Chapter 976: Outpost
Dust billowed in the distance, and shouts rose one after another.
Blades flashed and swayed in the sunlight.
A band of roughly thirty mounted bandits charged straight toward Qin Ran's party.
How did he know they were bandits?
Because around the Supreme Road, aside from Burning Dawn's elite troops, only the bandits who came and went like the wind traveled entirely on horseback.
Most caravans and travelers made their way on foot. Even if they had horses, they used them to pull carts.
"This, this..."
Watching the distant bandits, Valen opened his mouth to say something.
The major wanted to salvage Burning Dawn's reputation, but faced with the facts, he had no idea how to explain.
"They must be bandits who received word of Sand Thief, Skullcrusher, and Bearman's attack on Gravel Town a little later!"
Qin Ran swept his gaze over the distant bandits, quickly reached a conclusion, and gave an order.
"Grekli, take your men and kill them."
Qin Ran spoke coldly.
There was no need to show the bandits and brigands around the Supreme Road any mercy, much less compassion.
The scant memories in his mind and the news he had heard over the past few days were enough for Qin Ran to make a very accurate judgment.
"Yes, my lord."
Grekli bowed slightly in the saddle, then straightened, his eyes brimming with murderous intent as he watched the approaching bandits.
As a former mercenary and merchant, Grekli had no fondness for bandits and brigands either.
Besides, this was Qin Ran's order.
"Leave none alive!"
With a low roar, Grekli flicked his reins, and his warhorse immediately galloped forward.
Behind him, his five companions followed without hesitation.
The six-man group charged the thirty-man band.
At the sight, the charging bandits burst into laughter.
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