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 for the

to himself as he immersed himself back

at all, he arrived

don't think those men were

Yuri raised her brows and waited

more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather

do you think so,

wanted to yell the details at her, or tell her to use

doing this job for much longer than he was,

she was just

eventually had to

I see.

badly, but Rey gave in to his

do you

he was asked this, there was only one

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

to form a frown. All

members to

the Capital, they could have more enough muscles guarding

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

he would simply use [Merger] and combine

guess is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents

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

for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely stuffs

one of us is excited." He whispered as

what

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of the esteemed Mercenary

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

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

meant, for this group of fifty, he was the

fuel his ego,

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his face as

the hell did Miller do? How did he let them

but not before whittling down the numbers of the KariBlanc