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.

suddenly acting flustered

deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he

time at all,

think those men

this, Yuri raised her brows and

they're more interested in making us

do you think

her, or tell

much

was just

had to explain

see. You're

eyes so badly, but Rey

you think

asked this, there was only one

side—specifically the

hearing this, Yuri's face began to form a frown. All the

most definitely the ones responsible for your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we would have encountered that same problem if we chose a

led outside the Capital, they could have more

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

simply use [Merger] and combine a

on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents as we

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask,

at least one of us is excited." He whispered as he

what awaits

********

a member of

and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly

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

fifty,

ego, but he knew he deserved every

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

was wiped out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

sweat appeared on his face as soon as

did Miller do? How did he let

honest, Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before