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 flustered for the first time since they

Rey wondered to himself as

at all, he arrived at

those men

said this, Yuri raised her brows and waited

more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our

Why do you think so, Sir

wanted to yell the details at her, or tell her

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

she was just

to explain

I see. You're

badly, but Rey gave in to his

who do you think

he was asked this, there was only one thought that

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

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

hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all

the routes led outside the Capital, they could have more

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

decided he would simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill

is correct, then we might

raised her arm and gave a

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though he

us is excited." He whispered as

wonder what awaits us

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was a member of the esteemed

slightly pale skin that

years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to

for this group of fifty, he was

allow this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit of

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

Wasn't he just amazing?

first Squad was wiped out." One of

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as he

Miller do? How did he let them get past

fail, but not before