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

Ellie was immersed in research. She has been studying in this city for many years. Of course, it was because of her abilities that she became a superior versus magician, but in her case, she came to that position because she wanted to continue her research in a better environment. As a result, Ellie has less dusk fighting than other Premium vs. Mages. Because the research is recognized as meaningful, we are exceptionally allowed to immerse ourselves in the research underground.

"Again... this is..."

Hypothesis. She had a hypothesis. It was said that Twilight Syndrome does not change people into demons. It was a question from the time when it was officially recognized that there was a disease called Twilight Syndrome.

Does this turn people into demons?

The higher the level of Twilight Syndrome, the less it differs from the Demons. Especially the form of the magic element and the unique region "Personal Field" are close to the magic clan. It was the same with other Premium vs. Mages.

That might prove Ellie's hypothesis... so I thought. Normally, Twilight Syndrome settles when it reaches level 5. It stops sharply. That was an unmistakable phenomenon until now.

But the exception came out here. Julia, Ella, and Shelley are on their way. The body remains human, but the magic element and its unique domain, Personal Field, are even closer to the Demon Clan. Especially since the possession of magin shows an abnormal number. All the data from the routine examinations of anti-magicians in other cities will be sent to this underground facility. Ellie looked at it and thought maybe there was something about these three... It became clearer by examining Julia's body directly.

"But after all... that's all I can think of... no, I can't believe this."

A phenomenon different from the hypothesis. So Ellie's hypothesis is wrong? No, she thought it was hard to think about. We already have enough data to prove this hypothesis. Then, assuming the hypothesis is correct… we should assume that the truth is in a different direction. Especially after seeing Julia first-hand, Ellie understood.

I fished for vast amounts of historical data to find the evidence, but I couldn't find anything. Still, she had heard rumors in the past.

No way, no way, no way, was that rumor true? As she thought so, her spine seemed to freeze.

All the dots and dots intersect and draw organic lines. A phenomenon that has nothing to do with it until now. It connected with certainty... and Ellie came to the truth. No, we're here.

"That's right... that's what happened... that's the worst thing that ever happened..."

I understand the truth. Still, Ellie just never got hit. In order to confirm the truth, we must go to the First Concord City. Everything should be there. When she is ready in a hurry, she hears the door knocking.

Ellie, it's Julia.

"Oh, what's wrong?

It was Julia who came. I should have left a few days ago, but what can I do for you? That's how Ellie opened the door.

"... eh?

The moment I opened the door, it was a silver flash that jumped in. I didn't have time to feel it. Yes... there was a knife on her left chest.

"... ug, no way... no way... this is happening..."

"Hey, it was a perfect timing. Watch out, watch out."

Yulia enters the room laughing. The appearance was definitely Yulia. Among his hazy consciousness, Ellie activates the elemental sensation "Decoding Sense", an extraordinary ability, to reveal its existence. But... it was still Julia. The magic form, the intrinsic region, Personal Field, is the same person when you look at everything. But Ellie knew. I don't think this is Julia. That is not an objective fact. It is her subjective intuition. Ellie is a researcher, but she values her instincts. Her intuition tells us that this is not Julia...

"Oh no... who?

"Who is Julia? I just saw you the other day."

"That's a lie... it's certainly Julia on the outside. But... the contents are different... uhh, ooh... no, this is..."

"Hee... you know. After all, that unique ability, Extra, is dangerous. Looks like you came at the right time."

……

I can't hear you anymore. Ellie falls on the spot. I wasn't alarmed. Just because she's Julia, she doesn't unconditionally believe in people coming into this lab. Considering the possibility of this happening, I look at the opponent's hand and leg. I also have some traps. If I was in danger, I would fill this room with poison gas. But nothing happened.

In addition, the skill of diving into her consciousness and stabbing a knife into her chest. Ellie is by no means weak. Because Date doesn't have any special vs. magician status. Still, there are more skill owners... and traitors...

To think so, Ellie was too late. It was obvious when you saw a constant amount of bleeding overflowing from your chest. How much blood overflowing from your chest, and even paralysis poison, makes your body numb and unable to move.

Finally... she tries to activate her magic by shrinking her strength.

"Oops, I won't send you a message."

In a moment, her wrists dance in space. It fell indoors with a rag. I tried to use communication magic, but the opponent was still better. There was no way to be Ellie anymore. Lying on the ground, you feel your awareness fade.

"Uhh... oh..."

The blood is spilling even more. The vomited blood dyed her face bright red.

Ah... I don't know if I'm gonna end up here... that's what Ellie thought last time. I have fought for humanity so far. And I've been trying to figure out what to do about this world that was dominated by dusk. Even so, the end comes lightly. I wasn't prepared to die. But she thought it would be dusk if she died. I never dreamed it would end with a chest stab in my lab. Reality is, after all, ruthless and cruel. Finally, Ellie let go of her consciousness with such thoughts.

"Good work, Ellie. You can go to sleep now."

It was certainly Yulia's tone until the end. The appearance, personality, and voice tone were Yulia herself. But no. This isn't him... this is...

Ellie finally came to the truth and found out who the traitor was. But it's all pointless. Her death... will bring everything back to life.

(Still, I...)

That was supposed to happen... But the situation is already complicated. Ellie's research and what the traitors have done are all connected. This is the beginning. The time has come for mankind to face dusk in its true sense.

Moreover, Ellie's death was by no means in vain. What she has done certainly brings hope to mankind. No one knows the fact yet. Not even herself, not even a traitor.

"Goodbye, Ellie."

The word belonged to Julia. But it was very similar to the voice I've heard so far. Yes, Ellie finally figured out who he was. Life-threatening ability improves singularity (extra). That allowed her to see through the contents.

(I don't know... but I can't end up here... I can't end here...)

She's already dead. No, she's already in the edge of death. But Ellie squeezes her last energy and activates her magic. It is small enough to be perceived by the opponent. But it's also a trick that she used as a last resort to sleep.

His name is Sacramento, the secret of the curse.

Contraindications even in magic. No, it was said to have been lost a long time ago, and there is nothing to use or know about in modern times. But Ellie was trying to activate the magic to trigger her own death. This is the other party's miscalculation. Later, it will stab the opponent very hard.

(Julia... I asked you to do it later...)

Ellie's breathing and pulse stopped. And her pupils were dilated.

……

Julia confirmed Ellie's death and left the room as it was. There is no stopping the bleeding.

Ellie lay on her back and ended her short life here.

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