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.

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

deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself back into his

time at all,

don't think those men were

Yuri raised her brows

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

do you think

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

job for much longer than

she was

eventually had to explain

I see. You're

wanted to roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in

do you think

asked this, there was only one

enemy side—specifically

face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness

I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths,

the Capital, they could have more enough muscles

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

and combine

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

raised her arm and gave a

some reason underneath his mask, though

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

wonder what awaits us

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of

slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly detected under the

few years ago, but thanks to his hard work

meant, for this group of fifty, he was the

of his to fuel his ego, but

Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he

Wasn't he just amazing?

it seems the first Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates came to

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as

do? How did he let them get past

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