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

himself as he immersed himself back into his

no time at all,

those men

her brows

interested in making us fail, or destroying us

Why do you think so,

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

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

guess she was

had to explain everything

see.

roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to

you think

there was only one thought that came

enemy side—specifically the

began to form a frown. All the

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

routes led outside the Capital, they could have more enough

Object Enchant]. It's

[Merger] and combine a Skill like

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

her arm and gave a wild smile.

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask,

least one of us is excited." He whispered

wonder what

********

a member of the esteemed Mercenary

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

years ago, but thanks to his

fifty, he was the man

ego, but he

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

was wiped out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as he heard

How did he let them

before whittling down