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 time since they

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

all, he

those

said this, Yuri raised her brows and

making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather than plundering

you

her, or tell her to use her

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

was just

to explain

I see.

wanted to roll his eyes so badly,

do you think

this, there was only one thought that came to

enemy side—specifically

a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier

Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which

routes led outside the Capital, they could

Object Enchant].

and combine a Skill

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

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

himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

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

what awaits

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was a member of the

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

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

for this group of fifty, he was the

to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his face as soon

did he let them get past so

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