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

himself as

all,

think those

this, Yuri raised her brows

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

Why do you think so,

to yell the details at her, or tell her to use

that she had been doing this job for much longer than

she was

had to explain

see.

wanted to roll his eyes so badly, but

you think

was asked this, there was only one thought that came to his

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

began to form a frown. All the cheerfulness from

sure they hired a lot of Mercenary Gang members to block all your major travel paths, which means we would have encountered that same problem if we chose a

outside the Capital, they could have more enough

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

simply use [Merger] and combine a Skill like

we should be on guard. If my guess is correct, then we

her arm and gave

some reason underneath his

of us is excited."

what awaits us

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member of the

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

to his hard work

this group of fifty, he was

ego, but he knew he deserved every last

on a strict hierarchical system, and he had managed to

Wasn't he just amazing?

first Squad was wiped out." One of

"W-what?! Already?!"

of sweat appeared on his

How did he let

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