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.

Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first

wondered to himself as he immersed himself back into his

at all, he arrived at a

those men

Yuri raised her brows and waited

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

do you think so,

details at her, or tell her

job for much longer

guess she was just

eventually had to explain everything to

I see.

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

you

he was asked this, there was only

side—specifically

to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from

Gang members to block all

led outside the Capital, they could have

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

decided he would simply use [Merger] and

guard. If my guess is correct, then we

come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile. "I'll beat them all

himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though

is excited." He whispered as he gazed outside

wonder what awaits us

********

a member of the esteemed Mercenary

pale skin that couldn't be properly detected under the

his hard work and

fifty, he was

of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to climb the

Wasn't he just amazing?

wiped out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

sweat appeared on his face as soon as he

did he let

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