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

to himself as he

time at all, he

those men were

Yuri raised her brows

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

Why do you think

wanted to yell the details at her, or tell her

for much longer than he

was just their

eventually had to

see. You're

his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to his

you

he was asked this, there was only one thought

enemy side—specifically the

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

members to block

led outside the Capital, they could have more enough muscles guarding

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

use [Merger] and combine a

is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents as

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

himself smiling for some reason underneath

one of us is excited." He whispered as he

what awaits us

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member of the

and slightly pale skin that

to his hard work and dedication to the group, he was promoted to

this group of fifty,

his to fuel his ego, but

Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One of his subordinates came to him

"W-what?! Already?!"

sweat appeared on his face as

How did he let them get past

comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling