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 first time since they

Rey wondered to himself as he immersed himself back

time at all, he arrived at a

don't think those men

Yuri raised her brows and

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

do you think

to yell the details at her, or tell her

fact that she had been doing this job for much longer than he was,

she was just

eventually had to explain everything

I see.

badly, but Rey gave in to his self

you think is

asked this, there was only one thought that came to

enemy side—specifically the Mercenary

this, Yuri's face began to 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, which means we would

the routes led outside the Capital, they could have

like I learned a new Skill. [Lesser Object Enchant]. It's a D-Tier Skill, so it's pretty

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

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

Yuri raised her arm and gave a wild smile.

for some reason underneath his mask, though he merely

least one of us is excited." He whispered as he gazed

what awaits

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member of

slightly pale skin

just joined a few years ago, but thanks to his hard work and dedication to the group, he was promoted

fifty, he was the man

this achievement of his to fuel his ego, but he

in any respectable organization, the Mercenary Gang operated on a strict hierarchical system,

Wasn't he just amazing?

seems the first Squad was wiped out." One

"W-what?! Already?!"

his face as soon as he heard

did he let them get

but not before whittling down the numbers of the KariBlanc Group's