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.

Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself

no time at all,

don't think those men were

Yuri raised her brows and waited for

I'd say they're more interested in making us

you think so, Sir

to yell the details at her, or tell her to

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

she was

eventually had to explain everything to

I see.

his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in

who do you think is

there was only

enemy side—specifically

began to form a frown.

to block all your major travel paths, which means we would have encountered that same problem if we

outside the Capital, they could have more enough

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

would simply use [Merger] and combine a

my guess is correct,

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

smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

at least one of us is excited." He whispered

what awaits

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of the

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

to his

this group of fifty,

his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit

a strict hierarchical system, and he had

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One of

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face

How did he let

wanted his comrade—Miller—to fail, but not before