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

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed

no time at all, he arrived at

don't think those

he said this, Yuri raised her brows and waited for him

in making us fail, or destroying

Why do you think so,

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

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

she was just

had to

I see.

badly, but Rey

who do you

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

enemy side—specifically the

to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we would have encountered that same problem

Capital, they

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

use [Merger] and combine a Skill like [Greater

any case, we should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face

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

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his

is excited." He whispered as

what awaits

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was a member of the

and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly detected

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

meant, for this group of fifty, he

his to fuel his ego, but he knew

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 to him and

"W-what?! Already?!"

head of sweat appeared on his face as soon as

How did he let

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