A Banished Failure Survives in the Borderland and Becomes an S-Rank Exorcist

A year has passed since I left the village of Auga. When I left the border city, it took me a year to get to the village of Auga. But there are maps and compasses to return to, and I thought it would be faster to think about the current strength. But apparently, this map is a little out of step with the world today. I was a little worried about the old one, but I got a hunch.

It was better than nothing. Above all, it serves as a clear guide. The fear of wandering around like in the first year is also dim. As always, I was afraid of death, but the steps were by no means heavy.

And I was a little tired and walking around... and I saw something like a big building or a giant wall.

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. That's... a fortress city."

A blurry view slightly in sight. But there's no mistake... it's a city of boundaries! I... I'm back!!

"Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh. Ya, I did it!! Whoa, whoa! Ugh, I peeled...."

I couldn't help but be delighted. But it's already right in front of us. I... spent two years at dusk. And... he came back.

Dunns abandoned me and prevented me from coming back at the border, and I was treated unfairly… I got lost in the world of dusk. I was always next to fear. It may have gotten stronger. But the stronger I got, the more I realized the heterogeneity of the world at dusk. The monsters and demons that existed were incredibly strong. Sometimes I fought, but sometimes my life was hard and I ran away. Running but winning was the truth. And over and over again for two years, I made my second continental crossing... and came back.

"Wow... it's a border city... uhh, I'm going to cry a little"

Speaking to himself, as he looks up at the big city, a sentinel outside approaches.

"Hey, there shouldn't be anybody out there right now. Who are you?"

"It's a human... there's a human!!!

"What about it?"

"Oops, excuse me...."

I haven't seen anyone in two years. I accidentally became like a goblin at that time. Yes, let's talk calmly.

"I've been wandering through the dusk for two years... and I'm back now."

Huh?

"Oh, really? Besides, I originally belonged to the Academy. If you could confirm it....."

"... what's your name?

My name is Julia Curtis.

"Wait a minute...."

That's how the guards go down.

Hmm. I'd like to get in early, but I'm pretty sure it's the suspect himself... and after about 30 minutes, we got in touch.

"Julia Curtis from the Third World. That said, this is the Seventh Boundary City. It took a little time to check."

"Huh? Seventh?

"Yes, it is."

"Seriously....."

I was going to look at the map and aim for a third border city. But it seems to have reached the Seventh Boundary City. Hmm. There's no turning back here... and there's no reason to come back soon. I'll take care of you here.

"I checked the photo... but my hair colour and length have changed. Whatever the length, what color is it? Did you dye your hair?

"This is a bit stressful...."

Yes, now I've gone from my original brown hair to my pure white hair. I thought it was temporary, but when I looked at the root, the whiteness didn't change. I think it's probably stress. I was always aware of death in that harsh world. [M] I think that's why... Besides, after 2 years, my hair has already grown to the bottom of my chest. Only the front hair was in the way, so I used a knife to cut it off, but the rest remained the same. But I thought it was better now. This is also evidence that I'm alive.

"Hah... well. Now, let me ask you something private, like your birthday, your parents' names, your grades at the academy."

"I understand."

Though I thought it was thorough, I decided to answer because there was certainly no change in the suspicious person.

Well then, come in. First, have him talk to the dean of the college. Are you going back to school?

"Yes!!

And I finally returned to the fortress city.

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The impression of the Seventh Boundary City was not that different... Well, I thought so too, but I looked at the people around me. [M]

Ahh... the comfort of coming back fills my chest.

"Please take a shower here. We will inspect your clothing and belongings here. And... I'll do the laundry here..."

"Thank you."

I came to the academy. The Third Frontier City is the same, but it's still big. And I'm the teacher here... I'm sure he was Miss Delia?

The person told me it smelled and I was taken to the shower. Furthermore, the inspection of the luggage was actually completed at the time of the inspection. Probably want to do laundry. Ugh... I'm kind of sorry... but I can only wash it in water in the evening...

"That's refreshing. This is clothing. Please keep it on."

When I finished showering, my clothes were already packed. Probably also used magic.

"Thank you."

That being said, I was taken to the dean's office when I got dressed and got my luggage back. [M]

"Well, here I am."

I said that indifferently and left, Miss Delia. He was kind of cool... but that's not a good thing right now. We need to get inside. When I knocked on the door, I heard a voice from inside.

"I don't mind coming in."

"Excuse me."

When I entered with the door open, there were two blonde women there. One is at the desk and the other stands in front of the desk. Perhaps the dean is in the back, and the student in uniform is in front of him... I thought so.

"Elsa Amis, that's my name. Greetings."

"This is the first time... I'm Julia Curtis."

I greeted him as soon as I entered. [M] But I still feel like the female students are staring at me... no, they definitely are.

"Mother, is this the man who survived two years of dusk?

"I'm sorry. It's strictly confidential, but my daughter asked me. By the way, my name is....."

"Sherry, it's Sherry Ames. Still, have you really lived two years? At that twilight. Are you kidding me? It seems kind of thin and weak. And it's kind of like a girl."

"Hahaha... it's so spicy..."

Sherry Ames. Blonde blue eyes, slightly shorter in height than me. It will be expensive for women. And above all, she's beautiful. But this is a bit of a tough beauty, or I just have a nasty impression because of the eyes that stare at me.

"Well, Julia. Do you mind if I join you? If we can get back to the Third Frontier City, is that okay?

"... no, let me in."

There is nothing left in particular. You can aim for an anti-magician in this place.

"So, you... do you have any money?

"Er..."

No, I don't have any money for that. I used to pay admission fees and tuition fees to the college in various ways, but now there is nothing.

What, you think this is bad?

"That's a good story. If you are recognized as an honorary student, the enrollment fee, tuition fees, and even living in a dormitory are free."

"Oh, really!!?

"However, there are conditions. I want you to do a mock fight with my daughter while she's there."

"... why?

"There's one reason. Because I doubt you. People who have lived for two years at dusk are unprecedented. Besides, have you lived in that harsh world for two years? There is no way it is not strong. And even here, I want to know your power."

Really?

"What's your spare face?

All of a sudden, I'm a little confused by Mr Shelley. [M]

"Hahaha... Sherry-san is so spicy..."

"Hmm. I can't afford to lose to such a nayonayo man."

"Actually, my daughter is a first-class magician. What do you think, there's no shortage?

"First class versus magician!? How old are you?

"It's only been four years."

"Fourth-grader, first-class anti-magician. It's amazing....."

I checked during the inspection, but now the new year has just begun in May. And fourth grade is my age. [M] When I think about it, I know that it is abnormal to be a Class 1 vs. Mage.

There is a rank in the Warlock, and he has become a Class V Class IV Class III Class II Class I Superior Warlock. Grade 3 versus magician is usually good at graduation stage. Excellent people seem to become second-grade versus magicians in graduation, but it's not like they'll become first-grade versus magicians in the fourth grade... I understand that Shelley is really strong. Incidentally, this rank is special to Premium vs. Mages, but it will guide you when you graduate from the Academy and become a military member. The higher you rank, the better you can advance your career as a soldier from the higher ranks.

At the same time, I thought about it. How strong am I now as an anti-magician? Ever since I fought Edgar, I haven't done anything like an interpersonal fight.

That's why I was worried. I... wonder if I can be a good anti-magician like my father.

"... are you scared?

"No, I will. Let me do it."

And I decided to fight Mr Shelley.

But if you lose... I don't know what to do with the money...