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 for the first time

himself as he immersed

time at all,

those men

said this, Yuri raised her brows

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

do you think so, Sir

yell the details at her, or tell her to use her

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

was

had to explain everything to

I see.

wanted to roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to his

do you think

moment he was asked this, there was only

side—specifically the Mercenary

form a frown. All the cheerfulness

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

led outside the Capital,

Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier Skill, so

he would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill

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

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave a

some reason underneath his

one of us is excited." He

what awaits us

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member of the esteemed Mercenary

regular brown hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly

joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he was

meant, for this group of fifty, he was the man

ego, but he knew he

organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict

Wasn't he just amazing?

was wiped out." One of his subordinates came to

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his face

the hell did Miller do? How did

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