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.

Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed

all,

don't think those

her brows and waited for him to

guess, I'd say they're more interested in making

you

her, or tell

been doing this job for much longer than he

was just their

had to explain

I see. You're

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

who do you think

there was only one thought that came to

side—specifically the Mercenary

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

members to block

Capital, they could have more

Object Enchant]. It's a

decided he would simply use [Merger] and

my guess is correct, then

arm and gave a wild

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

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

wonder what

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member of

slightly pale skin that

joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication

of fifty, he was the

fuel his ego, but

organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and

Wasn't he just amazing?

it seems the first Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as

Miller do? How did he let them

but not before