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

We're almost there.

That's sooner than I thought.

"Well... it was a journey between us, and there weren't many monsters."

He now departed from Sherry and the Seventh Frontier City and headed for the Sixth Frontier City. Of course it's a safe area to move around, but since there were a few monsters, they're moving around driving them away. I saw Shelley's sword shooting in it, but it wasn't hers before. Certainly, there's only one thing Bell would recommend.

"... oh, I see it."

I captured the sixth border city in sight. [M] Then Shelley and I entered the Sixth Frontier City.

"... I can't replace you."

Well, it's the same border city. The only difference is the first city in the castle. "

While we're talking about it, we try to get to the military base. Must be the basic structure. That's why I thought I knew where the base was right away, but something suddenly appeared in front of me.

Eh, who do you mean... when...?

Yahn! Surprised!? Hey, hey, surprised?

……

Me and Sherry were stunned. Yes, it was too abrupt. We were walking towards the base. [M] There was no place to hide, and he was walking on an open road. Yet a woman appeared in front of her.

"What? Did I surprise you too much? Could it be?

"Ah...."

I remember. [M] I'm sure this guy...

Yulia, it's been a long time.

"Ah, um... the sixth place in the sequence...?

"Oh no! I'm Sheila in sixth place in the sequence! Feel free to call me Sheila or Sheila!

"Hahaha... thank you very much... Sheila-san..."

Bright weather... the way I talked was pretty friendly. She has blonde hair that is close to orange, and it has grown to the point where it touches her shoulders. I wonder if she's in her early 20s... Well, it's not good to ask a woman how old she is, so I won't mention it...

"That's Sherry, right?

"Ah... yes. Sherry Ames. The rank is Second Lieutenant."

"Don't worry, you're cute ~. Yulia can't even put it in the corner, this one."

And what do you mean you can't put it in the corner when your elbow pokes your body...? Shelley's face is a little red, but I don't know...

"Well, you're both here a lot. Leave your luggage in the dorm first. Of course, I'll guide you."

Thank you very much

Shelley and I greeted Sheila and went straight to the dormitory.

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"Is Sheila the only city on the sixth border?

"No, I'll meet Kurochi later ~"

"Um, Claudia?

"That's right. Yulia's in trouble, too. Traveling for work at a time like this."

"Well... I can't help it. It's an order from above."

"Nevertheless... I didn't expect Belle's recommended child to be so cute ~"

"Eh... um, I'm sorry..."

"Fufu, Shelly's so cute."

The three of us are currently talking in the dining room. I'm planning to accompany Shelley and I on our dusk expedition this afternoon, but I arrived earlier than I thought, so I'm just running out of time here.

"... who do you think Julia is?

Huh?

"It's about the case..."

……

I've been talking in a bright atmosphere until now, but Sheila's tone is sharp. After all... I'm sure everyone cares about that.

"I don't know... I just got back, and I don't really know the Army or the Premium vs. the Mages."

"That's right... right. It's a heavy story for Julia ~"

"Does Sheila have a clue?

"Nyah. Absolutely. It's been a long time since I became a Premium vs. Mage, but I never thought of a traitor among us. Besides, I trusted him a lot because he fought in the dusk with everyone else. I can't believe that's how you suspect it. Oh, what do you think, Shelly?

"Huh? Me?

"Yes, except for the Premium vs. Mage."

"Um... I only know a rough thing, but the idea is that I'm in the upper echelons of the army, either the Premium vs. the Mage or the Royal Family... I think the Premium vs. the Mage is the most likely."

"Why do you think that?

"A realm that traps Premium vs. Mages and other First Class vs. Mages. It probably requires a lot of skill. It makes sense to think that it is possible to be a superior vs. magician... but it may also be a trap for the opponent... I'm sorry, I can't help you..."

"Ah, no, nothing wrong with Shelley. I'm sorry, oneechan heard that in a scary tone ~ There, there, there."

……

Shelley's face became a little red as Sheila stroked her head next to her.

I've thought about Shelley. Indeed, it is reasonable to assume that you are among the Premium vs. Mages. But that's something anyone can think of. I can't discard the possibility of turning the other side... Besides... I'm also worried about the case.

"Sheila heard about the mutilation, right?

"Yeah, I'm listening. But it's weird. It's totally intact, and there's no blood and no organs."

"Is it because of the traitor?

"Perhaps that's the most appropriate way to think about it. The timing is too tight. But now is the time to hide. I don't know if you dare, or if you had to... hah... I hate it."

"That's right...."

While I'm talking like this, I need to suspect Sheila, too. In theory, I can't trust anything but myself. [M] Senpai Eira, Sherry, Sofia, Princess Lianne, Bell, and so on... I think they're all different, but that's just what I think. There is no evidence that everyone is not a traitor. Princess Lianne seems to be exploring a lot on her own, but I don't really have anyone I can trust.

Because I came back only recently, and now relationships have been built later. It is possible that a traitor has been lurking and approaching me. [M] I really... hate it. I want to be close and believe it from the bottom of my heart, but I need to doubt it...

"... ah, it's about time. You two ready?

"Yes"

That's what Sheila told me, and Shelley and I were heading to the briefing room. After all, we seem to have no choice but to move forward without knowing anything.