First, Miguel’s raid on the bandits was highly successful this time; they managed to capture the entire gang. After interrogating them, it was confirmed that these individuals were mercenaries. Although they claimed to have turned to banditry out of financial hardship, Miguel believed there was more to the story.

“If they were just acting on their own, how could they be so precise in targeting Andalusia's trade caravans?” The bandits’ robbery targets were too specific, making it obvious that someone had provided inside information. Despite using various interrogation techniques, the bandits only knew that their employer wore a black cloak and resembled a noble’s servant, but they didn’t know any...