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.

suddenly acting flustered for

as he immersed himself back into his

time at all, he

think those

Yuri raised her brows and waited for

had to guess, I'd say they're more interested in making

do you think

or tell her to use her head a

for much longer than

guess she was

to

I see.

roll his eyes so badly, but Rey

who do you

there was only one thought that came to his

enemy side—specifically

a frown. All

a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we

Capital, they could have more enough

a new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant].

use [Merger] and combine a Skill like

any case, we should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we might face even

They should come!" Yuri raised her arm and

himself smiling for some reason underneath

is excited." He whispered as he gazed

what

********

member of the esteemed Mercenary

hair, and slightly pale skin that couldn't

a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group,

group of fifty, he

fuel his ego, but he knew he deserved every last bit

Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed

Wasn't he just amazing?

was wiped out." One of his

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his face as soon as

did Miller do? How did he let them get past

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