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.

acting flustered for the

Rey wondered to himself as

time at all, he arrived at a

those men were

said this, Yuri raised her brows and waited for him to

they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying us and our

do you

or tell her

job for much longer than he was, wasn't

guess she was just

eventually had to explain

see. You're

badly, but Rey

do you think is

he was asked this, there was only one

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

to form a frown. All

for your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to

led outside the Capital,

Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier

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

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

Yuri raised her arm and gave a

some reason underneath his mask, though he merely stuffs

least one of us is excited." He

what awaits

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member of

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

had just joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he

group of fifty, he

fuel his ego,

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a

Wasn't he just amazing?

seems the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as

How did he let them get past

before whittling down the numbers of the KariBlanc Group's