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.

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

Rey wondered to himself as he

at all, he arrived at

don't think those men

this, Yuri raised her brows and waited for him to

had to guess, I'd say they're more interested in making us fail, or destroying

do you think

at her, or tell her to use her head

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

guess she was

had to explain everything

I see. You're

badly,

do you think

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

side—specifically the Mercenary

to form a frown.

ones responsible for your missing packages. I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths,

routes led outside the Capital, they could have more enough

a new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant].

would simply use [Merger] and combine

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

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

underneath his mask,

of us is excited." He whispered as he gazed outside

what

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was a member of the esteemed

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

his hard work and dedication

for this group of fifty, he was the man

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

any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a

Wasn't he just amazing?

the first Squad was wiped out." One of his

"W-what?! Already?!"

on his face as soon as he heard

How did he let them get past so

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