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.

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

wondered to himself as he immersed himself

all, he arrived at a

those men were

her brows and waited for

making us fail, or destroying

Why do you think so, Sir

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

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

she was just

eventually had to explain

I see. You're

so badly, but Rey gave

do you think

moment he was asked this, there was only one thought that came to his

enemy side—specifically

to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from

a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we

Capital, they could have more enough muscles

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

he would simply use [Merger] and combine a

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

Yuri raised her arm and

for some reason underneath his

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

what awaits us

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of the esteemed

and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly

but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he

for this group of fifty, he was

of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon

Miller do? How did

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