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

deal?' Rey wondered to himself as he immersed

no time at all, he arrived at a

think those men were

Yuri raised her brows and waited

interested in making us

do you

wanted to yell the details at her, or tell

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

guess she was just

eventually had to explain everything

I see. You're

roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in

do you think is

asked this, there was only

side—specifically the Mercenary

Yuri's face began to form a frown. All

the ones responsible for your 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 problem if we chose a different

the Capital, they could have more enough muscles

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

and combine a

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

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

himself smiling for some reason underneath his

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

wonder what awaits us

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of

hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't be

his hard work and dedication to the group, he

for this group of fifty, he was the man in

his ego, but he knew he

as in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he

Wasn't he just amazing?

it seems the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

appeared on his face as

hell did Miller do? How did he let them

comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before whittling down the numbers of the