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.

acting flustered for the first time since

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself

time at all, he arrived

think those

raised her brows and waited for him to

guess, I'd say they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our goods, rather than

Why do you think so,

or tell

much longer than he

guess she was just

eventually had to explain

I see. You're

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

you think is

was only one thought that came to his

side—specifically the

Yuri's face began to form a frown.

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

long as the routes led outside the Capital, they could have more enough

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

he would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill

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

Yuri raised her arm and gave a

reason underneath his mask, though

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

wonder what awaits us

********

a member of the esteemed

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

to his

of fifty, he was the

this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved

respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One of his

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as he heard

did Miller do? How did he let them get

before whittling down