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.

T-thank you… Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first time since

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself

at all, he

think those men

he said this, Yuri raised her brows and waited

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

you think so,

to yell the details at her, or

been doing this job for much longer than he was,

she was

to explain everything to

see. You're

eyes so badly, but Rey

do you think is

moment he was asked this, there was

side—specifically the Mercenary

face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths,

as the routes led outside the Capital, they could

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

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

my guess is correct, then we might face even

come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he

of us is excited." He whispered as

what awaits us

********

a member of the esteemed Mercenary

hair, and slightly pale skin

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

this group of fifty, he was the

didn't allow this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit of

Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his

do? How did he let them

be honest, Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the numbers of