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 since they

deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself back into his

no time at all,

think those men were

raised her brows and waited for

interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather

Why do you think

the details at her, or tell her to use her

much longer than he

she was

had to explain everything

see.

so badly, but Rey gave in to his

do you

was asked this, there was

side—specifically the Mercenary

a frown. All

packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means

long as the routes led outside the Capital, they could

Skill. [Lesser Object

[Merger] and combine a Skill like [Greater Weapon

we should be on guard. If my guess is correct,

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

reason underneath

of us is excited." He

wonder what awaits

********

of the esteemed Mercenary

pale skin that couldn't be properly detected under

but thanks to his hard work and dedication

fifty, he was the

didn't allow this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every last

Mercenary Gang operated on a strict

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face

the hell did Miller do? How did he let them get past

Fabian wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before