder what awaits

********

a member of the

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

thanks to his

group of fifty,

achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

seems the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as soon

did he let them get

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