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

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

no time at all, he arrived at a

think those men were

this, Yuri raised her brows

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

you

yell the details at her, or tell her to use

the fact that she had been doing this job for much longer than

guess she was just their

had to

see.

his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to his

do you think is

moment he was asked this, there was only one thought that came to his

side—specifically the

Yuri's face began to form a frown. All

lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your

the Capital, they could have more enough

Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier

would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill like [Greater

guard. If my guess is correct,

raised her arm and gave a wild smile. "I'll beat

smiling for some reason underneath

least one of us is excited." He whispered as

wonder what awaits

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a member of the esteemed Mercenary

had regular brown hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't be properly

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

of fifty, he

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

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to climb the

Wasn't he just amazing?

Squad was wiped out." One of his

"W-what?! Already?!"

head of sweat appeared on his face as

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

wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the