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

wondered to himself as he immersed himself

all, he arrived at a

think those men

her brows and waited for him to

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

Why do you think

to yell the details at her, or tell her to use her head

much longer than he was, wasn't she

was just their

to explain everything

see.

his eyes so badly, but Rey

who do you

was only one thought

side—specifically the

began to form a

a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel

the Capital, they could have more

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

would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill

guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face even more

arm and gave

for some reason underneath his

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

what awaits

********

a member of the esteemed Mercenary

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

but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he

this group of fifty, he was

his ego, but he knew

the Mercenary Gang 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

"W-what?! Already?!"

head of sweat appeared on his face as soon as he heard

the hell did Miller do? How did he let them get past

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