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.

you… Sir Ralyks." She mumbled, suddenly acting flustered for the first time since

himself as he immersed himself

no time at all, he

those men

this, Yuri raised her

I'd say they're more interested in making

you

her, or tell her

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

guess she was

had to explain everything to

see.

to roll his eyes so badly, but Rey gave in to his self

who do you

moment he was asked this, there was only one thought that

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

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

Mercenary Gang members to block all your major

routes led outside the Capital, they could

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

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

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

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

found himself smiling for some reason underneath his mask, though

excited." He whispered as

what

********

of

skin that couldn't be

joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and

of fifty, he was

his ego, but he knew he deserved every

a strict hierarchical system, and he had

Wasn't he just amazing?

out."

"W-what?! Already?!"

head of sweat appeared on his

How did he let them get past so

not before whittling down the numbers