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

Did I kill Ellie? There can't be such a stupid thing. Estimated time of murder, I was on the move at dusk. I know it better than anyone, myself and Shelley. I can't be in the lab. We started from the Third World City a long time ago.

"I was traveling dusk at the estimated time of the murder! I have an alibi!

"You think Sherry Ames will prove it?

"... yes."

"What if she's an accomplice?

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"The time between killing Ellie and moving to the next border city. Would you be able to get serious? So the terms are clear. And above all, there was a trace of your magic in the field. [M] This is definite information."

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That's what Cyrus told me. Certainly, if I make a serious move from the estimated time of death, I will be able to travel to the next border city in less time. No one but Shelley can prove my innocence. But there's no way I can prove my innocence if Shelley is also an accomplice. The situation is terrible... Besides, is my magic element still on the scene? That's stupid... I've never activated magic in that room, and there's no way to stay. Moreover, the magic elements fade over time. A magic element that can identify an individual doesn't last that long after it activates magic.

In light of that, it is still strange that I am on the scene at that time. [M] No, it's abnormal. Is this a crime aimed at the time we're on the move? To fit me in? But the witness information and the magic matter are caught. I was definitely not there at that time... what the hell is going on...

"Hey, Cyrus. Isn't that strange? A traitor who has never let us catch his tail makes such a simple mistake? It's too bad to have witnesses, even if you kill them. And even if I did kill Ellie, I don't think I'd come all the way to this rally."

It was Claudia who said that. She is covering for me. But that defense will be wiped out in vain.

"There may have been circumstances that could not be stopped. Ellie's area of expertise is dusk research. Perhaps she had to act suddenly knowing that she had something true. Besides, he was in the dusk for two years. It's no wonder you're working for the Demons. In the meantime, we need to hear whether he's the killer or not. Julia, I'd like you to be honest with me... if I resist, I'll be in trouble. I'll take you into custody. That's why I called the other Premium Warlock. I don't know what kind of power you have."

Mr Silas says so, he will deploy a weapon, a wire, to restrain me.

Damn it... what am I supposed to do... what am I supposed to do!! Are you sure you want me to stay in custody like this? What do I do... what do I do!

At that moment, Mr. Bell appeared in front of me.

"... I won't let you do it. Julia... I won't let you take me."

"Why, Mr. Bell?

"Julia... run away. The situation is worse... it's perfectly trapped. Besides, if you get caught here... the situation will be jammed. Because you're my last hope... but if I still find Lianne-sama... I can handle it..."

"... should I find Princess Lianne? But...."

"Yeah... I'll stop you here... and run..."

When she pulls her sword out of her waist, it's not just Cyrus. Point the blade at other Premium vs. Mages.

"Hey, Belle. Are you a traitor, too?

"That's not true... Roy is as stupid as ever..."

"Nh, no..."

Everyone enters combat mode. It's also a battle between Premium vs. Mages. The battle must have been fierce... but I had a mission. That is to meet Princess Lianne. Perhaps something will change if I see her. All I could believe now was Mr. Bell's words. [M]

I don't know why, but I've come to understand the situation little by little. I was framed by a traitor. [M] If he had killed Ellie, he would have caught me... and done something. But still believing in Princess Lianne, I jumped out of here.

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"Hey, Julia Teme!!

"Phew... I didn't know Bell was going around that side... what's your explanation?

"... no. No... I can't say. Besides, the situation is already complicated... but for sure... Julia isn't a traitor... and there's a real killer in here..."

Other Premium Warriors do not listen to such words and try to follow Julia after she has already jumped out. But at the next moment, everyone's presence is blown out of the conference room.

"Space Transfer....."

Bossy bell. Yes, they were outside the conference room, and they were all moving to the military exercise area.

"I want to chase Julia. But Bell gets in the way. Then we'll have to deal with it, but that place is a little crazy, isn't it? That's why they moved me."

It was Claudia who said that. She specializes in the magic of space transfer, which is rare among anti-magicians. That's why all of us were able to grasp the situation right away... but there were a lot of stray stones. Bell can't handle the rest of the Premium vs. Mages on his own. I thought so... but there were four of them walking next to Bell.

I believe in Julia.

"Me too....."

"As I said earlier, that's very strange. I'm on this side too."

"I guess I'm on this side too. That's impossible, that reasoning. I only think I did it to fit Julia. Either way, the traitor can't hide anymore ~"

Yes, it was Ella, Eve, Claudia, Johann. Neither of them believed Julia was the killer. The emotional part that Eira had been dating until now was also included, but the other three were different. Because I objectively thought it strange to judge Julia as a traitor in a situation that was too heterogeneous. And I decided this was an enemy trap. Of course, that's not all they had in mind, but they thought Julia wasn't the killer altogether.

"I don't want to doubt him either. But we have all the evidence. We should talk."

"... Cyrus, that's a trap. I don't know what they told me... but this matter... is too weird... perhaps... it's not good to wait for Julia... after holding her captive..."

"Bell, I have no proof of what you said. There are no objective facts. The same goes for the superior versus magicians on the Bell side. I do think this matter is strange, too. Too bad for a traitor. But as long as we have evidence that he killed him, we should listen to him first... unfortunately. I'm very sorry. I didn't know the day would come when the Premium Warriors would fight each other....."

The situation won't stop anymore. We're all killing ourselves. Each of them has already put their hands on the weapon and is ready to start the fight immediately.

Cyrus, Gil, Roy, Derrick, Sheila, and Leo believe Julia should be detained. Meanwhile, Bell, Claudia, Eve, Johann, and Ella consider this an enemy trap.

This conflict is no longer a matter of discussion. At least Bells think Julia should buy time to escape, but Cyrus can't let Julia escape. Then I don't need words anymore. All we need is obedience through violence.

In this way, you will be able to engage in a battle between Premium vs. Mages.