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

to himself as he immersed

at all, he arrived at

those men were

her brows and

they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods,

do you think

details at her, or tell her to use her

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

was just their

to explain everything

I see.

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

you think

there was only one thought that came to

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

this, Yuri's face began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all

as the routes led outside the Capital, they

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

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

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

Yuri raised her arm and gave

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask,

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

what

********

was a member of

slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly detected

to his hard work and dedication to the group, he was promoted to

of fifty, he was the man

of his to fuel his ego,

a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed

Wasn't he just amazing?

was wiped out." One of his subordinates came to him

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as soon as he

did he let

Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the numbers of the KariBlanc Group's traveling