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

to himself as he immersed himself back

no time at all, he arrived

don't think those men

this, Yuri raised her brows and waited

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

you

the details at her, or tell her to use her

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

was

to explain everything

see.

eyes so badly, but Rey gave

do you think is

there was

enemy side—specifically

form a frown. All the cheerfulness from earlier

I'm sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths,

as the routes led outside the Capital, they

a new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant]. It's

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

guard. If my guess is correct, then we might

should come!" Yuri raised her arm and gave

underneath his mask,

of us is excited."

wonder what awaits

********

a member of the

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

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

of fifty, he was the man

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

any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict

Wasn't he just amazing?

seems the first Squad was wiped out." One of

"W-what?! Already?!"

sweat appeared on his face as soon

Miller do? How did he let them get past

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