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.

mumbled, suddenly acting flustered

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself back

time at all, he arrived

those men

this, Yuri raised her

more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and

do you

details at her, or tell her to

this job for much longer than he was, wasn't she supposed to be

was

had to

I see. You're

wanted to roll his eyes so badly, but Rey

do you think

was only one thought

side—specifically

form a

Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we would

Capital, they could have

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

he would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill like [Greater

my guess is

her arm and

himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely stuffs

one of us is excited."

what

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was a member of the esteemed

skin that couldn't be

but thanks to his

group of fifty, he was

his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

it seems the first Squad was wiped out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as he heard

hell did Miller do? How did he let them get

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