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.

T-thank you… Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as

time at all, he

don't think those men were

Yuri raised her brows and waited

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

Why do you think so, Sir

the details at her, or tell her

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

she was

had to explain

I see.

badly, but Rey gave in

who do you think

there was

enemy side—specifically the

a frown.

your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block

the Capital,

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

simply use [Merger] and

guard. If my guess is correct, then

should come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile.

smiling for some reason underneath his

is excited." He

what awaits us

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a member of the esteemed

skin that couldn't be properly

but thanks to his hard work and

fifty, he was the man in

this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved

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?!"

appeared on his face

did he let

comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the