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.

mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first

her deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed

at all, he arrived

those

said this, Yuri raised her brows and

more interested in making us fail, or destroying

Why do you think so,

or tell her

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

she was just their

eventually had to explain everything to

I see.

roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to

do you

he was asked this, there was only

enemy side—specifically

to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier faded

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 encountered that same

led outside the Capital, they

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

simply use [Merger] and combine

is correct, then we might face even more formidable opponents

and gave a wild smile. "I'll

smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though

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

wonder what awaits us

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member of the esteemed

skin that couldn't be properly

few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and

of fifty, he was the man in

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

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict

Wasn't he just amazing?

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

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his

Miller do? How did he let them get past

but not before whittling down